🌱 Man Arrested After Flee Attempt + Back To School Campaign

Hello, Idaho Falls. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Increasing clouds and windy. High: 76 Low: 42.
• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 73 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Idaho Falls today:

1. A man in Idaho Falls was tased and subsequently arrested after attempting to flee from the police during a traffic stop. He now faces an additional charge of resisting arrest. The pursuit began with a traffic stop on Lincoln Road, but the driver tried to escape, eventually crashing into a cement divider and fleeing on foot before being apprehended by a deputy who used a Taser during the capture. The suspect, who remains unnamed, was found to have outstanding warrants and was booked into the Bonneville County jail. (East Idaho News)
2. The Idaho Foodbank is observing September as Back to School Month to aid children facing hunger in the state. This campaign aims to raise awareness and funds for the organization's Backpack and School Pantry programs, which combat childhood food insecurity. These programs provide nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals to hungry students over the weekend and offer food assistance to families through school pantries. Idaho Central Credit Union is matching donations for the Backpack Program in September, and recent grants, such as one from the Bayer Fund, help support these vital initiatives. (LocalNews8.com)
3. A documentary titled "I Married the War" is being showcased in Idaho Falls this month, highlighting the experiences of combat veterans' wives, including one resident of Idaho Falls. The film delves into the personal post-war journeys of these women and the profound impact of combat on their lives. It features 11 women from various war and combat situations, shedding light on the challenges they face in supporting their husbands and families while dealing with the costs of combat. You can reserve your spot here. (East Idaho News)

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Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Tuesday, September 19

• Jane Austen Ball Dance Instruction At Idaho Falls Public Library (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, September 20

• Watercolors In The Wild At Idaho Falls Zoo At Tautphaus Park (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Idaho Falls area! Get all the property details at the link. (Idaho Falls Patch)
• The Idaho Falls Regional Airport is hosting a week-long event to help passengers and residents enroll in the TSA PreCheck expedited screening program. The event will take place from Monday, Oct. 2, through Friday, Oct. 6, during regular business hours, offering a convenient and hassle-free airport security experience for low-risk travelers. (City of Idaho Falls via Facebook)
• The next City Council meeting will be held on Thursday, Sep. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Click the link for more details. (Idaho Falls)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.