🌱 Officials Respond To Viral Tank Video In Idaho Falls + Road Closure

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 62 Low: 36.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 69 Low: 35.

Here are the top three stories in Idaho Falls today:

1. On Saturday afternoon, Jun. 17, a viral video posted on Twitter showing Idaho Falls police escorting artillery vehicles on Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls had some locals concerned. Officials have responded and said the video shows the vehicles coming back to the armory from the training area and it is nothing to worry about. The video was posted on Jun. 17, but authorities said the video was taken on Jun. 14 after conducting annual training. (East Idaho News)
2. Construction on Pancheri Drive and South Utah Avenue began yesterday, Jun. 19, and is expected to continue until the end of the week. Intermountain Gas is pulling a gas line under the Snake River, which will cause traffic delays, road closures, and detours. The community will still have access to all businesses in the area. (Local 8 News)
3. On Saturday, Jun. 17, Just Ride Idaho hosted its second annual Free Family Bike Event at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls to promote cycling and bike safety. The organizers gave out over 400 free helmets and t-shirts, technicians provided safety checks on bikes, kids rode through obstacle courses, and participants enjoyed free food. The event ended with a three-and-a-half-mile family bike ride. Idaho Mountain Trading Co-Owner Davin Napier said one of the goals of the event is to give out helmets and promote wearing them. According to reports, 961 people died in cycling accidents in 2021 and most of them were not wearing helmets. (KPVI News 6)

Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Tuesday, June 20

• Beer Group At Idaho Brewing Company (3:00 PM)
• The Jordan World Circus At El Korah Shrine Circus - Sandy Downs Arena (4:00 PM)

Wednesday, June 21

• Watercolor in the Wild - "Birds Of A Feather" At Idaho Falls Zoo, Tautphaus Park (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There is a new grilled cheese food truck in Idaho Falls! Check out reporter Kaitlyn Hart trying out Cheese-Rex's most popular dishes with East Idaho Eats. (News With Kaitlyn Hart via Twitter)
• An adorable small Domestic Long Hair cat named Mama/Scruffy is in need of a forever home! See Mama/Scruffy and more adoptable pets in the Idaho Falls area at the link. (Idaho Falls Patch)
• It is smart to stay up-to-date on the local real estate market, even when you are not actively looking for a new home. Check out the latest homes for sale in the Idaho Falls area, including a four-bedroom on Woodhaven Lane for $525,000! (Idaho Falls Patch)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all soon for your next update.

— 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.