🌱 Pipe Bomb Found At Construction Site + Fuel And Flo Festival

Hello again, Idaho Falls! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: 76 Low: 44.
• Wednesday: A p.m. shower in places. High: 74 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories in Idaho Falls today:

1. The Idaho Falls Regional Bomb squad detonated a pipe bomb found by a local at a construction site. The device was spotted in an empty construction site between S. 9th East and E. 49th South. When the department got there, they made sure no one could get into the area as the bomb squad determined the best way to safely dispose of the device. After examining the bomb, they determined that it was a homemade device — and that due to the location and hazards associated with moving it, it would be safer to detonate it at the site in a controlled manner. The origin of the device is still unknown as of Monday, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Idaho Falls Police Department. (Idaho State Journal)
2. Two-Day Fuel & Flo Fest will be coming to Idaho Falls this Friday and Saturday. The event will give locals to connect with their bodies through focused yoga and wellness within their community. There will be a variety of classes offered at all different levels. Friday will be the opening social and fire show to kick off the festival. (LocalNews8.com)
3. The Idaho Falls Zoo offered moms 50-cent admission over the weekend, allowing many families to enjoy a fun day together. Regular zoo visitors and first-time visitors alike enjoyed being able to take their families out on a nice weekend to enjoy all the animals. Some moms got to bring their babies for the first time. Other family members who traveled to spend the Mother's Day weekend with family got to see their kids and take their grandkids to the zoo. Many visitors told the news reporter that this may become their new Mother's Day tradition. (LocalNews 8)

Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Tuesday, May 16

• Paint And Sip At Bee's Knees Pub & Catering Co. (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 17

• Pink Packing Party At The United Way of Idaho Falls & Bonneville County (6:00 PM)
• Almost Famous With Paige Anne At The Zone Sports Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• You can go fishing in the Public Ponds at Ryder Park! Fishing the ponds is a perfect family activity right in your own backyard. Just be sure to check the fishing regulations and that you are up to date on your license before casting your line. (City of Idaho Falls via Facebook)
• The Idaho Falls Police Department would like to congratulate three new Emergency Communications Officers. Kevin, Aimee, and Owen just finished their training and will now be a part of the team that answers your emergency and non-emergency calls for the department! (Idaho Falls Police Department via Facebook)
• A local music store replaced Skyline High School's 40-year-old piano, which needed 4,000 dollars of repair with a brand new one. Visit the link to read the touching story of how an alumnus gave back to the community. (LocalNews 8)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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.