🌱 Yellowstone Hwy. Construction + New Pediatric Gastro Clinic Open

Hello, everybody. Sean Peek here with your Saturday edition of the Idaho Falls Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 90 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories in Idaho Falls today:

1. Nighttime construction began this week on Yellowstone Highway, from Sunnyside Road North to Lomax Street. The Idaho Transportation Department will be milling and paving the street from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. each night, and the road work will last approximately 30 days. Drivers are advised to reduce speeds and watch for construction crews in the work zone area. (East Idaho News)
2. This week, the Idaho Falls Community Hospital announced the opening of a new pediatric gastroenterology clinic. As the first full-time pediatric gastroenterology clinic based in Idaho Falls, it will provide specialty care for children with digestive health issues. Until now, in most cases, families have had to travel out of the area if their child needed treatment. (East Idaho News)
3. A local man was arrested this week following a felony warrant for his arrest from a road rage incident in July. Sheriff's deputies went to the man's home and arrested him after he briefly barricaded himself inside—the deputies were serving a warrant including two counts of felony aggravated assault and one count of reckless driving. Following the arrest, he was transported to Bonneville County jail where he was booked on the outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrant, including a new charge for misdemeanor resisting arrest. (LocalNews8.com)

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Today in Idaho Falls:

Saturday, August 12

• Snake River Animal Shelter's Mutt Strut At Russ Freeman Park (9:00 AM)
• Family Day At Cowboy Warrior Ranch (10:00 AM)

Sunday, August 13

• Insane Idaho Falls Scavenger Hunt At Chapolera Coffee By Dili Coffee & Bakery (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Phone scams are everywhere — but did you know that 208 is the top area code for scam calls in Idaho? Visit the link for more statistics on phone scams in Idaho and across the United States. (BeenVerified)
• The rides and carnival atmosphere of Funland at the Zoo is returning to Idaho Falls, celebrating its 75th Anniversary! The grand reopening and ribbon-cutting will occur today (Aug. 12) at 7:00 p.m. (Post Register)
• The Spay Neuter Coalition is hosting a "Pints & Purrs" fundraiser event tomorrow at Idaho Brewing Company. The entry fee is $20, which includes two pints of ticketholder’s choice and a certificate an additional pint in the future. Tacos from Park Avenue Grill also will be available. (Post Register)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.