🌱 What police want you to know about the downtown Pocatello shooting

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In today's newsletter:

• What police want you to know about the downtown Pocatello shooting
• How a Pocatello court just reshaped Idaho’s bighorn hunting rules
• How Pocatello’s generosity helped bring Giving Machines to Idaho Falls

Also on today's calendar: Winter Watercolor Wonderland and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 55 and low of 44 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very windy; periods of rain, temps: high: 48, low: 29.
• Thursday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 41 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police continue to search for suspects in downtown Pocatello shooting (eastidahonews.com) — Police are still searching for suspects after a man was found with two gunshot wounds in downtown Pocatello early Sunday near 2nd and Center streets. His injuries are not life-threatening, but investigators say this shooting appears isolated and are asking anyone with information to contact Pocatello Police at 208-234-6100.
   

2. Two Southern Idaho Men Sentenced for Illegal Bighorn Sheep Hunts (dailyfly.com) — A federal court in Pocatello has sentenced two Challis outfitters for illegal bighorn sheep hunts on closed public land, barring them from hunting or guiding for years. Local hunters should note the stiff fines and probation terms, which underscore how seriously federal and state officials are treating wildlife violations tied to Idaho’s prized bighorn sheep.
   

3. Community invited to make a donation at Giving Machines in Idaho Falls (eastidahonews.com) — Giving Machines, a charitable vending project from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are now set up at Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls after a strong kickoff in Pocatello and Rexburg. Residents can donate to local and global charities through January 1, with organizers praising Pocatello’s enthusiastic response and hoping that same generosity spreads across eastern Idaho businesses and families.
   

4. Idaho gas prices drop below $3 for first time since early 2024 (dailyfly.com) — Pocatello drivers are now paying about $3.00 a gallon for regular gas, as Idaho’s statewide average finally slips below $3 for the first time since early 2024. Prices have fallen sharply over the past month, and AAA says cheaper crude oil and holiday fuel rewards programs could help residents squeeze even more savings at the pump.
   

📸 Around Pocatello

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pocatello

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Kurt Bestor Christmas Concert
  L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, 1002 Sam Nixon Dr, Pocatello
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Winter Watercolor Wonderland
  THAT'S CLEVER
  10:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Spanish Speaking Group
  Glean Coffee Roasters , 240 S Main St , Pocatello
  10:00 am
• Donuts with the Grinch
  Red Lion Hotel Pocatello , 1555 Pocatello Creek Rd , Pocatello
  10:00 am
• PVFM Winter Market
  Museum of Clean , 711 S 2nd Ave , Pocatello
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Winter Solstice Celebration
  201 Jefferson Ave , Pocatello
  4:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Library Closed
  Marshall Public Library , 113 South Garfield , Pocatello

Saturday December 27

• Jackie's Book Group
  Marshall Public Library , 113 South Garfield , Pocatello
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• UpBeat Pilates
  Recreation & Wellness at Reed Gym , 1291 Martin Luther King Jr Way , Pocatello
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 735 & Auxiliary
  Elks Lodge , 410 S Main St , Pocatello
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• UpBeat Lift
  Recreation & Wellness at Reed Gym , 1291 Martin Luther King Jr Way , Pocatello
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Dueling Pianos Adult Christmas Party
  Red Lion Hotel Pocatello , 1555 Pocatello Creek Rd , Pocatello
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Has anyone found my cat?
  His name is Benchley, he's chipped, and fixed, he's about 4.5 years old, and he hasn't came home for 2 days. (12/12/25) If you have him found,… (Nextdoor El Rancho Hill)
• I live on W.
  Pine between Mckinley and Mooreland. There are 2 chickens in my yard and I don't know any neighbors who have chickens. Animal control is closed today… (Nextdoor Lewis and Clark)

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• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Payroll Clerk in Pocatello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pocatello here.

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