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Happening in Pocatello

Happening in Pocatello keeps locals informed with a weekly rundown of the city’s biggest news, events, crime reports, sports highlights, school district updates, weather, traffic issues, and restaurant talk.

Podcast · By The Happening Network · English · US · Official site

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12
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Sep 21, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    Happening in Pocatello: Arsonists, Health Training, and Golf Course Chaos (opens the original)

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    Get the pulse of the Gate City on this episode of *Happening in Pocatello* for September 21, 2026, as Joleen and Mark tackle everything from the literal dumpster fires plaguing downtown to the high-stakes medical training happening at Pocatello High. We navigate the logistical "back-nine" at Riverside Golf Course as construction begins on the new clubhouse, and give you the lowdown on why your next local taco might be served next to a maintenance shed. This week's balanced coverage also includes

  2. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    Happening in Pocatello: Construction Milestones, Frost Warnings, and Football Heartbreak (opens the original)

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    In this episode of *Happening in Pocatello*, Mark and Joleen navigate the literal and figurative chills hitting the Gate City this September. From the hard-won "truce" with downtown construction on Center and Benton Streets to the unsettling brawl at the fairgrounds, we're breaking down a week defined by high stakes and even higher temperature swings. We dive into the classic Idaho weather bait-and-switch--moving from frost advisories to 80-degree afternoons--while celebrating local wins like th

  3. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Happening in Pocatello: Thunder Strikes, Century's New Lead, and the Buddy's Breath Legacy (opens the original)

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    Get the pulse of the Gate City this Labor Day on *Happening in Pocatello* as we track the leadership shakeup at Century High and the city's ambitious--if slightly optimistic--ten-year plan for the ISU neighborhood. We're diving into the legendary "garlic breath" at Buddy's Italian Restaurant and celebrating the Poky Thunder's nail-biting weekend win, while also sounding the alarm on some seriously sketchy AI-powered phone scams targeting local students. From the Bengals cracking the national top

  4. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Happening in Pocatello: Early Flights, High School Heartbreak, and Himalayan Heart (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Happening in Pocatello, Mark and Joleen break down the long-awaited return of early morning flights to the Pocatello Regional Airport--a major win for Gate City travelers, even if a 6:00 a.m. departure feels like an affront to anyone who isn't a dairy farmer. We dive into the launch of a new "community connection" nonprofit aiming to move us past Facebook group arguments and provide the latest on a developing suspicious death investigation. As District 25 kicks off the school

  5. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Happening in Pocatello: Vandalizing Toddlers and The Beach Boys (opens the original)

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    Navigate the literal and metaphorical wreckage of Southeast Idaho with Mark and Joleen on this episode of Happening in Pocatello for August 24, 2026. From the poorly timed maintenance closures at the Community Rec Center to the logistics of School District 25's first day, we're breaking down the reality of living in a city currently held together by fry sauce and orange cones. We dive into the week's heavy hitters, including a disturbing crime report, a bizarre case of church vandalism, and esse

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