Your essential audio guide to the Gateway to the Northwest. This week on Happening in Pocatello, hosts Mark and Joleen tackle the local Idaho stories that matter, from a shocking car theft in Chubbuck to the leadership shake-up at the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District. Join them for a balanced look at the eternally delayed Raising Cane's, a tribute to the glory of Arctic Circle's fry sauce, and the latest on ISU Bengals basketball. Plus, they commiserate over the never-ending road construction, break down the sluggish Pocatello housing market, and give you a full rundown of local weekend events and the weather forecast. If you're looking for an honest and occasionally cynical take on life in Bannock County, tune in to find out what's really happening in Pocatello.

Get your weekly dose of Pocatello news with a side of weary realism. This week on 'Happening in Pocatello,' we cover the grim details of a fatal crash on US-30 and the triumphant, traffic-snarling return of construction on the Center Street Underpass. We also break down School District 25's controversial decision to close Washington Elementary School amid budget concerns. Plus, we attempt to navigate the bafflingly contradictory data of the Pocatello real estate market, review the legendary (and questionable) taco spaghetti from the Ross Park Drive-In, and follow the emotional whiplash of ISU Bengals basketball after their win against the Idaho Vandals. Stay tuned for a list of eclectic weekend events, from a chocolate festival to shamanic drum making, and get the complete local weather forecast. It's everything you need to know about what's happening in Pocatello, Idaho, whether you want to or not.

Happening in Pocatello is your essential weekly guide to life in Southeast Idaho, delivering an unfiltered look at the local news that actually matters. Join hosts Mark and Joleen as they discuss everything from Bannock County politics and school board decisions to the latest on downtown road construction, the confusing housing market, and Idaho State (ISU) Bengals sports. We're here for the good, the bad, and the "why is that street closed again?", sifting through the week's biggest stories—including traffic updates, crime reports, and upcoming local events so you don't have to. If you live, work, or just love to complain about Pocatello, this is the podcast that keeps you in the loop without the fluff.

Welcome to 'Happening in Pocatello,' your weekly dose of local news and sarcastic commentary for this windy corner of Idaho. This week, we cover the serious stuff, from a tragic and preventable fatal DUI crash downtown to the massive, traffic-snarling final phase of the Center Street Underpass project. On a lighter note, we celebrate Pocatello's first babies of 2026, the swearing-in of our new mayor and city council, and a strong conference start for the ISU Bengals basketball team. Plus, we'll tell you if Fifth Street Bagelry still holds up, what's happening with the confusing local housing market, and what kind of miserable weather to expect. Get all the essential news for Pocatello and Bannock County, from city hall politics to weekend events and school district updates, all without the fluff.

Welcome to Happening in Pocatello, your essential guide to local news and events as we stare down the barrel of 2026. This week, we unpack the massive thirty-six-million-dollar insurance settlement for the Highland High School rebuild and contrast it with the ongoing budget crisis facing School District 25, including potential elementary school closures. We also track down Pocatello's elusive poutine food truck, preview the Idaho State University (ISU) Bengals' New Year's Day basketball home stand, and provide a guide to local New Year's Eve parties and the First Friday Art Walk. Plus, get the latest updates on the upcoming Center Street Underpass construction project, a look at the stagnant Pocatello real estate market, and your complete weekly weather forecast. It's everything you need to know to navigate the end of the year in Pocatello, Idaho.

This week on Happening in Pocatello, we unpack Mother Nature's pre-Christmas tantrum that turned I-15 in Bannock County into a semi-truck graveyard, and discuss the "not credible" threat that sent police scrambling to Pocatello High School. We're also looking at the city's holiday gift to commuters: the impending construction of the Center Street Underpass. To balance the gridlock, we review a "special occasion" meal at The Yellowstone restaurant, break down the ISU men's basketball team's perfectly average loss to UC Davis, and preview the strange and wonderful local events to get you through the holiday week, from a crafters market to a mysterious Pinecone Ritual Sound Bath. Get your essential weekly dose of Pocatello news, events, and candid commentary.

Welcome to 'Happening in Pocatello,' the podcast that cuts through the noise to tell you what's really unfolding in Idaho's Gate City. Join Mark and Joleen as they navigate Pocatello's unique blend of questionable decisions, minor disasters, and unexpected charm. From infrastructure woes and local crime to quirky community events like a 'Christmas Lights Tour with a Goat,' our hosts deliver a truly balanced (and occasionally sarcastic) take on everything you need to know. Get the latest on city politics, real estate, sports, and those infamous road conditions—all without the fluff. If you're looking for genuine, no-holds-barred local insights, delivered with a healthy dose of wit and defiant realism, 'Happening in Pocatello' is your essential weekly download. Subscribe now and never miss a beat in the city that keeps us on our toes.

Join Mark and Joleen on *Happening in Pocatello* for a compelling look at the city's wildest week, from a major **Pocatello city politics** shake-up with new **Mayor Mark Dahlquist's** ambitious **housing** and **zoning reform** plans, to the fiery debate over **School District 25's cell phone policy**. Relive the epic **I-15 traffic** nightmare caused by a **semi-truck crash** and brace for **Pocatello weather** bringing relentless **wind** and **black ice**. Discover the new Animal Services Manager, cheer on **Idaho State Men’s Basketball**, explore **Portneuf Valley Brewing**, and plan your week with essential **local events** like *A Christmas Carol* and the **Crafter's Market**. Plus, hear about surprising **real estate** trends and the utterly disheartening **stolen gnomes** from Mountain View Cemetery. This episode delivers critical **Pocatello community updates** and a refreshingly frank **local perspective**.