After Extreme Rush abruptly shut down citing reorganization, The Shindig owner Sloan Dalley stepped in to honor gift cards and assist local families. The community is also mourning the death of Laura Blad, wife of former mayor Brian Blad, who passed away Sunday at age 56 following a six-year battle with cancer.
On Friday morning, Idaho Fish and Game lethally removed two adult moose after the animals entered the median at the Interstate 15 and Interstate 86 interchange. In local schools, Pocatello police and District 25 investigated reports of threats at Irving Middle School last week and found no actual danger.
Idaho State football snapped a three-game losing streak with a 38-8 rout of Portland State in the ICCU Dome, powered by Jordan Cooke's 334 passing yards. Cooke and defensive lineman Trehsyn Fesili earned Big Sky Player of the Week honors Monday morning. In high school soccer, the Pocatello girls captured their second state title in three years on a golden goal against Twin Falls.
Drivers face detours around Hiline Road and Pearl Street, where the south side of the intersection is closed for a signalization improvement project. The two-million-dollar upgrade uses a state strategic initiative grant, with north-side curb and gutter work underway while Pearl Street is excavated.
A mild Monday high of 62 degrees yields to rain tonight, followed by a cloudy Tuesday high of 51. Conditions clear to 54 on Wednesday and 60 on Thursday before rain returns for the weekend. Saturday brings a 60 percent rain chance and highs near 54, dropping into the 30s as trick-or-treaters head outside.