Happening in Pocatello: Choirs, Culverts, and Child Labor

Welcome to Pocatello's local happenings. Gas prices in Idaho may rise to three dollars soon. The state has a substantial rainy-day fund of $1.3 billion, sparking debate over public school funding, even as local band students fundraise for a Disneyland trip. The Idaho International Choral Festival will return in July, seeking host families and sponsors.

In legal news, authorities apprehended an individual from Guatemala on federal charges related to labor practices. The police are investigating a double stabbing incident from several weeks ago; those involved are receiving medical care.

Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 boasts the highest graduation rate among the state's largest districts. Band students are fundraising for a Disneyland trip. On the food scene, Jumbos XPress Cafe is offering homestyle cooking on wheels. Road construction has closed Grizzly Avenue near Skyline High for culvert replacement; a detour is in place via Skyline Drive and 17th Street.