Happening in Pocatello

Dive into the latest local headlines with "Happening in Pocatello," where hosts Joleen and Mark cut through the noise of the Gate City with a mix of dry observation and grounded reporting. This episode breaks down the Idaho legislature's final moves on gun laws and teachers' unions while addressing the heavy reality of a major SWAT raid on Clark Street and the recent tragedy on Tank Farm Road. Fro...

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Pocatello for a candid look at the headlines, heartbreaks, and high-calorie treats shaping the Gate City this week. In this episode for March 30, 2026, we dive into the "March Madness" bracket to name Bannock County's new mosquito-fighting drone, provide a sobering update on the Olpin preliminary court hearing, and celebrate the local students earning C.A.K.E....

Welcome to another episode of 'Happening in Pocatello,' your primary source for the high-altitude drama and municipal updates of the Gate City. This week, hosts Mark and Joleen dive into the national spotlight hitting Cesar Chavez Avenue and the city's 'measured' response to the renaming debate. We break down the upcoming 10-year vision for the ISU neighborhood--monorails likely not included--and...

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Pocatello for a grounded yet candid look at the headlines shaping the Gate City this week. From Idaho's $44 million budget deficit and rising gas prices to a record-breaking March heat wave triggering Red Flag Warnings, we deliver the news with a necessary side of local skepticism. This episode covers the essential updates you need to navigate life in the 208,...

Welcome to Happening in Pocatello, your essential weekly briefing on the Gate City's most pressing--and occasionally preposterous--headlines for March 9th, 2026. This episode, hosts Mark and Joleen navigate fifty-mile-an-hour gusts to bring you the full story behind a bizarre DUI incident on Garrett Way, critical updates on federal indictments in Bannock County, and the latest leadership shifts wi...

Join Mark and Joleen for a raw yet reliable look at life in the Gate City on this episode of 'Happening in Pocatello.' As we navigate a March "fool's spring" filled with mud and unexpected road construction on Grizzly Avenue, we dive into the headlines that actually matter: from sobering federal labor exploitation charges to the record-breaking 92% graduation rates at School District 25. We explor...

Join Mark and Joleen on 'Happening in Pocatello' for a grounded, comprehensive look at the current pulse of the Gate City. This week, we tackle the heavy news surrounding the LA Semiconductor WARN notice and its impact on the local workforce, alongside a bizarre tale of identity theft at a local gas station. We provide updates on the perpetual construction at the Center Street Underpass, the city'...

Welcome to Happening in Pocatello, where hosts Mark and Joleen navigate the construction zones and quirky contradictions of Idaho's Gate City. This week, we're dissecting the logistical mystery of Presidents' Day garbage pickup, Sunnyside Elementary's potato-fueled fundraising, and the "catastrophic" Medicaid cuts facing the community. From a local MMA fighter's legal troubles and the heartbreak o...

In this February 9th episode of Happening in Pocatello, Mark and Joleen break down the surreal news of the city's fifth-place ranking in the Milken Institute's Best-Performing Cities index, a feat that feels as unpredictable as the local wind gusts. We balance the celebration of local hero Breezy Johnson's stunning Olympic gold in Cortina with the sobering reality of major faculty cuts and the con...

Join Mark and a reluctant Joleen for your weekly dose of Pocatello news and commentary on 'Happening in Pocatello.' This week, we tackle the surprising news of a local singer's Grammy nomination and the not-so-surprising arrival of national politics with ICE protests bubbling up in Eastern Idaho. The city feels unnaturally quiet, prompting a deep dive into the shocking lack of action on the crime...

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 t...

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 navig...

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,...

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 may...

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 pout...

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 "sp...

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...

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 **Poc...

Mark and Joleen kick off your week on *Happening in Pocatello*, diving into the immediate aftermath of Thanksgiving and the crucial Pocatello Mayoral Runoff Election between Cates and Dahlquist—tomorrow is the day to **vote Pocatello!** They cover big news like Delta Air Lines adding a second **Salt Lake City flight**, welcome a new Animal Services Manager, and dissect a massive I-15 Freightliner...

This week on 'Happening in Pocatello,' Mark and Joleen brave the iconic Southeast Idaho wind to bring you a packed local update ahead of Thanksgiving. Get the lowdown on the game-changing Delta Air Lines expansion for Pocatello air travel, the community-driven 'Great Idaho Potato Grab,' and the miraculously finished I-15/I-86 System Interchange. They also unpack Pocatello's challenging real estate...

Forget the sugar-coated local news; Mark and Joline rip through Pocatello, Idaho's latest headlines with unapologetic cynicism. This week, we dive headfirst into the baffling ballsiness of gnomes stolen from a child's grave, track the drama of a heated mayoral runoff and new gubernatorial bid, and expose the grim updates on a prison-bound MMA coach and child exploitation arrests. Brace yourself fo...