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.