Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Pocatello as they navigate a week of high stakes and even higher temperature drops in the Gate City. We lead with the Idaho Supreme Court's rare arrival for local hearings and a $500,000 federal grant for ISU that might just turn the Portneuf green with produce. It's a week of emotional highs and lows, from the relief of finding a missing local man to the sting of the Bengals losing the "Battle for the Train Bell" in the final seconds of the game. We also tackle the Hiline and Pearl construction nightmare, the 12-year low in local home sales, and a bipolar weather forecast that takes us from a balmy 70 degrees on Wednesday to potential snow by Friday night. Whether you're here for the legal updates, the high school football scores, or just a blunt reminder to blow out your sprinklers before the freeze, we've got the pulse of Southeast Idaho covered--with just enough wit to make the incoming cold front bearable.

Brace yourself, Pocatello--winter didn't just knock; it broke the door down. This week on *Happening in Pocatello*, Joleen and Mark break down the season's first sudden snow and the "transformational" gift from ICCU for a brand-new ISU basketball arena that promises to change the Gate City skyline. We're navigating the highs of a record-breaking volleyball performance by Jaydin Watts and the absolute gut-punch of a one-point Homecoming loss for the Bengals football team. It's not all sports and slush, though; we tackle some sobering local crime reports, the "Senior Slide" at local high schools, and the heated debate surrounding new charter schools. From the caramelized Detroit-style crust at The 313 to the latest update on the City Hall relocation and a bipolar seven-day forecast that swings from freeze warnings to the high 60s, we've got everything you need to stay informed and somewhat sane in the Gate City.

Navigate the chaos of the Gate City with Mark and Joleen as they break down why your Costco run just became a tactical nightmare and why the City of Pocatello and Idaho State University finally decided to make their relationship "official." From the concrete minefield currently unfolding on Yellowstone Avenue to the high-stakes diesel budget drama at School District 25, this episode offers a balanced look at the local headlines with just enough edge to keep things real. We're recapping a weekend of Bengal sports that gave us total whiplash--shoutout to volleyball for the legendary reverse sweep--and checking in on the "boutique" bagel expansion into Chubbuck. Plus, we dive into the nuances of a shifting real estate market, the "superhero" status of local K-9 units, and why you should enjoy this week's unseasonable 80-degree weather before the Sunday rain hammer drops. It's your essential guide to Pocatello news, property tax relief, and where to find the best cream cheese while dodging an endless sea of traffic cones.