CHUBBUCK — In a world of locked doors and set business hours
one entrepreneur is flipping the script with her self-serve Farm Fresh Farmstand that never closes
Maddie Giesbrecht’s front-yard stand offers fresh eggs
and artisan goods any time of the day or night
The idea sprouted from Giesbrecht’s desire to make extra money from home while raising a family and running a hobby farm with her husband Doug on their property at 702 West Chubbuck Road
In addition to the items that Giesbrecht provides from the farm and her kitchen
she reached out to various community vendors who jumped on board the business opportunity
Giesbrecht said her business has become everything she wanted it to be
making shopping easy and convenient for her customers
“I’ve even had customers show up in the middle of the night in bathrobes and pajamas for a midnight snack,” she laughed
Some of this year’s new offerings include unique jam flavors like chocolate cherry
Other additions include local honey from Perky’s Bee and Gardens (one of the most requested items)
herbal tinctures from 3 Sisters Apothecary
fire cider kits and even homemade creamers
Fresh-cut flowers and produce will arrive throughout the season
adding even more color and selection to the already cheerful stand
Returning favorites include sourdough bread (and sourdough starts)
tallow and elderberry syrup by Kalee Nielsen
and the ever-popular “Blind Dates with a Book” from Your Bookish Bestie
Sweet tooths won’t be disappointed either — cheesecakes by Amazing Glaze are also back in rotation
“The baked goods and fresh eggs tend to go fast,” Giesbrecht said
The Giesbrechts currently have silky Nigerian bucklings available. Giesbrecht invites interested folks to message her on the Farm Fresh Farmstand Facebook for more details
Giesbrecht advises cash customers to bring the exact amount since change isn’t available
Farm Fresh is well-lit at night and equipped with security cameras
We’ve had no trouble with vandalism and minor incidents with theft
The security cameras and good neighbors make it easy to find them,” she said
Giesbrecht welcomes new vendors — so long as their offerings don’t directly compete with her current partners
She encourages local creators and makers to reach out if they have something unique to offer
Customers can keep up with Farm Fresh Farmstand’s offerings on Facebook and send Giesbrecht a private message with questions or vendor inquiries
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Idaho Transportation Department
the Idaho Transportation Department will build a traffic island on U.S
Highway 91 (Yellowstone Avenue) at Bullock Street in Chubbuck to reinforce existing restrictions that prohibit unsignalized left turns onto Bullock Street
Yellow tubular markers will be removed and replaced with the concrete island over the next two weeks
the southbound left turn lane from Yellowstone Avenue to Breneman Street and businesses like Walmart will be closed
The leftmost northbound lane on Yellowstone will also be closed to provide enough room for crews to work
Idaho – Law enforcement arrested a former Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 employee on Tuesday for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexual exploitation material (CSAM)
The Idaho Office of the Attorney General says William Strength
of Chubbuck faces eight counts of possession and two counts of distribution of CSAM
The school district reports that Strength did not have direct contact with children in his role
Strength was arraigned in court on Wednesday with bail set at $50,000
according to the Office of the Attorney General
“These allegations highlight the importance of our ongoing partnerships with law enforcement and school districts,” said Attorney General Raúl Labrador
“We remain committed to supporting these investigations and protecting children from online threats.”
The arrest was made by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
with assistance from the Pocatello Police Department
Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security
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Idaho Fish and Game relocates moose found near Chubbuck roadsby CBS2 News Staff
A young bull moose stands within a fenced storage facility in Chubbuck on March 27
The moose had first been reported in town during the early morning hours
Idaho Fish and Game tranquilized and moved the moose to a more suitable habitat away from town and busy roads
the Idaho Department of Fish and Game tranquilized and relocated a two-year-old bull moose from Chubbuck
Chubbuck Police Department received a report of a moose running near Chubbuck and Yellowstone roads Thursday morning
Bannock County Sheriff's Office and Idaho Fish and Game pushed the moose to a safer location
resurfacing in Cotant Park and eventually ending up inside a high fence of a storage facility near Alpine Animal Hospital
It was there that Fish and Game personnel darted the moose
to exercise additional caution when traveling in and around our communities this time of year
Few acting teachers have impacted this generation of actors as profoundly as Ivana Chubbuck
has been a go-to guide for countless stage and screen performers
offering an emotionally driven technique that encourages turning personal pains into powerful performances
with the upcoming release of a revised and updated edition
Chubbuck tailors her insights to today’s evolving industry
including fresh advice and anecdotes.
We spoke to Chubbuck about embracing your flaws
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I wrote this book with a purpose: when I was an actor
I read all kinds of books about acting— all the ones you know about
I set about to do a practical guide — a real nuts-and-bolts approach to how to do script analysis.
Everything has a practicality and a map to it
because I don’t know what to do with theory but talk about it
It’s the 20th anniversary [of the original]
There’s 20 years’ worth of new stuff
I’ve created more information on the original 12 steps and added updated stories of how people have used it.
They want the person who’s going to make people watch the show
and they — the people who are producing this — need to stand out
and they need people who are going to help facilitate that need
Your job is not to show them what a great actor you are
Your job is to show them how dynamic and bold your choices are.
there’s some wizardry to these people who can cast us
They’re just people who are responding with: “I like that person because I relate to that person’s journey,” “I laugh in the right places because it reminds me of something stupid that I’ve done,” “I relate because I’ve experienced the same kind of pain this person has,” or “I feel like I’m watching myself.”
You’ll have a conversation and communication with them
I always say take two dimensions — which is the script — and turn it into three dimensions
The only way you can do that is to plump it out
[Perfection] also makes you not do things because you’re attempting to be perfect
And when you censor yourself — “I’m afraid to do this,” “I shouldn’t do this,” “I don’t think this is what they want” — you take away what art equals
If we saw someone who’s fully confident as a character
just like we don’t like people who are “so perfect” in the real world
I get to put my paranoia here,” or “I get to put the idea that I feel lonely all the time here,” or “I can put here that I feel ugly.” People will say
me too!” Then you build a connection.
I can’t say [this] enough: people in the world aren’t watching you to critique you
They’re watching you because they enjoy the experience of watching whatever show or stage you’re on
What we want to do is be able to make people feel uplifted— hopeful — by your performance
how we negotiate life is where the complications come in
I always tell people you have to use [your pain] for your objectives
which have to be worded in such a way that you’re attempting to overcome or get by resolving
What we’re doing is finding some version of closure by bringing [pain] up so that we can then utilize it to overcome
This is very important: we’re trying to resolve
which means finding out the other side of [the pain]
I have revelations about my life through other people’s revelations
That’s why I love what I do because it’s like we’re a team
I want people to feel like we’re going through this together
All the successful people are creating their own material
I bet you have a really good story to tell that will help you not only find catharsis
but also help you become the star you want to become
You have to be fearless and make bold choices and say
they don’t like it.” Bravery is very sexy and very attractive.
Make brave choices — not only bold inner work
but bold behavior that makes you express yourself in ways that even surprise you
This is not what they want.” Casting [directors]
They’re waiting for someone to inspire them — as they should
Here’s the “hack:” You have to understand your fear to be fearless
You have to understand the great minutia of what your fear is
you need to explore what your fear is so you can become fearless.
The dynamic people of the world can take rejection as an opportunity for “yes.” If you have this much doubt about continuing in this world — which is a very difficult world — then you have to think: what is the power of that doubt
and how can you use that doubt to get to a place where you feel empowered again?
The other thing is you have to look at what’s missing: “Why am I getting those no’s all the time?” Something is missing if you’re not booking
If you’re getting in the mix a lot and you’re not booking
or you’re not getting any callbacks at all
“What do I need to fix to make me be the one they book?”
Every person who I have helped to become a major player worked their asses off
People I’ve worked with privately — big stars — will go through a script three times
There’s nothing that we don’t investigate and explore
You have more control than you think you do
People give away their power and they don’t need to
Special thanks to Ivana Chubbuck for her time. You can find all things Ivana Chubbuck on her studio’s website or follow her on Instagram to stay in the loop with her upcoming workshops and master classes.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
with the American Hustle and The Fighter director lining up Jenna Ortega (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Scream) and Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon
Ali Afshar’s ESX Entertainment has added Lou Diamond Phillips to the cast of Casa Grande: The Movie
a feature to the original 2023 Prime Video series
The Ozark and Inventing Anna star is in talks to play Caroline Ellison in a series about the rise and fall of cryptocurrency exchange FTX
SAG-AFTRA chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland has laid out some of the guild’s plans ahead of its contract with the studios expiring in June 2026
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game tranquilized and relocated a 2-year old bull moose from Chubbuck
Chubbuck Police Department was the first to get a report of a moose running in the vicinity of Chubbuck and Yellowstone roads in the early morning hours on Thursday. Officers with Chubbuck Police
and Idaho Fish and Game were able to push the moose to a safer location. Additional action wasn’t feasible or safe at that time without daylight to provide the necessary visibility
resurfacing in Cotant Park and eventually ending up inside a high fence of a storage facility near Alpine Animal Hospital. It was there that Fish and Game personnel darted the moose.
When Idaho Fish and Game responds to wildlife issues in public areas
tranquilizing an animal is not always the first response. There are factors that must be considered before taking such action
including visibility and environmental conditions
the potential for an animal to bolt into traffic or other hazardous situations
as well as risks associated with sedating animals
Idaho Fish and Game tries to monitor wildlife first and then even haze or guide animals to safety. But
when there is a significant risk to public or wildlife safety
darting and relocating animals can be a solution as was the case with this young moose in Chubbuck and three moose in Riverside last week
Idaho Fish and Game wishes to thank the Chubbuck Police Department
and Bannock County Sheriff’s Office for their tremendous help with today’s efforts
Springtime is when wildlife is especially active and on the move. This incident serves as a reminder to the public
to please exercise additional caution when traveling in and around our communities this time of year
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CHUBBUCK — A woman was cited for inattentive driving over the weekend after crashing her vehicle into a Chubbuck home
according to Bannock County public information officer Emma Iannacone
missed a turn while she was distracted and crashed straight into the house
“She traveled through the bushes of this home and the driveway and hit the house
deck and carport,” explained Emma Iannacone
public information officer for Bannock County
The residents of the home were not there at the time
The first offense typically carries a $75 fine
“It’s just events like these that remind us why it’s so important to give our full attention to the road when we’re behind the wheel
We’re just grateful that nobody was injured in this event,” Iannacone said
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene
along with Idaho State Police and North Bannock Fire District
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CHUBBUCK — After months of rumors and speculation
Target has announced that it will open a location in Chubbuck
On a page titled “Upcoming Store Openings” on Target’s website
The website says that it will be located in the Pine Ridge Mall and will be about 128,000 square feet
Target’s website lists no further details about the upcoming location
Plans are already in the works to redevelop the Pine Ridge Mall from an enclosed mall to an open-air shopping center
has been working on the redevelopment since it bought the property in May
SimonCRE was not immediately available to comment on Target’s announcement
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CHUBBUCK – The Bannock County coroner has released the identity of a man who died at a busy supermarket
of Chubbuck died inside the Walmart at 4240 Yellowstone Avenue on Wednesday evening
The emergency call came in just after 7 p.m
“I extend my sincere condolences to his family as they navigate the challenges presented by this loss,” Coroner Torey Danner said
Authorities responded to the scene and found Johnson had fallen down at the store
People nearby assisted Johnson immediately upon his fall
they were not able to save the individual’s life,” Sasser said
While the investigation from Chubbuck police is ongoing
they haven’t found anything that “led us to believe that there was anything nefarious that took place,” Sasser said
A GoFundMe campaign was started to assist Johnson’s family with funeral expenses
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a cloud of sawdust fills the air before accumulating like snow on the ground
and the roar of a chainsaw rips through the quiet of nature
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CHUBBUCK — Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies and a Chubbuck Police officer were involved in a shooting incident at a house in Chubbuck on Thursday
According to a news release from the sheriff’s office
The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear
but a person was taken into custody and is getting treatment at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello
including the Critical Incident Task Force
Fox Court is currently blocked off by authorities
Authorities are asking the public to stay away from the scene
EastIdahoNews.com has a reporter on the scene
and we’ll update this article as more details are released
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CHUBBUCK — A local JCPenney is closing its doors for good
signs went up advertising the closure of JCPenney in the Pine Ridge Mall with a storewide sale
People who visit the location before it closes will be able to find items discounted from 20% to 50% off
Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England tells EastIdahoNews.com he believes the retailer’s last day in operation will be in May
JCPenney has not yet responded to our request for comment
Rumors spread online that Target was moving into the mall
but England tells EastIdahoNews.com the company has not confirmed plans to set up shop in Chubbuck
a commercial real estate and development firm
is working to redevelop the mall into an open-air retail center
“That’s been exaggerated a little bit
but there’s certainly been talk (of a Target),” England said
was not able to comment on whether or not Target is coming to the new development
There were plans to put a Kohl’s in the new development
but Simon said they are now going in a different direction and looking at two other tenants to occupy the retail space where Kohl’s would have gone
RELATED | Pine Ridge Mall to add Kohl’s to shopping space and undergo ‘major’ redevelopment
England offered a warning against people speculating on Target potentially coming to the Pine Ridge Mall
we’ll build somewhere else,'” England said
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Do you want to do something “wild” to benefit the Idaho Foodbank in southeast Idaho? Head on over to the 18th Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event on Jan
each day. Funds raised will help feed families
and neighbors in need right here in southeast Idaho!
Event attendees can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of many great prizes donated by sportsmen’s groups and local businesses. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. And
you can even purchase your personal “wingspan” length of raffle tickets for $100.00. Cans of food will also be accepted at this event
volunteers from various sportsmen’s groups and community organizations will have informational booths at the event-- ready to talk about hunting
and community projects supported by their clubs. Idaho Fish and Game will provide a fun kids’ sensory station with wildlife hides and other items on display.
Just some of the event participants and supporters include: Idaho Foodbank
Sportsmen Against Hunger raised over $3000 for the Idaho Foodbank here in southeast Idaho! Let’s come together to make a difference again this year
The following is a news release from Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25
POCATELLO — The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District (PCSD 25) is proud to announce that it has achieved the highest graduation rate among the state’s 10 largest school districts
an impressive 92.1% of PCSD 25 learners graduated on time
This achievement is a testament to the district’s dedication to educational excellence and the success of its learners
PCSD 25 stands out among its large district peers for its continued commitment to providing learners with the tools
PCSD 25’s continued success serves as a model for other districts in the state
“The district’s high graduation rate is a direct reflection of the unwavering dedication of our educators
who are committed to meeting each learner where they are.”
“The increase in our graduation rate highlights our holistic
hands-on approach to track and monitor each learner’s progress
while providing personalized support necessary for every child to not only thrive but also confidently take the next step toward a successful future.”
PCSD 25 also leads Idaho’s largest school districts in teacher retention
reaching a remarkable 91% retention rate for the past two years
This consistent retention rate reflects the district’s ability to foster a supportive and collaborative environment for educators
ensuring that learners receive a high-quality education from a dedicated and experienced teaching staff
“We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication demonstrated by our learners
“These achievements are the result of a collective effort to create an environment where students can thrive
and we will continue to focus on both academic excellence and teacher retention as essential components of our district’s success.”
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is the leading choice for local education
consistently demonstrating excellence in both learner success and educator satisfaction
In addition to leading the state in graduation and teacher retention rates
PCSD 25 also offers innovative learning opportunities
including 25 Career-Technical Education pathways to prepare students for thriving careers
With a focus on comprehensive support for all learners
the district provides a well-rounded education that fosters both academic and personal growth
PCSD 25 has been committed to providing the highest quality education in a safe
Be MORE Together—PCSD 25 is more than a school district; it is a community of schools
and achieving greatness together to best serve the educational needs of local children
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