Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
Twin Falls drivers can use five essential rules to navigate Blue Lakes Blvd, the road ranked worst in Idaho based on local data (the rules address heavy traffic and erratic driving).
The tips aim to make daily commutes safer.
AAA Idaho reports that regular gas in Idaho stays below the national average for another week, averaging $2.78 per gallon—a penny higher than last week.
Public Affairs Director Matthew Conde said prices will likely rise as weather improves toward spring.
The College of Southern Idaho held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to unveil its new e-sports arena for the Golden Eagles team.
The facility has high-performance gaming PCs and streaming equipment and is reserved Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for practice.
Gloomy fog today is making roads slick and raising concerns over low water levels in Twin Falls, with County Commissioner Brent Reinke noting reservoirs are at about one-third capacity (experts warn that haymaking storms in coming months may help improve supplies).
City crews will install new solar-powered pedestrian signals with user-activated buttons this week at downtown intersections of Second Ave South + Hansen Street and Second Ave East + Hansen Street to boost driver awareness, city officials said; traffic is expected to remain normal.
Downtown Twin Falls will soon get new lighted crosswalk signals using high-intensity yellow light bars to improve pedestrian visibility.
City officials say the installation will help guide walkers during low-light hours.
Ninth Annual Twin Falls Film Festival
11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theatre — Various free and ticketed events — Celebrate creativity with global filmmakers and local flavors at this vibrant film festival.
Magic Valley Symphony: Classical Favorites
7:30-9:30 p.m. — CSI Fine Arts Building — $12/Adults, $10/Seniors, $6/Students — Experience a night of classical masterpieces and a unique commission by composer Hiroshi Fukuoka.
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