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in Twin Falls
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Twin Falls firefighters contained a fire at Washington Park apartments on the 1300 block of Washington Street South after a resident saw smoke from the maintenance shed around 1 a.m.—residents exited safely and no injuries were reported. KMVT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old driver from Twin Falls — Edgar Antonio Venegas — was arrested on March 26 and charged with multiple felonies including vehicular manslaughter, leaving the scene, aggravated DUI and injuring a child after he fled a February 22 accident that killed 30-year-old Jose Malagon and injured four others. KEZJ
- ➤ A shooting incident over the weekend in Twin Falls left one man in the hospital and police asked locals for video and information on the altercation that occurred about an hour earlier — the shooter claimed self-defense and posted a video to support his claim. KEZJ
- ➤ Twin Falls police said yesterday that teen driver Edgar Antonio Venegas was arrested—charged with multiple felonies after fleeing the fatal crash on February 22 that killed 30-year-old Jose Malagon and injured four others. 1310 KLIX
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ United Van Lines released its survey showing that 64,970 Idaho residents left the state in the last year — with most moving to Washington at 11.5%, Utah at 10.4%, Texas at 8.8%, Arizona at 7.8%, or Oregon at 6.3%. The survey asked why people moved and found that many left because they felt life in Idaho no longer fit their needs even though more people moved in than out overall. 1310 KLIX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The canal gates near Murtaugh Lake opened early Wednesday, and crews slowly released water through nearly a thousand miles of smaller canals after months of winter maintenance (farmers have already started tilling their fields in anticipation for full irrigation by April 15). KMVT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 304 on Wednesday—adding $100 million of annual property tax relief by allocating $50 million for homeowners and $50 million for schools—while local governments may adjust budgets that affect the actual savings for residents. KMVT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Idahoans are urged to stay alert for measles as 378 cases and two deaths have been reported in 18 states in 2025. While no cases have been found locally, low vaccination rates at 79.6% have raised concerns amid outbreaks in nearby areas—health officials advise checking symptoms and ensuring vaccinations are up to date. KEZJ
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Andru Gomez Live in Concert
Enjoy a live performance by Andru Gomez at Idaho's Pebble Ponds Golf Course Bar & Grill in Filer.
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Virtual Tour of Heritage Assisted Living
Explore the Heritage Assisted Living of Twin Falls through a virtual tour highlighting exceptional senior living amenities and services.
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Idaho Centennial Trail Presentation
11 AM – 12 PM — Twin Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore Idaho's thousand-mile hiking adventure with insights from the ICT Coordinator.
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Aaron Goodvin Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Koto Brewing Co. — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country music with Aaron Goodvin at a local favorite brewery.
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Cirque Italia Water Circus
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Magic Valley Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting Water Circus live for a spectacular aquatic performance.
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