Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
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🏘️ Community
On Saturday, the mayor proclaimed April 26 as Arbor Day and planted four trees—Linden, Oak, Kentucky coffee, and Hackberry—in Thomsen Park, which was chosen for its new playground and story trail, to help the community learn about tree planting.
🚧 Accidents
On Saturday, firefighters in Jerome quickly put out a blaze near a property along South 300 East that started when mattresses were illegally burned—two sheds caught fire as flames reached 10 feet before the crew controlled it in less than 10 minutes and left no injuries.
🎭 Culture
An article explains how Idahoans use 11 unique words that show a split between generations—older residents use one term while younger people pick another for the same item.
The piece also gives new nicknames for several southern cities and invites locals to debate the correct local language.
📰 Lifestyle
The Firefly Petunia is now available at local garden centers and glows in the dark from roots to petals thanks to genes spliced from mushrooms+ it is sold as an annual petunia that can be grown in a pot and brought indoors before winter.
Owner Aaron McCracken of Sunnyside Gardens said visitors can also view the glowing flower in a dark room at his garden.
🎉 Twin Falls Events
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Cirque Italia - Water Circus
7:30-9 p.m. — Magic Valley Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling water-themed circus performance that lights up the evening.
NAMI Walks for Mental Health Awareness
7-10 a.m. — Twin Falls Visitor Center — Free entry — Walk together to support mental health awareness and advocacy in the community.
Magic Valley Cars & Coffee
9-11 a.m. — Full Steam Espresso — Free — Gather with fellow car enthusiasts for coffee and classic cars in a relaxed setting.
Desponia, Arches over Athens, Sentient Concert
7-11 p.m. — 360 Main Event Center — Ticket Prices Vary — Enjoy an energetic night of local heavy hitters with Desponia and Sentient joined by Arches Over Athens.
Magic Valley Festival of Speed 2025
May 23-25 — Magic Valley Speedway — Starting at $150 — Experience thrilling auto-cross and ridealongs with a 3-day pass including food and drinks.
Jaripeo Baile Event
4-10 p.m. — Arena 93 — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting blend of traditional dance and bull riding in Twin Falls, Idaho.
🏠 Twin Falls Real Estate
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