Good morning, Twin Falls.

The Twin Falls Animal Shelter is full as it houses at least 50 dogs and many more cats while more strays and surrenders are coming in due to rising pet care costs and a vet shortage—TDS Telecommunications donated $1,000 to cover fees for the first 10 adoptions and a BISSELL event will waive fees from May 1–15 to boost adoptions.

Twin Falls emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to two calls when injured BASE jumpers were rescued near Perrine Bridge—one jumper was reached by a boat from Centennial Park and taken to St. Luke’s Magic Valley while another was rescued by Air St. Luke’s east of the bridge in the Snake River Canyon.

General Motors announced a recall of eight vehicle models with nearly 600,000 units affected as engine defects may cause damage and failure.

Idaho drivers reporting knocking sounds or performance issues are urged to check their vehicles immediately — safety risks are high if delays occur.

Idaho will produce fewer potatoes this year after losing 15,000 acres from last year's 315,000 acres—this drop is due to a supply and demand imbalance that may affect local potato farmers.

On April 22, the U.S. Department of Justice ended CASA’s federal funding of over $50 million because the program no longer met its updated goals — CASA, known for helping abused and neglected children find permanent homes, now faces uncertainties while the local Twin Falls program remains stable through state funds and fundraising. The national organization is pushing to regain federal support amid concerns over dwindling resources for training and standard updates.

On May 1 the Leapfrog Group released new safety rankings for 14 Idaho hospitals and only four earned an A score.

The results showed that five received a B and five received a C, highlighting differences in patient safety.

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.

Magic Valley Cars & Coffee

9-11 a.m. — Full Steam Espresso — Free entry — Enjoy a casual gathering of car enthusiasts while sipping coffee and sharing stories.