Today
in Twin Falls
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jerre Christophersen, a Twin Falls native (4H veteran), became the new county fair manager on April 1. He said the fair will feature classic 4H displays, rodeo events, a concert with Jo Dee Messina and Jon Morgan, free stage acts like line dancing and goat yoga, and new food vendors. KMVT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Twin Falls sees a business boom as Panera Bread opens and hotels begin construction near the canyon and the Magic Valley Mall (city leaders plan mixed-use projects to boost residential and retail opportunities). KMVT
- ➤ Take 5 Oil Change opened today in Twin Falls, offering a service that lets customers stay in their car while their oil is changed (a convenient option). Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shoshone Ice Cave will not offer tours this season because it is repairing and replacing its walkway; the gift shop and museum remain open while the site seeks to raise $950,000 to complete the work. KMVT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local water officials and the Surface Water Coalition reached an agreement on the First Addendum (a plan to improve water management) as water stress grows. The updated plan will help secure supplies and guide better resource use. Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Twin Falls officials invited residents to learn about the Rock Creek master plan (backed by a $5 million award for restoration work) in the canyon, setting the stage for local revitalization. Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local vets warned dog owners that warmer weather is heightening the risk of blastomycosis—an infection spread by airborne spores from decaying leaves and wood—so residents are urged to remove yard debris to safeguard pets. 1310 KLIX
- ➤ SCPHD is hosting free Narcan training in Magic Valley + residents must register in advance to secure a spot in the program. Times-News
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Magic Valley Mall — Tickets start at $70 — Experience the breathtaking spectacle of Cirque Italia's Water Circus in an unforgettable performance.
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Open Auditions for Come From Away
6-9 p.m., 4-7 p.m., 7-9 p.m. — Twin Falls Theatre Collective — Free entry — Showcase your talent at auditions for the inspiring fall musical Come From Away.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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