Today
in Twin Falls
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Gives, run by the Idaho Community Foundation for 13 years, began Monday in Twin Falls with over 700 organizations joining efforts to support local nonprofits such as Orton Botanical Gardens and Culture for Change Foundation, and it runs until May 7. KMVT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A brush fire burned near 3500 North and 2000 East in Filer at 3:50 p.m. today, affecting 15 acres before crews contained it with mutual aid from nearby departments and no evacuations or injuries were reported. KMVT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Idaho native Dani Beckstrom, a former Channel 6 meteorologist, was featured on Good Morning America Weekend where the broadcast celebrated Boise and local traditions. The segment mentioned Boise State's Blue Field and Ore Ida, highlighting Idaho's charm for viewers. 1310 KLIX
- ➤ The Twin Falls County Historical Museum is hosting Living History Day today, inviting kids to wash clothes the old-fashioned way (a look into pioneer living) and churn butter as part of a hands-on experience. Times-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The University of Idaho had its $59 million climate grant for farmers reinstated by USDA in April — enabling more than 200 farmers to adopt practices like reduced tillage and cover cropping. The program will last five years and plans to enroll early participants in 2026. KMVT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Luke’s Jerome has expanded its therapy space to support physical and emotional healing close to home. Therapists say the improved facility is already benefiting patients. Times-News
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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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~ J.P. Morgan
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