Today
in Twin Falls
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, KMVT won 12 awards at the Idaho Press Club’s Best of 2024 Awards for its TV news reports. Station officials said the awards (in TV categories) showed the station’s strong service to our community (Magic Valley). KMVT
- ➤ Idaho's Largest Garage Sale is scheduled for May 17th from 7 a.m. — 5 p.m. at the West Parking Lot of The Expo Idaho on Glenwood St. Special auctioneers Dan and Laura Dotson from Storage Wars will attend the event. 1310 KLIX
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters extinguished a blaze in a one-story house southwest of Filer on Tuesday afternoon after the fire began under a bathroom floor and spread through the walls—no one was injured, the home is uninhabitable due to smoke damage, and the cause remains under investigation. KMVT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Twin Falls student won a year of tuition from a drug-free scholarship program after writing an essay on how to reduce illegal drug use and sales. The program required essays (outlining methods to curb drug problems) and applicants submitted ideas (focused on improving local conditions). Times-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire officials in Twin Falls urged residents to secure safety chains on trailers—since sparks can ignite dry vegetation—and to follow local fire rules for campfires during Wildfire Awareness Month. They noted that last year wildfires burned 42,000 acres locally and 1 million acres statewide, with human actions causing most of them. KMVT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local writer compares small town life with city living by sharing personal stories about safe roads and friendly neighbors plus quick access to medical care. He explains that the quieter lifestyle in Twin Falls makes everyday living feel more secure. KEZJ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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