Good morning, Twin Falls.

The police honored fallen Officer Craig Bracken on May 8 at Twin Falls Cemetery and at the police station where they unveiled the uniform he wore when he was shot—his uniform will be permanently displayed for officers to remember his sacrifice.

A family farm in Magic Valley has produced milk for local companies for over a century.

The Peterson family cares for 120 cows that yield about 1000 gallons a day — their daughter will eventually take over to keep the tradition alive.

A new phishing scam pretending to be from Google has targeted Idaho residents when developer Nick Johnson reported that the scam exploited a vulnerability to send seemingly legit emails.

Officials warn that residents should update passwords and use authenticator apps — they advise forwarding suspicious emails to Google Support.

A phishing scam targeted Idaho residents by sending emails that looked as if they came from Google—developer Nick Johnson told PC Mag that the attack exploited a flaw in Google’s systems and warned residents to update their passwords and use authenticator apps to protect their data.

The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office warned Magic Valley residents that scammers are using the name of Lieutenant Daron Brown to ask for money over the phone while emphasizing that real officers visit in person (with proper identification) and advising residents to verify any suspicious calls by contacting them at 208-736-4040.

District leaders met with state education officials during a road show to plan for next school year and noted a 5% increase in teacher pay and extra funds for reading coaches.

However, no additional money was provided for utilities, curriculum, and staff costs—adding pressure on local schools—so districts will adjust their budgets accordingly.

On Friday, 426 Sawtooth Elementary students in Twin Falls learned about agriculture as FFA members and ag educators ran hands-on stations on silo, dairy, and canal safety—teaching them where their food and fiber comes from.

Today, Twin Falls crews began lining eight manholes below the Victory bridge area of the Rock Creek Trail—signage is in place to guide trail users as work may continue into next week.

The city said the project helps extend manhole life and will impact the trail until next Friday.

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.

Spirit of Magic Valley Half Marathon

8 AM – 1 PM — Shoshone Falls Park — Registration fee applies — Experience stunning views while running along the Snake River Canyon Rim Trail.