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Saturday, June 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A motorcycle collided with a dump truck today at the intersection of East 3400 North — North 3100 East south of Twin Falls at 2:14 p.m., injuring the rider's leg and prompting an air ambulance to transport him to a hospital.  KMVT

CULTURE NEWS

  • Art and Soul begins today as a month-long event organized by the Magic Valley Arts Council to show art by local, out-of-state and one German artist. The event has 333 participants and offers $47,000 in prize money, with yellow flags marking businesses in Twin Falls and Jerome—scan a QR code to vote online.  KMVT

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Idaho Power has proposed a 17% increase in residential rates—raising the monthly bill for a 900 kilowatt-hour user by about $21.66. The change will affect customers if the proposal is approved.  Times-News
  • The director of Twin Falls Zoological Center is asking the public for financial help to pay beastly bills—hoping to cover rising costs for the center's operations.  Times-News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Leslie Wolff, a certified appraiser and member of the Magic Valley Liberty Alliance, filed her candidacy to run for Twin Falls County assessor and will challenge incumbent Brad Wills, who has held the office without opposition since his appointment in 2017. She said she will bring new ideas for fairness and break close ties with developers — plans that will be tested in the May primary in 2026.  Times-News

HEALTH NEWS

  • Doctors warn that bug bites may increase as summer nears and advise locals to treat bites with ice, antihistamines, and itch cream to manage mild reactions. St. Luke’s urgent care instructs that if swelling worsens or breathing becomes hard, a 911 call is needed immediately—ensuring prompt help for serious allergic responses.  KMVT

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Idaho Power will boost Shoshone Falls' water flow from 300 to 3,000 CFS today after road repairs finished, and high flows are set to last three to four weeks+ drawing visitors from near and far.  1310 KLIX
  • Sawtooth Reindeer welcomed three baby reindeer, Lief, Ember and Nes, this past April as the ranch worked through a difficult delivery and bottle-feeding for one calf—one that required special in-house care. The owners said the calves grew fast and their antlers, already close to two and a half inches, were set to grow until mid-to-late August—while they joked about adding many more to the herd.  KMVT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Hwy 30 Music Fest 2025

    All day — Twin Falls County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an unforgettable weekend filled with vibrant country music and local charm in scenic southern Idaho.

    Tue, 6/17/25

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  • Jordan World Circus

    4-5:30 p.m. — Jerome County Fairgrounds — Family-friendly event — Experience a captivating circus performance that delights audiences of all ages.

    Thu, 6/19/25

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  • 2025 Hwy 30 Music Festival - Friday

    Jun 20-21 — Twin Falls County Fairgrounds — Ticket info unavailable — Experience an exciting night filled with live music in the heart of Twin Falls.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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  • Twin Falls Car Show & Rusty Nuts Swap Meet

    10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Twin Falls City Park — Free entry — Explore classic cars and hunt for hidden treasures at the swap meet.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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