Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
🏘️ Community
On June 13th, Mason Creek Flower Farm opened and now lets locals pick flowers and join workshops in Treasure Valley.
The farm also hosts private events and summer activities—giving a bright start to the season.
🚧 Accidents
A 58-year-old man (Dean Krause) died on Sunday when his green Ford Ranger went over the edge of Snake River Canyon at the Perrine Bridge, and crews worked to secure the area as Centennial Park’s boat launch was closed.
🚨 Crime
A 71 year old Twin Falls man named Stephen Barnes pleaded not guilty on Monday to eight felony counts of possessing or accessing child sexually exploitative material after police searched his home and took his cell phone—he now faces a pretrial conference set for Sept.
22 and a jury trial starting on Oct. 8.
🎓 Education
Chairman of Senate Education Dave Lent held a brainstorming meeting at the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls this afternoon to discuss how best to serve students with local scholarship leaders and six state legislators—future sessions will convene later in July, September, and October to review ideas and shape legislative policy.
🏛️ Government
On Monday evening, the Twin Falls City Council approved funds and extended the state of emergency request to speed up contractor bidding after a water main break forced crews to dig up Blue Lakes Boulevard South; a $155,310 contract—below expected costs—was awarded and work will begin soon.
The Idaho Transportation Department plans a third bridge over the Snake River Canyon to ease traffic on the nearly 50-year-old Perrine Bridge—public input is invited through an online forum from June 30 until July 14 and a meeting on June 30 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Herrett Center on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.
Gov. Little highlighted new water measurement projects set up by the Twin Falls Canal Company along Highline Canal on Monday near Hansen and in Clover outside of Filer—using Rubicon SlipMeters to improve water control and conserve resources.
The projects, partly funded by an aging infrastructure program—will boost irrigation efficiency for local farmland.
🏥 Health
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank with model number A1263 because it poses a fire risk that led to 19 reports of fires and two burn injuries — Idaho customers should check their devices and follow proper disposal instructions.
🎉 Twin Falls Events
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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.
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.
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.
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