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in Twin Falls
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twin Falls’ fireworks show, revived by a local leader who is a native of Idaho Falls, brings residents together for the 4th of July while offering milder weather and fewer crowds than the larger, heavily sponsored display in Idaho Falls—sparking a friendly local rivalry. KEZJ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities charged 19-year-olds Daniel Wise and Andrew Snyder Thorstad in connection with a deadly shooting at a mobile home park in Kimberly that killed Chris Dequintanaroo last Thursday night—Wise faces a felony for unlawful firearm possession without posting a $1 million bond while Snyder, charged with destruction of evidence, posted a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 27. KMVT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho drivers should know that the 'No Touch' law makes it illegal to hold a cellphone while driving, with fines of $75 for a first offense, $150 for a second, and $300 for a third—law enforcement may pull over anyone seen holding a phone even when stopped. Officials clarify that viral claims of a new law are false and that fines have been in place since fines began on January 1, 2021. 1310 KLIX
- ➤ Twin Falls awarded $50,000 in grants to five local nonprofits, and Culture for Change received a $10,000 grant to train leaders and host sewing classes & support local skill development. Times-News
- ➤ The Idaho Supreme Court ordered Attorney General Raúl Labrador and the Idaho Division of Financial Management to revise the short ballot title and fiscal impact statement for the Reproductive Freedom & Privacy Act so that voters get clear, impartial information—this decision came after Idahoans United for Women and Families filed a lawsuit. The ruling affects the language used on the ballot as the state works to meet Idaho Code requirements. Local News 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Boise VA Medical Center needs Twin Falls residents to volunteer as drivers after the service that once ran five days is now down to two drivers — the center requires five to seven more volunteers who must be 18 or older with a clean record to help veterans get to medical appointments. KMVT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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