Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of July.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
The City of Twin Falls will host the 'America at 250' Independence Day fireworks show at the College of Southern Idaho on Saturday, July 4.
The community can enjoy the display (free event) and gather for a festive celebration.
Shoshone Falls has drawn visitors for hundreds of years and remains a symbol of American progress, noted local historian Dr. Russ Tremayne.
The scenic site along the Snake River (at 45 feet taller than Niagara) once was considered for a national park and helped shape Southern Idaho’s identity.
Three new education laws take effect today in Twin Falls schools, including a daily 60-second moment of silence, new AI educational standards, and a social studies curriculum focused on Western civilization as officials say most topics are already taught while policy manuals are updated during a busy month.
The city closed the intersection at Maurice Street and Seventh Avenue East because of a leaking irrigation pipe and crews are working to repair it while drivers are urged to use alternate routes until it reopens.
The Supreme Court upheld Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, which protects girls in local athletics, and officials said the ruling affirms fair competition.
Attorney General Raul Labrador and Governor Brad Little noted that parents can trust that local sports opportunities remain fair.
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office reminds boaters to wear Coast Guard-approved life jackets (required by law) and carry sound devices for safety on local waterways this holiday weekend.
Deputies will patrol to check equipment and warn of wind-related challenges to paddle craft.
Idaho drivers planning summer trips are advised to pack 10 essential items in their cars, including a paper map (a backup when cell service fails) to stay safe on long drives.
Art Class: Sunset on the Water in Watercolor
6-8 p.m. — Magic Valley Arts Council — $20 / Members, $25 / Non-Members — Learn to create serene watercolor scenes of sunsets reflecting on water.
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