Good morning, Twin Falls.

A Piper PA-30 landed without its landing gear at Magic Valley Regional Airport on Monday afternoon—rescue crews and a local tow company removed the plane after confirming that hazards were contained and all occupants were safe.

Idaho Reptile Zoo will soon leave its current home—its landlord deemed the building unsuitable—and will search for a new site so it can safely display its reptiles to local visitors.

Supporters are asked to send any available land leads to help keep the zoo going.

A report from the Idaho State Police showed that crime in Twin Falls dropped by 9.5% in 2024, but over 1,500 of the 2,852 cases were simple assaults, larcenies and drug offenses—police said more arrests came as a strong presence and alert neighbors helped clear cases.

Chobani and the College of Southern Idaho today launched a new scholarship program with Idaho Launch to assist CSI launch program students in receiving tuition assistance, books, and training if they maintain a GPA above 3.0.

The program covers 80% of tuition through Idaho LAUNCH while Chobani pays 20% plus an extra $1,000 per year—students must have finished high school and apply before the fall semester begins.

Road crews from American Road Maintenance are beginning chip seal repairs in several Northwest Twin Falls neighborhoods today from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on workdays—drivers will be given a 48-hour notice on affected streets and must use detours while traffic restrictions are in place.

City Manager Travis Rothweiler presented a 2026 budget proposal at the Twin Falls City Council meeting on Monday, outlining an 8% cost cut from fiscal 2025 as the city grows.

The plan allocates funds for public safety, parks, and libraries — the council will review focus areas on Aug 4 with a vote scheduled for Aug 25 and public input encouraged.

Repairs and improvements begin today on the first of 11 I-15 bridges north of Roberts when crews replace water-damaged concrete and install anti-skid surfacing on the northbound lanes at Exit 184 at Stoddard Creek & reroute traffic onto ramps.

Travelers will face lane restrictions, lower speed limits, and intermittent one-lane closures of access roads through summer and fall & should plan alternate routes as needed.

Inkspiration Workshop

1:30-3 p.m. — Pop Art Studio & Boba — Pay what you can (suggested $25) — Empower your writing with creativity exercises and community support.