Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
A 15-year-old girl kayaking with her parents near Banbury Hot Springs was pulled into a culvert over the weekend and received CPR from bystanders before being airlifted to a hospital—her condition remains unknown.
Walmart is recalling 850,000 Ozark Trail insulated 64 oz water bottles sold in Idaho after three customers reported exploding lids, with two suffering permanent vision loss when the lid struck their eyes.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned shoppers to stop using the bottles immediately and return them for a refund — a safety measure following eight years of sales.
Owner Sabra Clapier took over Jim Bob’s Bakery three years ago and keeps old recipes while adding new treats such as blueberry fritters and fun donuts with fruity pebbles and snickers — the shop sells bread, pastries, and donuts Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. until sold out.
A study from NetCredit used Instacart prices from over 2,000 stores to rank Idaho grocery chains, and Grocery Outlet topped the list with prices 29% below the state average.
Target—better known for clothes—ranked second with prices nearly 13% below the average, showing a surprising shift in grocery shopping trends.
The Snake River is now ranked among the top 10 most dangerous rivers to swim in (its cold water and strong current pose serious risks) and locals are advised to use boats or paddle boards to enjoy safer areas (such as the shallower channel at Ritter Island near Hagerman).
Walmart recalled 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz water bottles from Idaho stores after three customers reported exploding lids that hit them in the face with two suffering permanent vision loss—shoppers are asked to stop using the bottles and return them for a refund.
Experts warn that sunscreen left in hot cars can break down and lose its protective power—raising skin cancer risks and increasing the chance that aerosol cans may burst and cause injury.
Health experts warn that sunscreen stored in hot cars loses its protective ingredients and may even lead to aerosol cans bursting—Idaho drivers should remove it from vehicles to reduce the risk of sunburn and skin damage.
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