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Saturday, August 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The food truck Tacos El Guey in Magic Valley, founded by Katrina and Emilio Martinez after their son's recovery from cancer, offers traditional Mexican cuisine with a family twist, aiming to provide a taste of home to the local community.  KMVT
  • A sunflower field planted by College of Southern Idaho students in Twin Falls has become a popular spot for photos and appreciation, showcasing the community's engagement with agriculture.  Times-News

CRIME NEWS

  • Clay Caldwell, aged 39, is wanted in Twin Falls County for failing to update his registration information, a felony charge.  KMVT
  • Isaac Jauregui Ramos was arrested for Aggravated Battery after a shooting post-downtown fight in Twin Falls; the victim surfaced at St. Luke's ER.  1310 KLIX
  • Brian Miera, a former employee, filed a complaint against Starr Corporation, alleging discrimination and retaliation, rooted in his experiences of racial harassment and unequal treatment while working at the company.  Times-News
  • Gunshots at a Twin Falls gas station resulted in a vehicle being damaged, but the involved party is uncooperative, while a separate incident in Long Beach saw police shooting a man brandishing a replica firearm.  Times-News
  • A Twin Falls County man, 56, has been arrested on 20 charges of child sexual exploitation after an investigation by Idaho's ICAC Task Force and various police departments.  KEZJ

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Two Idaho school districts received nearly $7 million in grants to enhance career technical education programs in welding and agriculture.  KMVT
  • The Twin Falls School District is actively supporting first-year teachers like Elisa Radmall with orientations, mentors, and training to address the teacher shortage and ensure a successful start to the academic year.  KMVT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Idaho Preferred Month Celebration at Walmart in Twin Falls

    Experience a celebration of local Idaho produce with farmers, tasting demonstrations, games, trivia, and live radio at Walmart.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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