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Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

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Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The 2024 Twin Falls County Fair and Rodeo, featuring events like Monster Trucks, PRCA Rodeo, and a Nate Smith concert, offers an opportunity to win free tickets.  KEZJ
  • Upcoming events in Magic Valley include the last Dierkes hike of the season, live music, a unique Spaghetti Western game night, scam prevention presentation, a 5K run, Dueling Pianos, animal adoption, a corn hole tournament for cancer support, Al-Anon meetings, and tips for personal happiness, showcasing a variety of community, cultural, and health-related activities.  Times-News
  • Ciera Lucas, founder of Lucky Animals Rescue, organized the first fundraiser for her nonprofit in Twin Falls, operational since September 2023.  Times-News
  • Idaho's Congressional staff will host senior center outreach sessions from Sept. 4 to Oct. 18 to aid seniors with accessing federal resources.  Times-News

CRIME NEWS

  • Twin Falls issues a warning about a scam involving fake invoices sent to event permit applicants, advising victims to contact the police.  KMVT
  • Twin Falls Police are investigating a shooting at the College of Southern Idaho, with no reported injuries following a campus lockdown.  KMVT
  • A 34-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a shooting at a Twin Falls gas station left a vehicle damaged but no one injured.  Times-News

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Raising Cane's, a chicken-finger restaurant chain, is considering opening a location in Twin Falls on the site of the former Golden Corral, following preliminary talks with city officials.  Times-News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Idaho DEQ extends the registration deadline for Twin Falls County private well owners for a free water sampling program to test for harmful contaminants.  Times-News

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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  • Whip Wilson Live at Koto Brewing Co.

    Experience an evening of live music with Whip Wilson at Koto Brewing Co. in Twin Falls.

    Fri, 9/20/24

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  • Twin Falls Lions Puzzlepalooza Event

    Experience a fun-filled evening of puzzles and community engagement in the scenic Rock Creek Trail Estates neighborhood.

    Sat, 9/21/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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