Today
in Twin Falls
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A $10,000 grant was awarded Thursday at an event in Twin Falls—complete with confetti—to support the Children's Museum of the Magic Valley's plan to build a new facility. The nonprofit has raised about $1.5 million so far and will break ground next year on its planned 14,000-square-foot museum that offers hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities for children up to 11. Times-News
- ➤ On Saturday, horse owners gathered at the Buhl rodeo grounds to race through a gymkhana course that began at 10 a.m. and ended at 2 p.m.—the event brought together riders of all ages and skill levels for an affordable day of fun. KMVT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A defendant pleaded guilty after deputies found 15 pounds of cocaine in a Twin Falls traffic stop—bulges in the car seats caught their attention. Times-News
- ➤ The Buhl Skate Park was vandalized between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday when unknown vandals graffitied racist slurs and hate symbols—Buhl Police are investigating the incident. KMVT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local military museum in Jerome is raising money to renovate a school bus into a mobile exhibit that will bring interactive displays of Magic Valley veterans' history to schools and community events. The museum has raised $12,000 — it needs another $10,000 to $12,000 to start work on the bus next spring. KMVT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Twin Falls Fire Department held a recruiting event at station 2—giving visitors a tour of its equipment and vehicles—to show what the firefighter job involves; officials said interested candidates need EMT certification and leadership skills as openings will come soon. KMVT
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Twin Falls County Fair
9 AM - 6 PM — Twin Falls County Fairgrounds — Paid entry — Experience the fun of thrilling rides, live entertainment, and a vibrant showcase of local culture and agriculture.
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Magic Valley Stampede PRCA Rodeo
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Twin Falls County Fairgrounds — Tickets available now — Experience the thrilling action of professional rodeo in the heart of Filer, Idaho.
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Magic Valley Stampede PRCA Rodeo
7:30-9 p.m. — Twin Falls County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rodeo action at this beloved local event.
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Monster Truck Insanity Tour
4-5:30 p.m. — Twin Falls County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience jaw-dropping stunts and massive trucks at the Monster Truck Insanity Tour.
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DSPs Doing Good on Tour - Twin Falls
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Stone House & Co. — Ticket prices vary — Empowering sessions for Direct Support Professionals to thrive and celebrate their impact.
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