Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
McDonald's announced that it will lower prices on select menu items—Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets, and Egg McMuffin—starting September 1 to offer more value to customers.
The price cuts will range from $5 to $8 and will last for the rest of 2025 as restaurants are compensated for the change.
Andrew King and his family are opening Comeback Sports Cards downtown after Ben's brain tumor and his mother's breast cancer led them to turn their love for trading cards into a new business—set to open on Main Street in September.
The experience has inspired Ben and his family to focus on a venture that honors their challenges and celebrates resilience.
A man was arrested in Filer after he brandished and cocked a semiautomatic handgun during an argument at The Speak Easy Bar around 8 p.m. on Saturday—Jeremy Edwards, 44, faces four felony counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and his preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 5.
Idaho’s average hourly wage increased by $1.35 to $28.10 in 2024 and the wage midpoint rose to $22.34, with gains seen in six of seven regions and Pocatello earning over $2 more per hour.
Southwest Idaho recorded the highest wage numbers while Boise and Idaho Falls added over 14,000 and 2,800 jobs respectively.
The Twin Falls City Council unanimously approved a nearly $100 million budget for fiscal year 2026 that will take effect on October 1—supporting staffing costs and projects like a pedestrian zone near the Public Library.
City Manager Travis Rothweiler said the budget is designed to meet growing population and revenue needs.
Opponents of the Lava Ridge transmission line project celebrated a potential delay — Leavitt said on Friday that engaged citizens claimed credit for the win.
A U.S. District Judge denied a motion to block House Bill 264, allowing the university restroom law to stay effective while the lawsuit moves forward—Idaho will continue to defend the law to protect student privacy.
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.
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.
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.
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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