Good morning, Twin Falls.

Twin Falls is upgrading parks with new fitness areas and playgrounds that are open, near completion or planned for future development — the projects aim to offer local families more options for outdoor fun.

Professional appraisers from the Gold + Silver Roadshow will return to the Hilton Garden Inn at 1741 Harrison Street North to offer free appraisals and cash for valuables starting Monday, Aug.

31. They will operate Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with on-site security.

Local job seekers can now browse the latest South Central Idaho employment postings for career opportunities, with positions spanning multiple industries (further details are online).

Officials announced that the Rocky Point project, supported by a federal grant, installed wildlife underpasses and fencing along US-30 to cut mule deer collisions and boost motorist safety.

The work is expected to lower traffic hazards for drivers and wildlife.

Firefighting crews from U.S. Wildland Fire Service and Bureau of Land Management are battling a wildfire that burned roughly 3,000 acres about 15 miles northeast of Malta — roads and dozer lines help slow its spread with containment expected by Sept.

1 at 8 p.m. and full control by Sept. 2 at 8 p.m.

Idaho Fish and Game received a $1.65 million federal grant to expand its Access Yes program that lets private landowners open their land for public hunting and fishing across (Magic Valley) and statewide.

Changes will begin next year after the current season ends.