Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
At Tubbs Berry Farms, co-owner Heidi Tubbs and her husband Kirk harvested honey by brushing bees off the combs and spinning the frames with an extractor— they left extra honey in each hive to help the bees survive winter.
A man riding an electric bike was seriously injured when he collided with a SUV at the intersection of Main Avenue North and Eden Street North near Mia’s Bakery on Friday afternoon, and police said he was taken to a nearby hospital.
Spirit Halloween—known for its costumes, decorations, and props—left its old Shopko spot at the Magic Valley Mall and opened last week at the old Joann's store at 840 Blue Lakes Boulevard, where shoppers can prepare for Halloween.
Organizers are getting ready for the 15th Annual Lost N Lava Cowboy Gathering at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Shoshone on September 19-20.
The two-day event will have vendor booths, live bands, poetry, and western activities—celebrating Idaho's ranching culture.
A local daredevil posted a viral video in which he jumped off Perrine Memorial Bridge in Twin Falls and then performed a risky leap across beams on a Garden City bridge—defying warning signs.
He said he quit his day job for social media fame before nearly getting injured and returning to work, while groups like the 208 Boys continue sharing similar daring stunts.
Twin Falls PD started its annual Citizens Academy this week—an in-person course where locals drive police cars, try a gun simulator, and work a mock crime scene.
The seven-week program is for community members who want to learn how the police work and see what their tax dollars support.
Governor Brad Little declared the week of Sept.
7 as Idaho School Zone Safety Week and officials, along with school resource officers working with AAA, will remind drivers to slow down and obey flashing lights and signs in school zones — students must also follow safety protocols at crosswalks.
Doctors in Twin Falls left the St. Luke's system to start their own practices and use AI software to cut paperwork and improve patient care—helping to reduce wait times and maintain financial viability.
Dr. Jedediah May, Dr. Tyler McKee, and Dr. Chad Johnson reported these changes have allowed them to better serve local patients.
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.
Falls2Falls Half Marathon & 5k
3:00–6:30 p.m. — Dierkes Lake — $10-$85 — Participate in a community run/walk to support local trail improvement projects while enjoying scenic views.
Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Thousand Springs State Park - Ritter Island — $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, $3 Children — Explore art, enjoy live music, and indulge in delicious food amidst scenic beauty.
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