Good morning, Twin Falls.

At Tuesday night's National Night Out at City Park, families met police, fire, and SWAT teams after the event was postponed from August due to tragic events; children enjoyed bounce houses, an obstacle course, and interactive booths while a supply drive raffled two tickets to Las Vegas.

A federal rule will require every new car and truck to include an AM radio, and a local journalist in Twin Falls questioned if drivers will use them since most locals listen to FM & online streaming, noting that keeping AM may only boost station value.

Drivers in Twin Falls woke up today to see gas prices jump overnight, with Idaho’s average rising 10 cents to $4.96 per gallon — Twin Falls and nearby counties now surpass $5 — and AAA Idaho said global conflict is pressuring crude oil, which may keep prices unstable.

Twin Falls High School (a local campus) honored Scott Irby as Scholar of the Week today, recognizing his academic excellence.

The recognition underlines his commitment and the school’s role in nurturing top students (a community value).

City officials reported that during August’s routine water testing, only one pump station was sampled among 15 sites, so water quality is uncertain despite no contaminants being found.

The city has removed the responsible employee and is reviewing footage while advising sensitive residents to consult their doctor.