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in Twin Falls
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vintage Vixens Market returns this fall at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds in Filer on October 10 and October 11—featuring a western theme and over 140 vendors offering seasonal items. 1310 KLIX
- ➤ Texas Roadhouse in Twin Falls donated $6,000 to Valley House Homeless Shelter on Tuesday+ the donation adds to its history of supporting local groups. The restaurant also donated 10% of Tuesday food sales when customers presented a flyer+ furthering its community support. KMVT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Flash flooding in the underpass on Eastland Drive South in Twin Falls caused car trouble and briefly blocked traffic today—forcing drivers to take alternate routes. Times-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ This week, Kia America announced nearly 40,000 vehicles are recalled due to an HVAC error that could cause a fire risk — some recalled vehicles are driven in Idaho so owners should check with local dealerships for repairs. KEZJ
- ➤ Kia America announced a recall on nearly 40,000 vehicles nationwide—some of which are in Idaho—due to an HVAC error that may cause a fire risk. Owners should check with their local dealership as soon as possible to see if their vehicle needs repairs. 1310 KLIX
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Meridian ranked 70 overall in WalletHub’s best small cities list and earned 4th nationally for economic health — a boost driven by strong job growth and local business expansion. The ranking shows that Idaho cities are advancing economically and attracting new opportunities. 1310 KLIX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ District Conservation Officer Robert Howe said southeast Idaho faces ongoing poaching with only four percent of cases detected as most occur without witnesses in remote woods—citizens are urged to report suspected violations with details like vehicles and locations. Local News 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Brad Little ordered Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff at state buildings and agencies to honor wildland firefighter Isabella Oscarson — who died after being struck by a falling tree while fighting a wildfire. The flags will remain lowered until sunrise on Sunday, October 5. Local News 8
- ➤ The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved a plan from Intermountain Gas that will lower the typical residential bill by $0.06 while raising commercial and transport customer bills between $435.10 and $649.24 to match changing gas costs. The new rates will take effect in future billing cycles. Local News 8
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