Today
in Twin Falls
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oktoberfest begins this weekend in downtown Twin Falls and will feature a quaffing contest that tests participants’ stein skills — promising plenty of laughs as locals enjoy the festive atmosphere. Times-News
- ➤ At 1:40 p.m. today, nearly 1,800 Twin Falls customers lost power due to suspected third-party damage (impacting the area between Addison Avenue and Kimberly Road) and Idaho Power crews are working to restore service by 3 p.m. KMVT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ M2 Ranch is a family business that opened last October in Jerome. Jeff Miller and his wife make homemade jerky in flavors like elk-peppered—using slow smoking to keep a taste true to cowboy tradition—and the shop is open each Saturday from 9 to 3. KMVT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scientists say modern Idaho potatoes began from a genetic mix between tomato-like plants and early potatoes eight to nine million years ago — a process that is still largely a mystery. They have grown into a staple food on local tables — a key part of our heritage. KEZJ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After harvest ended, local farmers planted cover crops to protect soil and drinking water—Bill Bitzenburg of the Twin Falls Soil and Conservation District said they help stop wind erosion and reduce nitrate runoff. The University of Idaho extension hosted a tour in Kimberly to show local farmers how to use cover crops effectively. KMVT
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