Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
South Central Idaho job seekers now have fresh job postings available on a local online portal—employment opportunities span various careers for those looking for their next role.
Kimberly School District now allows trained staff to carry hidden guns on school grounds.
Superintendent Luke Schroeder said the new policy—based on Xavier Charter School’s rules—requires strict training, physical exams, and psychological tests before a permit is issued.
Local law enforcement reminds drivers today not to pass stopped school buses during National School Bus Safety Week—breaking the law can lead to citations and other serious consequences, and updates will be shared on Newsradio later this morning.
A water main leak near Burley Avenue in Buhl prompted city crews to divert water and make repairs while advising drivers to use alternate routes—repair work began yesterday and continues.
In March 2025, Idaho lawmakers passed House Bill 134 that now requires insurance plans to cover breast cancer screenings for high-risk women — a move aimed at improving access amid statistics showing less than 70 percent of eligible women have had a mammogram — while leaving the decision to the individual.
Harvest Party
7-10 p.m. — 4002 N 3300 E — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the bounty of the season with good food, fun games, and great company.
Stories Under the Stars
6-8 p.m. — Faulkner Planetarium — Free books available — Celebrate Idaho Family Reading Week with engaging stories under the stars and a guided star tour.
Cowboy Christmas Market
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Twin Falls County Fairgrounds — $5 entrance fee — Celebrate the season with a festive market featuring handcrafted goods and holiday treats.
Holiday Favorites Celebration
7:30-9:30 p.m. — College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Building — Ticketed event — Enjoy a festive concert honoring Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with guest performers and choir.
Branches and Bridges Uniting Cultures Lecture
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Herrett Center — Free entry — Explore community empowerment through education and cultural connections.
The Life & Photography of Clarence Bisbee
11 AM — Twin Falls Public Library — Free entry — Discover the legacy of local photographer Clarence Bisbee through a captivating talk by Librarian Jennifer Hills.
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