Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
Good morning, Twin Falls.
Across Magic Valley, students gathered at Kimberly High School for a Veterans Day assembly where they learned about the holiday’s meaning and veterans were honored with patriotic songs and speeches — in Twin Falls, local veteran groups and State Rep. David Leavitt joined residents in City Park to show support for those who served.
Two Buhl High School seniors raised $12,000 through a charity golf tournament for The Safe House (a Twin Falls group home for at-risk youth) to support its mission.
Vietnam War veteran Frank Perry of Blackfoot, who has only 28% lung capacity, struggled for years with a nearly 40-year-old furnace that risked carbon monoxide poisoning — a constant threat during cold nights.
The Idaho Division of Veteran Services partnered with Right Now Heating and Air to deliver a new furnace free of charge — a gift that moved him to tears and promises safe warmth throughout winter.
On Tuesday, November 11th, locals attended a Veterans Day ceremony at Twin Falls City Park — a community event honoring local veterans.
Rupert welcomed retired 911 dispatcher Beverly Lallman Tuesday after she was injured in a California car crash last month—she broke her neck, sternum and ankle and was escorted from Jerome County Airport to Minidoka Regional Hospital as neighbors showed support.
Valley School District leaders are weighing their next steps after a supplemental levy ($300,000) failed by four votes.
The funds would have helped pay for extra teacher salaries and student travel, and the board may propose a new ballot option (May or November) to support school programs.
In Idaho, breast cancer survivors face long-lasting side effects such as physical strain, emotional distress, and financial burdens—experts are studying these impacts to better understand treatment risks and benefits.
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.
Brett Reid with Rob Harding: Season’s Best
7:30-10 p.m. — Magic Valley Arts Council Sligar Auditorium — $15/MVAC Member, $20/Not-Yet-Members — Experience a delightful evening of music with Brett Reid and Rob Harding.
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