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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The East Idaho Home and Garden Show is hosting over 200 exhibitors at Mountain America Center and Hero Arena in Idaho Falls this weekend. Organized by Elite Events, the event runs today from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with tickets at $5 and free admission for children 12 and under and select seniors and veterans — offering ideas for home improvement and outdoor living. East Idaho News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded shortly after 5:45 p.m. Thursday to a kitchen fire at a home in Idaho Falls where heavy smoke was seen and all occupants exited safely despite significant damage. KXPI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shelly Police Department has issued a warrant for local man Victor Sanchez Morado for failing to appear and two counts of driving under the influence, with a $10,000 bond set for the failure to appear charge and no bond for the DUI counts. KPVI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park said that its lion Hondo—whose strong genes were noted by zoo officials—will leave for a zoo in Pittsburgh this Sunday as part of a nationwide breeding program to help preserve animal populations. The zoo will replace him with new lions arriving soon as it prepares to open for the 2025 season on April 24. KXPI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at 8 p.m. outside the Bonneville County Courthouse, the commissioners will mark the nation’s 250th anniversary by lighting two lanterns and reading Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem in remembrance of Paul Revere’s ride — an event free for the public to attend. The county also invites residents and local businesses to join a community service day on Saturday by placing two candles outside their homes. East Idaho News
- ➤ At the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, the Teens at The Art Museum program that teaches youth leadership faces uncertainty as federal cuts slow grant processing from the Institute of Museum and Library Services—this change has led the Idaho Commission for Libraries to approve $300,000 in contingency funds to help keep its programs running. With funding in doubt, local efforts to engage young Museum visitors may struggle next year. East Idaho News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AgeWell Connections is a new one-stop shop for senior care launched in September in Idaho Falls by James Johnson, Tyler Drewes and Mike Beckstead that offers free placement assistance for assisted living, in-home nursing and memory care, along with home safety evaluations, renovations and connections to legal and estate advisors (designed to ease families' stress during emergencies). East Idaho News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Falls Rush rugby team is hosting a full day of rugby on Saturday with teams from eastern Idaho, the Boise area and Utah coming together for a fun, non-tournament event. The day will feature a free 'Come Try Rugby' camp and Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Idaho Falls High School’s Ravsten Stadium — followed by six matches including an 11 a.m. kickoff when the Rush girls take on Eagle High School — to introduce new players to the sport. East Idaho News
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USPA Tested and Open 2025 Valor Powerlifting Classic
9 AM – 6 PM — Maltese CrossFit — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of powerlifting with both tested and non-tested divisions available.
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Cirque Italia - Water Circus
1:30 – 3:00 PM — Grand Teton Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating aquatic circus performance with incredible acts.
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Cirque Italia - Water Circus
7:30-9 p.m. — Grand Teton Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating blend of acrobatics and water performances at Cirque Italia's Water Circus.
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Idaho Falls Leadership Summit: Fostering Collaboration
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Idaho State University, Idaho Falls — Free entry — Gather with educational leaders to refine a vision for excellence in education and enhance collaborative strategies.
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Real Estate Mastermind
12-1:30 p.m. — BBSI — Free entry — Network with fellow real estate enthusiasts and learn from industry experts about market strategies.
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IMX Swim Meet Pool Closure
3:30 p.m. — Wes Deist Aquatic Center — Admission not applicable — The pool will close early for the IMX Swim Meet event.
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IFPUB Golf Tournament
8 AM – 5 PM — Idaho Falls, ID Elks Lodge #1087 — Fundraiser Event — A fun-filled indoor pub golf tournament supporting a great cause.
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Parish Wide Mass & Confirmations
12-1 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Free entry — Celebrate faith and community together during a special mass and confirmation service.
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Monthly Sing Out at Fairwinds Sandcreek
12:30-1:00 a.m. — Assisted Living Home — No tickets required — Enjoy a heartwarming night of community singing at Fairwinds Sandcreek.
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Zoo Taters (Ages 5-7)
3-3:45 p.m. — Education Center — $15 for one child and two adults — Discover wildlife through interactive story time, crafts, games, and a visit from a zoo animal ambassador.
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