Good Day
Idaho Falls
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow at 6 PM, the Mountain America Center will host a homecoming celebration for the Spud Kings with food trucks, a beer garden and a DJ. The event follows the team's first Dineen Cup win—achieved with a 2-1 victory over the South Shore Kings. KXPI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Toby Merritt, a 30-year-old service technician at Precision Boats, was recognized as technician of the year by Indmar Marine Engines and named outstanding technician of 2025 by the American Boat and Yacht Council. He has worked at Precision Boats since 2015 (receiving the Indmar award in February) and plans to keep advancing his training (to meet industry standards). East Idaho News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man and a woman from Rigby were arrested after they allegedly sold THC concentrate to an undercover detective in a Walmart parking lot in Idaho Falls—Cristian Balderrama, 26, and Casandra Alvarez, 19, now face felony trafficking charges. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Falls will host its annual Clean and Green Citywide Cleanup beginning May 1 to help residents get rid of household waste, brush, construction debris and bulk items at designated drop-off locations. City Sanitation and Code Enforcement staff will be on duty on the first four weekends in May between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.—making spring cleaning easier for those who need help. East Idaho News
- ➤ The Bonneville County Transfer Station will be closed from May 12th to May 16th (for maintenance work) while tires, freon items, used motor oil and lead acid batteries will still be accepted. Municipal and household waste will be diverted to the Peterson Hill Landfill and metal and cardboard recycling will be available at the Bonneville County Hatch Pit. KPVI
- ➤ An agreement between Idaho and the U.S. Department of Energy will let Idaho National Laboratory receive spent nuclear fuel for research while a fuel cask from Virginia is set to ship in 2027—additional shipments from university reactors will follow over the next four to six years and support a long-term research cycle with federal funds and job growth. East Idaho News
- ➤ The City of Idaho Falls launched its new Resident Discount Card program on April 28th, offering eligible residents discounts at select parks and recreation facilities. Residents must pick up their card in person at the Recreation Center on Memorial Drive with proof of residency and a valid photo ID — office hours are Monday through Saturday. City of Idaho Falls
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Frosty Fun Run
9 a.m. — 1585 N Skyline Dr — $5 individual or $20 family — A family-friendly run supporting vulnerable youth with fun activities and community spirit.
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Rett Longmore Performance
9 a.m. — Willard Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience an engaging performance sponsored by prominent local supporters in a vibrant arts venue.
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Artistic Adventures
3:30 - 4:30 PM — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — $ — Explore nature-inspired art with fun activities for kids aged 6-12.
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Mother's Day Build-a-Bouquet Workshop
6-8 p.m. — The Waterfront at Snake River Landing — Ticket required — Create a stunning bouquet with guidance from a floral expert while enjoying complimentary dessert.
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RHS Annual Mental Health Symposium
8 AM - 5 PM — Samuel Horne Bennion Student Union Building — $55 for CEUs — Explore self-care, stigma in addiction, and managing grief.
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Composition in Landscape Photography
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Perfect Light Camera & Supply — Free admission — Explore compositional elements in photography for stunning, sellable images.
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Maximizing Social Security and Understanding Medicare
6-7:30 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore essential strategies for retirement planning and maximize your Social Security benefits.
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ISTC Budget & Levy Training
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — College of Eastern Idaho — Free entry — Gain valuable insights on budget and levy education for taxing district officials and school districts.
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Champions of Magic
7-10 p.m. — Mountain America Center — $67-$114 — Experience breathtaking illusions and magical performances at this enchanting theater event.
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