Good Day
Idaho Falls
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rooster is a 3-and-a-half-year-old healer mix named Pet of the Week by Snake River Animal Shelter after tests showed he gets along well with kids and other dogs. He is potty-trained, energetic and affectionate, and people can meet him at the shelter on 3000 Lindsay Boulevard during business hours. East Idaho News
- ➤ On Saturday, about 15 Idaho Falls residents marched along the Snake River and crossed Broadway Street near the Farmers Market to protest missing and murdered indigenous people—especially women—using red handprints as a silent mark. Michelle Perez, who organized the rally ahead of a national awareness day, said the group will not remain silent on this long-standing crisis. East Idaho News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a deadly crash on Highway 20 that killed seven last Thursday, locals in Idaho Falls said they worry that sharp speed limit drops in at least five spots make driving dangerous—though ITD plans to widen the highway into four lanes—as critics fear high costs and environmental harm. KXPI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nate Judy, manager at Tobin Restoration, was recognized as one of the industry’s top 5 emerging leaders under 40 at a Florida award ceremony on April 29 — he now plans to expand his 30-person business into western Wyoming and parts of Montana soon. East Idaho News
- ➤ Tractor Supply acquired the lease for the Big Lots store at 1530 East 17th Street in Idaho Falls as part of a nationwide purchase of 19 Big Lots leases that were auctioned after Big Lots filed for bankruptcy in September—this is Tractor Supply’s only acquisition in Idaho while other leases were bought in states such as Oregon, Florida and Tennessee. East Idaho News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A local man was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl after officers found about 12,000 pills and a large sum of cash in his car following reports of a fight at the Fort Hall casino parking lot in 2023—he pleaded guilty last September. KPVI
- ➤ During a Saturday morning traffic stop near Lindsay Boulevard and Highway 20, Bonneville County deputies observed signs of intoxication from driver Mikayla Hill, who was arrested for DUI, while passenger Jordan Pence punched a deputy and was charged with felony battery—an injured deputy received hospital treatment for a facial contusion before being released. KPVI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Falls Power received four of eight natural gas-burning generators on Monday, May 5—at its new $36 million Peaking Plant and Clean Energy Research Park in Idaho Falls. The generators will run on a hydrogen-natural gas mix to lower operating costs and will start working in December. KXPI
- ➤ Construction on the new water tower is nearly finished and the city is sharing design submissions from a 1974 public art contest. Water superintendent Dave Richards found about 100 drawings from local residents and students, and the tower will have a simple white finish with a LED lighting package — a feature that will allow colorful displays during events. East Idaho News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Monster Truck Insanity Tour
7:00 PM – 5:59 PM — Sandy Downs — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of massive trucks crushing everything in sight.
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Veterans Resource Fair
11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Discover resources for education, housing, and support for veterans and military-connected families.
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Grilling 1: Dry Rubs Workshop
6:30-9 p.m. — Rush's Kitchen Supply — $98 — Master the art of barbecue with expert guidance on various dry rubs and techniques for perfect results.
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