Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
Good morning, Idaho Falls.
Mountain Brewers Beer Fest will take place this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Sandy Downs in Idaho Falls to celebrate its 30th year with over 100 vendors offering beers, ciders, cocktails and local food, and proceeds will support local charities—such as Breaking Boundaries, which aids HIV/AIDS initiatives in the community.
An Idaho Falls man, 30-year-old Daniel Eric Maras, was charged with two counts of felony possession of child pornography after a cybertip led police to detain him on April 9 and a search uncovered over a thousand images showing children as young as 6 and up to 15 along with adults—he is set to appear at a pretrial conference on June 10 at 1 p.m.
Rising Star Theatre presents Beetlejuice Jr. at the Frontier Center today at 7 p.m., with more shows on June 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and on June 7 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.—tickets cost $10 and guests are directed to use north side parking due to construction.
Crews with the Idaho Cleanup Project finished demolishing the high bay roof and walls of the S1W naval reactor prototype plant at the Naval Reactors Facility using explosives—this work is a key step in reducing the site's footprint, following the safe removal of contaminated materials and the defueled reactor vessel in March. The team plans to clear the remaining debris by fall to complete the cleanup project.
The Idaho Transportation Department warned Idahoans on June 3 about a scam text message & said it falsely claims recipients owe money for unpaid traffic tickets & urged recipients not to click on any links or share personal info.
Bonneville County announced seven applicants for a new magistrate judge position and the Magistrate’s Commission will meet late July in Idaho Falls to choose a candidate to begin after July 1.
Public evaluation questionnaires for comment are available at the County Clerk’s Office and must be returned by June 23 at 5 p.m.—attorneys statewide will help review the candidates.
The Idaho Transportation Department warns Idaho residents about a text scam that demands online payment for traffic violations—fraudulent messages include links and threats like suspended licenses—and advises residents not to click on the links but to report the texts to their phone carriers.
Demolition crews began tearing down part of Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck to prepare the property for conversion into an open-air retail center called Pine Ridge Shopping Center.
The redevelopment will keep tenants like Hobby Lobby and CAL Ranch — and add new stores such as Target.
Idaho Falls Chukars shortstop Anthony Mata is off to an impressive start this season, showing a .512 average in two weeks and solid fielding that coach Troy Percival said puts him at Big League-caliber—he will play in the series opener against the Jackalopes at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday.
Art Walk - June
5-8 p.m. — Willard Arts Center — Free entry — Explore diverse artworks by regional and global artists in a community-centered atmosphere.
Senior Solutions: Guiding Through the Aging Journey
12:45-2 p.m. — The Teton Event Center — Free entry — Explore strategies for supporting loved ones as they navigate the aging process.
Wild Child Fun Run
8:30-11:30 a.m. — Tautphaus Park Zoo — $25 entry — Experience a family-oriented fitness adventure with fun cheer stations and a post-run celebration while supporting local wildlife.
Sunday Morning Spirituality Session
8:30-9:30 a.m. — City Bagels and Bakery — Free online access — Explore spirituality from the comfort of your home with a community gathering.
Zoo Typhoon Summer Camp for Ages 10-11
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Education Center, Idaho Falls — $130 — Engage in a wild adventure crafting your very own zoo experience with animal training and fun carnival rides.
Christian Music Concert in Idaho Falls
5-9 p.m. — Frontier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience uplifting performances from top Christian music artists in a vibrant community setting.
Idaho Falls Chukars vs Boise Hawks
7:05-10:30 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — No cost mentioned — Enjoy an exciting baseball game while kids engage in a fun-filled STEM Camp.
Beginning Adult Drawing Class
5-8 p.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Check for pricing — Develop foundational drawing skills and express your creativity through realistic sight measurement.
Comedy Night Featuring Steve Soelberg
7-9 p.m. — The DEC - The Downtown Event Center — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Steve Soelberg.
NAMI Walk Idaho Falls
10 AM – 1 PM — Heritage Park — Support raising funds for mental health programs — Participate in a meaningful walk to support life-changing guidance for those in need.
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