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Idaho Falls
Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has launched an online contest for local singers to perform the National Anthem at the city’s largest 4th of July Parade on July 4th. Contestants must upload a 30-second video to Facebook by June 23rd—local residents are encouraged to like and share the entries. KXPI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of eager shoppers lined up overnight outside Best Buy in Idaho Falls on June 4 for the new Nintendo Switch release, with some waiting up to four hours for a chance to buy the console. Best Buy staff allowed small groups inside at a time — keeping the line orderly as customers left with their new devices and high hopes for upcoming games like Mario Kart World. KXPI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Luis Garcia-Diaz, a 27-year-old from Rexburg, accepted a plea deal on May 7 for two vehicular manslaughter charges tied to the May 18 drunk driving crash on U.S. Highway 20 near Lindsay Boulevard in Idaho Falls that killed six people, and the state recommends a 15-year sentence while he is set to change his plea at 9 a.m. on June 10. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Falls will host two free events for the Juneteenth Community Music Festival with the first on Saturday June 14th at 9 a.m. at the Riverwalk Bandstand featuring live music and booths that share local cultural history—while the second is on Thursday June 19th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Colonial Theater with music exploring American and African American themes. KPVI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Brad Little announced Tuesday afternoon that Bonneville County Magistrate Judge Brendon Taylor has been named district judge to fill the vacancy left by Bruce Pickett’s retirement in January. Taylor, who has served since 2022 and led the Domestic Violence Treatment Court program, brings 22 years of litigation experience and earned his law degree from Idaho State University (Washburn University School of Law). East Idaho News
- ➤ Governor Little announced that Idaho State Police will soon transport immigrants who completed criminal sentences to federal detention centers under a new ICE agreement. The state will spend up to $300,000 for roughly 100 transports — most heading to a facility in Jefferson County — to keep dangerous individuals out of local communities. KIVI-TV
- ➤ Idaho State Police partnered with ICE on June 5th to transport inmates convicted of crimes directly to ICE detention centers instead of releasing them into the community. State officials said they will seek 300,000 dollars in funding for up to 100 transfers pending approval from the State Board of Examiners. East Idaho News
- ➤ Idaho State Police agreed with ICE under the 287(g) program to move hundreds of convicted immigrants from local jails to ICE detention centers—Governor Brad Little said the plan will keep dangerous criminals out of our communities. The deal will allow up to 100 transports and spend up to $300,000 over the next year. KXPI
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comedy Night Featuring Steve Soelberg
7-9 p.m. — The DEC - The Downtown Event Center — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Steve Soelberg.
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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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Real Estate Mastermind
12:00 – 1:30 PM — BBSI — Free entry — Learn insider tips and strategies to dominate the real estate market while networking with industry experts.
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BBSI Lunch & Learn: Adaptability in the Workforce
11:30 a.m. — BBSI — Free entry — Learn practical strategies to enhance adaptability and flexibility amid changing work priorities.
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