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Idaho Falls
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scott is a local sports photographer who has donated time and raised funds to support the Bonneville Broncos special needs basketball team by creating custom banners for all 12 players. EastIdahoNews.com and Ashley and Ashley Outlet surprised him for Feel Good Friday after parents, coaches, and players praised his work. East Idaho News
- ➤ Make-A-Wish Idaho will hold its annual Walk for Wishes East Idaho fundraiser on June 21 at Russ Freeman Park at 1280 Science Center Drive in Idaho Falls; registration begins at 9 a.m.—the walk starts at 10 a.m.—and participants may sign up as individuals or teams to raise funds for granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. KXPI
- ➤ Reality TV star Jay Woods will appear at Snake River Landing tonight to teach roping lessons and meet fans. The free event features a live DJ—line dancing, food trucks and a mechanical bull—and kicks off at 7 p.m. KXPI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ For five years, La Fonda Mexican Buffet has served authentic Mexican food in Idaho Falls with an all-you-can-eat buffet and individual dishes like tacos for $1 or $2—owner Angelica Resendiz leads this family-run restaurant that also makes fresh tortillas for local events. The restaurant is open Monday—Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a festive taste of Mexico. East Idaho News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Manning, a respected community leader involved with local nonprofits, was found dead in a Baltimore hotel on June 9—police noted no signs of trauma while his body was sent for autopsy amid family claims that his death may be a homicide. KXPI
- ➤ Witnesses in Idaho Falls were angry after a man in a white Chevy truck threw two kittens out of his moving truck — one kitten suffered a seizure and both were hit by cars before a friend arranged a respectful burial. KXPI
- ➤ Commuters at the intersection of 25th and 17th are making illegal right turns on red nearly every cycle — a risky practice that worsens with the extra turn lane from construction and new no-turn signage. KXPI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, June 12, the Bonneville County Courthouse opened a new state-of-the-art courtroom in Idaho Falls that uses modern digital technology to handle more complex civil and criminal cases. District Judge Steven Boyce and Trial Court Administrator Tammi Whyte said the new space converted from a former police department area will improve trial efficiency — meeting growing court demands. East Idaho News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A local jump rope team from Idaho Falls is hosting a fundraising event today at Black Canyon Middle School starting at 6 p.m. to raise money for their trip to Japan to compete in the World Championships representing Team USA—donations will help cover travel costs—while the community comes together to back the athletes. KXPI
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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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Friendship Bracelet Making Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Materials provided — Reconnect with the classic art of friendship bracelet making using colorful threads.
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Ogden Raptors vs Idaho Falls Chukars
1-4 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring local teams while supporting a charitable cause.
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Idaho Falls Retro X 3 Convention
June 20-21 — Idaho Falls — Entry fee may apply — Celebrate pop culture with toys, comics, video games, and cosplay.
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Zoo Typhoon Summer Camp for Teens
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Education Center, Idaho Falls, ID — $160 — Experience animal training and create a zoo from scratch at this fun and educational summer camp.
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Summer River Concerts: Jazz House Big Band
7-8 p.m. — Greenbelt Stage — Free entry — Enjoy local and regional jazz sounds in a lovely riverside setting.
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RizeX Annual Golf Tournament
8 AM – 2 PM — Sand Creek Golf Course — Entry fee applies — Participate in the annual RizeX Golf Tournament with a shotgun start and enjoy lunch and awards afterward.
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Bat Night At the Zoo
8:30 PM — Education Center, 2725 Carnival Way, Idaho Falls, ID — $6.00 for participants over 2 years — Discover the world of bats with experts in a nighttime zoo adventure filled with interactive displays and activities for the whole family.
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The Prince of Egypt Musical
7-11 p.m. — Frontier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $88 — Experience the stunning musical adaptation of an epic tale.
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