Sunday, July 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Falls police responded on July 4th at 2:42 a.m. to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at the Fred Meyer parking lot after a fight linked to Shady Rest Campground, then arrested 30-year-old Mariano Rodriguez— a local resident— following a SWAT search at a Mojave Street home, and he was taken for medical clearance before being booked for aggravated battery as investigators review conflicting witness accounts. East Idaho News
- ➤ Idaho Falls man Shawn Micheal Pelkowski, age 40, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a felony count of possession with intent to deliver, and a misdemeanor count after deputies stopped him on June 25 near the Sunnyside exit on Interstate 15 when a K9 alerted them to marijuana, LSD and MDMA in his vehicle—he is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 9 at 1 p.m. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 32nd Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration lit up the sky Friday when 18,715 fireworks launched from Snake River Landing in Idaho Falls — the largest fireworks show west of the Mississippi. Photos from the event were provided by Melaleuca. East Idaho News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A field fire is burning on Panorama Hill east of Iona—officials reported smoke is spreading while the cause remains undetermined. KXPI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Falls Police Department is hiring new officers and will hold a written exam and physical fitness test on July 26 at the Police Complex. A test prep meeting is set for July 12 from 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m., and applicants needing alternate arrangements may contact the department — details are available online. East Idaho News
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Zoo Typhoon Summer Camp (Ages 8-9)
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Education Center, Idaho Falls, ID — $130 — Experience a fun-filled camp exploring the ins and outs of running a zoo while enjoying unique animal demonstrations.
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Planet Glee: True Colors Singing and Dancing Classes
12 PM — Willard Arts Center — $4 — Enjoy summer singing and dancing classes for kids ages 5-9 every Tuesday.
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Planet Arts Ocean Wonders: How to Draw an Axolotl
12-1 p.m. — Willard Arts Center — $4 — Unleash your creativity with a fun drawing class for kids and learn to sketch an adorable axolotl.
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Idaho Falls Water Lantern Festival
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Waterfront at Snake River Landing — Cost info not provided — Celebrate community and light with food, music, and lanterns on the river.
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Zoo Typhoon Summer Camp for Ages 10-11
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Education Center, Idaho Falls Zoo — $130 — Experience zoo management through interactive activities and animal demonstrations this summer.
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Planet Glee: Summer Vacation Singing and Dancing Classes
12-1 p.m. — Willard Arts Center — $4 — Enjoy weekly singing and dancing classes all summer for kids aged 5-9 in Idaho Falls.
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Ocean Silhouette Suncatcher Art Class
12-1 p.m. — Willard Arts Center — $4 — Kids aged 5-9 can create their own ocean-themed suncatcher in this fun-filled art class.
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Real Estate Career Exploration Night
6 PM — Keller Williams Idaho Falls — Free entry — Explore the possibilities of a rewarding career in real estate with insights and Q&A.
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Summer Celebration At The Falls
11 AM – 6 PM — Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce — Free entry — Celebrate summer with local vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment by the scenic Idaho Falls Riverwalk.
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Open House at 1700 Shady Pine Dr
2-4 p.m. — 1700 Shady Pine Dr, Idaho Falls, ID — $525,000 — Explore this stunning 6-bed, 3-bath luxury home featuring spacious living areas and modern comforts.
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