Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of July.
Good morning, Idaho Falls.
Today at Sandy Downs in Idaho Falls, the 115th War Bonnet Round Up begins with qualifying rounds; youth rodeo starts at 5:45 p.m., the PRCA rodeo at 7 p.m. and the Jackpot Breakaway Open at 9 a.m. Friday, honoring legacy with the Shoshone Bannock Tribes.
Center Stage Theatre in Idaho Falls unveiled its 2027 season Tuesday night during a packed announcement party, featuring musicals such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Les Misérables, Come From Away and A Christmas Story: The Musical + early bird tickets priced at $150 each on sale until Sept. 1.
A fast-moving vegetation fire burned nearly 482 acres in Henry Creek—south of Ammon Tuesday night but coordinated efforts from local, state and federal agencies protected homes and structures.
Firefighters continue mopping up hotspots this morning to ensure the fire remains contained.
The Idaho Transportation Department is repaving Highway 20 from Idaho Falls to Rigby.
Overnight work began last night and will continue this week with temporary closures at Lewisville, Saint Leon, Hitt Road, Ucon, County Line and Rigby exits — crews are resurfacing bridges and ramps, with completion expected mid-August.
Gov. Brad Little declared a fire disaster emergency today and deployed the Idaho National Guard to support suppression of the Big Grass Fire in Owyhee County as state agencies mobilize additional resources & reinforce monitoring under extreme wildfire conditions.
Rigby’s Kartchner family organizes a series of blood drives to ease the national blood shortage and honor their daughter Zoe—a 10-year-old who survived a severe flesh-eating disease.
Events start today at Ammon and Rexburg and continue at several locations including Idaho Falls through early August.
Vegas McGraw LIVE at Roadhouse Saloon
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Roadhouse Saloon — Free entry — Experience the world's #1 Tim McGraw Tribute Artist along with hits from Elvis, Cash, and more in one unforgettable night.
Summer Art Camp: Art Throughout Time
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Cost info not specified — Explore the evolution of art from ancient times to today’s modern movements.
River Concert Series: Lil' Red
7-8 p.m. — Greenbelt Stage — Free entry — Enjoy free summer concerts featuring local and regional musicians in a scenic riverside setting.
Triumph Demo Days: Experience the Tiger & Scrambler Range
2-5 p.m. — Triumph Idaho Falls - Rev Motorsports — RSVP required — Test ride Triumph’s versatile Tiger and Scrambler models designed for all-road adventure.
Summerween Craft Event
1-2 p.m. — The Heart Event Center — Cost not specified — Celebrate creativity with spooky crafts and cool snacks.
Heart Transplant Fundraiser Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Heart Event Center — Fundraiser event — All Metal concert supporting a heart transplant for a musician's daughter.
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