Good morning, Idaho Falls.

The City of Ammon will host the annual Ammon Days celebration at McCowin Park from August 1st to 3rd with 22 hot air balloons launching early each morning and events like Ammon Has Talent on Friday and a Glow Night with illuminated balloons, music, food and vendors.

Saturday will feature nearly 170 vendors, family rides, games and attractions – free shuttle buses will run from Hillcrest High School to the park all day.

Robert Carabotta, an Ohio native and ordained pastor, was hired in May as the new headmaster at Hope Lutheran Church & School to teach preschool through eighth grade while the school undergoes a $3 million expansion project—adding six classrooms and a larger common area.

He will begin his role this fall as Pastor Garen Pay focuses on ministry—pending city permits to start construction soon.

The Idaho Transportation Department is doing inlaid striping operations in Idaho Falls — lane closures went into effect yesterday on state highway 33 between Sage Junction and Rexburg, U.S. 20 west of town, and the I-15 business loop from Sunnyside Rd. to Yellowstone Rd. and Broadway. Crews work during the day on highways and will work through the night on the business loop — work is expected to finish by August 15.

Idaho Falls Power is advancing a project to build four electric vehicle charging stations with the first site scheduled to open this fall near Memorial Drive in Idaho Falls.

The $3.75 million project will receive equipment shipments as soon as this week and combines federal funding with a local cost share of $750,714.

Multiple construction projects on the west side of Idaho Falls are underway to meet the growing population's needs.

A high-end apartment complex called The Reverie at 1385 Snake River Parkway will be completed in March 2026, a nearly finished hotel on Utah Avenue is close to final, and a four-story hotel at 651 Pancheri Drive is expected to open before July 4, 2026—each project aims to boost local housing and tourism options.

At Melaleuca Field on Tuesday night, Glacier Range Riders and Idaho Falls Chukars played a pitchers’ duel that featured a rare national anthem standoff—relievers Luke Cooper and Steven Ordorica remained on the field for nearly three hours, only ending after both tipped their caps at the end of the game. Cooper will face Ordorica again in game two of the six-game series on Wednesday night.

Idaho’s oldest rodeo, the War Bonnet Roundup, is underway at Sandy Downs and runs through Saturday.

The 114th annual event gives top cowboys and cowgirls a chance to win over $100,000—featuring bull riding, barrel racing, and bull fighters—making it a bold display of extreme sport.

Community Comedy Showcase

7-9 p.m. — The DEC - The Downtown Event Center — Tickets available — Experience a night of hilarity featuring Idaho's funniest local comedians.

Idaho Foodbank Music Festival 2025

6-10 p.m. — Russell A Freeman Park — Admission details not specified — Enjoy an evening of music while supporting the fight against hunger.

Boise Hawks vs. Idaho Falls Chukars

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Kids enjoy free waterslides and $1 off draft beers — An afternoon of baseball fun and family-friendly activities awaits.

Summer River Concert: Opskamatrists

7-8 p.m. — Greenbelt Stage — Free entry — Enjoy local and regional musicians in a beautiful summer setting along the river.

Agent Insider: Unlock the Cashflow Quadrant

2-3 p.m. — Keller Williams Realty East Idaho — Free entry — Learn to transform your real estate career and build long-term wealth with expert Kris Bertagnolli.

Art Walk - August

5-8 p.m. — Willard Arts Center — Free entry — Discover regional and global artistry while enjoying refreshments and live music.

Kids Triathlon at Wes Deist Aquatic Center

5:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Wes Deist Aquatic Center — Free entry — The Aquatic Center is closed for the Kids 'Tri' Harder Triathlon, promoting youth participation in sports.

Lifeguarding Class Registration

9 AM — Wes Deist Aquatic Center — Registration required — Enhance your skills and safety awareness with a comprehensive lifeguarding course.

Great Falls Voyagers at Idaho Falls Chukars

12-3 a.m. — Melaleuca Field — First 500 fans receive a baseball giveaway — Experience a thrilling minor league baseball matchup between the Chukars and Voyagers.

BBSI New Leader Workshop

12-4 p.m. — BBSI — Ticket info available — Essential skills workshop for first-time supervisors aiming for team success.