Good morning, Idaho Falls.

A 27-year-old Idaho Falls man died after a late-night crash at a gas station parking lot near the 400 block of West 17th Street on August 5 — police said he lost control of his Infiniti Q50, possibly while street racing, and collided with a concrete wall.

Disney On Ice will perform at the Mountain America Center from November 13 through 16 and will feature characters from Frozen, Encanto and classic Disney favorites+ tickets go on sale August 12.

The Shoshone Bannock Tribes will host the 60th Annual Indian Festival tomorrow through Sunday — celebrating 60 years of strength and history while offering a competitive pow-wow, parade, softball and golf tournaments, Indian relay races, hand games, a horseshoe tournament, art show, rodeos, food booths and craft vendors.

The local Russell sisters won gold at the World Cosplay Championship in Nagoya this past weekend — marking the first win for the United States in the event.

They also took the award for Best Costume Construction as they competed against participants from forty countries.

A wildfire near the county line closed U.S. Highway 20 and delayed traffic including INL buses returning to Idaho Falls Wednesday night—firefighters said the Lava Trail Fire started at 3:47 p.m. and burned 110 acres near Hell’s Half-Acre while police held traffic until visibility improved. This situation is being closely monitored and updates will follow as conditions change.

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Rep. Mike Simpson visited the Teton Dam site to study ways to improve water storage.

He met with Idaho Farm Bureau officials—discussing potential options including a dam rebuild while noting that no decision has been made.

Community Suicide Prevention received a $10,000 grant from The Idaho Community Foundation on August 6th to expand its suicide prevention programs in eastern Idaho.

Local board member Jan Eastman was honored by the $200 Million Moment campaign — the funds will help local volunteers teach classes and recognize warning signs — as the non-profit returns its support to the community.

Skyline High School sophomore wrestler Molly Olague overcame a broken bone near her ankle—an injury from Oct.

8—by choosing surgery that let her return in as little as six weeks and finish her season as an All-American ranked No. 24 nationally.

The Great Snake River Triathlon will be held on Saturday, August 16 at Snake River Landing where over 200 amateur and professional athletes will compete in sprint and Olympic distance races that test swimming — biking and running.

Organizers from Tri Peaks Epic Events expect the event to grow in the coming years.

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.

Live United 2025 Concert Series

6-8:30 p.m. — The Waterfront at Snake River Landing — Fundraiser event — Celebrate summer with live music supporting local feeding programs.

Zoo Brew

5-9 p.m. — Tautphaus Park Zoo — Tickets required — Enjoy a wild evening of craft brews and live music while supporting the Idaho Falls Zoo.

Family Mud Run 2025

10 AM – 1 PM — Sandy Downs Advisory Committee — $20 Individual, $50 Family Pass — Get ready to tackle muddy obstacles in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere!

Vocal Performance Group Auditions

6-9 p.m. — Community Youth in Action — Audition fee applicable — Showcase your talent and join a vibrant community of young performers.

ERISA Summit 2025

8:00-10:30 a.m. — The DEC - The Downtown Event Center — Registration costs vary — Explore retirement and healthcare plan management with leading industry experts.

BBSI Lunch & Learn: Problem Solving with the 5 Whys

11:30 a.m. — BBSI — Free entry — Dive into the 5 Whys technique to boost your problem-solving skills over lunch.