Good morning, Idaho Falls.

Local contractors are remodeling the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen’s bathroom at 301 South Boulevard — their work includes a new floor, sink and toilets normally costing $6,000.

Construction Solutions leads the project, and a charity golf tournament on Sept. 15 at the Country Club will raise funds.

Motor Vu drive-in, Idaho’s first drive-in movie theater, will hold a free screening of Clue this Saturday with a themed party (gates open at 7 p.m.) at 2095 North Yellowstone Highway.

The event offers a board game tournament, costume contest, bounce houses, trivia, and snack bar specials.

3 B’s Varsity, owned by Michelle Ross, opened in May at 630 South Woodruff Avenue, Suite F in Idaho Falls to offer custom varsity jackets for students, teachers, and coaches; customers can try on samples to choose jacket details (colors, embroidery, and patch options) that express their high school story.

Auditions for the 5th Annual Gem State Singer Contest are underway for vocalists 14 and older (each audition costs $10) and must be submitted online by Aug.

24. The top eight will perform on Sept. 8 at the West Events Stage to compete for a $1000 prize and additional awards.

Gem Prep opened its eighth K-9 charter school campus at 555 Aspen Meadow Drive to offer college preparatory programs to local students, holding a Back to School Night on Aug.

12 that included campus tours for families—focusing on coursework that supports college and workforce readiness.

Attorney General Raúl Labrador asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to remove grizzly bears from the Endangered Species List, saying local work has helped the species recover.

His letter lists needed changes to the agency's 4d rule as part of an ongoing review.

The City of Ammon will close a section of 49th South between Ammon Road and Satire Drive beginning Monday, Aug.

24 for repairs. The closure is expected to continue until Aug. 27 or until the work is complete.

A local father is battling a severe infection after a bug bite led to flesh-eating bacteria.

He underwent his first surgery on Aug. 13 and now remains in the ICU at EIRMC as doctors monitor his slow recovery.