Good morning, Idaho Falls.

The Idaho Freedom Festival begins today at 6 p.m. at the Bonneville County Fair Grounds in Idaho Falls, featuring veterans tributes, historical trivia competitions, live performances plus a time capsule creation to mark 250 years of American history and 25 years since 9/11.

On Saturday, Sept. 12, H.

Davis Salon in Ammon will offer $20 dry haircuts and raffle prizes — including an electric guitar signed by Vixen — from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 3544 East 17th Street, Suite 101, with all proceeds benefiting the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket.

Family members of Amber Hoopes and local law enforcement will mark Missing Persons Day tomorrow at noon outside the Bonneville County Courthouse (605 N.

Capital Avenue) to remember her 25-year disappearance and raise awareness for missing persons cases.

Yesterday, Elevate Academy students hosted a First Responders Appreciation Breakfast in Ammon to thank local fire, police, and paramedic teams ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Over 30 breakfast boxes were delivered to the fire station on Walton Avenue (culinary arts students prepared pancakes, sausages, bacon, and coffee).

Rich Broadcasting, a local media company with four radio stations, was evicted from its building at 1406 Commerce Way after failing to pay over $553K in rent + court documents dated Sept.

2 state the company has seven days to remove its belongings.

Idaho Falls Symphony will present its free 'Sounds of America' concert at Freeman Park Amphitheater on Saturday, Sept.

19 at 5:30 p.m.; the event offers patriotic music, food trucks + an instrument petting zoo as part of Idaho Falls Arts Day.

The Eastern Idaho State Fair will run Sept.

3-11, 2027 as planned, keeping its traditional Labor Day week schedule even though the Western Idaho Fair is changing dates - a decision aimed at preserving local tradition and supporting the economy.

Dr. Kasey Sweeney from Snake River Animal Shelter advises pet owners to groom their pets more frequently this season to prevent matting and spot health issues.

Visitors can visit the shelter during business hours (Tues-Fri, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat until 5 p.m.) to meet adoptable animals.