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Idaho Falls
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scott, recovering from a kidney transplant, visited Great Harvest at 8 a.m. daily in downtown and brightened the day with kind gestures — EastIdahoNews.com partnered with Ashley and Ashley Outlet to surprise him on Feel Good Friday. East Idaho News
- ➤ Over 30 pinewood derby cars raced Monday night in Idaho Falls, reaching speeds over 100 mph (in 1/10th scale) to compete for a $1,000 charity donation. The event organized by the Grand Teton Council of Scouting America raised funds for local scouts and featured XP League as a main sponsor. East Idaho News
- ➤ Local firefighters need unwrapped toys to fill an ambulance for kids. A drop-off event is held today at Firehose Car Wash from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, and toys may be dropped at any fire station until Dec. 12; the ambulance will join the RMHC Light Parade on Dec. 13. KXPI
- ➤ Students at Ethel Boyes Elementary are looking for missing Giving Tree wish tags that were inadvertently taken by voters during the Idaho Falls run-off election on Tuesday — the school urges anyone with a tag to call 208-525-7630 so that all 71 students have a full Christmas. KXPI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Pit Stop Cafe and Coffee opened after construction inside Rush's Kitchen Supply at 325 Lindsay Boulevard, offering breakfast and lunch options (including a chorizo burrito and hot pastrami sandwich) Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. East Idaho News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sand Gators, a psychedelic R&B band from Reno, will perform at the Celt Pub and Grill on Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. They will play two to three sets of mostly original music with a few covers (including Led Zeppelin) as they debut in Idaho Falls. East Idaho News
- ➤ A Winter’s Night Christmas Concert will perform at the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls on Dec. 16 (doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m.) and will hold additional shows at the Romance Theater in Rexburg on Dec. 17 and 18, with tickets costing $15. East Idaho News
- ➤ The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho offers free admission today, sponsored by the Idaho Environmental Coalition, inviting families to enjoy exhibitions + a holiday pop up shop with unique local gifts at 300 S. Capital Ave. during regular museum hours. East Idaho News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Transportation Department selected 12 winners for its second annual Name a Snowplow contest, including entries like Snowbi-wan Kenobi and Betty White-out. The names from 6th through 12th grade will appear on plows, and the department will later arrange educational visits on safe winter driving. KPVI
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Trusting Your Body’s Yes & No - Intuition Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Spirit Flow Studio LLC — $5 per person — Explore body communication and intuitive guidance through playful exercises and community connection.
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TitleOne Tip Off Classic
12 – 3 AM — Mountain America Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience top-tier college basketball action in Idaho Falls.
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One More Chapter Book Club
12-1 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore Trevor Noah's 'Born a Crime' in a lively book club setting.
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Membership Meeting at Dixie’s Diner
6-7 p.m. — Dixie’s Diner — Free for members — Connect with fellow art enthusiasts and participate in Guild activities.
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Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Rock Springs Miners
7:05-10:05 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting ice hockey match as the Spud Kings take on the Miners.
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Home Alone in Concert!
7:30 PM — Frontier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of John Williams' score performed live alongside the beloved holiday classic film.
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Teen Inc - Makerspace Program
11 AM – 1 PM — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore creativity through various tech and crafting sessions for teens ages 12-17.
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Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Ogden Mustangs
7:05-10:05 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Check local listings — Catch the thrilling matchup as Idaho Falls Spud Kings face off against the Ogden Mustangs.
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Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
1:30-4:30 p.m. — The Colonial Theater — Tickets required — Experience the energetic tribute to ABBA's greatest hits live on stage.
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