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Hello Twin Falls! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Twin Falls survivor is rebuilding life after the In-N-Out shooting
  • Why longtime locals are finally checking out Twin Falls' Herrett Center
  • How a Twin Falls tragedy helped spark Tesla's new safety feature

Also on today's calendar: Vintage Vixens Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• He was shot twice during the In N Out mass shooting: Twin Falls survivor returns home after 60 days (kivitv.com) — A Twin Falls man wounded in the August 1 In-N-Out shooting is finally home after 60 days in hospitals and rehab, slowly learning to walk again. He describes overwhelming community support as the city prepares long-term mental health services and promotes an Oct. 17 Magic Valley Strong benefit to help survivors and families.
   

• 8 Idaho Spots That Longtime Locals Are Only Now Discovering For Themselves (newsbreak.com) — One of the featured hidden gems is the Herrett Center at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, a free anthropology and natural history museum with a low-cost planetarium. It's an easy local outing for families, offering engaging exhibits on ancient Americas, evening shows, free parking, and a budget-friendly way to spend a curious afternoon close to home.
   

• Tesla Updates Allow Driving Away While Still Plugged In at Superchargers (rswebsols.com) — Tesla's new Emergency Drive Away feature, rolling out now in the U.S., lets drivers pull away from Superchargers while still plugged in during life-threatening situations, even though it may damage equipment. The update was prompted in part by the August 1 shooting at the Twin Falls Supercharger next to In-N-Out, where one person was killed and another wounded while charging.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We've only been to Fred Meyer in the evening.
    This store in the morning is breathtaking!!! Everything is stocked, beautiful vegetables, full shelves, great atmosphere!! We just moved here,… (Nextdoor Settler's Ridge)
  • Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations for someone to trim trees?
    I have one location that needs some trees trimmed, and another location that needs some removed. Does anyone have any suggestions (Nextdoor Woodland Hills)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Twin Falls. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Twin Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Twin Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kimberly

  • Friday Night Blitz Week Six Spotlight: Gooding travels to Buhl (kmvt.com)
  • Fall forage advantage: Why winter-hardy cereals are changing the game (agproud.com)
  • Pine Needle Quilt Guild sews quilts for Sleep in Heavenly Peace (smokesignalsnews.com)

Jerome

  • Jerome haunted shop collects toys instead of canned food this year (kmvt.com)
  • Jerome School District asks voters to renew $1.75 million supplemental levy (kmvt.com)
  • Jerome County man receives suspended 10-year sentence in sexual assault case (kmvt.com)

Ok Twin Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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