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Twin Falls employee falsifies water samples
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Buhl School District asks voters for increased supplemental levy
BUHL, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Buhl School District officials are asking voters to approve a renewed supplemental levy after state funding fell short of covering district expenses. Superintendent Angie Oparnico said the district’s levy has been set at $650,000 annually over the past two years. Officials are now seeking $1.25...
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Twin Falls City Council faces vacancies as members eye state seats; city seeks qualified applicants
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —The Twin Falls City Council is navigating significant leadership changes as two of its members pursue seats in the Idaho House of Representatives. Council Member Grayson Stone submitted his immediate resignation from the council last week. Stone currently holds the District 25A seat in the...
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Important Information About Your Drinking Water
City of Twin Falls Public Water System - Public Water System Identification Number: ID5420058 Notice Date: 9-15-2026 - Failure to Complete Required Total Coliform Monitoring. The City of Twin Falls Public Water System is providing this notice because it did not complete required drinking-water monitoring on August 24, 2026. On that date, water samples reported for fifteen City sampling locations were not collected from the locations reported. The City’s investigation determined that a sample collected at the Harrison Pump Station was used for all fifteen reported sample locations.
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Twin Falls City Council faces vacancies as members eye state seats; city seeks qualified applicants
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The Twin Falls City Council is navigating significant leadership changes as two of its members pursue seats in the Idaho House of Representatives. Council Member Grayson Stone submitted his immediate resignation from the council last week. Stone currently holds the District 25A seat in the...
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Harvest Festival returns for fun, and music
RUPERT, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —The Harvest Festival returned to downtown Rupert, where families met with local vendors, took part in activities and listened to live music. The event is held during harvest time and allows local vendors to sell their wares while children participate in pumpkin-themed and harvest activities. Event...
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Snake River Quagga Treatment Conclusion Update
TWIN FALLS—The ISDA has completed its 2026 Snake River Treatment for quagga mussels. The 2026 treatment was a multi-phase project that utilized the copper products Natrix, Earthtec QZ and Cutrine Plus Granular. The treatment began Thursday, August 27, and concluded Wednesday, September 16. On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, ISDA...
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Nighttime paving to begin in Twin Falls next week
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Idaho Transportation Department will begin nighttime paving work Monday, Sept. 21, at the five-point intersection of Kimberly Road, Blue Lakes Boulevard and Second Avenue. The intersection will be closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for about one week, according to a...
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New I-84 off-ramp in Jerome is expected to open tomorrow
JEROME, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Idaho Transportation Department is opening a new eastbound off-ramp at the South Jerome Interchange. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the new Interstate 84 eastbound off-ramp is expected to be open by 6 a.m. Drivers can expect several traffic changes as crews prep to open the ramp.
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Buhl’s Sunset Butte Ranch Honored with Idaho Century Farm Award
BUHL, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Sunset Butte Ranch has been a fixture in Buhl longer than most people have been alive, and the Idaho State Historical Society recently recognized that longevity by presenting the family with the Idaho Century Farm Award. The ranch dates back to 1906, when John James...
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New traffic signal coming to U.S. 30 in Heyburn
HEYBURN, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Idaho Transportation Department is activating a new traffic signal on U.S. Highway 30 in Heyburn, according to a release by ITD. Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, drivers will access Interstate 84 from the signal being placed on U.S. Highway 30 via the access road and bridge over the interstate.
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Volunteers clean up 72,000 pounds of garbage from the Idaho desert
Another huge success for 208Cleanup, the non-profit that continues to clean up the southern Idaho desert. They gathered about two dozen people to clean up the Milner Recreation Area near Burley last Saturday. They collected 72 thousand pounds of garbage and 56 used tires. Southern Idaho Solid Waste and Total...
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Health alert issued for Lake Walcott in Minidoka
MINIDOKA, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A health alert has been issued for Lake Walcott in Minidoka for cyanobacteria. Boaters and other recreational users are urged to use caution while on or near the reservoir as water levels are dropping. Lower waters can create shallow areas and may expose obstacles. The...
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Buhl voters to consider 2-year school supplemental levy
BUHL, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Buhl voters will decide in November whether to approve a $1.25 million annual supplemental levy for two years. The supplemental levy would support several district operations, according to the districts website. Staffing would receive $750,000 to help retain certified teachers and essential support staff, maintain class sizes and provide competitive wages.