Twin Falls News

There is a couple on YouTube who said they decided to quit their jobs and explore the world. Due to COVID 19 they came back to the United States and continue their adventures. They made a stop in Southern Idaho and it makes me wish it wasn't the last day of summer.

The Badger Fire in the South Hills has been burning since September 12th. We have some pictures and videos of what it looks like now and while the fire crews and fighting the fire.

I’m not quite sure what the neighbors think.

This was repeated throughout the weekend.

The road could be a natural break.

Now she’s as well worried.

Though the Badger Fire is a pressing danger in Southern Idaho, there are dozens of other fires surrounding us between Idaho, Washington, California, and Oregon.

The Dutch Bros on Pole Line road in Twin Falls made the announcement that they will be temporarily closing their doors to deep clean their facility because two employees tested positive for COVID 19.

As of September 18th people were ordered to evacuate from the Rock Creek Canyon area due to the Badger Fire. Fire fighters and evacuees are in need of help. If you are someone that wants to help but doesn't know how, here are some ideas.

The caller struggling to move his sheep sounded the voice of despair.

The Badger Fire has been burning since September 12th and is over 35 thousand acres. The Twin Falls Sheriff Office shared video of the fire torching the South Hills.

Idaho Fish and Game will test your take.

Moose, deer and elk are fleeing the area.

We got a couple of calls about NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick's race car being parked outside Jiffy Lube on Washington street. So we did a little investigating.

The air quality around the area has been unhealthy, especially those in the sensitive groups. Because of the poor air quality and the wild fire conditions fire restrictions are in effect.

There have been a number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus at local schools, the district is confident that their precautions are keeping students safe.

The Badger Fire began September 12th near Badger Gulf off Forest Service Road 533 and 536. Due to the rapid expansion of the fire there have been some closures in the Sawtooth National Forest.

Log it, graze it or watch it burn.

Gordy's Hwy 30 Music Fest will be an extra day this year with the addition of Wednesday June 23rd. That means the festival will be June 23rd through June 26th and rumors are already circulating that some of Hwy 30 Music Fest favorite performers are returning.

Even though Halloween is going to look a little different this year, not all events are cancelled. Some good news is all month long in October you can participate in spooky events at the Old Idaho Penitentiary in Boise.