Magic Valley News

So you may already know that Twin Falls was named after two smaller waterfalls that are actually not two anymore outside of town. After the power plant took over one of the waterfalls it is really just a single fall. But did you know some of the origin stories behind these other Idaho town names?

Idaho Lottery officials say someone won $150,000 in the Powerball game Wednesday night.

Several people were injured and one woman was killed in a three vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Jerome

ISP said it is at 1714 S Lincoln Ave, near the auto parts store and it is blocking all southbound lanes and one northbound lane

St. Luke's Health System announced child birthing services and the operating room will be suspended because of the lack of trained staff at the Jerome hospital.

A fish salvage order has been issued for the Little Wood Reservoir and below the dam to remove the remaining fish before water is completely drained

I don't know why the house looks the way it does. Maybe each family member drew a room out of a hat and that's what they got to decorate their own way?

Southern Idaho has quite a history when it comes to the paranormal. The 100-year anniversary of one of Twin Falls' most creepiest legends recently passed, and the location of where the incidents took place is one where you'll find many people walking their dogs, completely unware of what i…

Where does it end?

Earlier this week we shared some information about a potential margarita and mimosa crawl coming to Twin Falls in September that appears to be a scam. Because so many people were really excited about the crawls, some community members have said they want to make their own.

Here’s a question. Are the tourists welcome?

Fremont County authorities say a Wood River Valley man drowned in the Henry's Fork of the Snake River on Monday

One of the more unsettling legends out there is the early-twentieth century tale of the "Devil's Henchman," where it is alleged a man murdered numerous children off of Shoshone Street, and just under where the current Old Towne Bridge passes over Rock Creek in Twin Falls.

There are lots of towns all over the country that share names with other big cities and destinations. Idaho is no different. If you want to go some place like Paris, you probably aren't thinking Paris, Idaho.

We don’t have a lot of beaches in the high desert.

St. Luke's Wood River Foundation is planning on expanding and funding a medical center to help those in Blaine County who are not insured or underinsured. According to the news release, over 700 Blaine County patients traveled to Family Health Services Clinics in Jerome or Fairfield.

North Idaho residents are protesting the booking of Nelly at their upcoming fair suggesting that his songs are causing "depravity of our youth". They specifically have an issue with the song "Hot In Herre"

They believe Pastor Thompson is hostile to homosexuals.

According to the Twin Falls Sheriff's Office, the body of the missing 15 year old girl has been recovered at Pillar Falls after searching since Thursday July 22nd.

If you have been on social media lately you may have seen these "Margarita Crawl" and "Mimosa Crawl" advertised through AZ Food Festival. It appears to be a scam so if you spent money for tickets you might want to try to get your money back.