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Is Twin Falls Sabotaging New Places to Eat in the Magic Valley?
Over recent years, Twin Falls has had many businesses come and go. There have been some popular food chains that have called Twin Falls home, that have moved out, never to return. There have been some that have left and returned, and the verdict is still out on how they will do. It isn't only food though, as clothing stores and other businesses have moved into Twin Falls and left. Some of this is due to different circumstances beyond the control of residents in the Magic Valley. In contrast, others have closed due to lack of business, or for other reasons that Magic Valley customers played a part in. With many popular companies having come and gone through the years in the Magic Valley, it is fair to ask, is it the company, or is it the employees that reside in the Magic Valley?
One of America’s Best Mountain Towns is Right Here in Idaho
Meetings. Deadlines. Too many responsibilities, too few hours in the workday. When your friends ask you “how’s it going” you give them a fake smile and say “fine.” You know darn well that by “fine” you’re actually picturing KC Green’s famous “This is Fine” dog.
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Free Idaho Webcam Shows Bench Lake Fire Footage
Redfish Webcam: Real-Time Insight into the Bench Lake Fire. The Redfish Lake webcam, operated by Discover Sawtooth, has become an indispensable resource for those closely monitoring the Bench Lake fire. This live feed allows viewers to witness the significant escalation of the wildfire, which has more than doubled in size over recent days and consumed 738 acres.
5 Nasty Scams Targeting Idaho Amazon Shoppers During Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is finally here! While you’re excited to save on whatever you’re shopping for: electronics, cosmetics, household goods… scammers are hoping to take advantage of the two day shopping “holiday” and score your sensitive information. One of the most common ways scammers get...
8 Injured in Accidents on Idaho Roads this Week
This week has started off with at least 3 dangerous accidents on Idaho highways including one driver critically injured and a child taken to a local hospital. The accidents happened on US95 with 3 hospitalized in a 2-car crash, 4 hospitalized after a multi-car crash on US20, and 1 taken to the hospital after a 2-vehicle crash on State Highway 44.
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
The Top 3 Non-English Languages Spoken in CA Will Surprise You
There are a lot of languages around the world and many of them are spoken right here in various households around California. Of all the options, the top 4 will definitely surprise you. More People in CA Speak Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog Than Any Other Language Besides English. It won’t...
Pop Culture LEGO Event Moving Through West; Stops In Nevada Next
LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are invited to attend an interactive, pop culture event that is currently leaving a trail of bricks throughout the western United States. With upcoming stops in Nevada, California, and Colorado, this tour has been reviewed as being one of the best family activities of the summer.
Some New Things Older than Idaho’s Mountains
It looks like there was something on the planet older than Joe Biden. Or the canyons and mountains we roam in Idaho. I came across this link at the top of my scroll on my cellphone. I’m not sure if it’s some sort of cosmic message, but it suggests I’m related to some really ugly creatures (all on my ex-wife’s side of the family!)
Not A Single Witness Saw Student Vanish On Busy CA Bridge in 2020
California's Bay Area attracts a large number of graduating high school students from across the country due to its close proximity to Silicon Valley and colleges like Stanford and UC Berkeley. One young woman who moved out west to pursue her education in 2019 wound up being the focus of one of the bay's most bizarre and unexplained disappearances.
The Road to the Most Isolated Town in Lower 48 is Through Idaho
To get there, you leave Rogerson, Idaho, and cross the one-lane Salmon Falls Dam. Then you spend well over an hour navigating a narrow dirt road through what I call an otherworldly landscape. It looks like something straight out of a classic Western film. The road winds through canyons, some quite steep, and no guardrails. The town itself is a peaceful place. It’s where the last stagecoach robbery in American history occurred. There is a road going out the other direction, but it’s often filled with snow drifts and you would need high clearance.
9 Locations Where In-N-Out Should Be Located in the Magic Valley
In-N-Out is coming to Twin Falls. While there has been a setback with the desired location, and the Planning and Zoning Commission voting against allowing a drive at the area, as well as extended hours, it doesn't mean In-N-Out isn't coming to Twin Falls. There are still options available, and it is likely to happen still, but in what form is the question. Residents of the Magic Valley will sit back and wait to see what happens next, but one clear thing is that a different location will likely be needed to make In-N-Out a reality. With complications at the desired location, where are some other places that In-N-Out could call home in the Magic Valley?
What Would You Do? Being at an Active Shooting in the Gem State
What would you do? What would you do if you were out in public, at a massive gathering, and an active shooter started firing in the crowd? You see it on the television and the horror stories of these incidents occurring, but what would you do if you were present for one? It is easy to sit on the couch and say you would do this, or you would do that and plan it out, but it isn't always that simple. In the moment, fear can take over, logic can go out the window, and everything you thought you would do can leave your mind. Hopefully, you never have to find out, but if present for an active shooter, what would you do?
Opinion: Let’s Get Paul Blart On The Horn For Idaho’s Next Rally
If you're like me, then you've spent a lot of time watching television over the past 24 hours since an attempt was made on former President Donald Trump's life. An epic security failure on someone's part almost led to the first American presidential assassination in over 60 years. Maybe Idaho...
Teen Killed in Southern Idaho Accident and Pedestrian Hit by Car
The weekend was a deadly and dangerous one on Idaho roads as a teen driver was killed in a crash with a tractor in Twin Falls County and multiple semi-truck-involved accidents occurred in Southern Idaho. ISP are also now asking for public assistance with a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian...
WATCH: Bear Visit Adds Excitement To Idaho Family Camping Trip
There isn't a better time of year than camping season, and camping in Idaho is as good if not better than any other state in the country. Animals wandering into camp go hand in hand with spending time outdoors, and one Idaho family recently shared a video of a rather large, hairy visitor who got very curious about their trip to the mountains.
California Man Shot After Heinous Decapitation Of Parents, Dog
Every once in a while, we hear of news stories that shake us to the core. Stories that are so heinous it's hard to fathom that people are capable of such terrible acts. Last week, a Southern California neighborhood was rattled by an unspeakable act of violence. Police in San...
Semi Truck Causes 7 Car Pileup on I-15 in Southern Idaho
Idaho State Police are investigating 2 separate accidents involving semi trucks over the weekend in Southern Idaho. Both instances happened in Bingham County. In one accident the trailer being pulled by a semi-truck caught fire and in the second a semi hit multiple vehicles after failing to slow for traffic.
Is Burying TP The Worst Idaho Camping Habit? Website Says No
"Leave it as you found it," is a saying that many people think about when spending time in the great outdoors. It comes to my mind every time I'm packing up to head home from the mountains, but some campers aren't as considerate, and a lifestyle website recently named the top terrible habits Americans have during stays in nature.
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