Rexburg Local News – Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Daily Rexburg

Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Good morning, Rexburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Rexburg City police found a child alone at Mesa Falls Apartments around 10 a.m. today and reunited her with her family after public tips helped identify her. Local News 8
➤ On June 6, 1976, hours after the Teton Dam collapsed, the Relief Society president at Roberts Church rescued her ward, marking a proud moment of local courage and care. Rexburg Standard Journal

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Lauren Daigle will perform at the BYU-Idaho Center on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. *Tickets and further details are expected to be announced soon.* Rexburg Standard Journal

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ State data showed that Idaho's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped from 3.7% in February to 3.6% in March, marking a modest improvement in the job market. Rexburg Standard Journal
➤ AAA Idaho reports that regular gas in Rexburg cost $4.32 on Monday with prices rising nationally to $4.46 for a gallon. Global supply worries and high crude oil costs are behind the hike — drivers are advised to plan routes to save on fuel. East Idaho News

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Local gardeners can grow sweet corn in eastern Idaho by selecting varieties that mature in (60-90 days), planting after soils reach 60°–85°F and arranging block plantings for better pollination, as detailed tips from May 4 urge proper watering and spacing for improved yields. East Idaho News

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Sugar-Salem's ace Emery Green led his team to sweep Teton in a two-game set of the 4A Mountain Rivers Conference semifinals on Saturday — the win advanced them to the district championship. Rexburg Standard Journal

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