Rexburg Local News – Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

Daily Rexburg

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

Good morning, Rexburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ A new cookbook project in Madison County invites residents to submit up to five favorite recipes (with tips and stories) online by May 15 to help reach 300 entries. The final cookbook will be available for purchase at the Madison County Fair in Rexburg from August 12 to 15. East Idaho News
➤ Zoo Idaho welcomes a 5-month-old female cougar kitten and asks local visitors to help choose her name; the new resident is set to charm the community at the zoo + spark engagement among guests. Rexburg Standard Journal

SPORTS NEWS

➤ On Saturday, students gathered at BYU-Idaho Stadium to play intramural rugby matches among the Knights, Hawks, Thunder, Titans, and Blue and White teams. The event showcased competitive spirit among BYU-Idaho students. BYU-Idaho Scroll

REXBURG EVENTS

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REXBURG REAL ESTATE

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REXBURG JOB BOARD

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REXBURG ANNOUNCEMENTS

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