Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
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🏘️ Community
Local law enforcement joined Special Olympics athletes Emma Leach and Brian H.
Marley to run the torch through Rigby on May 28, supporting the athletes and Special Olympics program.
💼 Business
Turista opened its international-style bowl restaurant in the Crossroads on May 22, making it the first IBC food company in 12 years.
The new venture offers three bowls—Rio Bowl for $6.99, Accra Bowl for $7.99 and Seoul Bowl for $8.99—to give BYUI’s international community a taste of unique flavors.
Showcase Interiors at 1373 South Railroad Avenue in Rexburg is celebrating 50 years in business this year.
Founded by Blair Rigby as a college student in 1975 and later rebuilt after a severe flood in 1976, the company is now led by Patrick Bjornn who bought it in 2020.
🚨 Crime
Sixteen jurors were selected for Lori Vallow Daybell's murder conspiracy trial on Wednesday—opening statements are scheduled to begin Thursday morning as she faces charges for the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux.
🎓 Education
Two BYU-Idaho students have been nominated for a national student production award similar to the Emmys through the NATAS Student Production Awards.
Tim Boyce said his project 'Gathering at Devotion' shows busy student life and time for breaks — a group effort that honors his love for BYUI — and he feels proud of the nomination.
🏥 Health
BYU-Idaho nursing students Emma Shugart, Alex Cox, McKenna Willey and Mya Mapel lead a cancer awareness campaign to promote early screenings and new oncology services at Madisonhealth Cancer Care Center at Madison Memorial Hospital.
They will place donation bins on BYUI campus, assemble cancer care kits from donated items and host a booth at the Whoopee Days Rodeo on June 28 to help Rexburg residents get local cancer care.
🎉 Rexburg Events
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Teton Dam Marathon
6:30 a.m. — Teton Dam, Newdale — $85-$390 — Runners from all over the country will race through the scenic beauty of Idaho in a competitive marathon event.
June Women in Business & Leadership Networking Night
7-8:30 p.m. — Rexburg Clothing Outlet — Free entry — Connect and collaborate with local businesswomen over an inspiring evening.
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