Good morning, Rexburg.

Rexburg will host its own Fourth of July celebration with flag-raising, parade, family activities and fireworks—pre-holiday events include Party in the Park and the America 250 Freedom Celebration at Madison High.

Nearby, Idaho Falls will hold a 5K, Riverfest and fireworks while Lava Hot Springs and Ashton offer unique festivities.

At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, President Dallin H.

Oaks announced that full-time missionary service will soon reach record levels worldwide while church leaders urge prospective missionaries to complete health checks and paperwork early; local young people are encouraged to work with branch leaders to prepare their applications.

Thomas King Jackson, an 18-year-old student, will begin a 300-mile loop from Rexburg on July 2 to raise awareness for Tibet and will return on July 7 after passing through Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.

On Saturday, five bands performed at Fizz Rizz's basement in Rexburg after a rainout canceled an outdoor show.

The concert featured acts like Joseph De Soto, Track Club, The Stone Popes, Anyone Awake, and The Caddies and lasted over three hours.

Brigham Young University-Idaho has rebranded its longtime Center Stage series to BYUI Live!—a move designed to unite the campus and local community with memorable live entertainment from renowned artists.

The series will debut with two-time Grammy-winning Lauren Daigle on Friday, Sept. 18 at the BYU-Idaho Center.

AAA Idaho said Monday's regular gas price dropped to $4.11 (13 cents lower than last week and 54 cents lower than last month) despite remaining 69 cents above last year's level, and drivers should plan ahead for record Fourth of July travel.

Starting Fall 2026, BYU-Idaho and other CES schools will allow up to four institute transfer credits for required religion courses and require students to complete remaining requirements through university classes - faculty began announcing the change after consultations with registration and academic advisors.

College of Eastern Idaho became the first community college in Idaho to earn national accreditation for its Early College Program (NACEP confirmed it meets nationwide standards), letting qualifying high school students earn college credits at high schools, online, or on campus with fee aid for many.

USDA officials have issued a public health alert for mislabeled raw chicken sold in Idaho Fred Meyer stores after egg was found as an undeclared ingredient.

Customers are advised to discard or return any product they may still have.

BYUI student Michelle Tomco (18) won a regional powerlifting award on June 25 and set 38 Utah state records despite chronic illness and surgeries, showing her resilience and paving the way for future meets.

She works at the Campus Wellness Center and will compete nationally next year.

America 250 - Russell Dickerson Concert

8:00 PM — Bobcat Stadium — Tickets available — Experience an exciting night of music with Russell Dickerson at America 250.

The Walk-Up Protocol

6:30-8 p.m. — FatCats Rexburg — Free entry — Discover how to perform your best by aligning your emotional state through music and discussions.

Swing for Sephlin Golf Charity Event

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Teton Lakes Golf Course — Entry fee required — Swing your clubs for a good cause and support local children's opportunities.