Good morning, Rexburg.

Four-year-old Carter Grover, who had nearly recovered from an earlier paralysis from a virus, was injured when his grandmother Laurie Peterson crashed on Salem Road while driving him to therapy on Sept.

22 — the accident caused a tear in Carter’s spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down and resulting in serious injuries for his grandmother with six people taken to the hospital.

Grace Kazmierski, a computer science senior, and her team developed RexRide—an app that lets students post rides and verify drivers using DMV records.

The app will launch between late September and early October for Samsung and Apple users, and testing is being held at the Manwaring Center.

Local daycares are urging parents to vaccinate children as flu season ramps up—nurse Brittnee McMinn says the vaccine builds immunity and staff are boosting disinfection in shared spaces.

Stomp Comp 2025

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Roots and Boots — Check website for entry fees — Celebrate country swing and line dancing with workshops, competitions, and social dancing.

Botanical Animal Live with Sawtelle, Blame The Deacon & Lincoln On The Bear

7:30-11:00 PM — The Hangar — Various pricing options — Enjoy a lively performance featuring local music acts in a vibrant Halloween bash atmosphere.