Good morning, Rexburg.

A Rexburg doctor with a lifetime pumpkin passion took home top honors at a Logan contest—his entry, weighing 1,708 pounds, impressed judges—and earned recognition on Saturday.

The Fall Rexburg Market is merging with the Rexburg Children's Business Fair and will be held at Madison Jr High School on October 11—this change comes after last year's scheduling conflict split the audience.

The event aims to bring together vendors and local families for a combined showcase of crafts and small businesses.

Firefighters from Madison and Idaho Falls Fire Departments and deputies from Madison County Sheriff’s Office attended a demonstration at Grand Teton Energy Systems in Rexburg on October 2—watching lithium-ion battery cells burst into flames as part of a three-day training.

Brad Hill, the company’s logistics manager, said the demonstration shows how battery fires can quickly worsen and that the training will conclude today.

Fifty-five to 60 new businesses have opened in Rexburg this year, including Chipotle, Twisted Sugar, Hobby Lobby and a soon-to-open Ross Dress for Less.

Scott Johnson, the public relations and economic development director, said the city awaits official plans from companies like WinCo and Olive Garden while downtown mixed use projects are in the works—boosting local business growth.

BYU–Idaho announced it will cancel classes at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.

7 so students and faculty can attend President Russell M. Nelson's funeral service at 12 p.m. via a live broadcast from the BYU–Idaho Center—classes before or after will continue as planned.

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.