Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Nampa.
Today, Alive After 5 returns to the Grove Plaza with Boot Juice and Surf Green Machine starting at 5 p.m.—and day 2 of Jaialdi offers food, drinks, and live music on the Basque Block—while Truck-A-Palooza at the Star Elementary School parking lot took place this morning at 10 a.m., giving kids a chance to explore big vehicles.
A church in Caldwell filled over 900 backpacks with school supplies for children in need — including 150 bags for kids of parents deployed from Gowen Field — and teamed up with Astegos to serve more students.
The remaining bags will be distributed to children across Treasure Valley.
The Nampa Police Department said Alexis Tovar has been located and is safe—no additional details were provided.
Nampa police and a local family are asking the public for help finding a woman who was last seen Monday in Nampa—officials urge anyone with information to contact authorities immediately.
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is ramping up monitoring of the Snake River for quagga mussels and has collected over 200 samples from the infested area, all testing negative so far.
The agency requires watercraft entering the zone between Broken Bridge and Hansen Bridge to be inspected and decontaminated during posted hours—statewide, more than 2,500 samples have been collected this year.
"Weird Al" Yankovic Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ford Idaho Center — Tickets vary — Experience the hilarious and legendary multimedia comedy rock show with Weird Al's iconic hits.
Nampa Festival of the Arts 2025
10 AM - 4 PM — Lakeview Park — Free admission — Explore a vibrant showcase of art and live entertainment from over 200 artisans.
Albertsons Boise Open Concert Series
7 PM – 1 AM — Hillcrest Country Club Inc — $35 — Enjoy an exciting concert lineup following the golf tournament featuring top artists each night.
Idaho Job & Career Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Nampa Civic Center — Free entry — Connect with over 50 employers seeking full-time and part-time talent across various industries.
The Music Man Musical
7:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a classic tale of charm and music with the Music Theatre of Idaho.
Nampa Warbird Roundup
9 a.m. — Warhawk Air Museum — Ticket price not specified — Experience Idaho's largest gathering of historic war planes with flying demonstrations and pilot meet-and-greets.
Boise Comic Arts Festival
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Boise Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with artists, cosplay, panels, and workshops at this vibrant festival.
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