🌱 Man Pulls Gun On Someone At Twin Falls Bar + HWY 30 Music Festival

Hi Twin Falls! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for Memorial Day, so you won’t see this newsletter in your inbox for a few days. We’ll be back soon, but in the meantime, here’s what’s happening in and around town this weekend.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 69 Low: 49.
• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 71 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories in Twin Falls today:

1. A Twin Falls man has been charged after multiple vehicle burglaries. On Monday morning, police responded to a call about two males casing cars and spray painting a car and garage. When officers arrived, they found the men matching their description on the 300 block of Crestview. One of the men fled before police could catch him; 21-year-old Carlos Jose Lopez, however, was found carrying items that were allegedly stolen from other vehicles around that location. He now faces multiple charges of burglary and attempted burglary along with misdemeanor counts of theft, and possession of stolen property. (Subscription: Times-News)
2. A man pulled a gun on an individual at a bar in Twin Falls. James Rollins, 60, has been charged with aggravated assault and battery after threatening another man with a pistol. Rollins allegedly hit the man over the shoulder with a pool cue at the Klover Klub around 11:20 p.m. after which the man pursued Rollins out of the bar. Once outside, Rollins stood holding his gun at the man, causing him to go back inside; police used the security footage at the bar to track the suspect and bring him into custody. The suspect's preliminary hearing is on Jun. 2. (Subscription: Times-News)
3. The Annual Gordy’s HWY 30 Music Festival is back and will bring in country music performers from around the globe. As one the biggest events in the Magic Valley, the festival provides the city with a lot of economic stimulation over the four-day music fest and is expected to have a turnout of 30,000+ people from all over the U.S. The festival takes place at the Filer Fairgrounds in just a couple of weeks; tickets are nearly sold out as of the time of writing. (KMVT)

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Today and tomorrow in Twin Falls:

Saturday, May 27

• 22 Jumps at Perrine Memorial Bridge (7:00 AM)

Sunday, May 28

• Heath Clark at Koto Brewing Company (9:00 PM)

Monday, May 29

• Unwind With Wine at Holesinsky Winery (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Holesinsky Winery is having a cupcake and wine pairing event for Memorial Day Weekend. The winery will also be giving veterans and military members 30 percent off bottles and glass pours. They will also be open on Memorial Day from 12:00-5:00 p.m. (Holesinsky Vineyard and Winery via Facebook)
• The Twin Falls Fire Department would like to remind everyone to be careful when charging batteries. When devices like e-skateboards, phones, laptops, and cordless vacuums are not charged properly or charging in a place where they will heat up, it can cause a fire. (Twin Falls Fire Department via Facebook)
• Coyote activity has been reported near Auger Falls and around Twin Falls. If you are planning on going out on recreation trails, the city is suggesting that you take extra precautions when going out. If you take your dogs with you, keep your pet on the leash to avoid any conflicts between your pet and the Coyote. (Twin Falls City Hall via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.