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10/07/2025

⚖️ Courthouse weapons ban lifted in Jerome County
💰 Health insurance premiums rising statewide
🚗 Fatal crash in Bonneville County
✈️ Plane goes down in Pettit Lake—two injured
🏛️ Ford Idaho Center transfer advances in Nampa
⛽ Idaho gas prices hold steady this week
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10/07/2025

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10/06/2025

⚖️ Lawmakers say Idaho violated constitutional rights during COVID
🌲 Prescribed burns underway to reduce wildfire risk
👩‍⚖️ Twin Falls interviews candidates for new magistrate judge
🔥 Fire Prevention Week — check your smoke alarms!
🏇 Jae Foundation expanding youth programs near Twin Falls
🏈 Broncos fall to Notre Dame; CSI dominates on the field
❄️ Frost Advisory for the Western Magic Valley this morning

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10/05/2025

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10/03/2025

🚔 Fatal crash in Jerome leaves one dead; driver faces manslaughter charges.
⚖️ Judge blocks release of graphic photos in Kohberger murder case.
🎓 Boise State still without a president after six months of searching.
💊 Southern Idaho woman charged with m**h trafficking tied to California ring.
🔥 Lake Creek Fire now 89% contained; evacuations lifted.
💵 Inflation squeezes families — 4 in 10 Idaho households struggle with basics.
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10/02/2025

⚖️ Psychiatrist jailed on sexual assault charge
🧒 Idaho ranks 2nd in rise of uninsured kids
🌊 Mudslide shuts down Hwy 52 in Payette County
🏛️ Federal shutdown impacts 14,000 Idaho workers
⚽ Burley boys dominate Minico in soccer, 8–1

📰 NEWS ⚖️ PSYCHIATRIST JAILED – SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGE A Twin Falls psychiatrist is jailed after being charged with sexually assaulting a patient. Boise Police say 45-year-old Alexander Wills faces …

10/01/2025

🚔 Fatal crash on U.S. 93 near Jerome — driver killed
🔫 92-year-old Twin Falls man arrested in Utah plot
⚖️ Twin Falls man charged with 1st-degree murder
🔥 Jerome man jailed for arson & threats to family
🎰 Shoshone-Paiute propose Elmore Co. casino
🏞️ $82.9M upgrades for Idaho’s national parks
⚽ Valley high school soccer scores & matchups
🤠 CSI Rodeo: women #1 in region, men 4th
🥒 First Magic Valley high school pickleball tourney
🏈 Post Falls board: no expulsions in football probe

🌤️ Weather: Sunny 69 today, rain Thursday night

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09/30/2025

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09/30/2025

🚫 COURTHOUSE WEAPONS BAN – JEROME

Starting tomorrow, weapons will be prohibited inside the Jerome County Courthouse on North Lincoln Avenue. County commissioners say the move follows security reviews and recent events, stressing the safety of employees, officials, and the public. There will be exemptions for law enforcement and legally authorized individuals.

⛽ GAS PRICES – IDAHO

AAA says the state average for regular gas is $3.49 a gallon down three cents from last week, but still eighth-highest in the nation. The national average is $3.13. AAA says winter-blend fuel could bring more savings, though refinery maintenance or hurricane activity could drive prices back up.

HOUSE FIRE – TWIN FALLS

Twin Falls firefighters knocked down a house fire on Valencia Street in just minutes yesterday afternoon. Flames spread on the back of the home around 3:30, briefly threatening nearby buildings, but no other damage or injuries were reported.

🏥 MEDICAID EXPANSION – STATE REVIEW

Idaho’s DOGE Task Force is weighing cuts or even repeal of Medicaid expansion, which covers over 87,000 people. Lawmakers reviewed cost-saving ideas like work requirements, higher copays, and shifting some participants to private insurance. Officials warned many changes need federal approval and could reduce Idaho’s 9-to-1 federal match.

🏛️ CITY HALL REMODEL – TWIN FALLS

Twin Falls City Council approved a $1.4 million remodel of the old council chambers on Third Avenue East. The project creates a larger employee gym and new office space for the city’s legal department. The price also covers a new lift and stairway at the police department, coming in well under the $2 million budget.

🏗️ COUNTY BUILDING PROJECT – CASSIA

Cassia County will break ground on a new two-story office building tomorrow at 1:30 on Overland Avenue, the site of the old Masonic Lodge. The project will house the assessor, auditor, treasurer, and elections offices, with space for future growth. Officials say no bond is needed, with funding coming from multiple sources, including federal COVID relief funds.

🚑 DOORDASH DRIVER ASSAULT – MOSCOW

A 26-year-old DoorDash driver, Austen Dawson, is in a coma after a fight with a University of Idaho fraternity student near Greek Row. Police say the student had minor injuries and was removed from Phi Delta Theta. No arrests have been made. A GoFundMe for Dawson’s medical bills has raised over six thousand dollars.

SPORTS

⚽ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER – MAGIC VALLEY

From the local high school soccer games, first on the boys’ side, Mountain Home edged Burley one-nil, while Jerome cruised past Minico ten-nothing. Burley will host Minico tomorrow. Tonight’s boys’ soccer slate kicks off at 5:45 — Gooding at Bliss, Filer at Buhl, Sun Valley Community School at Kimberly, and Declo visiting Wendell. Later at 7:30, Canyon Ridge heads to Highland in Pocatello.

⚽ GIRLS SOCCER – CONFERENCE PLAY

In girls’ action, Mountain Home rolled past Burley seven-nil. Burley travels to Minico Wednesday. Today’s girls’ conference games start at four o’clock — Gooding at Bliss, Filer at Buhl, Highland at Canyon Ridge, Sun Valley Community School at Kimberly, and Declo at Wendell.

🏐 VOLLEYBALL – WOOD RIVER

In volleyball, Wood River topped Burley three sets to one. Burley is back home tomorrow to face Jerome.

🎉 JEROME LIA FUNDRAISER

Jerome High’s Latinos in Action kicked off the year with a soccer game cookout fundraiser during National Hispanic Heritage Month. The group focuses on leadership, service, and sharing culture. Students are also collecting candy donations for the upcoming homecoming parade and trunk-or-treat.

🏈 BOISE STATE WATCH PARTY

Bronco Nation — Boise State is hosting a free watch party at Albertsons Stadium this Saturday, October 4, as the Broncos face Notre Dame in South Bend. Gates open at 12:30, kickoff at 1:30 on the big south end zone video board. Parking is free with online registration, and concessions will be open. Seating available in the west stands and on The Blue.

🏈 IDAHO VANDALS – NATIONAL RANKINGS

The Idaho Vandals are ranked 12th in the Stats Perform Top 25 and 15th in the AFCA Coaches Poll — their 40th straight week in the rankings. The offense leads the Big Sky in ball control and conversions, with quarterback Joshua Wood responsible for 80 points and 10 total touchdowns this season. Idaho is off this week before hosting Northern Colorado October 11th for Homecoming at the Kibbie Dome.

🏈 BOISE STATE – SCHEDULE UPDATE

Boise State’s October 11th home game against New Mexico is set for a 7:45 kickoff on FS1. The Broncos have won 14 straight at Albertsons Stadium, tied with Alabama for the third-longest home streak in the nation, and have seven straight wins on FS1. The matchup is already sold out, the 11th consecutive sellout on The Blue. First, Boise State heads to Notre Dame this Saturday, October 4th, at 1:30 on NBC.

WEATHER

🌦️ FORECAST – SOUTHERN IDAHO

Today brings a 40% chance of showers with patchy fog early, then partly sunny and a high near 69. Tonight, a 30% chance of showers, low 51. Wednesday looks mostly sunny, high 70, with a slight chance of showers returning late. Thursday stays partly sunny near 68, but rain chances increase Thursday night into Friday, cooling highs to the upper 50s. The weekend clears out with sunshine and highs around 60.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

09/29/2025

⚡ POWER OUTAGE – JEROME

About 90 Idaho Power customers lost electricity overnight after a vehicle hit a pole just before 10 pm last night near 400 West and 100 South in Jerome. Power was restored by 3 a.m this morning.

🏫 STUDENTS FILL JOBS – KIMBERLY SCHOOLS

The Kimberly School District is turning to students to help fill part-time staff shortages. About 25 high schoolers are employed in custodial, maintenance, office, and tech roles, earning district wages while keeping up with classes. Superintendent Luke Schroeder says the program, now six years old, has eased pressure on full-time staff and gained momentum in recent years.

🗳️ BALLOT MEASURE DEBATE – KETCHUM

As the November election nears, debate continues in Ketchum over a ballot measure to switch from a mayor-council system to a council-manager form of government. Supporters say a city manager would provide professional continuity, while opponents argue voters should elect a mayor directly for accountability.

🌊 SNAKE RIVER CLOSED – QUAGGA MUSSELS

Starting today, a stretch of the Snake River between Hansen Bridge and Pillar Falls will be closed as the state treats invasive quagga mussels with Natrix. The closure runs through October 10.

⚖️ AMMON BUNDY – BANKRUPTCY RULING

A federal bankruptcy judge says Ammon Bundy now owes St. Luke’s Health System more than $60 million in a defamation case. The ruling adds interest to last year’s $52 million judgment after Bundy falsely accused the hospital of child trafficking and organized protests that briefly shut down its Boise campus.

🔥 LAKE CREEK FIRE – BLAINE COUNTY

Fire crews battled the Lake Creek Fire north of Ketchum has grown to 300 acres. The Blaine County Sheriff placed residents east of Highway 75, from Lake Creek to Eagle Creek roads, on pre-evacuation ‘Ready’ status.

🚩 HONORING FIREFIGHTER – STATEWIDE

Governor Brad Little has ordered flags in Idaho lowered to half-staff to honor firefighter Isabella Oscarson, who was killed by a falling tree while serving with the Department of Lands.

🚙 JEEP FIRE – TWIN FALLS

Twin Falls firefighters put out a Jeep fire Saturday on Cheney Drive East. Ammunition inside popped during the blaze, but crews had it out in five minutes.

💧 WATER PROJECTS – IDAHO BOARD

The Idaho Water Resource Board approved over $29 million in projects to improve the Snake River and Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer, including canal upgrades, dam repairs, and new water storage studies.

SPORTS
🏈 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL – MAGIC VALLEY

Friday night football delivered plenty of action across the Magic Valley. Minico rolled past Burley 40–7, and the Bobcats now turn to face Canyon Ridge next week. Twin Falls stayed hot, cruising past Mountain Home 40–7 for their fourth straight win. The Bruins, now 4–1, host Pocatello on Friday, while the Tigers look for their first victory at home against Jerome. The Filer Wildcats also made a statement, lighting up the scoreboard in a 61–6 rout of Battle Mountain, improving to 4–1.
Elsewhere, Canyon Ridge topped Jerome 42–28, Buhl beat Wood River 41–7, West Side edged Declo 20–8, Hagerman ran past Oakley 52–22, Raft River outscored Glenns Ferry 56–32, and Valley downed Murtaugh 44–30. In 1A play, Butte County defeated Shoshone 36–22, Carey rolled over Hansen 44–14, and Richfield handled Dietrich 48–18. Kimberly, Gooding, and Camas County all had byes.

⚽ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER – BURLEY & WOOD RIVER

In boys’ soccer, Burley and Pocatello played to a 1–1 draw, with Burley set to host Mountain Home today. Wood River stayed unbeaten, shutting out Century 10–0 to improve to 11-0-2. The Wolverines now travel to Twin Falls Monday, while Century looks to rebound on the road at Idaho Falls tomorrow night.

🩺 INJURY UPDATE – DIETRICH FOOTBALL

Dietrich freshman Bryce Hanson suffered a severe neck injury during Friday’s game against Richfield. He underwent surgery in Boise and faces weeks of rehab. The Blue Devils plan a fundraiser at Friday’s home game against Hansen, and donations are being accepted through the school to support his recovery.

⚽ CSI SOCCER – SCENIC WEST PLAY

CSI men’s soccer fell 5–1 to USU Eastern Saturday, dropping into a tie for first in the Scenic West. Edward Hill scored the lone goal. The CSI women battled to a 0–0 draw, with Alyssa Harris taking seven shots and Kirstine Kent earning her second straight shutout. Both teams visit Truckee Meadows next week.

🏈 BOISE STATE – THIRD STRAIGHT WIN

Boise State crushed App State 47–14 for its third straight win. QB Maddux Madsen threw for a career-high 321 yards and four TDs, while the defense forced four turnovers, including two pick-sixes. The Broncos, now 3–1, visit No. 22 Notre Dame October 4th, with kickoff at 1:30 on NBC.

🏐 CSI VOLLEYBALL – LEAGUE OPENER

CSI volleyball swept North Idaho in three sets Saturday. Mina Benucci led with nine kills and eight blocks, as the Golden Eagles opened Scenic West play 1-0. They host Colorado Northwestern Thursday.

🏈 IDAHO VANDALS – LOSS TO MONTANA

Idaho fell to Montana 41–30 in the Battle for the Little Brown Stein. QB Joshua Wood threw for 262 yards and ran for three touchdowns, while Ryan Jezioro had 102 receiving yards. The Vandals became the first team to score 30 on the Griz this year. Idaho hosts Northern Colorado on October 11th for Homecoming.

🏈 IDAHO STATE – BIG SKY WIN

Idaho State opened Big Sky play with a 26–18 road win at Northern Colorado. The Bengals racked up 539 yards, including 289 on the ground, led by Dason Brooks’ 161 rushing yards. Kicker Trajan Sinatra stayed perfect, hitting four field goals. ISU, now 2–3, hosts Montana October 4th at the mini dome.

WEATHER
🌦️ FORECAST – SOUTHERN IDAHO

Clouds increase today with a high near 81 and a 30% chance of showers or thunderstorms by afternoon. Tonight, expect showers and storms likely with lows near 54 and a 90% chance of rain. Tuesday brings cooler temps, a high near 69 with a 50% chance of showers. Looking ahead, Wednesday turns mostly sunny near 70, while the end of the week cools into the 60s with occasional showers before clearing for the weekend.
Today: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

09/26/2025

🚨 LOCAL NEWS

💰 Luma Accounting Problems — Idaho’s new Luma accounting system is causing major headaches. A legislative audit found hundreds of millions in financial misstatements, duplicate Medicaid payments, and a lack of cash reconciliation between agencies. Lawmakers warn the errors could affect Idaho’s credit rating.

📋 DOGE Committee Comments — Idaho’s DOGE Committee has received more than 450 public comments on ways to improve government efficiency. Suggestions range from cutting Medicaid expansion and repealing the new school choice tax credit, to consolidating agencies and even dissolving the committee itself.

✝️ Nampa Pastor Arrested — The head pastor of Sovereign Grace Fellowship in Nampa has been arrested on child exploitation charges. Court records say 53-year-old Matthew Masiewicz was found with child po*******hy, including AI-generated images, on his church computer and phone. He faces 13 felony counts.

📞 911 System Concerns — Ordering food online shares more data than a 911 call in Idaho, according to a new watchdog report. Lawmakers learned yesterday that Idaho’s emergency system runs on aging copper lines. The report urges the state to stabilize funding and transition to a modern digital network called Next Generation 911 before current funding runs out in six years.

🏛️ New State Representative — Idaho Governor Brad Little has appointed Soda Springs businessman Michael Veile to the state House of Representatives. Veile, a professional engineer and former school board member, will serve the remainder of Kevin Andrus’ term in District 35 through 2026. Andrus resigned after being named state director of the USDA’s Farm Services Agency.

🔫 Arimo Standoff — A man is in custody after an eight-hour standoff in Arimo. Deputies say 47-year-old Brandon Hess fired a gun at Mayor Lonnie Gunter and a Bannock County deputy yesterday morning, then barricaded himself inside his home. He faces aggravated assault charges.

🚔 Caldwell Police Shooting — A suspect is in the hospital after a police chase and shooting in Caldwell last night. Officers say the driver fled a traffic stop, firing at police during the pursuit before crashing. Police then shot the suspect, who was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

🚚 Twin Falls Crash — Three people were hospitalized after a pickup and semi-truck collided in Twin Falls around 5 a.m. yesterday. Police say a semi ran into a pickup at 2nd Avenue North and Shoshone Street. The semi driver was cited for careless driving.

SPORTS

🏈 High School Football Week 5 — Just one month left in the regular season, and Week 5 is packed with action across the Valley. In 5A, Jerome takes on Canyon Ridge while Twin Falls battles Mountain Home. Over in 4A, Buhl faces Wood River, and Filer hosts Battle Mountain, Nevada, Saturday at 3. In 3A, Declo squares off with West Side. The 2A slate features Oakley vs. Hagerman, Glenns Ferry vs. Raft River, and Murtaugh against Valley. And in 1A, Shoshone meets Castleford, Carey clashes with Hansen, and Dietrich takes on Richfield. Byes this week for Kimberly, Gooding, and Camas County.

⚽ CSI Men’s Soccer — The College of Southern Idaho Men’s Soccer team pulled off a big win Thursday, knocking off 10th-ranked Snow College 1–0 in Scenic West play. Cacique Maia scored the game-winner on a header off Alex Hoefer’s assist in the 65th minute, while Robert Foster earned the shutout with three saves. CSI stays unbeaten in conference at 5-0-1, and 5-3-1 overall.

⚽ CSI Women’s Soccer — On the women’s side, CSI battled 13th-ranked Snow to a scoreless draw. The Golden Eagles outshot Snow, hitting the crossbar twice, but couldn’t break through. Alyssa Harris led the attack with four shots, while keeper Kirstine Kent posted the shutout with two saves. The CSI women are now 3-2-2 and host USU Eastern Saturday at 11, with the men to follow at 1:30.

🌤️ WEATHER

🌞 Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
🌙 Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

🌞 Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
🌙 Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

🌞 Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
🌙 Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

🌧️ Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
🌙 Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before midnight, then patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

🌧️ Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
🌙 Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

🌤️ Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
🌙 Wednesday Night: Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

🌞 Thursday: Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

09/25/2025

🚨 LOCAL NEWS

🚗 I-15 Fatal Crash — Officials have identified the man killed after striking debris on I-15 in Salt Lake City Friday night. Twenty-four-year-old Bradley Thomas Beaver of Twin Falls hit a tire, shutting down the interstate for hours.

🦟 New Mosquito Species — A first-of-its-kind mosquito has been discovered in Idaho. The aegypti, native to Africa, was found in Canyon County in August, marking the first known detection in the state. No additional cases have been reported.

🏚️ Historic Site Restoration — Minidoka National Historic Site near Jerome is receiving major upgrades. A multi-year restoration will preserve historic barracks, a mess hall, and a root cellar from the WWII incarceration camp. Similar improvements are planned at Craters of the Moon and Hagerman Fossil Beds.

⚖️ Murder Trial Delayed — The trial of Kevin Kuintzle, accused of killing 84-year-old William Eakin of Jerome, has been delayed again. Court officials say his new public defender needs more time to review disorganized case files. Originally set for December, the trial is now pushed to March.

🔌 EV Charging Plan — Idaho has resubmitted its plan for a statewide electric vehicle charging network after a federal pause earlier this year. If approved, federal funds will help build stations every 50 miles along major highways, with possible sites near Bliss, Lewiston, and Pocatello.

👮 Buhl Police Case — A federal judge says Buhl Police Chief Jeremy Engbaum violated a man’s Fourth Amendment rights during a 2023 arrest. Judge Raymond Patricco ruled a jury will decide if Engbaum used excessive force when he stunned Eli Johnson twice. The trial will also determine damages for Johnson’s family.

🚚 I-84 Fatal Crash — Idaho State Police say a 74-year-old man from Layton, Utah, died after a medical emergency caused his truck and horse trailer to leave I-84 near Malta yesterday morning. The vehicle crossed a fence and frontage road before stopping on a hillside. His passenger was not injured.

🚧 I-84 Construction — Westbound access at Exit 211 in Heyburn closes tomorrow for about two weeks as crews rebuild interchange ramps. Drivers will need to detour at Declo or Burley. ITD says the closure will shorten construction by a month, with the full project expected to finish in 2026.

🏅 SPORTS

⚽ Boys’ Soccer — Twin Falls edged Burley 1–0 for their fourth straight win over the Bobcats. The Bruins now sit at 5-5-1, while Burley slips to 6-4-2 after back-to-back losses. Twin Falls travels to Columbia tomorrow, while Burley heads to Pocatello Saturday. Jerome cruised past Mountain Home 5–1, and Wood River exploded for 10 goals against Minico, earning their tenth win of the season.

⚽ Girls’ Soccer — Twin Falls shut out Burley 3–0, while Wood River blanked Minico 6–0. Jerome beat Mountain Home 2–0, notching their sixth win behind goals from Ailyn Valencia-Trelles and Yaritza Negrete—her strike described as one of the best shots of the season. More conference matchups are scheduled across the valley this weekend.

🏐 Volleyball — Jerome Tigers scored a key conference win over Burley, 3 sets to 1. After dropping the opener, Jerome roared back to win 25-13 in the second, then sealed the third 25-19 and the fourth 25-20. Other results: Glenns Ferry beat Dietrich 3-1, West Side downed Declo 3-1, and Hagerman swept Richfield 3-0. Burley heads to the Madison Tournament tomorrow and Saturday.

🏈 Idaho State Football — The Bengals hit the road Saturday to open Big Sky play at Northern Colorado. Kickoff is 1 p.m. in Greeley. Idaho State comes in 1–3 after a 90–0 rout of Lincoln, while the Bears are 2–2 following an overtime win at Houston Christian. This will be the 33rd meeting between the programs, with Idaho State leading the series 21–11. The Bengals rank second in the Big Sky in total offense, led by quarterback Jordan Cooke and running back Dason Brooks.

🌤️ WEATHER

🌞 Today — Sunny, high near 86. Winds shifting from east to northwest in the afternoon.
🌙 Tonight — Partly cloudy, low around 54. Winds shifting to southwest after midnight.

🌞 Friday — Sunny, high near 74. Gusts up to 23 mph.
🌙 Friday Night — Clear, low near 46.

🌞 Saturday — Sunny, high near 80. Mostly clear overnight, low around 52.
🌞 Sunday — Mostly sunny, high near 82. Chance of showers late, low around 55.

🌧️ Monday — Showers and possible thunderstorms, high near 71. Rain continues overnight, low near 50.
🌧️ Tuesday — Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 64. Low near 47.
🌤️ Wednesday — Partly sunny, slight chance of showers, high near 62.