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Idaho State Police are investigating a serious-injury crash that happened around 9:44 Wednesday night on State Highway 24, just west of Rupert.
Troopers say a 47-year-old Rupert man was driving the wrong way when his Subaru collided head-on with a Hyundai driven by a 40-year-old Burley man. The Burley man was taken by Life Flight, while the Rupert man was transported by ambulance. The southbound lanes were blocked for approximately three hours as crews responded and investigators worked the scene.
Authorities are investigating after a 74-year-old man was found dead following a house fire in Bliss.
The victim has been identified as Rick Hinton. Fire crews from the Gooding and Hagerman fire departments responded to the scene Wednesday. The cause of the fire, as well as the cause and manner of Hinton's death, remain under investigation by the Idaho State Fire Marshal.
Idaho State Police are also investigating a serious pedestrian crash on U.S. Highway 30 west of Twin Falls.
A 42-year-old Filer man was struck by a pickup early Wednesday morning and was flown to a local hospital. The highway was blocked for approximately two-and-a-half hours while emergency crews responded and the crash was investigated.
Lincoln County is removing its Flock camera system following opposition from members of the community.
Sheriff Rene King says the cameras were useful in helping law enforcement with investigations, but public concerns surrounding the system became too significant to ignore. The cameras are expected to be removed as soon as possible.
Evacuation levels are changing as the Wildhorse Fire continues burning approximately 50,000 acres near Carey and Richfield.
South Carey has been downgraded to Level Two, or “BE SET,” while East Carey is now also under a Level Two evacuation status. Residents in Lincoln County remain at Level One, or “READY.”
There is some good news for travelers: Highway 93 has reopened.
The Cave Fire south of Kuna has now burned more than 1,500 acres and forced the closure of Swan Falls Road.
Fire crews are attacking the fast-moving blaze, although no evacuations are currently in place. Officials continue monitoring conditions as crews work to contain the fire.
U.S. Highway 26 has reopened east of Gooding after a semi-truck fire Wednesday sparked a small brush fire near mile marker 155.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
A federal judge has narrowed a previous ruling involving part of Idaho's abortion ban.
The order now applies only to Boise doctor Stacy Seyb in cases involving serious health risks or concerns involving self-harm. Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has appealed the broader decision to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Flags across Idaho are flying at half-staff in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.
Governor Brad Little shared President Donald J. Trump's directive, which calls for flags to remain at half-staff through sunset on September 1st.
Southern Idaho soccer is in full swing!
Wendell swept Buhl Wednesday. The Trojan boys earned an impressive 8-0 victory behind four goals and two assists from Edgar Tena. Yandel Lopez added two goals, while Jefferson Gutierrez and Angel Diaz also found the back of the net.
Wendell's girls also earned a shutout, beating Buhl 3-0. Allison Perez scored twice, while Mia Guillen added another goal.
Elsewhere, Gooding defeated Filer 2-0 in boys action.
In girls soccer, Declo beat Bliss 4-1, Filer shut out Gooding 6-0, Twin Falls edged Highland 1-0, and Thunder Ridge defeated Burley 7-1. Kayleigh Turner scored for Burley, which visits Twin Falls on Saturday.
High school soccer continues across Southern Idaho today!
On the boys side, Minico hosts unbeaten Preston at 4 p.m., Wood River visits Canyon Ridge at 4:30, and Burley travels to unbeaten Bishop Kelly for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
For the girls, Minico heads to Preston at 4:30. At 6 p.m., unbeaten Jerome hosts Capital, while Mountain Home travels to unbeaten Kuna.
Several teams are still searching for their first victory as the early-season schedule continues.
Kimberly volleyball is now 7-2 after defeating Snake River 3-1 Wednesday.
Senior Taya Plew led the Bulldogs with 18 kills and six aces, while Avery Beard recorded 30 assists.
Kimberly returns home Tuesday to face Minico before a later showdown against Twin Falls.
Boise State women's basketball is headed to Florida for the 2026 Daytona Beach Classic, scheduled for November 25th through the 28th.
The Broncos will face Stetson on November 26th and Missouri on November 28th. Boise State returns nine players from last season, including Libby Hutton, who averaged more than 10 points and six rebounds per game.
Idaho State volleyball opens its 2026 season tomorrow at the Shocker Volleyball Classic in Wichita, Kansas.
The Bengals face Stephen F. Austin at 9 a.m. and Missouri State at 1 p.m. Friday before taking on host Wichita State Saturday at 5 p.m.
Idaho State was picked to finish tied for third in the Big Sky Conference, while Jaydin Watts earned preseason All-Conference honors.
Idaho women's soccer returns to Moscow tonight to host CSU Bakersfield at the Kibbie Dome.
The Vandals enter the matchup with a 2-1-1 record after falling 2-0 to Hawaii on Saturday. Despite the loss, Idaho outshot Hawaii 17-7 and had six shots on goal.
CSU Bakersfield enters the match at 0-2 and is looking for its first win. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Pacific.
Access to the Mid-Snake River remains open as Idaho agriculture officials begin another Quagga Mussel treatment.
The Twin Falls boat launch will close from August 27th through September 5th, followed by the Shoshone Falls area from September 6th through September 13th.
Officials are also recommending that people avoid the river from Hansen Bridge to Highway 46 through September 16th.
🔥 Thursday: Patchy smoke between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., otherwise mostly sunny and hot with a high near 92.
🌩️ Thursday Night: Increasing clouds with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low around 68.
🌧️ Friday: Cooler with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 80.
⛈️ Friday Night: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 59.
🌦️ Saturday: Partly sunny with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. High near 80.
🌙 Saturday Night: Partly cloudy with a low near 55.
☀️ Sunday: Sunny and cooler with a high near 75.
🌙 Sunday Night: Mostly clear with a low around 49.
🌦️ Monday: Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers. High near 82.
☀️ Tuesday: Sunny with a high near 82.
☀️ Wednesday: Sunny with a high near 79.
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