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Idaho’s top education official is asking lawmakers for nearly $3 billion in state funding for public schools next year. Superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s proposal includes additional operational funding for schools, along with money to begin overhauling Idaho’s decades-old school funding formula. 📚💰
Starting in January, Idahoans covered through Medicaid expansion will face new work requirements to maintain their coverage. Most recipients will need to document at least 80 hours a month of work, school or volunteer activity.
State officials say exemptions will apply to certain caregivers, people with disabilities, pregnant women and others. 👷♀️📖
The Idaho DMV is rolling out new self-service kiosks designed to make vehicle registration renewals faster and easier.
The first machines will open at grocery stores in the Treasure Valley, with additional kiosks expected within a month at the Smith’s on Addison Avenue in Twin Falls. 🪪🚘
Looking ahead at the Twin Falls County Fair, the forecast calls for cooler and mostly dry weather today through Saturday, with highs in the 70s. ☀️
By Sunday, there’s a chance for showers and thunderstorms, with a few showers possibly lingering into Labor Day Monday. Temperatures should remain comfortable, with highs in the mid-70s. 🌦️
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher is backing legislation that would require federal law enforcement, in most cases, to obtain a warrant before accessing local surveillance data.
The bill would also limit how long surveillance data can be retained and restrict federal funding for surveillance equipment.
In Twin Falls, the Flock network was searched at least 631 times for immigration-related searches originating outside Idaho, prompting police to tighten policies governing network sharing. 👮♂️📷
A Boise minister has been found guilty of trespassing after refusing to leave Governor Brad Little’s office during an April protest.
Reverend Sara LaWall was one of nine people arrested. She is scheduled to be sentenced September 17th. ⚖️
Chobani, one of the Magic Valley’s largest employers, is expanding again.
The company is investing $1.2 billion in a Pennsylvania plant, following its announcement last year of a $500 million expansion of its Twin Falls facility. 🏭🥛
The Jerome Police Department is working to bring a K-9 back to the force for the first time in about seven years.
Police Chief Duane Rubink says the dog would primarily be used for drug detection, while also making appearances at schools and community events.
The department estimates first-year costs at approximately $70,000. 🐕🦺🚔
The latest Idaho high school football media poll is out, and several Magic Valley teams are making moves.
🏆 Declo jumps to No. 2 in 3A following a road win over defending state champion Nampa Christian.
🏈 Buhl is ranked fourth in 3A.
🔥 Hagerman moves into a tie for No. 1 in 2A after a 70-0 victory.
⭐ Carey is ranked second in 1A.
Local teams were busy on the soccer pitch:
Boys:
🕟 Buhl at Declo — 4:30
⚽ Wendell at Gooding
⚽ Bliss at Kimberly
⚽ Filer at Sun Valley Community School
🕖 Minico at Madison — 7:00
Girls:
🕕 Mountain Home at Caldwell — 6:00
🕕 Buhl at Declo — 6:15
⚽ Wendell at Gooding — 6:15
⚽ Bliss at unbeaten Kimberly — 6:15
⚽ Filer at Sun Valley Community School — 6:15
Local teams also made plenty of noise on the volleyball court.
🏐 Burley was swept by Blackfoot in three sets and travels to Preston Wednesday.
🏐 Kimberly swept Minico 3-0, led by 16 kills from Taya Plew.
🏐 Gooding outlasted Buhl in five sets.
🏐 Filer won a five-set thriller over Preston.
🏐 Canyon Ridge swept Mountain Home.
The Idaho Vandals are back under the lights tomorrow night, traveling to Salt Lake City to face 21st-ranked Utah. 🏈
Idaho is coming off a 38-34 loss to Cal Poly despite quarterback Joshua Wood throwing for 363 yards and Tony Harste hauling in 180 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
🕖 Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Mountain Time on ESPNU.
Boise State opens its football season Saturday with a major road test against second-ranked Oregon.
The Broncos enter as heavy underdogs, but lead the all-time series against the Ducks 3-1.
Boise State returns quarterback Maddux Madsen and a strong running game, while Oregon is led by quarterback Dante Moore.
📺 Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time on CBS.
Idaho State women’s soccer has a pair of nonconference tests on the road this week.
The Bengals face Omaha Thursday at 6 p.m., before traveling to Dallas to take on SMU Sunday at 1 p.m.
Idaho State enters the trip at 1-2-2, with Saydree Cooke leading the team with two goals and an assist. ⚽
Boise State women’s basketball will have plenty of home games when the new season begins.
The Broncos announced their nonconference schedule Tuesday, with 11 of 15 games at ExtraMile Arena.
Boise State opens November 2nd against Bushnell and will also host Utah and Saint Mary’s.
The biggest road test comes during Thanksgiving week at the Daytona Beach Classic, where Boise State will face Stetson and Missouri. 🏀
Boise State is changing the way fans enter Albertsons Stadium this football season.
The stadium will feature five updated entry plazas, and most fans can now use any gate regardless of what's listed on their ticket.
Exceptions include the North End Zone, Stueckle Sky Center and student tickets.
Fans are also reminded to follow updated chair-back and clear-bag policies.
🏈 Boise State’s home opener is September 12th against Memphis.
Increasing clouds with a high near 77°. West winds 11-17 mph, with gusts up to 28 mph.
🌙 Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low around 53°.
Clouds gradually give way to mostly sunny skies. High near 76°.
Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 73°.
Sunny, with a high near 79°.
Sunny early with a high near 82°, followed by a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday night.
Partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers and a high near 73°.
🌧️ Monday night: 20% chance of showers, low around 48°.
🌤️ Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers and a high near 74°.
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