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Twin Falls dispatchers work behind the scenes of emergency response
📞 911 Service Restored Across the Magic Valley
Emergency services are back up and running across Twin Falls, Jerome, Gooding and Lincoln counties following Tuesday's disruption. During the outage, residents were directed to local nonemergency numbers or 311 for assistance. Authorities have confirmed that residents can once again call 911 for emergencies.
Weekend work helped fix broken waterline at Third Avenue
🚧 Water Line Break Causes Overnight Traffic Delays
Twin Falls water department crews responded to a broken water line at Washington Street and Filer Avenue. The break prompted overnight lane closures and delays for drivers. The city has not yet announced what caused the break or when repairs will be completed. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area.
FINAL UPDATE: Crash Blocking Lanes of Travel 3200 N, South of Murtaugh | Idaho State Police
🚔 Two Drivers Hospitalized After Highway 93 Crash
Two people were taken to the hospital following a Tuesday afternoon collision on Highway 93 south of Twin Falls near milepost 45.5. Idaho State Police say a 79-year-old Twin Falls woman turning left onto 2600 East failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle driven by a juvenile boy from Twin Falls. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. Northbound lanes were blocked for approximately an hour and 20 minutes, and the crash remains under investigation.
Blue Lakes Blvd. northbound lane closed for watermain installation
🚦 Signal Work Set to Affect Busy Twin Falls Intersections
Drivers should prepare for delays at Kimberly Road and Locust Street, as well as Kimberly Road and Blue Lakes Boulevard. Contractors will work on traffic signals through Friday, October 30. Lane closures begin at 9 a.m., and signals are expected to be offline for about six hours each day. Flaggers will direct traffic while crews install new left-turn signals at Locust and replace equipment at both intersections. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes or allow extra travel time.
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🤒 Idaho Reports Second Flu Death of the Season
Idaho health officials are warning that flu activity is running ahead of last year's pace. The latest reported death involved an Elmore County resident in their eighties, following the death of an Owyhee County man older than 65 reported last week. Flu-related emergency room and urgent care visits are also elevated compared with this time last year. Officials say vaccination remains the best protection against severe illness, particularly for older adults, young children and people with chronic health conditions.
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🏗️ Mountain Home Pauses New Data Center Proposals
Mountain Home is moving to halt new data center applications and permits following strong public opposition to a proposed development covering 3.4 million square feet at the Bennett Ranch Industrial Complex.
Residents voiced their concerns during Tuesday night's City Council meeting. Mayor Rich Sykes said data centers are not currently allowed as either a permitted or conditional use in any city zoning district. He also noted that the developer has not submitted a formal land-use application or building permit. The proposed moratorium would temporarily stop the city from accepting new applications and issuing permits for data centers within city limits.
💰 Micron Announces $67 Million in New Community Investments
Micron Technology is committing another $67 million to Idaho communities, with investments planned for transportation, affordable housing and children's savings accounts.
The company says it has already surpassed a $75 million community investment pledge made three years ago, doing so seven years ahead of schedule.
The new commitments include $11.6 million for Valley Regional Transit to support seven-day bus service connecting Caldwell, Nampa, Meridian and Boise. Another $10.5 million will support housing initiatives, including 30 workforce rental homes in Mountain Home and down-payment assistance for up to 200 households.
More than $45 million is earmarked for $250 savings-account deposits for eligible children in five southwestern Idaho counties. The announcement comes as Micron continues its multibillion-dollar expansion in the state.
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🏡 Idaho Property Taxes Rank Among the Lowest in the Nation
Idaho homeowners continue to benefit from one of the country's lowest effective property tax rates. According to the Tax Foundation rankings cited in the station's report, Idaho's effective rate is approximately 0.5% of a home's value, compared with a national average of 0.9%.
That puts Idaho among the six states with the lowest effective property tax rates. However, individual tax bills can still vary considerably depending on property values, exemptions and local taxing districts. Property taxes help fund schools, law enforcement, fire protection and other essential public services throughout the Magic Valley.
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🗣️ Meet Legislative District 26 Candidates in Jerome
Residents will have an opportunity to hear from candidates for Idaho Legislative District 26 at a public forum hosted by the Jerome Civic Club. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Jerome Public Library, located at 100 First Avenue East. Questions will be submitted in writing and read by the moderator. A meet-and-greet will follow, giving community members a chance to speak with candidates.
Why Sun Valley Keeps Winning Best Western Resort From 'Ski Magazine'
🎿 Idaho Winter Destinations Earn National Recognition
Idaho's winter recreation industry is receiving national attention, with nominations in all 10 categories of USA TODAY's 2026 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for skiing and winter recreation.
Sun Valley Resort and Schweitzer are nominated for Best Ski Resort, while Ketchum and McCall are competing for Best Ski Town. Other nominations recognize snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ski hotels, restaurants, shops and ski schools.
Idahoans can cast votes through November 9, with winners scheduled to be announced November 18. Voting information is available through USA TODAY's 10Best website.
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🏆 Eleven Magic Valley Teams Begin State Playoffs Friday
The road to Idaho's high school football championships begins Friday, and the Magic Valley has plenty of teams still chasing a title.
Hagerman enters the Class 2A playoffs as the unanimous number-one team in the state. Raft River is ranked second, while Oakley sits fifth. In Class 3A, Declo holds the number-two spot, while Twin Falls ranks fourth in Class 5A. Carey is fourth in Class 1A.
Kimberly, Wood River and Buhl are also receiving votes in their respective classifications. One unusual wrinkle: Raft River must play a first-round game despite its number-two ranking, while two lower-ranked teams receive byes.
Eleven area teams begin their postseason journeys Friday, with state championships now in sight.
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🐅 Jerome Football Coach Rich Bishop Resigns
Jerome High School football is preparing for a new chapter after head coach Rich Bishop announced his resignation Tuesday. The Jerome graduate leaves following four seasons leading the Tigers and a 2-7 campaign that ended without a playoff appearance.
Before returning to his alma mater, Bishop spent 24 years coaching at Kimberly. After 30 years in coaching, he said the demands of the job had drained the energy and passion needed to give the program his best.
Bishop thanked his players, assistant coaches, parents and the Jerome community for their support. He also expressed confidence that brighter days are ahead for Tiger football.
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🏀 New Era Begins for CSI Women's Basketball
The College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles are entering a new era with Brendan Wheeler taking over as head coach following Randy Rogers' retirement. CSI is coming off a 29-5 season that ended in the second round of the national tournament.
Just three players return from last season's roster, joined by seven freshmen and four sophomore transfers. Wheeler will have an opportunity to build chemistry with the new group as CSI opens the season with nine consecutive home games.
The Golden Eagles begin Friday at 5 p.m. against Eastern Wyoming in Twin Falls. Wheeler's goal is ambitious: return to the national tournament and compete for a championship.
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🏐 CSI's Emma Pannell Named Conference Player of the Week
College of Southern Idaho freshman Emma Pannell has earned Scenic West Conference Player of the Week honors after a standout weekend against North Idaho.
The Rexburg native recorded 34 kills and 29 digs over the two matches, including a career-best performance Saturday with 21 kills and 20 digs. She now leads the Golden Eagles with 216 kills this season and ranks second on the team with 210 digs.
The 11th-ranked Golden Eagles head to Colorado Northwestern this weekend. Two wins combined with a Salt Lake loss would give CSI the conference championship.
Broncos Finish First, Chung Wins Individual Title in New Mexico - Boise State University Athletics
⛳ Boise State Women's Golf Sets School Record
Boise State's women's golf team closed its fall season with a historic performance at the Clash at Boulder Creek in Nevada. The Broncos finished second at 39-under par, breaking the previous school record by 21 strokes.
The team also established new program records for both 18-hole and 36-hole scores. Leia Chung finished second individually at 12-under par, Teal Matsueda placed seventh, and Jillian Hui tied for tenth. All five Boise State golfers finished inside the top 20.
The men's team finished 16th at the Ka'anapali Classic in Hawaii, led by Luke Cushman's tie for 32nd. Both teams return to competition in February.
COMMENTARY: Vandals built the resume; now they need to continue to win
🏈 Idaho Vandals Carry Momentum Into Portland State Matchup
The Idaho Vandals have won three of their last four games, including victories over two top-10 opponents. Idaho also defeated both Montana and Montana State in the same season for the first time since 1989.
The Vandals head to Portland Saturday to face a Portland State team that enters at 2-6 under first-year head coach Chris Fisk. Idaho leads the all-time series 15-2 and defeated the Vikings 45-6 last season.
Quarterback Joshua Wood has averaged more than 273 passing yards per game while adding eight rushing touchdowns. Idaho is averaging 433 yards of offense against FCS opponents this season. Saturday's game will be available on ESPN+.
🏐 Idaho State Volleyball Falls to Weber State
Idaho State dropped a four-set Big Sky Conference match against Weber State Tuesday night in Ogden. The Bengals won the second set but couldn't maintain the momentum, losing the final two sets by narrow margins.
Idaho State finished with 54 kills to Weber State's 51, but a season-high 28 attack errors proved costly. Jaydin Watts led the Bengals with 13 kills and 10 blocks, while freshman Mia Walsh added 12 kills and 14 digs.
The Bengals will look to bounce back Saturday against Northern Colorado in Greeley.
Both Idaho universities have released their conference football schedules for the 2027 season, with nine Big Sky games on the slate.
Kickoff times will be announced later. The schedules include a full slate of conference matchups as the expanded Big Sky era continues.
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A cold start gives way to plenty of sunshine across the Magic Valley. Expect clear skies tonight and widespread frost, with lows around 30°F.
Thursday, October 29
Partly sunny and warmer, with a high near 59°F. Widespread morning frost is possible, mainly before 10 a.m. Clouds increase Thursday night, with lows around 40°F.
Friday, October 30
Mostly cloudy, with a 30% chance of showers mainly after noon. The high will be near 58°F, with a 20% chance of showers Friday night.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween 🎃
A 50% chance of showers, mainly after noon, with patchy morning fog and a high near 55°F. Showers are likely Saturday night, with a 70% chance of precipitation and a low around 39°F.
Sunday, November 1
A 50% chance of showers and a cooler high near 48°F. Skies may begin clearing Sunday night, with lows around 32°F.
Monday and Tuesday
Drier weather returns. Monday will be sunny with a high near 49°F, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 54°F on Tuesday.