MAGIC VALLEY NEWS HEADLINES
I-84 Reopens After Crash Near Burley
Eastbound Interstate 84 near Burley is back open after a commercial truck slammed into a concrete barrier in a construction zone near Heyburn. Idaho State Police say the driver was not injured, and traffic is now flowing normally after crews cleared the scene.
Statewide Drought Emergency Declared
Governor Brad Little has declared a drought emergency across all 44 Idaho counties following record-low snowpack and one of the warmest winters on record. The order runs through the end of the year, allowing farmers to adjust water use and qualify for federal assistance as irrigation shortages loom.
Jerome Parade Moves to Saturday
The Jerome Fair Board has shifted this year’s parade to Saturday, August 8th, aiming to boost attendance, increase business participation, and draw more visitors while keeping the traditional August fair vibe intact.
Idaho Revenues Beat March Forecast, But Lag Overall
State revenues topped projections in March, but Idaho still trails its broader budget forecast. Officials say the state could end the fiscal year with a $36.9 million surplus, though that’s smaller than earlier expectations as final tax collections are monitored.
Abortion Ban Repeal Push Nears Ballot Qualification
Idahoans United for Women and Families say they are close to qualifying a measure for the November ballot to end the state’s abortion ban, with nearly 100,000 signatures collected and a final push underway.
Medical Cannabis Initiative Gains Momentum
The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho says it has gathered over 100,000 signatures in its effort to legalize medical cannabis and is pushing to meet the April 30 deadline to secure a spot on the November ballot.
Wendell Murder Case Moves Forward
Cesar Aguilar has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in a December shooting that killed Matthew Bodsford in Wendell. Prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty, and a hearing is scheduled later this month.
Deadly Shooting Reported at Elko Airport
Elko Police say a father fatally shot his son before taking his own life Monday at Elko Regional Airport. Authorities identified the suspect as Giovanni Perez. The investigation is ongoing, and the airport has since reopened.
SPORTS
Burley Falls in Walk-Off Thriller
Burley dropped a heartbreaker to Skyline, 7-6 in eight innings on a walk-off hit, and now prepares to face Twin Falls Friday.
Minico Rallies for Big Comeback Win
Minico stormed back from a 7-3 deficit to defeat Kimberly 8-7, with Jayden Quiroz homering and driving in two runs, Jax Tracy scoring three times, and Carlos Dominguez adding two RBIs.
Twin Falls Dominates Again
Twin Falls crushed Pocatello 10-0 in five innings, with Braxon Trenkle shining on the mound as the Bruins posted back-to-back shutouts, outscoring opponents 22-0.
Other Baseball Finals
Canyon Ridge swept Mountain Home 13-8 and 16-6, while Jerome defeated Wood River 5-1.
Softball Highlights
Burley dominated Mountain Home twice, 15-1 and 13-1, while Canyon Ridge and Minico split a high-scoring doubleheader.
Today’s Matchups
Conference baseball begins at 4 with Wendell at Declo, Buhl at Filer for a doubleheader, and Kimberly traveling to Gooding at 4:30. Softball features a full slate of 4 p.m. games, with additional conference matchups wrapping up at 6.
Twin Falls City Pool Opens Early
With drought conditions impacting the region, the Twin Falls City Pool is offering a water-conscious alternative to backyard pools and has soft-opened expanded facilities ahead of a ribbon cutting on April 24.
CSI Athletes Earn Weekly Honors
CSI’s Kaleb Doty was named Pitcher of the Week, Crew Secrist hit .611 with 12 RBIs, and Alyce Archuleta earned Player of the Week in softball.
Boise State Falls to Idaho State
Boise State softball lost 5-3 to Idaho State, while the Bengals snapped their rivalry losing streak and improved to 30-16 heading into a key series against Sacramento State.
WEATHER
Showers and Wind Move In Today
Showers arrive this afternoon with a high near 59 and gusty winds up to 28 miles per hour.
Rain Turns to Snow Overnight
Rain showers transition into a rain-snow mix overnight, with a slight chance of thunder and a low around 31.
Chilly and Breezy Thursday
Thursday brings a 30 percent chance of morning snow showers, a high near 42, and strong winds with gusts up to 39 miles per hour.
Cold Thursday Night
Partly cloudy skies with a low around 26 and gusty winds easing overnight.
Warming Trend Into the Weekend
Friday turns sunny with a high near 50, followed by a steady warm-up into the weekend, reaching near 70 by Sunday.
Early Next Week Outlook
Mostly sunny conditions continue Monday with a high near 73, with slight chances of showers returning Tuesday.
