🚨 LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS

📸 Twin Falls Flock Camera Searches Under Scrutiny
Twin Falls Police say outside agencies searched the city’s Flock license plate camera network at least 631 times for immigration-related purposes this spring. Police say those searches conflicted with local restrictions. The department has now disabled national network sharing, meaning outside agencies can no longer access Twin Falls data.

👮 ISP Identifies Trooper Who Responded to Twin Falls Shooting
Idaho State Police has identified the off-duty trooper who responded during the August 1st In-N-Out shooting in Twin Falls as Specialist Steve McClain. The 12-year ISP veteran confronted the active threat. ISP says McClain’s actions, along with those of other citizens and first responders, undoubtedly helped save lives.

🔫 “Idaho Shoots Back” Mentality Raises Concerns
The armed citizens who confronted the August 1st Twin Falls shooter are being praised, but experts are cautioning against what some are calling the new “Idaho Shoots Back” mentality. Police say armed bystanders can create confusion for responding officers and recommend escaping when possible, engaging a shooter only as a last resort.

🔥 Fire Weather Watch Issued for Southern Idaho
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect this afternoon through early tomorrow across parts of southern Idaho. Scattered thunderstorms could bring abundant lightning and erratic wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour, increasing the risk of new wildfires. Stay alert if you’re outdoors and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

💰 Twin Falls County Gets More Than $2.2 Million in Federal Funding
Twin Falls County will receive more than $2.2 million in federal PILT funding. The money helps offset taxes the county can’t collect on nearly 638,000 acres of federally owned land. Most of the funding will support law enforcement.

🏥 Idaho Lawmakers Examine Health Insurance Practices
Idaho lawmakers are taking a closer look at health insurance practices following a contract dispute that left Pocatello’s Portneuf Medical Center out of Regence’s network. Officials say meeting the hospital’s requested rates could have increased premiums by 7 percent for approximately 65,000 state health plan members.

⚠️ Elmore County Jail Scam Targets Families
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is warning families about a new jail-related scam. Callers claim an illness is spreading inside the detention center and demand bond money to release an inmate. Officials say they will never pressure families to pay money this way. If you receive such a call, contact law enforcement.

🏈 SPORTS

🏈 New Coaches Take Over Southern Idaho Football Programs
High school football is back, and several Southern Idaho programs have new leaders this season. Hagerman turns to Jacob Hicks, replacing his father Bill after four seasons and three playoff appearances. Shoshone brings back longtime coach Mark Sant, while Valley promotes former Hansen coach Jim Rife. Castleford has Buhl native Jamie Allen taking over, and Glenns Ferry hands the program to former Pilots standout Dustin Johnson.

🐝 Declo Hornets Ready for Another Smash-Mouth Season
Declo football enters 2026 with some big shoes to fill after losing nine seniors, including seven who earned postseason honors. Head coach Rhett Jones says plenty of returning talent is ready to step up.

Twins Dane and Dacx Garrard return to lead a physical Hornets defense, while Dane and Dawson Darrington anchor the running game. Declo expects to stick with its trademark smash-mouth football, but with a strong quarterback and big receivers, the Hornets could open up the passing game as well.

🏈 Southern Idaho Has Plenty of Receiving Talent
Kimberly senior Joe Barrett returns after catching 66 passes for more than 1,100 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. The speedy receiver is headed to Air Force next year.

Century tight end Xen Fleischmann has also signed with Air Force. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound senior follows a family tradition of Division One football and will be a major target for Century this fall.

🎟️ Boise State Changes Albertsons Stadium Chairback Rules
Boise State is changing its chairback policy this football season. Fans can bring foldable seats or cushions, but they must be no wider than 18 inches and cannot have metal frames or pockets.

The school says the changes are designed to speed up security, improve safety and prevent fans from encroaching on neighboring seats. Non-compliant chairbacks can be checked for free outside the stadium. Season-long chairback rentals are also available for $90.

🏫 Congress Eyes New College Athlete Payment Rules
Congress is expected to tackle new rules governing college athlete payments when lawmakers return from recess. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act would give the NCAA and conferences more authority over athlete payments while requiring greater reporting.

Supporters say rising football and basketball costs could threaten funding for women’s and Olympic sports. The proposal would also tighten transfer rules, allowing athletes one transfer before potentially losing a year of eligibility.

⚽ Idaho State Women’s Soccer Opens Regular Season Thursday
Idaho State women’s soccer opens the regular season tomorrow afternoon in Pocatello, hosting Snow College at Davis Field.

The Bengals are coming off a 5-1 exhibition loss at BYU, where Saydree Cooke scored Idaho State’s lone goal. Cooke and Daphne Egelhoff will serve as team captains this season.

⏰ Kickoff is at 2 p.m.

⚽ Idaho Women’s Soccer Opens Season Tonight
The Idaho Vandals open the 2026 season tonight on the road against Washington State. It’s a familiar matchup, as new Cougars head coach Chris Citowicki brought 10 former Montana players with him to Pullman. Idaho faced many of them in last year’s Big Sky Tournament semifinals.

The Vandals enter the season picked second in the Big Sky preseason poll.

⏰ Kickoff tonight in Pullman is at 6 p.m.

🌤️ WEATHER

🌫️ Today: Patchy smoke after 8 a.m., with clouds gradually giving way to mostly sunny skies. It will be hot, with a high near 90°. South-southwest winds at 5 to 8 mph will become west winds during the morning.

🌙 Tonight: Patchy smoke and mostly cloudy skies, with a low around 63°. Southeast winds around 5 to 7 mph.

⛈️ Thursday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3 p.m. Patchy smoke before 1 p.m. Cloudy and cooler, with a high near 79°.

🌙 Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Low around 60°.

⛈️ Friday: Partly sunny with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 85°.

🌙 Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57°.

⛈️ Saturday: Mostly sunny with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. High near 86°.

🌙 Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 57°.

☀️ Sunday: Sunny and warmer, with a high near 89°.

🌙 Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 61°.

🔥 Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90°.

🌙 Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 62°.

🌤️ Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86°.