COURTS & LEGAL ISSUES
The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments Friday over claims that state officials drafted biased, misleading ballot information for an abortion rights initiative. Idahoans United for Women and Families says the wording confuses voters. State agencies defend the descriptions, saying they comply with the law. A decision is expected later.
FIRE & PUBLIC SAFETY
The Jerome Rural Fire District quickly extinguished a fire east of Jerome Saturday morning after illegal mattress burning got out of control. Two sheds filled with chainsaws and generators caught fire, sending flames 10 feet high and smoke visible from Twin Falls. Firefighters had the blaze under control in less than 10 minutes.
CRIME
A Mountain Home man was arrested Friday following a nearly three-month investigation. Gregory Jones faces charges of sexual penetration with a foreign object and human trafficking. Authorities believe more victims may be unidentified.
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash near Soda Springs early yesterday. A 19-year-old driver lost control on Government Dam Road, killing a juvenile passenger. Two others were hospitalized.
COMMUNITY & EVENTS
Idaho Gives kicks off today, rallying communities to support over 630 nonprofits across the state. Last year raised $4.3 million — this year’s goal is 15,000 donors and $4.65 million! Donate now through Thursday at IdahoGives.org.
CITY DEVELOPMENT
Twin Falls is moving to demolish the old 87,000-square-foot clinic and hospital on Shoshone Street. The abandoned, hazardous building contains lead and asbestos. Demolition bids will be opened May 8th.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Five new Idaho sites are now on the National Register of Historic Places, including the 1911 Hammett School in Elmore County, praised for its advanced rural design. Other new listings include historic sites in Boise, Riggins, Kendrick, and near Weiser.
SPORTS
BASEBALL:
In the 5A Great Basin Conference baseball tournament, Jerome edged Burley 1-0 on a walk-off single from Julian Orozco. Pitchers dominated — Jerome’s Sawyer Tilley struck out 15 in a two-hit complete game, while Burley’s Mack Haynes fanned 10. Jerome now faces Twin Falls for the championship.
In other baseball action, Wendell crushed Garden Valley 21-2 in five innings, fueled by a 12-run second inning. Deegan Prince went 3-for-3 with five RBIs. Wendell hosts Nampa Christian today at 5:30.
At the 3A level, Malad beat Declo 11-2. Declo’s Kyle Bott and teammates each had a hit. Declo hosts Soda Springs today at 4.
SOFTBALL:
In 5A softball, Wood River and Twin Falls split a doubleheader. Wood River rallied to win Game 1, 15-8, behind Paityn Nelson’s home run. Twin Falls answered in Game 2, edging Wood River 13-12 after Kaitlyn Hudson scored the go-ahead run.
Mountain Home swept Minico, winning 11-5 and 15-7, with a big seventh inning in Game 1.
Burley edged Jerome twice — 3-2 in Game 1 behind Adalynn Olmos’ 13 strikeouts, and 7-6 in Game 2 on Taylin Beck’s walk-off RBI single.
In 3A, Malad topped Declo 11-2.
And in 2A, Potlatch defeated Glenns Ferry 8-6 despite nine strikeouts from Taylor Martinez. Glenns Ferry visits Horseshoe Bend today.
FOOTBALL:
Boise State football visited Twin Falls Saturday for the second annual Bronco Stampede at Elevation 486. Head Coach Spencer Danielson, quarterback Maddux Madsen, and tight end Matt Lauter spoke about connecting with fans statewide. The Broncos are aiming for another Mountain West title and playoff run.
Boise State had two players drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. For the Idaho Vandals, former cornerback Marcus Harris, now with Cal, was picked 183rd by the Titans. Vandal Tommy McCormick signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent. No Idaho State players have signed yet.
OTHER COLLEGE SPORTS:
Boise State softball fell 10-2 to San Jose State Sunday. The Broncos jumped ahead early with a two-run homer from Makenzie Butt, but San Jose answered with a big fourth inning. Boise State hosts Utah State starting Thursday at 6 p.m.
The CSI baseball team dropped two games to 18th-ranked Salt Lake CC Saturday, falling 11-4 and 12-6 to close the Scenic West regular season. The Golden Eagles finished 30-26 overall and will face USU Eastern in a playoff series Thursday in Utah.
Idaho State’s Megan Meracle made history Saturday, throwing the first perfect game in Bengals softball history. Meracle retired all 15 batters as Idaho State crushed Portland State 11-0 in five innings to close the regular season.
WEATHER
Grab that umbrella! There is a chance of showers and a few afternoon storms today, with a high near 63. Tonight, partly cloudy and cooler, low around 42. Mostly sunny and breezy tomorrow, warming to 68. Plenty of midweek sunshine before rain chances move back in for the weekend!
Today:
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight:
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night:
A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday:
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night:
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday:
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night:
Clear, with a low around 46.
Friday:
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night:
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday:
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night:
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday:
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
- Your Daily Briefing – 04/28/2025 - April 28, 2025
- Your Daily Briefing – April 25, 2025 - April 25, 2025
- Your Daily Briefing – April 24, 2025 - April 24, 2025
