Fatal Crashes on I-84
Two people are dead after separate crashes shut down I-84 near Bliss yesterday afternoon. The first incident involved a burned semitruck and pickup just past Exit 141. About an hour later, a second crash in the same area also resulted in a fatality.
Crime & Justice
- A Burley man, 28-year-old Tyrell Howell, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material. He was arrested after a multiagency investigation. He’ll be eligible for parole after five years and must register as a sex offender.
- In Garden City, Austin Viggers is facing a felony aggravated assault charge after allegedly firing three shots at another driver during a road rage incident. One bullet reportedly went into the SUV’s windshield.
Legal Battles
- A judge has again denied Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s attempt to avoid testifying in a whistleblower lawsuit. Former Deputy AG Daphne Huang says she was fired in retaliation for raising ethical concerns. Labrador must now testify under oath this week.
- Lori Vallow Daybell is demanding the judge be removed from her upcoming Arizona murder conspiracy trial. She claims bias and says her right to a speedy trial has been violated. She was previously convicted of conspiring to murder her fourth husband.
Consumer Lawsuit
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office is suing the now-closed Boise Medical Clinic. The business reportedly sold expensive erectile dysfunction treatment memberships, then shut down without issuing refunds. Attorney General Labrador says it violated consumer protection laws, costing patients thousands of dollars.
Public Defender Pay Raise
Starting June 1, Idaho public defenders will receive a pay raise to $125 an hour. The goal is to ease high caseloads and improve the quality of legal representation across the state.
Twin Falls Event Center Plans
Twin Falls has created a citizen committee to study the possibility of building a multi-use event center. The idea was last studied three decades ago, and officials now believe growing demand may make it feasible.
Weather Outlook
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 91°F. Winds from the southwest in the afternoon with gusts up to 22 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear with a low around 59°F. Gusty northwest winds up to 36 mph.
Friday: Sunny with a high near 87°F. Light southwest wind.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, low around 57°F.
Saturday: Hot and sunny with a high near 95°F.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low near 61°F.
Sunday: Cooler with a high near 82°F and increasing clouds.
Sunday Night: 30% chance of showers after midnight. Low around 52°F.
Monday to Wednesday: Daily 40% chance of showers. Highs drop to the upper 60s, with lows in the mid-40s.
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