Local News
Jerome School District
The Jerome School District has canceled classes for the rest of the week after finding safety issues with its bus fleet. Officials say repairs and adjustments are underway, with students expected to return Monday. The move comes as the district begins operating its own transportation system this school year.
Twin Falls Starbucks Attack
A Twin Falls man is in custody after attacking a Starbucks employee yesterday morning. Police say 30-year-old Cody Chambers had two knives and refused to drop them before officers used a Taser to subdue him. Chambers suffered a head wound and faces charges of battery, possession of marijuana, and resisting arrest. The employee had minor injuries.
Idaho Department of Lands Budget Cut
The Idaho Department of Lands is facing a 3% budget cut ordered by the Governor. The agency says it will maintain strong wildfire response. Lawmakers set aside $40 million this year, less than last year’s $58 million cost.
Idaho Agriculture Outlook
Idaho crop profits in 2025 look mixed: potatoes and feed barley are up, but onions and malting barley are way down. Input costs are also split, as labor and fertilizer rise while fuel and interest rates ease.
Snake River Crossing Project
The Idaho Transportation Department will host a public meeting today on the Snake River Crossing Project. It will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Jerome Recreation Center. ITD has narrowed 14 options for a third bridge over the canyon to four.
Shelley Shooting
A suspect is dead after an attempted 4-wheeler theft near Shelley Tuesday night. Deputies say the suspect and a homeowner exchanged gunfire, injuring the homeowner. Later, officers confronted the suspect in a nearby field where shots were fired and the suspect was killed.
Twin Falls Road Closures
Starting today, the northbound lane of Blue Lakes at Kimberly Road is closed for a water main project. Traffic will be reduced to one lane, with the right turn also closed. Expect delays through late September.
School Choice Tax Credit
Idaho families can now find details on how to qualify for the new school choice tax credit. The Idaho State Tax Commission has posted FAQs online for House Bill 93, which offers up to $5,000 per student — or $7,500 for students with disabilities — toward eligible education expenses.
Sports
Idaho State Bengals Football
Idaho State kicks off the season August 23rd at UNLV. Head Coach Cody Hawkins says his Bengals are ready:
“It feels like we’ve been in camp since February, but our guys are excited to finally hit somebody else.”
Hawkins says with a new staff, fresh faces, and no tape to study, there are plenty of unknowns—but also excitement. Quarterback Jordan Cook has matured on and off the field, and Hawkins believes he has “the potential to be conference player of the year.”
Defensively, Coach Grant Duff’s new one-gap system is bringing energy, with playmakers like Cam Willis and Tuco leading the charge.
Wendell Trojans
The Wendell Trojans take the football field this fall with new leadership under first-year head coach Josh Yon. After just one win last season, Wendell returns only four seniors, making this a young squad eager to prove themselves.
Coach Yon says the focus is on showing up, working hard, and fighting for spots. Junior RB/Safety Santos Suarez says players are battling to be leaders on the team. The Trojans debut Friday night on the road against the Filer Wildcats.
Idaho Vandal Soccer
Idaho Vandal soccer heads east this week for a two-game swing in Massachusetts, opening Thursday at 4:15 PM Pacific against UMass Lowell.
It’s the first-ever meeting between the programs, both entering at 1–1. The Vandals look to rebound after a loss to Washington, following a season-opening shutout of UC Riverside behind goals from Annika Farley and Georgia Whitehead.
Four starters return, including top scorer Farley, veteran keeper Paula Flores, and Karli Yoshida-Williams. Idaho has posted double-digit wins in four straight seasons, with three consecutive Big Sky title match appearances and an NCAA berth in 2023.
Glenns Ferry Pilots
The Glenns Ferry Pilots are looking to build on their best season since 2016. Last fall, they finished 6-4 and reached the playoffs for the first time in eight years before falling to Kamiah.
Head Coach Eric Stewart says this year’s nine seniors are hungry to prove themselves, stepping into bigger roles after limited time last season. Senior RB/LB Brodie Merrell says the Pilots are ready to show what Glenns Ferry football is all about. They open next Friday night on the road at Shoshone.
Weather
Today: Sunny and hot, high near 90. Southwest wind 8 mph, shifting northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low around 62. Northwest wind 5–8 mph, becoming south-southwest after midnight.
Friday: Sunny and hot, high near 93. Light and variable wind, shifting northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, low around 61.
Saturday: Sunny and hot, high near 96. East-southeast wind 6 mph, becoming north-northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 67.
Sunday: 20% chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny and hot, high near 92.
Sunday Night: 20% chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, low around 64.
Monday: 30% chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, high near 89.
Monday Night: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, low around 63.
Tuesday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, high near 85.
Tuesday Night: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, low around 61.
Wednesday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, high near 80.
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