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A Twin Falls man is dead following an industrial accident at a gravel pit Wednesday afternoon.
Twin Falls County deputies say 27-year-old Seth Vaughn became caught in a conveyor belt and died at the scene. The Mine Safety and Health Administration is investigating.
Idaho’s abortion ban is fully in effect again for now after a federal appeals court paused a ruling that had shielded one Boise doctor from prosecution in certain medical emergencies.
That means abortions are currently allowed only under Idaho’s existing exceptions while the appeal continues.
The ACLU of Idaho is urging Governor Brad Little to bring Idaho National Guard troops home from Washington, D.C.
State leaders say the mission will continue. Twenty-four Idaho Guard members remain in the nation’s capital, down from 99 in late July.
Nearly 700 Idaho children could be affected by a proposed federal English-only rule for Head Start.
Idaho’s migrant and seasonal program currently uses both English and Spanish. The proposal is not yet final, with public comments open through October 6.
Two new Idaho schools are officially under construction without local bond money or higher property taxes.
Groundbreakings were held Wednesday for Freedom Elementary in the Middleton School District and a new Lake Hazel Elementary in West Ada. Both projects are being funded largely through state money.
A recall effort is underway against Bellevue Mayor Christina Giordani.
Organizer Jodi Walbaum cites concerns over the city budget, water issues and the mayor’s conduct during a July City Council meeting.
If the petition is approved, Walbaum would have 75 days to collect enough signatures to trigger a special recall election.
Idaho drivers are facing record gas prices heading into Labor Day weekend.
AAA says regular gasoline is averaging $4.62 a gallon statewide, up $1.15 from a year ago.
Idaho now has the seventh-highest gas prices in the nation, with AAA expecting heavy holiday traffic beginning today.
Dietrich now has its first city-owned backhoe, thanks to a donation from the Idaho Transportation Department.
The equipment could have cost as much as $90,000.
City leaders say the backhoe will save money on outside contractors and help with potholes, irrigation ditches and other public works projects.
Drivers in Ketchum should watch for stop-sign changes September 8th through the 11th.
Three intersections will receive updated traffic controls, including Sun Valley Road and First Avenue, which will become an all-way stop.
One year after a suspended walkway inside the Shoshone Ice Caves partially collapsed and injured three people, the attraction is preparing to rebuild.
Underground tours have been on hold since the collapse.
A “Save the Cave” brick fundraiser has raised about $10,000 so far.
Idaho health officials say 24 rabid bats have been detected statewide this year — more than in each of the previous three years.
Officials are reminding people to avoid bats and report any possible exposure involving people or pets.
A federal appeals court has reinstated former Hailey soldier Bowe Bergdahl’s military conviction.
The court ruled a federal judge lacked authority to throw out the conviction. Bergdahl pleaded guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy in 2017.
A major upgrade is now open at the Boise Airport.
The new seven-story rental car center gives travelers quicker, covered access from the terminal and adds more capacity as the airport continues to grow.
Idaho Power is seeking approval to sell its Oregon service territory to Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative for $154 million.
The deal would transfer approximately 20,000 customers and is expected to close in early 2027.
A busy weekend of high school football is coming up across Southern Idaho.
This afternoon:
🏈 North Gem at Camas County — 4 p.m.
Tonight at 7 p.m.:
Then Saturday, Dietrich takes on Rockland at 4 p.m. in the Rocky Mountain Rumble at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello.
From Thursday's high school soccer action:
Boys:
Girls:
Two girls soccer matchups are on the schedule Saturday:
⏰ 11 a.m. — Burley hosts Madison. The Bobcats are still looking for their first win.
⏰ 1 p.m. — Canyon Ridge hosts Thunder Ridge in Twin Falls. The Riverhawks enter with a 1-1 record.
On the volleyball court Thursday:
Kimberly's Taya Plew led all players with 17 kills, while Twin Falls' Siena Billings also recorded 17.
Hillcrest opens play this morning at the Border War Tournament in Evanston, Wyoming.
Saturday, the Jerome Invitational begins at 9 a.m.
Jerome and Canyon Ridge are both in the field, along with Timberlake, Weiser, Cascade, Grace and Victory Charter.
Canyon Ridge enters with a strong 4-1 record, while Jerome is 2-6.
There's no place like home for seventh-ranked CSI volleyball.
The Golden Eagles opened the STARR Corporation Invitational Thursday night with a straight-set sweep of Treasure Valley.
Nana Lobzhanidze led CSI with 13 kills.
CSI faces Central Wyoming tonight at 7 p.m.
The College of Southern Idaho men's basketball team has added Matt Moorhouse as an assistant coach.
Moorhouse brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to Twin Falls and most recently helped Crean Lutheran win a California Division One championship.
A maintenance issue with the Bluebird Express Chairlift is bringing Brundage Mountain's lift-served biking season to an early end.
That also means there will be no bonus Saturday lift service in September.
Boise State volleyball swept North Dakota State in its home opener Thursday.
The victory gave head coach Shawn Garus his 300th career win.
Sydney Dreves led the Broncos with 12 kills in the 3-0 victory.
Boise State soccer shut out UC San Diego 1-0 Thursday night.
Asia Lawyer scored the game-winner as the Broncos improved to 4-1-1 and tied a program record with an 11-match home unbeaten streak.
It was a long night in Salt Lake City for the Idaho Vandals.
The Vandals fell to No. 21 Utah 66-14 Thursday.
Hayden Kincheloe and Joshua Wood scored Idaho's touchdowns.
The Vandals fall to 0-2 and return home September 12 to face Lamar.
Boise State Athletics is heading into the Pac-12 with a growing budget gap.
The department ended fiscal 2026 about $2 million in the red, and officials say that shortfall could reach $18 million next year.
New revenue sources are being considered.
Idaho State volleyball picked up a gritty four-set win over UNLV Thursday at the Boise State Classic.
Mia Walsh led the Bengals with a career-high 20 kills and 14 digs.
Idaho State improves to 3-1 and faces North Dakota State next.
Idaho State women's soccer shut out Omaha 2-0 on the road Thursday.
Devree Bell scored her first career goal, Lacie Poll added another and Aliya Garrett earned the clean sheet.
The Bengals improve to 2-2-2.
Idaho and Boise State men's basketball will renew their in-state rivalry this fall.
The Vandals and Broncos meet in an exhibition game October 10 at Idaho Central Arena in Boise.
Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
Boise State men's basketball will play three exhibition games:
🏀 October 10 — Idaho
🏀 October 17 — Washington
🏀 October 29 — Bismarck State
The first two games will be at Idaho Central Arena, with the Bismarck State game at ExtraMile Arena.
The regular season begins November 4 against West Coast Baptist.
It's looking like a beautiful finish to the workweek! ☀️
🌥️ Mostly cloudy early, gradually becoming sunny
🌡️ High: 73°
💨 West-southwest winds 5-8 mph, becoming north-northwest
🌙 Mostly clear
🌡️ Low: 47°
☀️ Sunny
🌡️ High: 78°
🌙 Mostly clear
🌡️ Low: 48°
🌡️ High: 81°
☀️ Mostly sunny
🌧️ 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms
🌡️ Low: 48°
☀️ Sunny and cooler
🌡️ High: 70°
Tuesday: ☀️ Sunny, 76°
Wednesday: 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 80°
Thursday: 🌦️ Partly sunny with a 20% chance of showers, 82°
🇺🇸 Have a safe Labor Day weekend from all of us here in Southern Idaho! Drive carefully, stay hydrated, and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️🏈🌭
