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Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries following a collision between a school bus and an SUV Thursday morning in Twin Falls.
Police say the crash happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of Jackson Street and Shoup Avenue West. Both drivers were taken to the hospital, and the intersection was closed for about an hour. 🚑
The Wildhorse Fire has now burned more than 70,000 acres. Crews are using burnout operations, dozers and aircraft as they work to strengthen containment lines.
Officials expect containment to be reached by Friday evening, with the fire expected to be fully controlled by Sunday. 🚒🔥
Idaho could receive nearly $128 million as part of a multi-state settlement with Meta over allegations that Facebook and Instagram contributed to social media addiction among children.
Attorney General Raúl Labrador says the settlement would also require additional limits and protections for younger users. 📱⚖️
Idaho education leaders are working on an overhaul of the state's public school funding formula, which has not been significantly updated since 1994.
Ideas under consideration include enrollment-based funding, increased support for special education and changes designed to reduce schools' reliance on local property taxes. 🏫📚
Twin Falls School District's new free preschool program filled up less than two weeks after being announced!
The program is designed to help prepare 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten. 🎒🍎
After more than six years of requests, Carey School will soon have its first school resource officer.
The Blaine County Sheriff's Office has already hired the officer, who is expected to begin full-time SRO duties by January 1st. 🚔🏫
Bryan Kohberger is expected to return to court as he seeks to withdraw his guilty plea in the University of Idaho murders.
An evidentiary hearing has been scheduled for June 17th, 2027. ⚖️
Idahoans United for Women and Families has filed a lawsuit against state officials over the ballot language for Proposition One, an abortion-rights initiative headed to voters in November.
The group argues the proposed “yes” and “no” statements are misleading and is asking the Idaho Supreme Court to order revisions before September ballot deadlines. 🗳️
A 21-year-old Buhl man has been sentenced to prison for child sex crimes.
James Dover received a sentence of up to 30 years, with 15 years fixed. ⚖️🚔
It's a packed Friday night across Southern Idaho! 🏈
Early kickoffs include Carey at North Gem at 4, Hagerman taking on North Star Charter at 4:30, Raft River at Idaho City at 6, and Wood River traveling to Oregon to face Nyssa at 6:30.
Then the 7 o'clock schedule gets busy! Valley travels to Butte County, Mountain Home visits Caldwell, Canyon Ridge hosts Centennial, Shoshone heads to Challis, and Filer hosts Cole Valley Christian.
Other big matchups include Gooding at Jerome, Kimberly hosting Layton Christian, Wendell at Marsing, Minico hosting Ridgevue, Hansen at Murtaugh, and Burley taking its 1-and-0 record to Nampa.
Unbeaten Declo visits Nampa Christian, Buhl travels to New Plymouth, and Twin Falls hits the road to face Vallivue. 🏟️
Preston beat Minico 3-1 in boys soccer Thursday, while Wood River shut out Canyon Ridge 3-0. Wes Nichols and Hayden Gvozdas found the net for the Wolverines.
Bishop Kelly rolled past Burley 8-0.
On the girls side, Preston blanked Minico 5-0, while Kuna shut out Mountain Home 6-0.
Saturday's schedule includes Minico at Centennial, Wood River facing Skyview, Canyon Ridge hosting Columbia and Burley hosting Kimberly. ⚽
It was a busy Thursday night across District Four!
🏐 Filer swept Minico 3-0
🏐 Gooding beat Caldwell 3-1
🏐 Carey swept Challis 3-0
🏐 Hagerman swept Hansen 3-0
🏐 Shoshone topped Wendell 3-1
🏐 Soda Springs swept Declo 3-0
🏐 Blackfoot swept Burley 3-0
Burley will get another shot at Blackfoot when the teams meet again Tuesday.
Eagle swept both the boys and girls team titles at the Jerome Invitational.
Jerome finished second in the girls race, led by Rylie Williams, who placed fourth. Burley took second in the boys standings, while Canyon Ridge's Antonio Guzman was the top Magic Valley finisher, placing third overall. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen has been selected as a 2026-27 JLab Playmaker.
Madsen will represent the Broncos through JLab social media, digital content and marketing campaigns throughout the football season. The partnership also makes JLab a proud partner of Boise State Athletics. 🏈🟠🔵
Idaho State women's soccer battled UNLV to a 3-3 draw Thursday after scoring three times in the first half.
Saydree Cooke and Gracie East each recorded a goal and an assist, while Lacie Poll scored her second goal of the season. The Bengals outshot UNLV 16-9 and will visit Boise State on Sunday. ⚽
Idaho women's soccer earned a 1-0 victory over CSU Bakersfield Thursday night inside the Kibbie Dome.
Makenna Stuart scored her first collegiate goal in her first career start, while goalkeeper Paula Flores recorded her 19th career shutout.
The Vandals will visit South Dakota on September 3rd. 🥅
⛈️ Friday: Isolated showers and possible afternoon thunderstorms. Patchy smoke early, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 79.
🌩️ Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, with a low around 60.
🌤️ Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 80.
☀️ Sunday: Sunny and cooler with a high near 74 and a low Sunday night near 48.
🌤️ Monday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of late-day showers and thunderstorms. High near 85.
The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies Tuesday through Thursday, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. 🌞
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