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🌅 GOOD MORNING, MAGIC VALLEY! 🌅
🚔 JEROME COUNTY DEATH INVESTIGATION: Jerome County deputies say 21-year-old Shawn McLeroy of Twin Falls, who was found dead north of the Hansen Bridge, was apparently struck by a vehicle. McLeroy had been reported missing Sunday. The investigation remains ongoing.
🏥 SCHOOL BENEFIT TRUST FACING $13 MILLION SHORTFALL: Idaho school districts are being asked to cover a $13 million shortfall in the Idaho School Benefit Trust. Districts have until September 10th to choose between making a lump-sum payment or paying in installments. Officials warn employees could see medical claims go unpaid if the shortfall isn't addressed.
🗳️ CONCERNS OVER ABSENTEE BALLOT CHANGES: Idaho election officials are raising concerns that possible federal changes to absentee ballot mailing requirements could come too close to November's election. A proposed Postal Service rule tied to an executive order from President Donald J. Trump would add new ballot and envelope requirements. The rule is currently blocked by a federal court.
⛽ IDAHO GAS PRICES REMAIN HIGH: AAA reports the statewide average at $4.62 per gallon, while the average in Twin Falls is $4.61. Idaho is currently among the states with the highest gas prices in the nation.
🔥 STAGE ONE FIRE RESTRICTIONS ENDING: Stage One fire restrictions across much of southern Idaho are scheduled to end early Friday morning. Improving conditions will once again allow activities including campfires and charcoal grills in areas where they are otherwise permitted.
⚡ 285-MILE POWER LINE PROJECT: A major new power line starting near Twin Falls is expected to improve reliability and expand energy access across the Magic Valley. The 285-mile SWIP-North project will connect southern Idaho with Nevada and is expected to be completed in 2028.
⚖️ LABRADOR PRAISES FEDERAL COURT RULING: Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is praising a federal court ruling blocking New York's Climate Change Superfund Act. The law sought $75 billion from energy producers for past emissions. Labrador joined a multi-state challenge arguing the law conflicted with federal authority over interstate air pollution.
🚧 JEROME ROAD PROJECT: Jerome is moving ahead with a $2.2 million rebuild of Yakima Avenue, also known as 200 South. The city plans to rebuild the roadway with concrete from Lincoln east to Tiger Drive. Construction dates have not yet been announced.
🚨 CHILD EXPLOITATION ARRESTS: A Cassia County man is among three people arrested in separate Idaho child exploitation cases. Noah Welch Shiner was taken into custody August 25th. Casey Haag and Yiems Benitez Zaragoza were also arrested in separate cases.
🕯️ BOISE HOUSE PARTY STABBING: Twenty-year-old Casey Rayburn has been identified as the victim of a deadly stabbing at a Boise house party. The coroner says Rayburn died from stab wounds to the chest. Police have not publicly identified a suspect.
🚗 DEADLY NAMPA CRASH: A Nampa crash has claimed the lives of 19-year-old Kyara Engelhart and her newborn daughter, Maelynn Lindauer. The two died from injuries suffered in an August 31st crash. The accused driver now faces two counts of aggravated vehicular manslaughter.
⚖️ BOISE GREENBELT MURDER CASE ON HOLD: A judge has ruled that Ross Wardlaw, accused of killing 25-year-old Jordan Harbst on the Boise Greenbelt, is not competent to stand trial. The murder case is on hold while doctors work to restore his competency.
⚽ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Burley swept Minico. The Bobcat boys won 7-1, while the Burley girls beat the Spartans 3-1, with goals from Ava Page, Kayleigh Turner and Esther Strunk.
⚽ Twin Falls shut out Jerome 5-0 in girls soccer, with Jordyn Nope scoring the Bruins' first-half goal. In boys action, third-ranked Jerome and Twin Falls played to a 0-0 draw.
⚽ Wood River blanked Canyon Ridge 4-0 in boys soccer and also shut out 15th-ranked Canyon Ridge 3-0 in girls action.
🏐 VOLLEYBALL: Burley stayed hot with a straight-set victory over Canyon Ridge. The Bobcats return home Thursday to host rival Minico. Filer swept Buhl 3-0, Wood River edged Twin Falls 3-2, and Rockland defeated Hagerman 3-1.
🏈 FOOTBALL POLL: Magic Valley teams are well represented in the latest Idaho high school football media poll. Declo is ranked second in 3A, Buhl is fourth, Hagerman is second in 2A, Raft River is third, Carey is second in 1A, and Rockland enters the poll at number five.
🤠 BARREL RACER MAKING COMEBACK: Anita Ellis is recovering after a frightening accident at the Magic Valley Stampede in Filer. Ellis lost control of her reins during a run, but she and her horse Rico escaped serious injury. Ellis is currently 24th in the world standings and is still chasing a spot in December's National Finals Rodeo.
🌟 TIMES SQUARE HONOR: Twin Falls cheerleader Nora Tuttle will be featured on the Times Square Jumbotron Saturday. Her photo was selected from about 2,700 entries for a National Down Syndrome Society presentation.
🐷 ADAPTIVE LIVESTOCK SHOW: Kimberly High School senior Gabe Krieck created the Premier Adaptive Livestock Show for his senior project. The event gives people with disabilities the opportunity to work with and show pigs at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds.
🚤 CENTENNIAL PARK BOAT RAMP: The Centennial Park boat ramp could reopen within a week. Temporary repairs are underway after cracking forced the ramp to close July 31st. A permanent fix is still being studied.
🏈 BOISE STATE IN THE NFL: Ten former Boise State players are on NFL rosters to start the season. George Holani and DeMarcus Lawrence open tonight with Seattle, while Ahmed Hassanein and Kage Casey are set to make their NFL debuts.
🏐 Boise State volleyball was swept by 25th-ranked BYU Tuesday night in Boise. Freshman Azlynn Tittmann led the Broncos with 10 kills.
⚽ Idaho State women's soccer returns home Thursday night to host UC Santa Barbara at 7 p.m. The Bengals enter the match 2-3-1.
🏈 Coming off its upset of Utah State, Idaho State football returns home Saturday to host San Diego. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. inside the ICCU Dome.
🏈 Idaho State football is ranked in both major FCS polls for the first time since 2018. The Bengals are 17th in the Stats Perform poll and 24th in the coaches poll.
🏐 Idaho volleyball takes a 4-2 record into the CBU Challenge in California. The Vandals open Thursday against Sacred Heart.
☀️ Wednesday: Sunny and warm, with a high near 80°. Winds will be calm early, becoming west-northwest at 5 to 8 mph this afternoon.
🌙 Wednesday Night: Mostly clear with a low around 50°.
☀️ Thursday: Sunny and warmer, with a high near 87°.
🌙 Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a low around 58°.
☀️ Friday: Sunny with a high near 80°.
🌤️ Saturday: Sunny with a high near 84°, with a slight chance of showers Saturday night.
🌦️ Sunday: Cooler, with a 20% chance of showers before noon and a high near 62°.
🌤️ Monday: Sunny with a high near 67°.
☀️ Tuesday: Sunny with a high near 75°.
📻 Stay with us for more Magic Valley news, weather and sports throughout the day!
