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📰 Magic Valley News — Thursday, September 10, 2026

🚨 DEADLY CRASH: Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash northwest of Richfield. Troopers say a 40-year-old Twin Falls man missed a turn around 6:30 Wednesday night, causing his cargo truck to overturn. He was ejected and died at the scene.

🚔 SHOOTING SUSPECT ARRESTED: A man wanted in connection with an August shooting in Twin Falls is now behind bars. Police say 36-year-old Anthony Alvarez was arrested in Yakima, Washington. He faces aggravated assault and shooting into an occupied dwelling charges. Bond is set at $250,000.

⛽ GAS PRICES SURGE: Idaho gas prices are climbing again. AAA says the statewide average jumped 10 cents overnight to $4.72 a gallon, with Twin Falls also at $4.72. AAA says escalating fighting in the Middle East is putting additional pressure on crude oil prices.

🚧 JEROME ROAD PROJECT: Jerome has awarded a reconstruction project covering Yakima Avenue East, Walmart Road and 200 South. Failing asphalt will be replaced with concrete. A construction date has not yet been announced.

🏫 TWIN FALLS SCHOOL TESTING: Twin Falls schools fell short of Idaho's proficiency goals last year in both English and math. About 48% of students were proficient in English and 37% in math. District officials say several schools and grade levels still showed strong growth.

🏙️ TWIN FALLS SEEKS INPUT: The City of Twin Falls is asking residents for feedback following the August 1st In-N-Out shooting. An anonymous survey is being used to help identify what support, education and community resources may be most helpful.

🚔 DRUG CHARGES: A driver is facing several drug charges after crashing into a field along Highway 25 east of Jerome. Sheriff Gary Taylor says Kasie Andresen was not injured and was charged with DUI-drugs and other drug offenses.

🎓 UI PRESIDENT TO RETIRE: University of Idaho President C. Scott Green says he will retire June 30 after seven years leading his alma mater. Green cited enrollment growth, the university's R1 research status and its financial turnaround during his tenure.

💰 IDAHO BUDGET: State agencies have submitted their budget requests for fiscal year 2028 as officials prepare the next state spending plan. Medicaid, prisons and public schools are among the major ongoing costs.

⚽ SPORTS

⚽ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Filer shut out Kimberly 5-0, Bliss beat Gooding 3-1 and Wendell rolled past Declo 10-0 in boys action. In girls soccer, Highland blanked Canyon Ridge 10-0, Kimberly beat Filer 5-0 and Wendell defeated Declo 3-0.

⚽ SOCCER TONIGHT: Canyon Ridge travels to Madison and Burley visits Twin Falls at 4:30. Sun Valley Community School is at Filer at 6:15. At 7:30, unbeaten Jerome hosts 5-1 Wood River. In girls soccer, Sun Valley Community School visits Filer and Jerome travels to Wood River at 4, Twin Falls visits Burley at 4:30, and Canyon Ridge plays at Minico at 6.

🏐 VOLLEYBALL: Carey swept Hansen, Murtaugh swept Grace, Shoshone beat Richfield 3-1, Castleford swept Camas County and Hagerman swept Oakley. Lighthouse Christian beat Dietrich in five sets, Declo edged Soda Springs 3-2, Valley swept Raft River and Sun Valley Community School swept Glenns Ferry.

🏐 VOLLEYBALL TONIGHT: Jerome visits Twin Falls at 6. At 6:30, Declo plays at Marsh Valley, Mountain Home visits Nampa, Grace travels to Oakley, Kimberly plays at Snake River and Canyon Ridge visits Wood River. At 7, Minico is at Burley, Gooding visits Compass Charter, Castleford takes on unbeaten Lighthouse Christian, Shoshone travels to Rimrock and Buhl visits Wendell.

🏈 BOISE STATE: The Broncos are preparing for unbeaten Memphis, which visits Albertsons Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. on the blue turf.

🏈 IDAHO VANDALS: Idaho is finally home after opening the season with two road games. The Vandals host nationally ranked Lamar Saturday afternoon at the Kibbie Dome. It's also Hall of Fame weekend.

⚽ BOISE STATE WOMEN'S SOCCER: The Broncos travel to Cal State Bakersfield tonight at 8. Boise State is ranked fifth in the Pacific Region and has allowed just four goals through six matches.

🏈 IDAHO STATE: The Bengals host San Diego Saturday following a big road win over Utah State. Idaho State will look to build on that momentum at home.

⚽ AC BOISE: Big changes are coming to soccer in Boise. AC Boise is moving up to the USL Championship in 2027, putting the club in the second tier of American soccer. The stadium will also be expanded by 3,000 seats.

🌤️ WEATHER

☀️ TODAY: Mostly sunny with a high near 86°. South-southeast winds will shift north-northwest this afternoon.

☁️ TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a low around 61°.

🌞 FRIDAY: Sunny and cooler with a high near 81°. West winds could gust up to 21 mph.

🌤️ SATURDAY: Sunny and warmer, with a high near 87°.

🥶 SUNDAY: A major cool-down arrives, with sunny skies and a high only around 66°.

📅 LOOKING AHEAD: Monday stays near 68°, Tuesday reaches around 74°, and Wednesday warms back to about 77°.