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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador this week questioned the legality of what he called a “dangerous” and “suspect” LGBTQ+ rights policy that’s already in place at about a third of Idaho’s school districts and charters. That policy came into the limelight when attendees at a Jan. 9 Caldwell School Board meeting threatened board members over the draft of a potential policy, which would establish rights regardless of sexual orientation. Labrador said this proposed policy appears to violate Idaho law.
Police say a 20 year old Boise man died yesterday evening when he stepped into traffic along I-84 just after 6 last night near Boise. He was eastbound and was struck by a car. He died at the scene. Traffic was blocked for about 3 hours for the investigation.
State superintendent Debbie Critchfield spelled out a few of her budget priorities Wednesday, deviating slightly from Gov. Brad Little’s blueprint. Critchfield and Little agree on K-12 spending goals. But Critchfield wants several items that didn’t make the cut with Little such as a boost in career-technical programs; learning materials to help reverse pandemic-related learning loss; money to offset the rising cost of bussing and mandatory training for local school trustees.
Legislation has been introduced that would ask voters to change the state’s constitution to make it harder to get initiatives on the ballot. If approved, it would ask voters to change the Idaho Constitution so that lawmakers could reenact tougher ballot initiative rules that were thrown out by the Idaho Supreme Court in 2021. The tougher ballot initiative rules would require signature gatherers to get 6% of voters in each of Idaho’s 35 legislative districts within a short time span.
A bill that would remove the legal requirement for couples to obtain a marriage license from their respective county recorder’s office will be printed for the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee to consider. Supporters say if approved couples won’t need to ask the state for permission to get married.
SPORTS
A new leader for the Minico Spartins Football team is set to take the helm next fall. That’s because Keelan McCaffrey who has been the head coach for the last five years will take over as head football coach for Centennial High school in Boise. Minico went 38-13 and reached the playoffs in each of McCaffrey’s five seasons. Minico won the Great Basin Conference the past two seasons and reached the 4A state semifinals in 2022.
A new three acre park will be built in Twin Falls after local manufacturer Chobani donated 250-thousand dollars. The new park is being called the Pole Line Eastland Trailhead Park. The new facility will include a large parking lot, public restrooms and an outdoor fitness area. The city has also set aside an additional 600-thousand dollars for the park although the total development cost hasn’t been finalized.
In local games from yesterday on the high school level first for boys basketball, Burley defeated Minico 46 to 40. It was Rockland 48 to Richfield 32. For the girls, Murtaugh defeated Carey 48 to 28 and it was Oakley taking the win over Valley 56 to 37.
On today’s schedule, for the girls, Dietrich travels to Camas County, Hagerman goes to Richfield, Twin Falls travels to Wood River, Canyon Ridge to Jerome, Declo boards the bus to play Kimberly, Minico heads to Mountain Home, and Burley goes to Preston.
For the Boys, Dietrich travels to Camas County, Oakley goes to Glenns Ferry, Valley visits Hansen, Lighthouse Christian travels to Murtaugh, Hagerman goes to Richfield and Castleford is on the bus to Shoshone.
WEATHER
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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If Idaho representative Bruce Skaug has his way, cities that refuse to enforce felony crimes could lose the sales tax revenue. A Nampa legislator is widening the scope of proposed legislation to punish cities and counties that decide to stop enforcing felonies in Idaho. This comes after Skaug introduced a bill specifically focused on cities that move to defy the state’s abortion ban.
If voters had not approved the expansion of Idaho Medicaid to low-income adults, Idahoans would have spent tens of millions of dollars more on health care for those patients. If the state pulls back on its Medicaid coverage, Idahoans will spend nearly $78 million more due to the loss of federal funding Juliet Charron, administrator of Idaho Medicaid told legislators this week. Now, about 145,000 Idahoans have coverage through the Medicaid expansion.
Idaho lawmakers want to crack down on those who file false reports of child abuse. Last year over 23-thousand reports were made 93-hundred were investigated and 80-percent unsubstantiated. If legislation passes, a false claim could mean a misdemeanor and a 25-hundred dollar fine or damages.
Idaho officials have identified the man who was shot and killed by a police officer on Monday as a 32-year-old Boise resident. Eli Nash was pronounced dead in a parking lot Monday evening after attempts to save his life were unsuccessful. The shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. near a popular restaurant and shopping center.
The Idaho Legislature’s House Local Government Committee is now the second committee of the Idaho Legislature to prohibit public testimony from people under age 18. Earlier this month, the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee did the same thing. Some democrat leaders say the new rule change could affect first amendment rights.
The Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee introduced a bill on Tuesday that would mandate consumers be made aware in labeling if “vaccine materials” are in food. This comes after some say in California they’ve been given grants to start introducing vaccine products into food for human consumption.
SPORTS
The undefeated Golden eagle men have some tough games in the near future as they head to the Salt Lake community college Saturday. In December the CSI men took the game against the bruins 84 to 81. In all there are two games on the road starting at 3 on Saturday followed by snow College on Thursday. They return home February 9th to play USU eastern at 7.
Looking at sports locally, first from boys’ basketball where Twin Falls dominated Jerome 47 to 38. Kimberly took the win over Filer 66 to 59. It was Wood Ribver 61 to Gooding 46. Glenns Ferry downed Hansen in overtime 68 to 65. Declo said no to the Sun Valley Community School 58 to 38. It was Camas county 47 to Hagerman 25. Carey Outlasted Valley 68 to 57 and it was Murtaugh 36 Oakley 34. Castleford for the win over Raft River 65 to 52. Twin Falls Christian Academy for the win over Jackpot 63 to 38.
For the Girls, Hagerman defeated Camas County 26 to 20. Jerome overpowered Burley 47 to 35. Minico defeated Wood River 60 to 32. Canyon Ridge outlasted Vallivue 66 to 21. Twin Falls defeated Mountain Home 45 to 42. Buhl told Wendell no 43 to 28. Dietrich for the win over Richfield 25 to 23 and the Twin Falls Christian Academy defeated Jackpot 30 to 28.
On today’s schedule for the boys, Burley goes to Minico. Mountain Home heads to Canyon Ridge while Declo travels to Buhl.
For the Girls, Shoshone goes to Hansen. Filer to Gooding, Castleford to Lighthouse Christian, Carey to Murtaugh, Raft River to Glenns Ferry, Oakley to Valley, Filer to Sun Valley Community Schools to play the JV team. Twin Falls Christian Academy goes to Bliss.
One wrestling quad on the schedule with Wendell Raft River and Filer heading to Kimberly.
WEATHER
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
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Highway 93 south of Twin Falls was blocked for about 2 hours yesterday because of a 3 vehicle pileup. Police say the accident happened just before 6 pm when a passenger vehicle attempted to pass a semi-truck. It collided head on with another vehicle and crashed into the truck.
It’s education week at the statehouse in Boise. Legislative budget writers will hear from the state’s schools spending proposals that add up to over half of Idaho’s Budget. Today they will hear from Boise State, Idaho State and Lewis-Clark. Tomorrow, State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield will make her pitch. Thursday it’s the four community colleges and Friday the University of Idaho.
Idaho’s gas prices are now actually below the national average; something that rarely happens. According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.42 today, which is 33 cents more than a month ago. The national average is $3.39 per gallon, which is 12 cents cheaper than a month ago.
A Boise police officer shot and killed a man yesterday while law enforcement officials were trying to take the man into custody on alleged felony charges, according to police. Officers were trying to remove the man from a car when police said he produced a weapon.
Former gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy pleaded guilty to misdemeanor trespassing yesterday. The charge stems from an incident when Bundy refused to leave the property of St. Luke’ in Meridian. The protest happened when a child was taken to the hospital. Health and Welfare believed the child was in medical danger.
The hearing for Sarah Wondra who authorities believe is connected to the disappearance of 5 year old Michael Vaughan has been reset. The hearing is set for February 6th and 7th. She has been charged with failing to report a death. It’s believed the child was buried at her home but then moved.
The Idaho Legislature’s House State Affairs Committee introduced a new bill that would create a mandatory waiting period before elected officials can register as lobbyists after leaving office.
SPORTS
In high school basketball from yesterday – first for the boys where American Falls defeated Gooding 56to 50 and Camas County said no to Wendell 68 to 64.
For the Girls, Glenns Ferry downed Valley 53 to 51. Raft River outlasted Hansen 58 to 19. Carey said no way to Shoshone 39 to 37. It was Murtaugh 47 to Castleford’s 17 and Oakley defeated Lighthouse Christian 48 to 23.
On today’s Schedule, first for the boys, Twin Falls travels to Jerome, Kimberly heads to Filer, Wood River to Gooding, Glenns Ferry to Hansen, Declo to the Sun Valley Community School. Hagerman goes to Camas County, Valley to Carey, Murtaugh to Oakley, Shoshone to Lighthouse Christian, Castleford to Raft River, Jackpot to the Twin Falls Christian Academy and Bliss to ISDB.
For the Girls, Jerome to Burley, Wood River to Minico, Vallivue to Canyon Ridge, Mountain Home heads to Twin Falls, Hagerman to Camas County, Wendell to Buhl, Richfield to Dietrich, Jackpot to the Twin Falls Christian Academy and Bliss has a bus ride to the Idaho State School for the Deaf and Blind.
One wrestling meet is set with Declo and Wendell heading to compete at Valley.
WEATHER
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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Idaho Governor Brad Little is touting what he says is a win for Idaho. An activist group filed a lawsuit challenging the state's right, and the governor's authority to remove an encampment from public property near the state’s capital. Advocates filed a lawsuit challenging the state's actions. A judge dismissed the lawsuit.
Yesterday marked 50 years since the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision that struck down states' prohibitions against abortion. Anti-abortion groups marched on Saturday from Julia Davis Park to the steps of the Idaho State Capitol for the March for Life. The event is held every year.
Twenty-two regional and national news organizations have formed a coalition to ask a judge to narrow a gag order in the case against 28 year old Bryan Kohberger accused of killing four University of Idaho students. The coalition contends that news access provides the public with important context and a better understanding of how the criminal justice system operates.
A Boise senator introduced a personal bill Friday to encourage the Idaho Legislature to reconsider passing a law that would add the words sexual orientation and gender identity to Idaho’s Civil Rights Act, a bill that has failed to pass the Legislature for more than 15 years. Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow said she asked and was unable to get a hearing for the bill this session, but she and the rest of the Idaho Legislature’s Democratic caucus wanted to make sure the LGBTQ community knew the effort was made.
An increasing percentage of Idahoans believe the state is on the wrong track, according to a new Boise State University School of Public Service survey. According to the Survey, 41.2% said the state is on the wrong track. 37.3% said they expect economic conditions in Idaho to get worse.
There is a new warming center for Magic Valley Homeless people. The center opened Friday night at the Taproot church at the corner of Shoshone and 6th street in Twin Falls. Plans call for it to be open from 11 pm to 5 am daily. Once inside people will be able to warm up, and be offered warm drinks and snacks.
SPORTS
And then there was one. The college of southern Idaho mens basketball team is now the last undefeated team in NJCAA basketball. Saturday, they downed Colorado Northwestern Community College 113 to 49 on their home court. The women also are celebrating as they took the win over the Spartans 99 to 60.
Dillon Jones finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead Weber State over Sacramento State 50-48 on Saturday night. Both teams next play Thursday. Weber State visits Idaho while Sacramento State hosts Montana.
Cameron Parker had 17 points, Isaiah Johnson scored 16 and Portland State beat Idaho State 72-65 on Saturday night. Both teams next play Thursday. Portland State hosts Montana State while Idaho State visits Eastern Washington.
Dalton Knecht scored 34 points to spark Northern Colorado to a 73-67 victory over Idaho on Saturday night. Northern Colorado’s next game is Saturday against Northern Arizona on the road, while Idaho hosts Weber State on Thursday.
Elodie Lalotte's team-high 20 points wasn't enough as New Mexico defeated the women of Boise State 76-68, Saturday.
A career-high 28 points and two clutch three-point sequences from Tyson Degenhart were not enough for Boise State men's basketball as the Broncos were knocked off in the final seconds of overtime by New Mexico, 81-79, Friday night on the road.
On to the local high school hardwood, first from Friday night the boys from Carey defeated Glenns Ferry 38 to 36. Elsewhere from the boys games, Oakley defeated Hansen 61 to 46. Valley downed Castleford 56 to 40. Kimberly outlasted Gooding 73 to 49. Jerome took the win over Buhl 55 to 30. Watersprings took the win over Dietrich 67 to 58 and it was Lighthouse Christian for the win over Raft River 68 to 57.
For the girls on Friday, Rockland overpowered Richfield 42 to 29. Hagerman downed Twin Falls Christian Academy 32 to 30. Canyon Ridge overBurley 36 to 27. It was Minico 57 to Twin Falls 55. Mountain Home downed Buhl 50 to 34. Jerome won the game over Wood River 68 to 25 and American Falls defeated Declo 44 to 37.
On Saturday, from Southern Idaho basketball games, first for the boys, Twin Falls for the win over Mountain Home 55 to 41. Skyline defeated Filer 60 to 41. It took 2 overtimes for Watersprings to defeat Hansen 64 to 58. Butte County defeated Murtaugh 58 to 35 and Pocatello outlasted Minico 61 to 43.
For the girls on Saturday, it was Jerome 52 to Filer 41. Raft River defeated Declo 50 to 26, Minico 62 to Wood River’s 29. Lighthouse Christian took the win over Hansen 43 to 28 and Dietrich defeated Butte County 54 to 45.
WEATHER
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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The Washington state Medical Commission has accused a medical doctor in Idaho of violating standards related to COVID-19 and patient care. The commission said it had issued a statement of disciplinary charges against Dr. Ryan Cole of Idaho and currently is one of Ada County’s appointed members of the Central District Board of Health.
A bestselling author of crime stories and other nonfiction works is working on a book about the stabbing deaths last fall of four students at the University of Idaho. Howard Blum has a deal with HarperCollins Publishers. Blum has been reporting on the Idaho killings for Air Mail, the digital newsletter co-founded by former Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Graydon Carter.
Blaine county deputies arrested a 19 year old while he was burglarizing a home in Ketchum. Just after 9 pm Wednesday the suspect was in his vehicle at the residence with seven bottles of alcohol with a value of $750-$1,000 each from the home. During a search incident to arrest, a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia were located. In addition to the burglary, Jacob Russell was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
An Idaho judge says a couple accused in a bizarre triple murder case will not be allowed to meet face-to-face to talk about strategy before they stand trial in April. Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell presented several requests to 7th District Judge Steven Boyce during a motion hearing on Thursday, including that the trial be delayed until 2024 and that the death penalty be taken off the table.
Idaho Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen went before Idaho legislators three days in a row this week to present the agency’s budget request. And each day, House and Senate members on the Joint Finance-Appropriation Committee asked “Why should we spend money on this?” The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s overall budget request is $5.49 billion, about 11.6% more than last year’s fiscal year appropriation.
The Idaho Fish and Game say last Friday a resident of Ketchum received substantial injuries in her driveway area after a moose attack. The encounter started between an unleashed small dog and the moose. When the homeowner attempted to intervene, the moose charged the woman. While unconscious the moose continued to attack her.
SPORTS
Brayden Parker scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Idaho State beat Sacramento State 65-61 on Thursday night. Miguel Tomley and Kolby Lee added 10 points apiece for the Bengals. Both teams next play tomorrow. Idaho State hosts Portland State while Sacramento State visits Weber State.
For the season, CSI men move to 22 wins and 0 losses while the women sit at 20-2. On Thursday night, the Golden Eagles defeated the Community Christian College Saints 118 to 44. The women took the win in their game 102 to 41.
On to the local high school basketball games from yesterday for the boys, Declo downed Soda Springs 46 to 40. Buhl said no to Filer 63 to 57. Wendell defeated the Sun Valley Community School 59 to 32. It was Mackay 55 Twin Falls Christian Academy 30. Pocatello outlasted Burley 83 to 56. Jerome took the win from Canyon Ridge 57 to 49. Minico outlasted Mountain Home 41 to 29. It was Wood River 53 to Twin Falls 38 and Camas County defeated Richfield 44 to 39.
For the Girls, Richfield said no way to Camas County 46 to 13. Valley for the win over Hansen 62 to 44. Raft River said no to Carey with a score of 42 to 39. Dietrich was victorious over Hagerman 50 to 16. Oakley for the win over Glenns Ferry 57 to 36, Filer over Aberdeen 57 to 45 and Shoshone over Castleford 34 to 24. Kimberly bested Gooding 51 to 35 and Murtaugh defeated Lighthouse Christian with a score of 64 to 48.
On todays, Schedule for the boys, Jerome travels to Buhl, Dietrich goes to Watersprings, Hansen goes to Oakley and Hagerman plays Midvale at the Nampa Christian High School. Carey goes to Glenns Ferry. Gooding to Kimberly, Raft River travels to Twin Falls to play Lighthouse Christian. Murtaugh goes to Shoshone and Castleford to Valley.
For the girls, Burley travels to Twin Falls to play Canyon Ridge. Twin Falls goes to Minico. Buhl to Mountain Home, Jerome to Wood River, Hagerman will travel to Twin Falls to play Christian Academy. Rockland goes to Richfield and American Falls goes to Declo.
On the wrestling mats, it’s the Tiger/Grizz tournament at the Idaho Falls Skyline High School. The Gooding Duals Tournament is set for today along with the Aberdeen Duals and Jerome at the Polar Plunge retreat at Snake River.
WEATHER
Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 28. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Burley is saying that allegations made by one of its former mayors that officials violated the Idaho Constitution and dealt favorably with The LDS church are not true. Former Burley Mayor Jon Anderson said the city violated the state Constitution by entering into a development agreement with the church and nearby landowners to share the cost of extending water and sewer lines to the site of the LDS Temple and by allowing the church to grant a sole vendor to bid.
A group of Republican lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation this session that will open the door for universal school choice in Idaho, and allow public education dollars to follow the students and not the public education institutions. Lawmakers plan on introduce an Education Freedom Bill this session. It will pave the way to an Education Savings Account of roughly $6,000 per child.
The city of Twin Falls said that due to a billing error, the City did not include sanitation services on some utility billing accounts for the month of January. The City has sent effected customers a second bill for the total amount due. Customers who are on auto pay, or who have elected to include the sanitation payment with their next month's payment, will not incur late charges.
A man who served as a detention deputy for the Ada County Sheriff's office for nearly two decades has been arrested and charged with eight counts of lewd conduct with a minor and two charges of child sex abuse. Gerald Fairbanks is being held in Mountain Home and his preliminary hearing is on January 30th.
Investigators seized stained bedding, strands of what looked like hair and a single glove but no weapon when they searched the Washington state apartment of a graduate student charged with stabbing four University of Idaho students to death, according to newly unsealed court documents. The search warrant for Bryan Kohberger’s home and office was unsealed by a Washington state judge.
Cassia County Commissioners voided action taken a week ago after declaring the meeting was illegal. It’s over testimony on proposed zoning changes subdivision amendments and special use permits in agriculture zones. The County attorney said the meeting was not properly noticed.
SPORTS
Boise State Men's Basketball is riding a three-game winning streak making them 3-1 in the Mountain West Conference. That record puts them in third place early in Mountain West competition. On Saturday, they travel to Laramie to face off against Wyoming. The Cowboys have had a rough season so far. With a record of 5-11, all of their wins have come outside of conference games. They are the only team in the conference to not earn a victory yet.
Here is a look at Local sports from yesterday. First for Boys prep basketball where Richfield downed Hagerman 70 to 38. Oakley took the win over the Shoshone JV’s 58 to 22. Carey for the win over Hansen 69 to 59. Declo 52 over Gooding 46. Lighthouse Christian bested Valley 55 to 52. Murtaugh for the win over Raft River 59 to 51 and Castleford defeated Glenns Ferry 50 to 33.
For the girls, Jerome squeaked by Minico 51 to 50. Mountain Home for the win over Burley 49 to 28. Canyon Ridge overpowered Wood River 46 to 14 and American Falls defeated Buhl 43 to 14.
On today’s schedule for the boys, Pocatello travels to Burley, Canyon Ridge to Jerome, Minico to Mountain Home, Twin Falls heads to Wood River, the Sun Valley Community School goes to Wendell, Buhl to Filer, Camas County to Richfield, Declo to Soda Springs and Mackay to the Twin Falls Christian Academy.
For the Girls, Dietrich heads to Hagerman, Hansen to Valley, Filer to Aberdeen, Camas County to Richfield, Shoshone to Castleford, Raft River to Carey, Kimberly to Gooding, Murtaugh to Lighthouse Christian and Glenns Ferry to Oakley.
There is one wrestling meet. Oakley Melba and Valley will be at Glenns Ferry.
WEATHER
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with 2 to 4 inches along the Idaho-Nevada border above 5000 feet. Portions of south central and southwest Idaho. Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. Plan on slippery road conditions.
Thursday: Snow. High near 30. East northeast wind 8 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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