Monday 011023
A semi-truck driver was killed yesterday morning just before 10 near the I-84 Highway 93 junction in Jerome. Police say a 43 year old Boise man was eastbound when the truck went of the road, jack-knifed and rolled.
One person was killed after being hit by a car and a semi-truck just after midnight on Saturday, on I84 at Eagle Road, in Ada County. A 32-year-old male, from Meridian, was seen running on I84 and was struck by a passenger car. The pedestrian was then struck by a semi.
Idaho is off the top ten list for most expensive gas. According to AAA, Idaho currently ranks 13th in the nation for most expensive fuel as winter storms and holiday travel sent prices higher in other parts of the country. Today, Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline is $3.40 per gallon, which is three cents less than a week ago and 46 cents less than a month ago. Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.28 per gallon.
The city of Jerome is planning for the future and is looking for your help in the process. City leaders are updating the comprehensive plan and have posted a proposed future land use man, objectives and key stratigies to the city’s website for public comment. Go to the city of Jerome dot org for more info.
Governor Brad Little delivered his State of the State address yesterday. It it he said he was pledging to deliver on the mandate to continue investing in public schools, strengthen the workforce, provide more tax relief, and promote safe communities.
Walmart will offer free health screenings to Idahoans in its store pharmacies on Saturday, Jan. 14. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Twin Falls woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated battery and one count of Burglary. Police allege that 42 year old Helena Herrera stabbed her ex-husband and a woman. The incident happened Saturday afternoon in the 600 block of Sparks street North. The suspect told authorities it started when the man took custody of their children on Friday.
A Caldwell School district board meeting turned to chaos last night when board members took up the discussion of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation. The board was discussing a policy to allow children to use locker rooms and bathrooms of their choice based on their preferred pronouns.
SPORTS
Checking in with some local high school basketball games from yesterday, first for the Boys, where Hagerman took the win over Twin Falls Christian Academy 56 to 53. For the Girls, Carey outlasted Wendell 44 to 30. Rockland 32 over Oakley 28.
On today’s schedule, Hagerman travels to Dietrich, Hansen goes to Lighthouse Christian, Richfield to Camas County, Carey to Castleford, Shoshone to Valley, Oakley to Raft River, Murtaugh to Glenns Ferry, Declo to Aberdeen, Bliss to the Sun Valley Community School and Twin Falls Christian Academy to Jackpot.
For the Girls, Hagerman goes to Dietrich, Burley travels to Twin Falls, Canyon Ridge to Minico, Filer is on the bus to Buhl, Richfield heads to Camas County, Oakley to Carey, Mountain Home to Wood River, Twin Falls Christian Academy to Jackpot and Bliss travels to Sun Valley to pay the Community Schools JV team.
On the Wrestling Mats, Kimberly, Gooding, Mountain Home and Valley will participate in a meet at Kimberly and it’s a tri with Jerome, Burley and Buhl.
WEATHER
Tuesday: Showers likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 11 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 13 mph becoming east in the evening.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
M.L.King Day: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%
Monday 010923
Two people were taken to the hospital after being stabbed Saturday afternoon. Police were called to the 600 block of Sparks Street where a man and a woman had been injured.
Last month, two top North Idaho College administrators urged trustees to reinstate President Nick Swayne, in an attempt to preserve the college’s accreditation. They instead voted to hire a new interim president, former NIC administrator Gregory South, while keeping Swayne on paid administrative leave. It means the college is on the hook to pay both South and Swayne at a combined annual salary of $465,000. A loss of accreditation could have a profound effect on 4,300 students. Course credits would not transfer to other schools.
A roof collapsed on bathers at an Idaho hot spring, sending seven people to hospitals with a variety of injuries. All were conscious and in stable condition when taken for further medical care after the collapse Saturday afternoon at Givens Hot Springs. Witnesses said 15 to 20 people were in the pool when pieces of wood began falling in the water.
Education funding, property tax relief and a tug of war over how best to use Idaho’s whopping budget surplus will be a focus for lawmakers as they gather in Boise today for the start of the 2023 legislative session. Roughly 40 out of 105 lawmakers are newly elected. Big budget surpluses generally increase the likelihood of tax cut proposals, but the last major income and corporate tax cut was just passed in September. That could bring property tax relief into focus.
The Idaho Supreme Court’s current COVID-19 emergency order will be rescinded as of April 1. Current measures governing remote court proceedings will continue, however.
A child from Southwest Idaho has died of causes related to influenza. The Washington County death is the first of the flu season under 18.
RSV is down in the Magic Valley by 25% compared to the beginning of December. On the other hand, influenza cases are very high. An increased number of people are being hospitalized.
SPORTS
Brayden Parker scored 15 points and Idaho State beat Weber State 67-57 on Saturday night. Both teams next play Thursday. Idaho State visits Montana State and Weber State visits Montana.
Cameron Parker had 18 points in Portland State’s 74-58 victory against Idaho on Saturday night. The Vandals were led by Isaac Jones, who posted 17 points and 10 rebounds. Divant’e Moffitt added 13 points for Idaho. In addition, Yusef Salih finished with 12 points.
Darius Brown II scored 22 points and Montana State breezed to a 69-54 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday night. Both teams play on Thursday. Montana State hosts Idaho State while Northern Arizona travels to play Portland State.
Both CSI teams continue undefeated home streaks against the Colorado northwestern community college Spartans. The Men took the win 112-62, while it was the women for the win with a score of 89-49. Both the Eagles men and women teams remain undefeated in the Scenic West athletic conference.
From the Friday basketball games for area High schools. For the Boys, Twin Falls outlasted Canyon Ridge 60 46. It was Richfield 52 to 41. Filer took the win over Parma 66 to 58. Mountain Home for the win over Kimberly 47 to 25. Valley said no to Gooding 55 to 37. Wendell over Buhl 50 to 39. It was West Jefferson 75 over Declo 56.
For the girls, the Filer at Star Valley Wyoming game was moved to January 12th. American Falls took the Win over Buhl 54 to 12. Dietrich 59 over Hansen 46. Twin Falls defeated Jerome 39 to 33 and it was Oakley 39 to Gooding 14. It was Raft River 68 to Castleford 22 and Minico for the win over Burley 55 to 37.
On the wrestling mats, where Minico traveled to Caldwell. Minico picked up 54 points. Caldwell 27.
On today’s high school game schedule, for Boys Basketball Hagerman travels to the Twin Falls Christian Academy and Bliss goes to Glenns Ferry. For the Girls, Wendell goes to Carey, Bliss to Glenns Ferry and Rockland to Oakley.
WEATHER
Winter Weather Advisory
- Bear Lake Valley, ID
- Bear River Range, ID
- Big Hole Mountains, ID
- Blackfoot Mountains, ID
- Caribou Range, ID
- Centennial Mountains, Island Park, ID
- Marsh and Arbon Highlands, ID
- Raft River Region, ID
- Teton Valley, ID
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected with areas of blowing and drifting snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches. Up to 1 foot possible on upper slopes and ridges. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Malta, Rockland, Holbrook, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Emigration Summit, St. Charles, Montpelier, Georgetown, Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan, Swan Valley, Victor, Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, Island Park, and Kilgore. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
- Big Lost Highlands, Copper Basin, ID
- Sawtooth, Stanley Basin, ID
- Shoshone, Lava Beds, ID
- Sun Valley Region, ID
- Wood River Foothills, ID
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected with areas of blowing and drifting snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches. Up to 1 foot possible on upper slopes and ridges. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Stanley, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Galena, Copper Basin, Hailey, Bellevue, and Picabo. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
- Boise Mountains, ID
- Camas Prairie, ID
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Boise Mountains and Camas Prairie zones. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow level will be 4500-5000 ft.
Monday: A chance of snow before 11am, then rain. High near 40. East northeast wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind becoming west 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday 010623
More information is being revealed in the death of 4 University of Idaho students in November. The DNA of 38 year old Bryan Kohberger who is accused of the killings was found on a knife sheath recovered at the crime scene. Cell phone data shows he was in the area of the home around the time of the attack.
The Minico High school was placed in lockdown yesterday for about 2 hours after police investigated the report of a possible gun on the campus. The student and the backpack with a weapon was found off campus. The student was placed into custody and the lockdown was lifted around 5 pm. Police responded to the school around 3.
A family in Wendell lost their home to fire Wednesday morning. The blaze was reported around 9:30 inside a single wide mobile home. The fire completely destroyed the structure. The cause is listed as undetermined.
At a news conference yesterday, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said the follow-up work to implement the education funding components of the Sept. 1 special session law will be among his top priorities during the 2023 legislative session that opens Monday. During an hour-long meeting Little also pledged to continue to fight the distribution of the drug fentanyl.
In a 3-2 decision, the Idaho Supreme Court upheld Idaho’s abortion ban and the civil enforcement law allowing providers to be sued for performing abortions in an opinion that came down yesterday. Since August, Idaho has had a near-total abortion ban in effect that only permits defenses in court for abortions performed to save a pregnant person’s life or in documented cases of rape and incest.
The Idaho Republican Party’s State Central Committee will consider several changes to its rules over the weekend at its 2023 winter meeting, including a policy that would allow the party’s committee members to question the conduct of a Republican elected official and consider punishment for deviating from the party platform. Committee members could vote with a simple majority to censure the elected official on the first offense
SPORTS
The college of Southern Idaho golden eagles basketball teams remain very golden. Yesterday the women downed Snow College 65 to 59. For the Men they defeated Snow 101to 64. The CSI men remained one of just three undefeated teams in the country, moving to 18-0 overall and 6-0 in conference. They are ranked second in the nation. The women are ranked 7th in NJCAA women’s basketball.
On the high school hardwood from yesterday, for the boys, Camas County outlasted Horshoe Bend 62 to 42. Dietrich said no to the Sun Valley community school 58 to 42. Preston outlasted Burley 69 to 41. It was Filer for the win over Gooding 58 to 42. Jerome downed Kimberly 54 to 51.
For the girls, Gooding JV’s defeated Camas County 36 to 35. Hansen said no to Castleford 59 to 39 and Oakley said no to Carey with a score of 40 to 27. It was Kimberly 50 Wood River 17. Lighthouse Christian 50 Glenns Ferry 41. Raft River was dominate over Shoshone 72 to 39 and Murtaugh took the win over Valley 62 to 31.
On the wrestling mats, it’s Minico for the win over Lakeland 73 to 6.
On todays schedule for boys high school basketball, Centennial Baptist travels to Twin Falls to take on the Christian Academy, Declo heads to West Jefferson, Shoshone goes to Castleford, Valley to Gooding, Kimberly to Mountain Home, Richfield travels to Murtaugh. Filer goes to Parma, Canyon Ridge goes cross town to play the Bruins and Buhl goes to Wendell.
For the girls, Filer travels to Star Valley Wyoming, Buhl to American Falls, Minico to Burley, Dietrich to Hansen, Twin Falls to Jerome, Gooding to Oakley and Castleford to Raft River.
WEATHER
Friday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 8 to 13 mph in the evening.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind 13 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 14 mph.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday 010523
The man accused in the November slayings of four University of Idaho students is back in Idaho, where he’s charged with four counts of first-degree murder and felony burglary, and could make his first court appearance possibly today. Bryan Kohberger’s return to the state also means sealed documents that could answer key questions will soon be released publicly.
Patrick Kaberi, a 39 year old Wyoming man who was shot by a Heyburn Police officer in July will be arraigned in District Court. He is accused of two felony counts of Grand Theft, two counts of aggravated Battery and assault on a police officer, attempted robbery, arson, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.
The Idaho Lottery has announced the winning numbers for the 2022 edition of the $1,000,000 Raffle. The winning ticket for the $1 million grand prize is: 1 8 0 2 8 9. All the tickets sold in 23 days which is a new record for quickest sellout. In addition to the $1 million top prize, two other ticket holders will receive a $10,000 prize.
When it comes to this year’s water year, so far so good. We are halfway through and all of Idaho is seeing above-average snowpack levels. Everywhere south of the Salmon River has greater than 120% of average snowpack.
A group of residents in Eagle has fallen short of trying to recall the city’s mayor and city council members. The group claim that the mayor and city council do not listen to their constituents, are fiscally irresponsible and are involved in unethical business conduct.
The movement to relocate 15 conservative counties from Oregon into Idaho continues to gain ground. It’s expected the possibility will be talked about in the upcoming legislative session. Organizers are gathering signatures to force a ballot initiative.
A 48-year-old Boise man is charged with felony aggravated assault after an incident with Boise Police on the Flying Wye Tuesday morning. Police say the man was released from the hospital and booked into the Ada County Jail after being shot by police after refusing officer commands.
SPORTS
The College of Idaho men's basketball team have won 12-consecutive games and rank No. 3 in the country in the latest NAIA Coaches' Poll. Last weekend, the Yotes took it to their rival Lewis-Clark State, winning 82-58 on the road. In the victory, C of I shot over 50% from the field for the second-straight game. College of Idaho is looking to keep its winning ways going this weekend at the J.A. Albertson Activities Center, as it hosts a pair of conference opponents Friday and Saturday night in Caldwell.
In boys high school basketball yesterday, Glenns Ferry defeated Shoshone 52 to 12. Murtaugh downed Hansen 51 to 41. Lighthouse Christian said no to Carey 50 to 41. Valley defeated Raft River 60 to 45. Declo took the game over Buhl 57 to 52. Castleford outlasted Oakley 29 to 27. Twin Falls defeated Kimberly 39 to 35. Canyon Ridge for the win over Buhl 34 to 17.
On todays schedule for the boys, Dietrich travels to the Sun Valley Community School. Burley goes to Preston, Gooding to Filer, Buhl to Wendell, Kimberly to Jerome and Horseshoe Bend travels to Camas County.
For the Girls, Castleford travels to Hansen, Oakley goes to Carey, Kimberly to Wood River, Lighthouse Christian to Glenns Ferry. Shoshone to Raft river, Camas County to Gooding and Murtaugh is on the bus to Valley.
On the wrestling mats, Jerome will be in Caldwell and Gooding, Spring Creek, Elko and Declo will be in Kimberly.
WEATHER
Today: Rain likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. East wind 13 to 17 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday; A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday 010423
A criminology graduate student accused of the November slayings of four University of Idaho students agreed yesterday to be extradited from Pennsylvania, where he was arrested last week, to face charges in Idaho. Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old doctoral student at Washington State University a short drive from the murder scene across the state border will be transported to Idaho within 10 days.
Justin Michael Anderson, a 33 year old Boise chiropractor accused of recording two women while they changed last year in treatment rooms at his clinic will get a trial by jury. Garden City Police said a woman reported finding a recording device in a treatment room where she was changing her clothes. Prosecutors also alleged that Anderson committed a similar offense against another woman in February 2022.
Idaho drivers are still basking in holiday cheer by paying some of the state’s lowest gas prices in a year, but winter weather and year-end travel are causing the price of fill-ups to rise in other parts of the country. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.43. The national average currently sits at $3.23 per gallon.
The Idaho Legislature quietly revamped the state’s laws relating to homeowner’s associations this session. Along with a number of previous provisions, it adds new requirements for HOA meetings and financial disclosure. New rules say Solar Panals can’t be prohibited, Political signs are ok, flags of the state and US. Are ok and HOA’s can’t add restrictions on rentals.
State elected officials will take the oath of their office this Friday at noon. The ceremony will include the Governor, Lt Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, State Controller and Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Police say a man was killed yesterday morning while walking along the freeway near Boise. A Hammett Resident was westbound when he struck the pedestrian. Later authorities found a semi-truck blocking a westbound port of entry ramp. It was determined the truck belonged to the victim.
SPORTS
Bronco nation got some good news this week. Boise state running back George Holani said he’s up for another season. The California native rushed for 1,157 yards this season and added 151 receiving yards. Holani also got to the end zone 13 times. There were concerns that Holani would take his shot in the upcoming NFL Draft, but instead he is going to give it one more year on The Blue. With Holani's return, the Broncos look stacked at the running back position for 2023. Not only do they have their feature back, but they also return all-Mountain West honorable mention player Ashton Jeanty.
Onto the local hardwood, first for Boys High School basketball, where Canyon Ridge took the win over the Jerome tigers 51 to 41. That’s the first conference win for the Canyon Ridge Boys for the season. Elsewhere, Dietrich downed Glenns Ferry 73 to 40. Century outlasted Burley 74 to 42. It was Wood River 53 over Kimberly 49 and Preston outlasted Twin Falls 65 to 55.
For the Girls, Carey defeated Camas County 49 to 16. Dietrich took the win over Glenns Ferry 57 to 41. It was Grace 37 over Oakley 27, Wendell said no to Valley 57 to 38 and Firth for the win over Declo 46 to 43. Buhl downed Wood River 27 to 12.
On today’s schedule, first for the boys, Hansen travels to Murtaugh, Lighthouse Christian goes to Carey, Glenns Ferry to Shoshone, Raft River to Vallley and Buhl goes to Declo. Oakley will board the bus to Castleford.
For the Girls, Buhl goes to Canyon Ridge and Twin Falls heads to Kimberly.
On the wrestling mats, Wendell and Buhl head to Glenns Ferry. Burley, Declo, Oakley and Raft River all head to the Cassia County Duals. Pocatello and Canyon Ridge heads to the Highland Boys and girls meet. Jerome and Minico goes to Valley and Highland and Canyon Ridge will be in Pocatello.
WEATHER
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery, with an east northeast wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday: Rain and snow likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 16 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday 010323
A suspect arrested in connection with the slayings of four University of Idaho students plans to waive an extradition hearing today so he can be quickly brought to Idaho to face murder charges. Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old Ph.D. student and teaching assistant in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University, was taken into custody early Friday at his parents’ home in Chestnut hill Township.
St Lukes Magic Valley announced the first baby born in 2023. America Viviana arrived at 12:41 am and is the first child of Laura and Edgar of Rogerson.
Over 330-thousand dollars. That’s how much the Idaho Legislature has spent on its private legal team defending the state’s abortion laws. The money comes from the Legislative Legal Defense Fund. It was created in 2012 and the House speaker and senate president pro tem have sole authority to make expenditures.
Eastern Idaho residents are being warned that Mountain Lions are being sighted throughout Pocatello. Police say that a lion was seen in a neighborhood near Gate City Elementary school which is on Pocatello’s North side.
St. Luke’s Health is getting into the insurance business. St. Luke’s said they hope to curb the costs of health care. The new insurance company is called St. Luke’s Health plan. Ten years ago, they partnered with Select Health, a Utah nonprofit insurer, to launch a St. Luke’s-centric plan.
Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on Highway 20 at Racetrack Drive, just north of Caldwell. The crash happened on Monday at 7:47 a.m. A 38-year-old man from Parma was traveling eastbound on Highway 20. The driver was passing slower traffic in the opposite lane of travel and merged back into the eastbound lane when he left the roadway. The vehicle rolled.
Sports
The College of Southern Idaho Mens Basketball Team is now ranked 2nd in the nation with a win over Treasure Valley yesterday. The score was 80 to 56. The eagles have a 17 game winning streak.
Tonight Boise State hosts San Jose State in its first Mountain West home opener. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Boise State has won 10-straight contests against San Jose State entering today’s matchup. When playing in Boise, the Broncos are a perfect 20-0 all-time against the Spartans.
Brock Mackenzie scored 23 points as Idaho State beat Northern Colorado 90-83 in overtime on Saturday night. Idaho State’s next game is Saturday against Weber State on the road, while Northern Colorado hosts Montana State on Thursday.
Brandon Whitney scored 20 points as Montana beat Idaho 67-56 on Saturday night. Both teams next play Thursday. Montana visits Northern Arizona while Idaho hosts Sacramento State.
Junior Ballard scored 16 points as Weber State beat Northern Arizona 76-60 on Saturday night. Weber State’s next game is Saturday against Idaho State at home.
On today’s schedule for the local high school basketball games, first for the Boys, Carey travels to Camas County, Glenns Ferry goes to Dietrich, Burley to Century, Jerome to Canyon Ridge, Wood River to Kimberly and Preston travels to Twin Falls.
For the girls, Carey to Camas County, Glenns Ferry to Dietrich, Wood River to Buhl, Valley to Wendell, Firth to Declo and Oakley to Grace.
WEATHER
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. East wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind 9 to 18 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery, with an east wind 17 to 20 mph.
Thursday: A chance of rain and snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 16 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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