Your Daily Briefing – 08/07/2025

📰 HEADLINES

🚓 Costco Parking Lot Investigation
A pickup truck in the Twin Falls Costco parking lot is under active investigation by the Magic Valley Critical Incident Task Force.
🛻 Meanwhile, a midnight pursuit ended with a PIT maneuver on U.S. 93. Authorities have not confirmed whether the two events are related.

⚖️ Filer Rape Trial Ends in Mistrial
Former Filer teacher Jacob Mishler‘s rape trial ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict. Mishler denied the accusations during testimony. A hearing later this month will determine if the case will be retried.

🦇 Rabid Bat Confirmed in Minidoka County
A bat in Minidoka County tested positive for rabies—the first confirmed case this year. Health officials urge residents to avoid contact with bats and make sure pets are vaccinated.

🤝 Labor Secretary Visits Idaho
Governor Brad Little welcomed U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Idaho yesterday to highlight the success of the Idaho LAUNCH program. She toured Micron and praised state investments in student and workforce development.

🫎 Moose Euthanized After Hit and Run
A moose struck by a vehicle on Washington Street in Twin Falls was euthanized due to severe injuries. The driver fled the scene. Idaho Fish & Game reminds drivers to report wildlife collisions and stay alert—especially at dawn and dusk.

🚨 Drought Disaster Declaration
The USDA has declared Cassia, Kootenai, Owyhee, and Twin Falls counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought, enabling emergency loans for farmers.
📆 Deadline to apply: March 24, 2026
Other eligible counties: Ada, Blaine, Canyon, Elmore, Gooding, Jerome, Minidoka, Oneida, and Power.

💰 Twin Falls Budget Proposal
The 2026 proposed budget for Twin Falls includes property tax, sewer, and sanitation rate increases, costing the average homeowner about $9 more/month. The $95M budget adds six new staff positions and funds capital projects.
📅 Final vote: August 25

🔫 Wendell Shooting Arrest
Cristian Ramirez Delgado, 32, is charged with aggravated assault for allegedly firing multiple shots at a man’s vehicle near Wendell. No injuries reported.
💵 Bond set at $250,000.
📆 Preliminary hearing: August 14

🏈 SPORTS

⚾ American Legion Baseball Tournament
The Twin Falls Cowboys and Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels advanced to the semifinals in Twin Falls.
🏆 Championship game is Saturday at CSI’s Skip Walker Field.

🤠 High School Rodeo Nationals
Magic Valley athletes from Minico and Gooding are prepping for the National High School Finals Rodeo in Wyoming next week. Good luck to our local stars!

📣 Boise State Football
The Broncos hold steady at #25 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
🏟️ Opening game: August 30 vs. #2 Ohio State.

⚾ Boise Hawks Victory
The Boise Hawks snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the Missoula PaddleHeads last night.
📅 Homestand wraps up this weekend.

⚽ CSI Women’s Soccer Preps for Season Two
After a 5-8-3 debut season, the CSI Golden Eagles return 12 players, including goalie Kirstine Kent and Twin Falls native Jayva Hicks.
🖤💛 Catch their Black & Gold Scrimmage this Saturday!
🏁 Season opener: August 29 vs. Casper College