🚔 Fatal Crash – I-84 Cassia County
Idaho State Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a 22-year-old Rupert man. After crashing his car, he stood in the eastbound lanes and was struck by a semi. Lanes were blocked for 5 hours.
💰 Idaho Wages Rise
Average hourly wage in 2024 hit $28.10 (+$1.35). Biggest gains in Pocatello; highest wages in Southwest Idaho. Job growth strong: Boise added 14,000 jobs, Idaho Falls nearly 3,000.
🏛️ Twin Falls City Budget
Council approved a nearly $100M budget for FY starting Oct. 1. Most costs go to personnel. Development projects also okayed, including a pedestrian zone near the public library.
⛈️ Flash Flood Watch
NWS has issued a Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday evening for Southern Idaho (Twin Falls, Jerome, Gooding, Camas, Blaine). Heavy rain could cause flooding near burn scars and canyons.
🔥 Rock Fire Update
Near Tamarack Resort, Rock Fire is 29% contained at 2,792 acres. Nearly 900 firefighters remain; evacuation notices in Valley County stay in effect.
⛽ Gas Prices
Idaho average: $3.49/gal (down 2¢ this week). Still 8¢ lower than a year ago. U.S. average $3.16. Idaho ranks 7th most expensive; California highest at $4.56.
🔫 Filer Bar Arrest
Jeremy Edwards, 44, charged with 4 felonies after pointing a gun inside The Speak Easy Bar. Arrested Sunday, posted $75K bond. Hearing: Sept. 5.
🎡 Twin Falls County Fair & Rodeo
Kicks off tomorrow, running through Sept. 1. Events: Junior Rodeo, Magic Valley Stampede PRCA Rodeo, Thomas Carnival, Josh Turner concert, Monster Truck Insanity Tour.
🏆 SPORTS
🤠 PRCA Rodeo
Magic Valley Stampede PRCA Rodeo (Thu–Sat, 7:30pm). Top 60 nationally, draws 15,000 fans yearly. Stock from Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics. Announcer: Will Rasmussen.
⚽ High School Soccer
Burley tied Pocatello 1–1. Grant Payne scored for Burley. Next: Thursday @ Preston.
🏐 High School Volleyball
Filer swept Jerome in 3 sets. Ava Smith, Brekk Bowman & Peyton Hollifield led. Jerome heads to Buhl Tuesday; Filer hosts Declo.
🏐 CSI Volleyball
CSI went 2–2 at “Battle at the Beach,” highlighted by a ranked win. Hazuna Akishige & Mina Benucci named All-Tournament. Next: Utah tourney.
🏈 Idaho State Football
Bengals visit Southern Utah Saturday. Lead all-time series 12-7-1. Last win: 38–28 (2024). Seeking first win in Cedar City since 2021.
🎈 Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
34th annual event begins tomorrow through Sunday at Ann Morrison Park. Morning balloon launches 7:15–9am. Friday: “Nite Glow Spectacular” with food, music & glowing balloons.
🌦️ WEATHER
Today: 🌧️ Scattered showers → likely storms PM. High 79.
Tonight: ⛈️ Showers/storms. Low 62.
Wed: 🌧️ Rain + storms possible. High 73.
Wed Night: ⛅ Mostly cloudy. Low 58.
Thu: 🌦️ Chance of storms. High 79.
Thu Night: 🌙 Partly cloudy. Low 56.
Fri: 🌤️ 20% showers. High 82.
Sat: ☀️ Sunny. High 84.
Sun: ☀️ Sunny. High 86.
Labor Day: 🌤️ 20% showers. High 84.
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