Your Daily Briefing – October 30, 2025

📰 NEWS HEADLINES

🎓 CSI Cuts $1 Million Amid State Budget Reductions

The College of Southern Idaho has cut about $1 million from its budget to meet the state’s 3% reduction order. CSI reduced IT services and left some jobs unfilled but protected student programs. Head Start and Idaho Launch remain unaffected for now.

🚓 Drug Arrests in Twin Falls Search Warrant

Twin Falls County deputies executed a search warrant near Harrison Street and Heyburn Avenue West yesterday, arresting two adults on meth and drug paraphernalia charges.

🚨 Man Calls 911 to Report His Own Crime

A Twin Falls man was arrested in Pocatello after calling 911 to report himself for attempted burglary. Police say 28-year-old Dylan Michael Simpson broke a window at Pocatello Running Company, then turned himself in, fearing passersby would beat him up.

🌊 Flooding Closes Vehicle Access to Shoshone Falls Park

Vehicle access to Shoshone Falls Park is closed due to flooding on the roadway, but the park remains open by trail. Rising water from Dierkes Lake has overwhelmed drainage basins, forcing crews to use sandbags to protect the road. Visitors are asked to hike in via the Canyon Rim Trail.

👮‍♂️ Pocatello Man Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges

A 44-year-old Pocatello man, Daniel Scott Fields, has been arrested on multiple child sex abuse charges involving five victims ages six to ten — including a child from Wendell. Police say the abuse occurred between 2024 and 2025. His bond is set at $1 million.

🔥 New Wildfire Safety Rules for Idaho Utilities

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a new process for utilities to submit annual wildfire mitigation plans, following the state’s new Wildfire Standard of Care Act. The law, effective July 1, requires utilities to outline prevention and safety measures each year.

💰 Idaho Budget Deficit Prompts Cuts

Idaho’s budget is projected to fall $56.6 million short, prompting permanent 3% cuts to most state agencies under Governor Brad Little’s order. K-12 schools are exempt. Officials say no further across-the-board cuts are planned, though lawmakers continue reviewing efficiencies.

🚔 California Police Chief Under Investigation for Long Commute

A California police chief is under investigation for allegedly living in Boise and commuting over 600 miles to work in Millbrae, California. County leaders want an independent review.

🇺🇸 Flags Lowered to Honor Former Congressman Stallings

Governor Brad Little has ordered flags lowered to half-staff through this morning to honor former Congressman Richard Stallings, who served Idaho in Congress from 1985 to 1993.

🏈 SPORTS

🏆 Idaho High School Football Playoffs Begin

After ten full weeks of Idaho high school football, it’s finally playoff time — and thirteen Magic Valley teams are still in the hunt for a state title!

5A: Ridgevue travels to face Twin Falls; Minico hosts Sandpoint.
4A: McCall-Donnelly takes on Buhl; Gooding heads to Snake River; Kimberly gets a bye as the No. 4 seed.
3A: Declo hosts New Plymouth (class will re-seed after this round).
2A: Glenns Ferry faces top-ranked Kamiah; Oakley battles Logos; Valley meets Prairie; Hagerman hosts Potlatch; Raft River has a bye.
1A: Hansen hits the road to Tri-Valley Saturday at 2 p.m., while Carey rests up with a first-round bye.

🏀 CSI Men’s Basketball Opens Season Friday

The College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball team tips off its season tomorrow night at 7 against Yavapai College. The Golden Eagles, ranked 17th in the preseason poll, are looking to make their first NJCAA tournament run since 2023. Coach Jeff Reinert says the team’s chemistry is strong, and they’re ready to chase something bigger this season.

🏀 CSI Women’s Basketball Tips Off Tonight

The College of Southern Idaho women’s basketball team opens its season today at 5 against Northwest College. With five returners and key transfers — including Naomi Senato from defending national champ Northwest Florida State — the Golden Eagles have high hopes of returning to the national tournament. Coach Randy Rogers says this year’s depth and talent could make for something special.

🌤️ WEATHER

Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

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