Your Daily Briefing – 11/11/2025

📰 MAGIC VALLEY NEWS HEADLINES

🍞 Food Pantries Facing Surge in Demand
With SNAP benefits still delayed, food pantries in the Magic Valley are seeing a sharp rise in need. South Central Community Action Partnership in Twin Falls has doubled its food box distributions compared to last year. Community groups, including the Twin Falls Education Foundation, have raised tens of thousands to help as SCCAP prepares for its “60 Hours to Fight Hunger” drive, November 20–22.

🚓 Highway 50 Crash Blocks Traffic
Idaho State Police investigated a crash yesterday morning in Twin Falls County after a Ford Edge failed to stop at a stop sign and was hit by a semi. The semi jack-knifed and blocked the highway for about two and a half hours.

🏫 Filer Schools Brace for Budget Cuts
The Filer School District is preparing for budget cuts after voters rejected two levies that would have funded programs, staffing, and maintenance. Officials warn of larger class sizes and fewer electives. The district may bring a revised levy back in May, with a hiring freeze expected in the meantime.

🏛️ Senators React to Shutdown’s End
Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch reacted after the Senate voted to reopen the government, ending the 41-day shutdown. Crapo blamed partisan delays, while Risch called shutdowns a “waste of time” and urged support for the Eliminate Shutdowns Act. The House is expected to vote soon.

⚖️ Former Paramedic Sentenced
A former St. Luke’s Wood River paramedic, 30-year-old Corbin Lewis, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a patient last October. He must serve at least five years before parole. The court also issued a 20-year no-contact order with the victim.

⚓ Blaine County Honors USS Idaho
The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony honoring the Navy’s new fast attack submarine, USS Idaho, set to be commissioned in 2026. The county declared this week USS Idaho Week and unveiled a special patrol car called “The Gem of the Fleet.”

🏙️ Boise Settles Loitering Lawsuit
Boise has settled a lawsuit over its loitering ordinance for $200,000 after a federal judge ruled the law unconstitutional. The city council is expected to repeal the ordinance.

🏀 SPORTS

👧 Girls’ Basketball Season Tip-Off
Teams from Gooding, Burley, and Dietrich hit the court for Gooding’s preseason jamboree. The round-robin scrimmage emphasized development for players, coaches, and officials. The girls’ season officially tips off Friday with Burley hosting Century, while Gooding and Dietrich open play next week.

🏈 All-Conference Football Honors
The Snake River Conference named Valley’s Thomas Vargas Offensive Player of the Year and Alfredo Valdez Defensive Player of the Year after a 6–4 season and playoff run. Raft River’s Chad Evans was named Coach of the Year after leading the Trojans to a district title.

🔥 Boise State Aims for Another Win
Boise State men’s basketball looks for back-to-back victories tonight against UTRGV at Extra Mile Arena. The Broncos just beat Utah Valley 101–77 — the 34th 100-point game in program history. Freshmen Spencer Ahrens and Aginaldo Neto are early standouts. Tip-off is 7 p.m., with $4 Burnie’s Balcony tickets available.

✈️ Idaho Vandals Hit the Road
Idaho men’s basketball faces San Diego tonight at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. The Vandals are 2–0 after wins over Washington State and Whitman, with freshman Jackson Rasmussen averaging 15.5 points per game. Tip-off at 6 p.m.

🌤️ WEATHER FORECAST

🇺🇸 Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, high near 63°F, south-southwest winds around 6 mph.
🌙 Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low around 39°F, light east-southeast breeze.

☁️ Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 64°F, east-northeast winds around 6 mph.
🌃 Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, low near 40°F.

🌦️ Thursday: 20% chance of rain after 11 a.m., partly sunny, high near 64°F.
🌧️ Thursday Night: Rain likely (70% chance), low near 41°F.

🌤️ Friday: 30% chance of rain before 11 a.m., partly sunny, high near 49°F.
🌙 Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 34°F.

☀️ Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 51°F.
🌙 Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, low near 33°F.

🌤️ Sunday: 20% chance of rain, high near 53°F.
🌧️ Sunday Night: 40% chance of rain, low around 33°F.

⛅ Monday: 30% chance of rain, partly sunny, high near 45°F.