📰 MAGIC VALLEY NEWS

🏥 MEDICAID RULE TIGHTENS

Idaho lawmakers approved a stricter Medicaid requirement—three months of work, school, or volunteering to qualify. Supporters say it protects the system, critics say it could limit access to care.

🚔 BUHL COUNCILMAN ARRESTED

A Buhl city council member is facing charges after allegedly interfering with a traffic stop. Police say 49-year-old Ryan Loos appeared intoxicated, ignored commands, and had a THC vape.

🔥 TRAILER FIRE DESTROYS HOMES

A fast-moving fire ripped through a Heyburn trailer court, destroying two homes and killing several pets. Wind helped the flames spread quickly near Highway 24.

🎓 GOVERNOR FACES EDUCATION BACKLASH

Governor Brad Little is under fire from educators after signing a bill limiting union activity. The Idaho Education Association has issued a vote of no confidence.

👮 KETCHUM CONTRACT CONTROVERSY

The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office is raising concerns after Ketchum voted to end their contract. Officials warn the shift in policing style could impact public safety.

⚖️ PASTOR CASE DELAYED

An Elmore County judge is delaying a ruling on whether to dismiss a sexual assault charge against a Mountain Home pastor. The case hinges on how Idaho law defines duress.

💊 DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

Unused medications can be dropped off safely this Saturday from 10 to 2 across Twin Falls, Filer, Gooding, Heyburn, and Hailey.

🎨 STUDENTS DESIGN LICENSE PLATE

Idaho elementary students are invited to design a new agriculture-themed license plate. Entries are due May 1, with the winning class earning a pizza party.

🏈 SPORTS

🥎 BURLEY FALLS IN DOUBLEHEADER

Burley softball drops two to Preston—7-6 and 5-3. Aaliyah Olmos goes 4-for-4 in game one, Taylin Beck homers in game two.

⚾ HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE

Games kick off at 2 with Lighthouse Christian at Wells. Full slate at 4 includes Glenns Ferry, Filer, Buhl, Declo, and Canyon Ridge. Evening matchups continue at 6.

🥎 SOFTBALL MATCHUPS TODAY

First pitch at 4—Kimberly at Buhl, Filer at Gooding, Declo at Wendell. Rematches follow at 6 with site flips.

🦅 CSI SOFTBALL ON FIRE

CSI sweeps Treasure Valley 15-6 and 10-1. Adi Hansen sets a single-season record with 49 stolen bases—third in the nation.

⚾ CSI BASEBALL DOMINATES

Ryder Cutlip named Player of the Week—.600 average, 3 home runs, 11 RBI. CSI holds a two-game conference lead.

🤠 CSI RODEO STRONG FINISH

Men take third, women second in Colorado. Multiple individual wins, with the women still ranked first overall.

⛳ BOISE STATE GOLF WINS TITLE

Boise State beats Idaho by 16 strokes. Gavyn Knight takes individual honors at 8-under.

💰 BSU GETS $1 MILLION BOOST

An anonymous donation will support Boise State athletics and facility upgrades.

🌦 WEATHER

🌧 TODAY: WINDY, WET, AND MESSY

Showers and possible thunderstorms before 3 PM, then scattered storms later. High near 54°F, with gusty winds up to 40 mph. Rain chances at 90%.

🌙 TONIGHT: MORE SHOWERS

Showers likely before 4 AM. Low around 38°F, breezy conditions continue.

🌤 THURSDAY: IMPROVING

Slight morning shower chance, then partly sunny with a high near 56°F.

🌙 THURSDAY NIGHT

Mostly clear, low around 33°F, winds easing overnight.

☀️ FRIDAY

Sunny with a high near 57°F.

🌙 FRIDAY NIGHT

Mostly clear, low around 33°F.

🌤 SATURDAY

20% chance of showers after noon, high near 60°F.

🌙 SATURDAY NIGHT

Slight chance of showers, low around 38°F.

🌦 SUNDAY

30% chance of showers, high near 59°F.

🌙 SUNDAY NIGHT

Partly cloudy, low around 37°F.

🌦 MONDAY

30% chance of showers, high near 60°F.

🌙 MONDAY NIGHT

Partly cloudy, low around 38°F.

🌦 TUESDAY

30% chance of showers, high near 63°F.

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