🚨 TOP STORIES
🚧 I-84 SHUTDOWN
A crash blocked all lanes of I-84 at Milepost 259 near Sweetser Summit just after 3 this morning. Idaho State Police say multiple slide-offs involving several semi-trucks shut down the roadway.
🚓 FATAL CRASH DISCOVERED
One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Gooding County that wasn’t discovered until yesterday afternoon. Deputies found a silver BMW overturned in a shallow lake east of Tuttle.
⛽ BUC-EE’S COULD BE COMING
A Buc-ee’s travel center could be coming to Meridian near the I-84 and Meridian Road interchange. Records show the Texas-based chain is negotiating for land to build a massive 74-thousand-square-foot store with more than 100 gas pumps and up to 225 employees.
💡 NATURAL GAS RATES RISING
Residential customers will see their natural gas bills rise starting Thursday. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved a settlement allowing Intermountain Gas to raise average residential bills by about two-dollars-45 a month, or six percent. Small business customers will see an increase of about four-dollars-42, while the commission says the deal avoids larger hikes originally requested by the utility.
🌎 IDAHO DELEGATION REACTS
Idaho’s congressional delegation is reacting to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro being captured by the United States. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch praised President Donald Trump’s action, calling it a step toward restoring stability and protecting U.S. security. Congressman Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson echoed that support, while Idaho Democrats criticized the move as unconstitutional and dangerous.
🎆 BOISE FIREWORKS UPDATE
The young girl injured during the New Year’s Eve Potato Drop fireworks in Boise has been released from St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and is now recovering at home, according to her family. Isabella suffered facial injuries after glass shattered nearby and required surgery. At last check, over $23,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe account.
⚖️ HISTORIC JUDICIAL FIRST
U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford has taken over as Chief Judge for the District of Idaho, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Judge David Nye steps down after seven years in the role but will remain on the bench and continue handling a full caseload.
🏀 SPORTS
🏀 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS — SATURDAY
- Fruitland edged Buhl 52–51 in a non-conference matchup
- Wendell beat Melba 52–41
- Butte County topped Richfield 77–52
- Marsh Valley defeated Filer 59–45
🏀 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS — SATURDAY
- Filer Wildcats beat Canyon Ridge 55–40
🏀 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS — FRIDAY
- Canyon Ridge rallied in the second half to beat Twin Falls 57–52
- Wendell over Mountain Home 56–39
🏀 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS — FRIDAY
- Minico rolled past Ridgevue 53–17
- Rocky Mountain defeated Jerome 46–33
🦅 CSI MEN
The 13th-ranked College of Southern Idaho men opened conference play with an 82–65 win over North Idaho Saturday. Jalen Lyn exploded for 31 points after halftime, and Ben Thornbrue added 16. CSI is now 15-and-1 and heads on the road to Colorado Northwestern and Salt Lake.
🦅 CSI WOMEN
The 10th-ranked College of Southern Idaho women rolled past North Idaho 78–51 Saturday in conference play. Samara Morrow and Calyn Wood each scored 17, while Savannah Stoker added 16 as the Golden Eagles forced 23 turnovers. CSI is now 15-and-1 and heads on the road for the next game.
🐴 BOISE STATE MEN
Boise State dropped a three-overtime thriller at San Diego State Saturday night, losing 110–107. Javan Buchanan led all scorers with 29 points, while Andrew Meadow added 25. The Broncos are now 9-and-5 and return home to host Grand Canyon Wednesday and Utah State Friday.
🐴 BOISE STATE WOMEN
Boise State’s fourth-quarter comeback came up short in an 87–76 loss to Grand Canyon Saturday at ExtraMile Arena. Dani Bayes led with 23 points, while Tatum Thompson and Libby Hutton each posted double-doubles. Boise State falls to 10-and-5 and heads to Air Force Wednesday night.
🟡 IDAHO MEN
The Idaho Vandals opened Big Sky play with an 84–81 win over Eastern Washington on Don Monson Legacy Night in Moscow. Kolton Mitchell scored a career-high 32 points. Idaho is now 9-and-5 and hosts Montana Thursday night.
🟡 IDAHO WOMEN
Idaho opened Big Sky play with a 69–63 road win at Eastern Washington. Ana Pinheiro led with 15 points, while Kyra Gardner posted 11 points and 10 rebounds. Idaho is now 10-and-4 and heads to Montana Thursday.
🟠 IDAHO STATE MEN
Idaho State dropped an overtime heartbreaker to Portland State, 93–87. Martin Kheil scored a career-high 20 points, Connor Hollenbeck added 19. The Bengals are 8-and-7 and head to Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona.
🟠 IDAHO STATE WOMEN
Idaho State stayed hot with a 72–63 road win at Portland State. The Bengals improve to 9-and-4 and 2-and-0 in Big Sky play, winning their fourth straight. Idaho State shot nearly 90 percent from the free-throw line and returns home to host Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona.
🌤️ WEATHER
🌦️ TODAY
A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
🌙 TONIGHT
A slight chance of rain after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Partly cloudy, low around 33. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
☀️ TUESDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 39. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
🌧️ WEDNESDAY
Rain likely mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation under a half inch possible.
❄️ THURSDAY
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, high near 36.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 25.
☀️ FRIDAY
Mostly sunny, high near 38.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 23.
🌞 SATURDAY
Sunny, high near 41.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low around 22.
🌞 SUNDAY
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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