📰 NEWS

🎓 BOISE STATE PRESIDENT SEARCH EXTENDED

The State Board of Education says it has not yet identified five finalists for Boise State University’s next president after six months of searching. Interim president Jeremiah Shinn continues to guide the school through budget cuts and transitions.

🚔 FATAL CRASH – JEROME COUNTY

46-year-old Kimberly Dale of Richfield was killed in a head-on collision on U.S. 93. The driver of a Dodge Ram, Nicholas Rivera Ferrer, faces felony vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges.

⚖️ KOHBERGER CASE – PHOTO RELEASE BLOCKED

An Idaho judge blocked the release of some graphic crime scene photos from the Bryan Kohberger murder case, citing privacy concerns. Other documents and videos will still be released. Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison in July.

💊 METH TRAFFICKING CHARGES – SOUTHERN IDAHO

48-year-old Mandy Lynn White faces drug trafficking charges linked to a meth ring. She allegedly transported pounds of meth from California to Idaho. Her preliminary hearing is October 10.

🔥 LAKE CREEK FIRE – EVACUATIONS LIFTED

Blaine County Sheriff lifted evacuation alerts north of Ketchum as the Lake Creek Fire is now 89% contained. Cooler, wetter weather has helped crews.

💵 IDAHO ECONOMY – COSTS RISING

Despite job growth, 4 in 10 Idaho households can’t cover basic necessities due to inflation since 2020. Housing, food, and transportation costs have risen 24%.

🌱 4-H YOUTH SUMMIT – TWIN FALLS

Nearly 80 Idaho 4-H youth gather at CSI this weekend for the ILEADS leadership summit with workshops in drones, ag science, and robotics. Students will launch service projects back home.

🏈 SPORTS

💙 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL – PLAYOFF PUSH

With four weeks left in the regular season, 23 area teams battle for playoff spots. Dietrich is rallying for Bryce Hanson, injured last week, with a pregame fundraiser.

5A Matchups: Burley vs. Canyon Ridge, Minico vs. Idaho Falls, Jerome vs. Mountain Home, Twin Falls vs. Pocatello.
4A: Wood River vs. Caldwell, Kimberly vs. Filer, Buhl vs. Gooding.
2A: Raft River vs. Wendell, Valley vs. Glenns Ferry, Hagerman vs. Murtaugh.
1A: Castleford vs. Camas County, Rockland vs. Carey, Richfield vs. Shoshone.

⚽ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Wendell girls edged Filer 2–1. Other girls’ results: Burley 2–0 Blackfoot, Buhl 4–1 Sun Valley, Kimberly 6–0 Gooding.
Boys’ highlights: Sun Valley 5–0 Buhl, Gooding 2–0 Kimberly, Wendell 6–1 Filer, Bliss 4–0 Declo.

🏈 BRONCOS AT NOTRE DAME

Boise State visits No. 21 Notre Dame Saturday at 1:30 MT on NBC. Broncos ride a three-game streak with QB Maddux Madsen passing for 321 yards and four TDs last week.

🏐 CSI VOLLEYBALL DOMINATES

No. 13 CSI swept Colorado Northwestern 3–0. Isabel Smart and Tavie Rogers led the attack, while Sofia Llinas tallied six aces and 20 assists. CSI hosts No. 6 Salt Lake Saturday.