📰 NEWS ROUNDUP – MAGIC VALLEY & BEYOND
🔫 Twin Falls Manslaughter Plea
A Twin Falls man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a 2024 shooting that left one man dead. 29-year-old Dustin Molina admitted to shooting Miguel Garza at the Fawnbrook Apartments last July. He faces up to 15 years in prison and a $15,000 fine when sentenced January 5.
⚖️ Boise Psychiatrist Back in Custody
45-year-old Dr. Alexander Wills—accused of sexually assaulting a patient—was arrested in California after cutting off his GPS monitor and fleeing Idaho. His license was suspended last week; extradition hearing set for October 14.
⛽ Gas Prices Edge Down
AAA says Idaho’s average price for regular gas fell to $3.46 a gallon—down a penny from last week and six cents from last month. Demand drops in colder months, and crude under $60 could bring further relief.
📸 License Plate Reader Law
Idaho joined only two other states this year in regulating automated license-plate readers—setting limits on police use and data storage. Privacy advocates warn of growing surveillance risks.
💧 Rock Creek Cleanup
Twin Falls is moving forward with projects to improve Rock Creek’s water quality—targeting stormwater, erosion, and ag runoff. Work begins next spring.
🔪 Boise Mall Scare
Police responded to reports of an armed man at Boise Towne Square Mall. The suspect fought kiosk workers and fled with a knife. No injuries; search ongoing.
🚒 Blaine County Fire Merger
After decades of talks, Blaine County South and Ketchum Fire plan to merge into Blaine County Fire & Rescue by 2027 to improve response and cut overlap.
❤️ Injured Firefighter Recovery
Coeur d’Alene engineer Dave Tysdal, hurt in the Canfield Mountain ambush, is expected to leave the hospital next week for rehab.
🏅 SPORTS REPORT
⚽ Twin Falls Soccer Dominates
Lady Bruins cruised 6–2 over Mountain Home to reach the district final vs Wood River on Wednesday at Sunway Soccer Complex. The boys beat Jerome 4–2 and also face Wood River for the title. Burley plays Jerome tomorrow to avoid elimination.
⛳ Twin Falls Girls Win State Golf
After two runner-up years, the Lady Bruins captured the 5A state title by 42 strokes over Middleton. Gracee Payne won individually by three shots. The boys team took second behind Bishop Kelly, led by Brody Payne.
🏐 Burley Volleyball Advances
Burley swept Mountain Home to advance in district play. The Lady Bobcats face #4 Jerome tomorrow at 7 p.m.
🏈 IHSAA Reclassifies Schools
Major changes for 2026–28: Buhl drops from 4A to 3A, Canyon Ridge from 6A to 5A, and both Wood River and Castleford move down a class.
❄️ First Mountain Snow
Bogus Basin and Brundage Mountain saw their first snow Sunday (1″ and 2″ respectively). Limited terrain could open Nov 8 at Bogus, Nov 28 at Brundage.
🏟️ Boise State Sellout Streak
Next Friday’s UNLV game is sold out, marking 12 straight home sellouts—the longest since 2009. Over 21,000 season tickets sold; capacity trimmed to 33k during construction.
🏈 Idaho Vandals Streak Continues
For the 42nd straight week, the Vandals sit in the Top 25 at No. 24, tying a school record. They face Eastern Washington Saturday at 4 p.m. on “The Inferno.”
🚤 Canyon County Boat Ramp Upgrade
Celebration Park’s first boat-ramp upgrade in 30 years is under construction—a $600,000 state-funded project to enhance river access and recreation.
🌦️ WEATHER OUTLOOK
Today ☁️: Showers and isolated thunder possible through the day. Morning fog, high around 62°F. Light southerly winds 5–9 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight 🌧️: Showers likely after midnight. Low 43°F. East winds 5–7 mph. Rain chance 70%.
Wednesday 🌦️: Showers likely, high 53°F. Breezy south winds turning northwest by afternoon. 60% chance of rain.
Wednesday Night ☁️: Mostly cloudy, low around 40°F, 40% chance of showers.
Thursday 🌤️: Partly sunny, slight 20% chance of showers early, high 54°F.
Friday–Weekend ☀️: Mostly sunny Friday (high 60°F); Sunny Saturday (high 63°F). A few showers return Sunday and Monday as temps dip back to the 40s and 50s.
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