🗞️ #MagicValleyNews Roundup – Friday Edition
🏙️ Scam Alert in Twin Falls
The City of Twin Falls is warning residents about a scam targeting people who recently applied for city permits. A resident received a fake invoice demanding payment to an unverified account. Officials emphasize the city will never email invoices from unofficial addresses or demand immediate payment.
🚨 Canyon Ridge “Swatting” Hoax
A false report of a gun at Canyon Ridge High School triggered a lockdown Wednesday morning. Police confirmed the call was a hoax—part of a growing “swatting” trend where fake emergencies draw large law enforcement responses. Twin Falls Police warn that swatting wastes resources and can lead to felony charges and federal investigations.
🛫 Qatari Troops to Train in Idaho
Top Idaho officials say they were blindsided by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement of a deal allowing Qatari troops to train with F-15 aircraft at Mountain Home Air Force Base. Governor Brad Little and Senator Jim Risch confirmed they weren’t notified beforehand but stressed Qatar will not build a separate base in Idaho.
🚔 Cassia County Man Wanted
The Cassia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 30-year-old Daniel Jeremy Ferris, wanted for trafficking over 25 pounds of marijuana and possession with intent to deliver. His bond is set at $250,000. Anyone with information should call 208-878-2251.
🗳️ Confusing Ballots for School Levies
Some Magic Valley school districts say new election ballots are confusing voters about the real costs of levies and bonds. A 2024 state law now requires ballots to show the highest possible tax rate—without accounting for state relief funds that reduce the actual cost. Districts call the change “misleading.”
🏥 Clinic Closure in Gooding
Associates in Family Practice in Gooding saw its last patients yesterday and will close permanently October 31. Patients can request medical records in person until then, or electronically afterward.
🇺🇸 TSA Video Sparks Controversy
A Department of Homeland Security video playing at TSA checkpoints is drawing backlash for partisan content. The video blames Democrats in Congress for the government shutdown, and several airports have refused to air it. Idaho Senator Melissa Wintrow called it “shocking” and a misuse of taxpayer money.
⚽ SPORTS ROUNDUP
🔥 Magic Valley Soccer Madness
Wendell is returning to state after a thrilling 0-0 draw with Sun Valley went to penalty kicks — the Trojans outlasting the Cutthroats 4-2 after 100 minutes of play. Wendell keeper Brian Orozco made a clutch save, and Cesar Muralles buried the game-winner.
In 4A girls’ action, Sun Valley edged Kimberly 3-2 thanks to Keeley Strine’s late goal, with Anna Taylor and Wells Dolson also scoring. In 6A girls, Highland dominated Canyon Ridge 8-0 to clinch a state berth, while Thunder Ridge topped Canyon Ridge boys 4-1.
Wood River girls beat Jerome 3-2 and move on to a play-in at Moscow. Twin Falls boys rallied late to stun Jerome 2-1 and punch their ticket to state. Gooding defeated Bliss 4-1, and Wendell’s girls upset Buhl 1-0 — they’ll face Kimberly next for a state spot.
🦅 CSI Soccer Action
In Scenic West play, Salt Lake Community College edged the College of Southern Idaho men 1-0 with a late corner kick in the 87th minute. CSI keeper Robert Foster had five saves.
On the women’s side, CSI held fourth-ranked Salt Lake scoreless through the first half but fell 2-0 after the break. Jael Montalvo led CSI with four shots; Kirstine Kent tallied three saves. CSI hosts Colorado Northwestern tomorrow.
🏈 Friday Night Lights – Idaho Football Lineup
Kickoff at 7 p.m.!
- Hagerman @ Butte County
- Richfield vs. Castleford
- Oakley @ Glenns Ferry
- Caldwell @ Jerome
- Buhl vs. Kimberly
- Minico @ Madison
- Declo vs. Malad
- Filer vs. Mountain Home
- Valley vs. Raft River
- Carey vs. Shoshone
- Burley vs. Twin Falls
- Gooding vs. Wood River
(Hansen wins by forfeit over Camas County)
🏈 College Football Weekend
Boise State hosts UNLV tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. on the blue in Albertsons Stadium. Up north, the Idaho Vandals visit Eastern Washington at 7 p.m. in Cheney. Idaho State gets a bye week.
⚽ Boise State Women’s Soccer
The Broncos rallied late to stun San Diego State 2-1 last night. Jillian Anderson scored twice in the final nine minutes — tying it in the 82nd and sealing the win with just over a minute left. Boise State stays atop the Mountain West heading into Sunday’s showdown at New Mexico.
🌤️ WEATHER – Magic Valley Forecast
A Frost Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. tomorrow for the Western Magic Valley — overnight lows in the mid-30s may damage sensitive plants.
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 61.
Tonight: Clear and chilly, low around 38.
Saturday: Sunny, near 60.
Sunday: Warmer, near 68 before another cool-down early next week.
Extended Outlook:
- Monday: Sunny, high 55.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 61.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 59.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 64.
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