Your Daily Briefing – 12/20/2024

News

Suspect Shot and Killed by Police Near Filer

One person is dead after being shot by police just before 5 p.m. Thursday at a home near Filer. Authorities responded to a report of aggravated battery involving a weapon. A sheriff’s deputy discharged their weapon, killing the suspect. Two victims of the battery were transported to the hospital, one with serious injuries. The Twin Falls Police Department is leading the investigation.

Fire Destroys Home Near Jerome KOA

Yesterday afternoon, the Jerome Rural Fire Department responded to a house fire near the KOA campgrounds. Crews arrived just after 4 p.m. to find the home fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from Twin Falls assisted. The cause of the fire has not been reported.

Senators Criticize Sale of Border Wall Materials

Idaho U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo are questioning the Biden administration regarding the sale of unused border wall construction materials. The senators argue that auctioning these components undermines the Department of Defense’s responsibility to strengthen national security and protect Americans.

Costs Double for Idaho Transportation Department Project

A new report on the Idaho Transportation Department’s former State Street headquarters in Boise reveals renovation costs have doubled due to flood damage. Initially estimated at $32 million, the new projection is $64 million. It remains unclear what will happen to the empty, contaminated property.

Wildfire Recovery Project Open for Public Comment

A proposed project addressing wildfire damage from the Lava Fire in southwest Idaho is open for public comment. The fire, sparked by lightning on September 2, burned nearly 98,000 acres across the Payette and Boise National Forests. It was fully contained in October.

Senator Risch Opposes Potential Snake River Dam Breaches

Senator Jim Risch has called on the Biden administration to halt potential attempts to breach the lower Snake River dams. Risch insists that any changes to the Columbia River System’s management, including the dams, should be carefully reviewed by the incoming administration.

Sports

Ashton Jeanty Becomes Boise State’s First Unanimous All-American

Boise State’s junior running back Ashton Jeanty made history as the program’s first unanimous All-American. Jeanty rushed for 2,497 yards this season, ranking fourth in FBS single-season history. He also leads the nation in all-purpose yards (2,613), first downs (121), and points (180). Jeanty, who scored 29 rushing touchdowns, finished second in Heisman Trophy voting.

Local High School Basketball Results

Boys:
- Declo 51, Wendell 46
- Gooding 74, La Grande (OR) 44 (Parma Holiday Tournament)
Girls:
- Weiser 71, Gooding 39
- Thunder Ridge 56, Canyon Ridge 39
- Dietrich 45, Richfield 12
- Jerome 50, Highland (Pocatello) 33
- Idaho Falls 64, Minico 50
- Parma 66, Kimberly 45

Upcoming High School Games

Boys:
- Friday: Castleford at Hansen, Richfield at Rimrock, Buhl at Wood River, Jerome at Century, Oakley at Hagerman, Raft River at Lighthouse Christian, Shoshone at Murtaugh.
- Saturday: American Falls at Kimberly, Murtaugh at Dietrich.
Girls:
- Friday: Kimberly vs. Payette (Parma Holiday Tournament), Gooding vs. Parma (Parma Holiday Tournament), Hagerman at Victory Charter, Butte at Oakley, Glenns Ferry at Dietrich, Carey vs. Ontario (Nyssa Christmas Tournament), Buhl at Wood River.
- Saturday: Carey vs. Jordan Valley, Sugar Salem at Filer, Wendell at Marsing, Murtaugh at Liberty Charter, Gooding vs. Payette, Kimberly vs. Weiser (Parma Holiday Tournament).

Weather

Today: Mostly sunny, high near 47°F. East wind 6-8 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low around 28°F. East wind 6-8 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 49°F. East wind 7-9 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 34°F. Calm wind becoming southwest 5-7 mph after midnight.

Sunday: 30% chance of rain after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, high near 46°F. South-southwest wind becoming calm in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Rain likely after 11 p.m., low around 39°F. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation between 0.1 and 0.25 inches possible.

Monday: 50% chance of rain before 11 a.m. Partly sunny, high near 48°F.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 31°F.

Tuesday: 40% chance of rain after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, high near 47°F.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely before 2 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, low around 30°F. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, high near 42°F.
Wednesday Night: Slight chance of rain and snow, mostly cloudy, low around 27°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Rain and snow likely, mostly cloudy, high near 42°F. Chance of precipitation is 60%.