📰 IDAHO NEWS HEADLINES
🚔 FATAL VEHICLE-PEDESTRIAN CRASH — MINIDOKA COUNTY
Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash in Minidoka County. Troopers say a 30-year-old man from Spring Creek, Nevada, was struck and killed just after 12:20 Saturday morning near 300 West and Highway 24. The driver, a 32-year-old woman from Fairfield, was traveling eastbound when the collision occurred. The investigation is ongoing.
🚨 OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING — SHOSHONE COUNTY
Law enforcement shot and killed a 77-year-old man after reports of an active shooter at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office Friday afternoon. Sheriff’s officials say the suspect, identified as John Drake, had shot two women and wounded a deputy before being neutralized during a standoff. Authorities say no inmates were involved, and outside agencies are now investigating the incident.
💔 COMMUNITY RALLIES AFTER FATAL CRASH — GOODING AREA
The Magic Valley community is rallying around the family of a young mother killed in a crash near Gooding this week. Martha Lopez leaves behind three children, and friends are hosting a raffle and fundraiser to help with funeral costs and family support. Raffle tickets are available now, with the drawing set for tomorrow.
🎟️ Raffle details:
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🚆 FATAL TRAIN CRASH — NEAR SANDPOINT
Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pickup and a train north of Sandpoint. Troopers say a 63-year-old man struck a moving train just after 2 p.m. yesterday and was killed at the scene. The roadway was blocked for about four hours while crews cleared the scene.
🚗 WINTER CRASH — I-15 IN BONNEVILLE COUNTY
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash on Interstate 15 in Bonneville County after a vehicle lost control on snow-covered roads and crossed the median. A 54-year-old woman from Twin Falls was taken to the hospital, while the other driver was not injured. Southbound lanes were closed for about 90 minutes. Police urge drivers to slow down in winter conditions.
❄️ COLD NIGHTS CLOSE OUT 2025
After a record-warm December, the coldest nights of the month arrive as we close out 2025, with overnight lows dropping into the teens across southern Idaho. Dry conditions hold through New Year’s Eve, with rain chances returning later on New Year’s Day — and temperatures too warm for snow in the Magic Valley.
🏈 SPORTS
🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS — MAGIC VALLEY
Several Magic Valley teams are celebrating state championships this year.
Carey capped off another dominant football season with a state title — their ninth in school history — and the reigning champs return most of their roster next year.
🏀 BASKETBALL TITLES
In basketball, the Wendell Trojans knocked off conference rival Declo to win the 3A boys state championship, while the Dietrich Blue Devils claimed the 1A boys title — their first since 2016.
🏃 TRACK & FIELD — KIMBERLY DOMINANCE
On the track, the Kimberly Bulldogs girls team won the 4A state championship at Middleton, piling up 110 points. Karlie Bair swept the 100 and 200, Isabella Burnett won the 400, and Reagan Stephenson took the javelin.
⛳ STATE GOLF SWEEP
Kimberly also swept the state golf championships for the third time in four years. The boys shot 639, with Wyatt Williams winning his second straight individual title. The girls team shot 726 with two Bulldogs tied for second.
In 3A boys golf, Declo took the state title, and Twin Falls girls’ golf also finished on top — led by Gracee Payne’s individual championship.
🏈 BOISE STATE — TRANSFER PORTAL
Boise State defensive back Ty Benefield has entered the NCAA transfer portal after two standout seasons with the Broncos. Benefield led the team in tackles in both 2024 and 2025, earned All-Mountain West First Team honors, and was named Defensive MVP of the conference title game this season. He finishes his Boise State career with 233 tackles and six interceptions, and is expected to draw strong interest as a veteran defensive back.
🏀 IDAHO STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL
Idaho State men’s basketball opens Big Sky play at home this week, hosting Sacramento State Thursday night at 7 and Portland State Saturday at 4 inside Reed Gym. The Bengals enter conference action with the league’s top NCAA NET ranking at 126, coming off a strong non-conference season. Idaho State looks to turn that momentum into an early push in Big Sky play in front of the home crowd.
🌤️ WEATHER FORECAST
☀️ OVERVIEW
Sunny and chilly today with a high near 37 and light east winds. Mostly clear tonight, low around 20. Tomorrow stays sunny and a little warmer — high near 41. By midweek we turn partly cloudy with highs in the mid-40s. Rain chances arrive New Year’s Day and continue off and on into the weekend, with highs near 50 by Friday and Saturday.
📅 DETAILED FORECAST
Today:
Sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight:
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Light east southeast wind.
Tuesday:
Sunny, with a high near 41. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night:
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday:
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night:
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
New Year’s Day:
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night:
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday:
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night:
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday:
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night:
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday:
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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