Your Daily Briefing – Tax Day 2025

🚓 Crime & Public Safety

Twin Falls Police are looking for a man who fled after crashing an SUV into a power pole on Filer Avenue West around 8 p.m. last night.
The SUV rolled, hit a parked minivan, and knocked out power to 2,300 homes.

Elmore County deputies pursued a suspect on I-84 after a domestic incident in Mountain Home.
The driver, Matthew Frelleson, fled at high speed before crashing. He was taken to St. Luke’s Elmore, then transferred to St. Alphonsus.

🏛️ Government & Legislation

Idaho Governor Brad Little has vetoed part of House Bill 482, preserving the state’s emergency funds.
He says cutting the fund would hinder fast crisis response, citing the Kohberger case as an example.

Governor Brad Little has signed Senate Bill 1206, launching Idaho’s largest-ever childcare investment outside pandemic relief.
The plan puts $45 million toward expanding childcare and $4.2 million to lower family costs, creating up to 6,000 new slots statewide.

Governor Brad Little has signed a new law allowing over-the-counter sales of ivermectin in Idaho, bypassing FDA guidelines.
Critics warn of safety risks, but top Republican lawmakers backed the bill, which takes effect immediately.

With a June 10 deadline looming, the University of Idaho and University of Phoenix say they’re still pursuing a partnership.
But lawmakers remain silent, and Phoenix is also exploring other buyers, including a possible IPO.

🏗️ Construction & Infrastructure

A major $6 million road project begins May 5 on Pole Line Road near Filer.
Crews will build an overpass, widen lanes, and add turn lanes at 2200 East. The road will be closed during construction, which is expected to last up to 90 days.

Construction starts this month on State Highway 75 from Elkhorn Road to River Street.
Crews will widen the road, add bike lanes and sidewalks, and install new traffic signals. Expect traffic shifts and detours through late 2026.

💧 Economic Development

Twin Falls will pump an extra 1 million gallons of water daily from the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer to support Chobani’s $500 million expansion.
The city says it has the rights and infrastructure, with new sewer and well projects already underway.

🎤 National Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez packed the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa last night, urging action against oligarchy and calling for universal health care.
The stop was part of Sanders’ national tour.

👮 Leadership

Twin Falls Police Chief Craig Kingsbury is retiring after nine years in the role and 35 years in Idaho law enforcement.
Captain Matthew Hicks, the city’s longest-serving officer, is set to replace him pending city council approval.

⚾ Sports

In local baseball action from yesterday, in interclass play, Kimberly topped Jerome 11-4.
The Bulldogs jumped out early, leading 8-1 after two innings. Jeremiah Bybee went 3-for-5 with two RBIs. Kimberly improves to 8-5 and hosts Gooding in a doubleheader Wednesday at 4 and 6 p.m. Jerome drops to 7-11 and welcomes Shelley Tuesday at 3:30.

In 4A action, Buhl swept Gooding.
Game one ended in a 13-0 mercy rule win behind Porter Higley’s 4 RBIs. Game two went 7-2, with Chase Craner and Kannon Gambrel leading the Indians. Buhl, now 12-4 overall and 4-1 in the SCIC, hosts Filer in a Wednesday doubleheader. Gooding falls to 6-6, 1-4 in conference and visits Kimberly Wednesday for two.

In 2A, North Star outlasted Glenns Ferry 8-5 in 11 innings.
Glenns Ferry’s offense was led by Peyton Reynolds and Junior Sanchez, but the team struck out 24 times. Glenns Ferry, now 7-8-1, visits Lighthouse Christian Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

In 5A softball, Burley swept Minico 10-1 and 13-3.
Abby Noble starred with a home run and three RBIs in Game 1, while Taylin Beck went 4-for-5 with three RBIs in Game 2. Burley (5-7, 4-2 GBC) visits Preston for a Wednesday doubleheader. Minico (2-14, 0-6) hosts Wood River Thursday at 3 and 5.

Twin Falls rolled past Mountain Home 16-4 and 17-7.
Molly Hodge hit two homers and drove in five in Game 2. Twin Falls (9-9, 6-0 GBC) hosts Canyon Ridge Wednesday at 3 and 5.

In 4A, Kimberly crushed Gooding 16-2 behind 20 hits and big days from Madi Trappen and Hope Ward.
Kimberly (16-2, 3-0 SCIC) hosts Filer Monday. Gooding (8-4, 2-1) visits Buhl Thursday for a doubleheader.

Buhl split with Filer, winning Game 1 5-3 thanks to a three-run homer by Megan Ambrose.
Filer bounced back 7-4 behind Ava Smith’s complete game. Buhl (6-7, 1-4 SCIC) hosts Gooding Thursday. Filer (5-10, 2-3) welcomes Jerome Friday.

In 2A, Glenns Ferry beat Wilder 17-5.
Sahira Arevalo had a double, triple, and two RBIs. Peyton Stewart struck out eight. Glenns Ferry (11-2, 7-0 WIC) visits Idaho City Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

The College of Southern Idaho will induct Lindsey Anderson and Dennis Bowyer into its Athletic Hall of Fame on April 25.
Anderson led CSI Cross Country to national titles, while Bowyer, a 1976 basketball champ, remains a beloved Twin Falls community leader.

New Idaho head coach Thomas Ford takes over a Vandal team fresh off a 10-win season, including an FBS win over Wyoming and a playoff victory over Lehigh.
With a perfect 7-0 home record last year, the Vandals aim to rise to the top of the Big Sky.

🌦️ Weather

Clouds increasing today with a high near 75. Partly cloudy tonight, low around 44. Mostly sunny Wednesday with a high of 71, then a big drop—Thursday’s high just 49 with a slight chance of snow and rain. Warming up again by the weekend.

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.