MAGIC VALLEY NEWS WATER SUPPLY Idaho water experts say this year’s mountain snowpack is among the lowest on record. Officials told the Idaho Water Supply Committee that snowpack provides about 75 percent of the state’s water, and with warmer temperatures and less snow below 8,000 feet, some farmers may have to tap other water sources…

MAGIC VALLEY NEWS HEADLINES Jerome Accidental ShootingJerome Police say an 18-year-old woman was hospitalized after being struck by an accidentally discharged handgun last night in the 900 block of 1st Avenue East. Authorities say her injuries are non-life threatening. Twin Falls County PursuitA driver is facing charges after leading a Twin Falls County deputy on…

MAGIC VALLEY NEWS ROUNDUP STATE BUDGET OUTLOOK A new state report shows Idaho could face a 44-million-dollar budget deficit this fiscal year, with revenue collections running about 90 million dollars below projections through February. Officials say it’s still early in the fiscal cycle and the budget could still balance depending on revenue performance in the…