NEWS WILDFIRES — HIGHWAY 26 REOPENS NEAR RICHFIELDHighway 26 has reopened after being closed by a wildfire near Richfield. Yesterday’s thunderstorms sparked several lightning-caused fires across southern Idaho, including the Baja Fire, which burned more than 80 acres. Officials expect the fire to be fully controlled today. JEROME COUNTY — ATV CRASH KILLS 11-YEAR-OLD BOYAn…

NEWS IN-N-OUT OPENING WINDOW NARROWED Twin Falls leaders have narrowed In-N-Out Burger’s grand opening window from three weeks to just five days. City officials say keeping the exact opening date under wraps will help discourage campers and reduce traffic headaches when the restaurant opens. RED FLAG WARNING FOR SOUTHERN IDAHO A Red Flag Warning is…

NEWS ELECTIONS & BALLOT INITIATIVES MEDICAL CANNABIS INITIATIVE FAILS TO QUALIFY A proposed medical cannabis initiative has failed to qualify for Idaho’s November ballot. Organizers fell short of the required signatures, and the Secretary of State’s Office has also referred allegations of possible petition fraud to the Idaho State Police for investigation. IDAHO PUSHES BACK…