News Updates
Fatal Accident in Twin Falls
The Twin Falls Police Department is continuing its investigation into a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. The incident occurred Saturday morning just before 10 a.m. at the intersection of Poleline Road and Parkview Drive. Authorities report that a 65-year-old Twin Falls man was driving an SUV when a 73-year-old woman was struck. The victim was transported to St. Luke’s Medical Center and later airlifted to Boise, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Idaho Water Day Celebration
On Friday, Idaho Governor Brad Little and Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke joined farmers in Twin Falls to celebrate Idaho Water Day. After months of negotiations, water users finalized a new water agreement, marking a significant achievement for the state’s agricultural community.
Empowering Parents Grant Program
The State of Idaho’s Empowering Parents educational grant program has received over 42,500 applications for the 2024-2025 award year since opening on October 21. This marks the program’s strongest application period to date. The State Board of Education plans to notify families of initial awards before Thanksgiving. Parents are encouraged to act quickly as funding is limited.
Sentencing in Fatal Crash Case
Andrew Blanchard, convicted of causing a crash that killed two people in March 2023, has been sentenced to one year in jail. Additionally, he will serve four years of probation and face a 10-year driver’s license suspension. The crash occurred in Bingham County along Interstate 15.
Boise Airport Powered by 100% Clean Energy
The Boise Airport is now fully powered by 100% clean energy. The City of Boise achieved this milestone by becoming the first municipality to sign up for a new renewable energy program through Idaho Power. This initiative also powers the Lander Street wastewater treatment facility with solar energy.
Apprenticeship Awareness for Kids
The Idaho Department of Labor and Apprenticeship Idaho distributed over 3,000 free children’s books to elementary school classrooms statewide. The book, originally published in 2022, highlights the value of apprenticeships, making Idaho one of the first states to produce a children’s book on the subject.
Sports Updates
Transgender Athlete Ruling
A federal judge has rejected a court motion targeting a San José State University women’s volleyball player identified as a transgender athlete. The ruling, challenged by 12 plaintiffs, including two Boise State University players, argued that the athlete had an unfair physical advantage. This decision sets up a potential showdown between Boise State and San José State in this week’s Mountain West Conference postseason tournament.
Boise State Basketball Victory
Javan Buchanan led Boise State with a season-high 28 points to edge South Dakota State, 83-82, in the Cayman Islands Classic semifinal on Monday. The Broncos will compete in the championship game on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. MT.
Idaho State’s Big Win
The Idaho State men’s basketball team defeated Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 97-46 in their first-ever matchup Monday night. The Bengals will face the University of South Dakota on Wednesday, December 4, as part of the Big Sky vs. Summit League Challenge.
High School Girls’ Basketball Scores
- Glenns Ferry defeated Notus: 64-20
- Canyon Ridge beat Wood River: 49-41
Upcoming Games Today
- Twin Falls Christian Academy at Hansen
- Ririe at Declo
- Rockland at Dietrich
- Raft River at Glenns Ferry
- Buhl at Melba
- Hagerman at Murtaugh
- Shoshone at Oakley
- Middleton at Twin Falls
- Burley at Vallivue
Weather Forecast
Tuesday
- Day: Showers, with thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m. High near 43°F. Light winds becoming west 5-9 mph. Chance of precipitation: 80%.
- Night: A 20% chance of showers before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, low around 28°F. West winds 9-11 mph, gusts up to 22 mph.
Wednesday
- Day: Mostly sunny, high near 38°F. West winds 8-10 mph.
- Night: Mostly clear, low around 20°F. West-northwest winds around 6 mph, becoming south-southwest after midnight.
Thanksgiving Day
- Day: Sunny, high near 38°F.
- Night: Partly cloudy, low around 19°F.
Extended Outlook
- Friday: Sunny, high near 38°F. Night: Mostly clear, low around 18°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 39°F. Night: Mostly clear, low around 20°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 40°F. Night: Partly cloudy, low around 22°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 40°F.
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