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Your Daily Briefing – 07/09/2025

Terry "Tdub" West

🚔 Crime & Law Enforcement

  • Jerome Stabbing Investigation
    Jerome Police are investigating a late-night stabbing on North Date Street. Several people were detained, and one person was taken away in a police vehicle.
  • Triple Homicide Arrest
    A man is in custody after a triple homicide investigation in Cassia and Minidoka counties. One victim was found dead in Rupert, leading to a second crime scene response in Burley. He was arrested in Lincoln County after a traffic stop. Authorities responded to 1024 F Street at 3:20 p.m. to find a woman on the floor, cold to the touch.
  • Cassia County Motorcycle Fatality
    Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 25 in Cassia County. A juvenile from Rupert died after failing to navigate a curve early Monday.
  • DUI Manslaughter Charges in Jerome Crash
    Jonathan Villagomez is facing DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges after a crash north of Jerome killed 41-year-old Jesica Inga Inga and infant Jamilette De La Cruz Inga. His bond is set at $1 million.
  • Twin Falls Felony Assault
    Tanner Huse, a 26-year-old from Twin Falls, faces felony assault and firearm charges for allegedly threatening to kill a woman and assaulting another. A bullet casing was found at the scene. His bond is $100,000.
  • Child Exploitation Charges
    21-year-old Clayton Palmer of Twin Falls is charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. Police say some images involved children as young as two. His bond is set at $1 million.

⚖ Legal & Civil Issues

  • Former Superintendent Files Claim
    Former Hagerman Superintendent Jim Brown has filed a tort claim seeking over $1 million in damages after being reprimanded for showering at school. Brown says he did not violate any policy and was unfairly targeted.

💧 Environment & Water

  • Driest Water Year on Record
    Idaho’s once-promising water year is now among the driest on record. Hydrologists report only 56% of normal precipitation from April to June, with Snake River shortages anticipated by late summer.

🎓 University of Idaho Murder Case

  • Goncalves Family to Return Funds
    The family of Kaylee Goncalves plans to return thousands of dollars raised on GoFundMe after her 2022 murder. Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to killing Goncalves and three other students, avoiding the death penalty.

🏀 Sports News

  • Supreme Court & Transgender Athlete Ban
    The U.S. Supreme Court will review Idaho’s 2020 law banning transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports. Idaho was the first of 27 states with such a law. A ruling is expected in 2026.
  • Kimberly High Gym Makeover
    Kimberly High School’s gym has been resurfaced and repainted with bold red keys, a larger Bulldog logo, and sponsor branding. AD Zach Dong says it was overdue, especially with frequent district tournaments.
  • Boise State Breaks Fundraising Record
    Boise State Athletics raised a record $27.2 million in FY2025—up 14% from last year. It’s their fourth straight year over $20 million, helping scholarships and facilities. The department also tied its GPA record of 3.46.

⚾ American Legion Baseball

  • Filer Cats Split Doubleheader
    The Filer Cats A took Game 1 against Idaho Falls Bees A, 8-2. Wyatt Blass went 3-for-4, and Brett Paxton had two RBIs and struck out seven. Drayson Smith added a 2-for-2 day with an RBI.
    In Game 2, the Bees responded with a 10-5 win. Filer tied it in the fourth, but Idaho Falls surged with four runs in the seventh. Blass went 3-for-3, Aydyn Burns had two hits, and Carsten Eskelsen added two RBIs.
    Filer is now 10-12 and heads to Elmore County Royals on Friday for a 5 and 7 p.m. doubleheader.
  • Twin Falls Hawks Sweep Jerome
    The Hawks won Game 1, 10-0, behind Grant Hales’ four shutout innings with five strikeouts.
    In Game 2, Christian Waitley threw a no-hitter, walking six and striking out four. He also went 2-for-2 with two RBIs. Bo Stringer drove in three.
    The Hawks are now 12-2 and visit Burley Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m.

🌦 Weather

  • Red Flag Warning ⚠
    A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 3 PM to midnight today across parts of southern Idaho, including the Western Twin Falls BLM. Scattered thunderstorms and gusts up to 55 mph could spark fast-spreading fires. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
  • Forecast Breakdown
    Today: Sunny and hot, high near 94. Isolated PM showers/storms. Gusts up to 23 mph.
    Tonight: 20% chance of storms, low around 62. Breezy with patchy dust.
    Thursday: Sunny, high near 86. Winds up to 31 mph.
    Thursday Night: Clear, low near 60.
    Friday: Sunny, high near 87.
    Friday Night: Clear, low near 60.
    Saturday: Sunny and hot, high near 91.
    Saturday Night: Clear, low around 63.
    Sunday: Sunny and hot, high near 94.
    Sunday Night: Clear, low around 64.
    Monday: Sunny and hot, high near 95.
    Monday Night: Clear, low around 65.
    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, high near 95.
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