ECONOMY
Gas prices are holding steady as Idahoans hit the road for Labor Day. This morning the state average for regular is $3.48 a gallon—two cents less than last week and 12 cents cheaper than a year ago. Nationally, drivers are paying $3.21. AAA says travelers will see busy roads and airports, with Seattle, Anaheim, and Las Vegas among the top holiday destinations.
SCAMS & SAFETY
Idaho State Police are warning of a new phone scam. Callers are spoofing ISP dispatch numbers, claiming a loved one is in distress and asking for personal details while playing sounds of crying in the background. Officials stress these calls are not from ISP—hang up, don’t share information, and report suspicious calls to law enforcement.
ENERGY & RESEARCH
Idaho State University and Idaho National Laboratory have rededicated the Center for Advanced Energy Studies as the Critical Materials and Energy Systems Innovation Center. The partnership will accelerate research into uranium, lithium, and other critical materials vital for nuclear fuels, energy storage, and national security.
LOCAL INCIDENT
A Mountain Home family is shaken after a rock from chip sealing on Highway 67 shattered their car window, covering their 5-month-old daughter with glass. A sunshade blocked the impact, sparing her from serious injury. Connor Widmer says he’s grateful his baby, Athena, escaped with only minor scratches.
CRIME & VANDALISM
Buhl Police are investigating a string of vandalism cases over the past week. The city’s veterans memorial wall at Eastman Park was hit again yesterday, and graffiti damaged Reed Grain. Officers urge residents to check security or Ring cameras for suspicious activity and report it to police immediately.
SPORTS
- High School Football: The Buhl Indians kicked off their 2025 football season Thursday night hosting top-five ranked Weiser in a rematch of last year’s opener. Weiser struck first with a rushing touchdown, but Buhl answered with a highlight-reel one-handed grab by Porter Higley that set up a Kaster Schilder touchdown to tie it at seven. In the second half, Dallas Price broke free for a 55-yard score, and Zan Parker sealed it with a pick-six as Buhl held on for a 19–13 victory. Elsewhere, Raft River fell at Grace 22–6 and will host the Notus Pirates next Friday.
- Community & College Events: The City of Jerome is celebrating the grand opening of Founders Park today. Food trucks are serving from 11:30, with a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m., followed by the inaugural CSI women’s soccer match at 2. The men’s team plays after, with games continuing all weekend. Founders Park is located at 50 East Nez Perce in Jerome.
- High School Soccer: The Burley Bobcats boys’ soccer team opened strong with a 4–1 victory over Preston. Tristan Vega led the charge with two goals, while Julian Cardenas and Grant Payne each found the back of the net once. The Bobcats’ defense held firm to secure the win. Next up, Burley returns home to face Wood River on Wednesday.
- College Volleyball: The College of Southern Idaho volleyball team got sweet revenge at the Salt Lake “Crystal Innvitational.” The Golden Eagles stunned top-ranked Florida Southwestern in five sets, ending the Buccaneers’ 1,455-day non-conference win streak, then swept Eastern Florida State. CSI, now 4-2, faces Central Wyoming and Western Wyoming today in Salt Lake.
- Boise State Football: The 25th-ranked Boise State Broncos opened their 2025 football season with a tough 34-7 road loss to South Florida Thursday night. Boise State struck first on a six-yard touchdown pass from Maddux Madsen to Chris Marshall, but the Bulls answered with 34 straight points to pull away. Madsen threw for 225 yards, while linebacker Jayden Virgin-Morgan led the defense with eight tackles. The Broncos now turn their focus to next Friday’s home opener against Eastern Washington at Albertsons Stadium.
- Boise State Women’s Soccer: Boise State earned a 2-1 win over Montana in Thursday’s home opener. Kenzie MacMillan scored her 20th career goal, and Asia Lawyer added another—both assisted by Olivia Collins. Montana cut the lead in the second half, but the Broncos held on for their first win over the Grizzlies since 2008.
- Idaho State Women’s Soccer: Idaho State stayed unbeaten with a dramatic 1-1 draw at Oregon State Thursday. The Beavers struck first, but senior Stephanie Roper scored her first goal of the season in the 90th minute off a Saydree Cooke assist. The Bengals are now 2-0-2 and head to Seattle U for a Sunday match at 2 p.m. Mountain.
WEATHER
- Today: Mostly sunny with some patchy smoke, high near 84. Tonight, mostly clear, low 56.
- Saturday: More sunshine with light winds and a high of 86. Clear at night with a low near 56.
- Sunday: Sunny, reaching 88, with a clear night near 57.
- Labor Day Monday: Bright and warm, topping out around 89 before cooling to 58 overnight.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 88. Partly cloudy Tuesday night with a low around 59.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 88. Mostly clear night, low 59.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 86.
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