Local News
Twin Falls Shooting:
A man was shot early Saturday near South Hills Middle School in Twin Falls. Another man was injured earlier in the same area. Police say there is no danger to the public as they continue investigating.
Scam Alert in the Magic Valley:
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam hitting the Magic Valley. Fake texts, claiming to be from California’s FasTrak, demand quick toll payments. Officials advise against clicking links or sharing personal information—legitimate agencies don’t operate this way.
Emergency Funding Approved:
Idaho lawmakers have advanced $4.4 million in emergency funds for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, which is under federal audit for overcommitting services. The funds will help cover overdue bills and secure $10 million in federal aid.
Spring Break Safety Tips:
Heading out for spring break? Twin Falls Police remind residents to lock doors, close blinds, and avoid posting travel plans online. Let a trusted neighbor know you’re away to help prevent break-ins.
McCall Winter Carnival Returns:
McCall’s Winter Carnival will return to a full 10-day schedule in 2026, after two shortened years. The event typically draws around 60,000 visitors and provides a strong boost to local businesses.
New Interim Fire Chief:
Mitchell Brooks has been named Interim Fire Chief in Twin Falls. City leaders plan to appoint him permanently at the March 31 council meeting following Chief Les Kenworthy’s retirement.
Voter Roll Cleanup:
Idaho has removed over 144,000 names from its voter rolls in a routine cleanup, leaving just over 1 million registered voters. Officials say this is essential for maintaining election integrity.
Court Ruling on Trans Law:
A federal appeals panel has denied an extended block on Idaho’s law restricting transgender students’ access to school facilities. A temporary pause remains in place, pending further appeal.
Major Drug Sentence in Twin Falls:
Nestor Antonio Hernandez Jara has been sentenced to prison in Twin Falls following his first offense—being caught with over 30 pounds of marijuana. Despite a plea for leniency, mandatory minimum sentencing applied.
Sports
Baseball – Saturday Recap:
Gooding pulled off a wild walk-off win in game one against Glenns Ferry, scoring four in the seventh to win 7-6, then shut them out 10-0 in game two.
Elsewhere:
- Burley edged Sugar-Salem 5-4
- Minico beat Emmett 11-3
- Twin Falls crushed Ontario, OR 17-1
- Vallivue outlasted Jerome 6-5 in eight innings
Twin Falls vs. Pocatello – Tuesday Preview:
Twin Falls hosts Pocatello on Tuesday at 3 p.m., aiming to build on a strong 6-1 streak. They’re coming off a 17-1 blowout over Ontario, with standout performances from Treyson Walker, Slade Fisher, and Ryker Rex.
Softball – Saturday Action:
- Teton beat Filer 22-10, then blanked them 14-0
- Shelley swept Minico 14-4 and 10-7
- Sugar-Salem topped Jerome 11-3; Jerome bounced back to beat Grangeville 12-10
- Wendell beat American Falls 12-4
- Gooding crushed Fruitland 13-3 but fell to Middleton 3-1
- Twin Falls dropped two close games—10-9 to Elko and 16-15 to La Grande
- Kimberly stayed hot, beating Idaho Falls 16-9 and Capital 9-7
Friday Highlights:
- Declo Softball: Rolled past American Falls 12-6, led by Sophie Rasmussen’s 3 RBIs
- Declo Baseball: Fell 27-12 after giving up 22 walks, despite 6 RBIs from Kyle Bott
- Other Baseball:
- Burley split with Nampa and Columbia
- Minico lost both games
- Twin Falls lost to Rigby and Middleton
- Jerome beat Columbia
- Glenns Ferry routed Rimrock
- Buhl blanked Wendell
- Softball:
- Gooding split
- Jerome won twice
- Filer dropped two
- Kimberly tied Lake City and lost to Thunder Ridge
- Twin Falls dominated Lewiston and Ridgevue
- Wendell crushed West Side
Lindsey Vonn Returns to the Podium:
Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn made a surprise return to the World Cup podium on Sunday in Sun Valley, Idaho—her first since 2018 and likely her last on U.S. snow. At 40 and post-knee surgery, she finished second in the Super-G, just 1.3 seconds behind winner Lara Gut-Behrami. Team USA’s Lauren Macuga called it “so exciting” and says she hopes to follow in Vonn’s ski tracks.
Boise State Spring Game Announced:
Bronco fans, football is coming! Boise State’s Spring Game is set for Saturday, April 19 at 1:30 p.m. at Albertsons Stadium. Admission and parking are free, with a post-game autograph session and tailgate contest judged by Bronco legends. Want VIP access? Legends Club tickets are available for $50. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.
Boise State Softball Stumbles:
Boise State softball fell 17-3 to Nevada on Sunday, losing the Mountain West series. The Broncos head to UNLV for a three-game set starting March 27.
CSI Baseball Splits Doubleheader:
CSI baseball split with CNCC on Saturday—losing game one 5-3 despite 7 strikeouts from Bryce Intagliata, then bouncing back with a 10-2 run-rule win. Jack Barker went 4-for-5 with four RBIs. CSI heads to USU Eastern next.
Weather
Forecast Overview:
Sunny skies today with a high near 65, breezy in the afternoon. Clear tonight with a low around 41. Warming up midweek—73 on Tuesday, 79 by Wednesday. A slight chance of showers returns Thursday into the weekend.
Detailed Forecast:
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, shifting to northwest with gusts up to 21 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Winds shift from northwest to south overnight.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. East wind at 5 to 7 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, low around 44. Light east southeast wind.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 79. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 50.
- Thursday: 30% chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, high near 68.
- Thursday Night: 30% chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, low near 40.
- Friday: 20% chance of showers. Mostly sunny, high near 54.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 34.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 54.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 36.
- Sunday: 30% chance of showers. Partly sunny, high near 58.
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