NEWS
HIGH-SPEED CHASE NEAR FILER
25-year-old Adolfo Ramirez is out on bond after authorities say he led deputies on a high-speed chase reaching more than 100 miles per hour before crashing into a home near Filer. Ramirez faces a felony charge of attempting to elude police.
JEROME COUNTY FATAL CRASH SENTENCING
28-year-old Jonathan Villagomez of Jerome County has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a July 2025 crash on Highway 93 that killed two people, including an infant. He pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and will serve five years fixed, followed by seven years indeterminate.
CALDWELL FATAL CRASH
A Caldwell man is dead following a two-vehicle crash last night at East Linden Street and South Kimball Avenue. Idaho State Police say a pickup driver failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a car carrying three juveniles. The driver of the car died at the scene. The pickup driver was later arrested and booked into the Canyon County Jail.
JEROME COUNTY ENERGY PROJECT REGULATIONS
Jerome County leaders are continuing work on new regulations for large-scale energy projects. County officials say protecting public safety, groundwater, agriculture, and property rights will be top priorities.
IDAHO SUPREME COURT ON THE ROAD
The Idaho Supreme Court is taking its work on the road this week. Justices will hear cases in Rexburg on Wednesday and in Twin Falls on Thursday, with both sessions open to the public.
IDAHO ABORTION LAW TRIAL
Dr. Stacy Seyb testified in federal court that Idaho’s abortion laws have forced some patients with serious pregnancy complications to travel out of state for treatment. Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is defending the law as a trial over medical exceptions continues in Boise.
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE STAFF CHANGES
Governor Brad Little announced several staff changes in his office. Lauren Smyser has been promoted to Director of Operations, while Niko Lostra joins as a policy advisor covering transportation and environmental issues. Deputy Chief of Staff Sara Stover is leaving for the private sector, and Darren Damon moves to a leadership role with the Division of Financial Management.
IDAHO GAS PRICES
Idaho drivers are getting a break at the pump this week. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Idaho has dropped 10 cents from a week ago to $4.51 per gallon.
HIGHWAY 50 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Drivers traveling on State Highway 50 near the Jerome-Twin Falls County line should expect delays Thursday. Bridge maintenance is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with traffic reduced to one lane.
RUPERT ROAD CLOSURE
Drivers in Rupert should expect a road closure this week near the canal crossing between 8th Street and K Street. Crews are replacing a water line through June 12.
ART AND SOUL OF THE MAGIC VALLEY
The Magic Valley Arts Council has kicked off the 16th annual Art and Soul of the Magic Valley. More than 65 venues across Twin Falls are showcasing artwork, and organizers say online voting is now unlimited throughout the month-long event.
SPORTS
RUPERT YEAR-ROUND SWIMMING POOL
Yesterday, Rupert celebrated the completion of a project more than 15 years in the making with a ribbon cutting for its new year-round swimming pool. The $3 million facility features a unique retractable dome that opens in the summer and closes in the winter, providing year-round access for swimmers and the local high school team. Community donations helped make the project possible, and city leaders say it will improve water safety, support recreation, and help drive future growth in Rupert.
BANANA BALL TICKETS
If you missed out on Banana Ball tickets at Albertsons Stadium, there’s good news. Both nights are officially sold out, but organizers have just released a limited number of new North End Zone seating options for Friday and Saturday. With home plate set up in the northeast corner of the stadium, these seats offer a great view of all the action. Inventory is limited, so fans are encouraged to grab their seats before they’re gone.
TAMARACK RESORT SUMMER DELAY
A powerful windstorm that swept through Valley County over Memorial Day weekend is forcing Tamarack Resort to delay part of its summer season. Resort officials say high winds caused an unusual cable entanglement on the Tamarack Express Chairlift, damaging a lift tower that now must be completely replaced. The repair is expected to keep the resort’s lift-served downhill mountain biking trails closed for about a month. Resort officials say employees will remain on the job during the closure as crews work to restore service.
IDAHO FREE FISHING DAY
Grab your fishing pole and head outdoors this Friday, June 13, for Idaho’s annual Free Fishing Day. Anyone can fish without a license for the day, although all other fishing regulations still apply. Idaho Fish and Game has stocked more than 243,000 catchable rainbow trout statewide leading up to the event, and staff and volunteers will be on hand at various locations to help beginners learn the sport. Free Fishing Day events are planned across Idaho, offering a great opportunity for families to get outside and enjoy the water.
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO TRACK AND FIELD
The University of Idaho will have two athletes competing on the national stage this week at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Senior javelin thrower Blake Sturgis became the first Vandal in more than a decade to qualify for the NCAA finals after a standout season that included multiple Big Sky Athlete of the Week honors. On the women’s side, Constanze Paoli enters the national meet with one of the fastest steeplechase times in the country after winning the Big Sky title in school-record fashion. Sturgis competes Wednesday evening, while Paoli takes to the track Saturday.
IDAHO STATE TRACK AND FIELD
Idaho State’s Axel Tirado-Sanchez is set for the biggest meet of his career this week at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene. The Bengal senior enters the national discus competition after capturing another Big Sky Conference title and qualifying through the NCAA West Regional. Tirado-Sanchez will compete Friday afternoon at Hayward Field, where he’ll look to advance to the finals and finish his collegiate career as an All-American with a top-eight national finish.
WEATHER
MAGIC VALLEY FORECAST SUMMARY
Here’s your Magic Valley weather forecast. A few morning showers are possible today before skies clear, with a high near 70 and gusty northwest winds up to 30 miles per hour. Tonight turns mostly clear with a low around 47. Tomorrow stays sunny but breezy, with a high near 67 and gusts approaching 40. Then it’s a beautiful stretch ahead—75 Thursday, 84 Friday, and plenty of sunshine through the weekend with highs climbing into the upper 80s by Sunday and Monday.
TODAY
Today: Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
TONIGHT
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
TOMORROW
Tomorrow: Sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
TOMORROW NIGHT
Tomorrow Night: Clear, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a west-northwest wind 17 to 22 mph becoming southwest 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.
EXTENDED FORECAST
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 55.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
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