NEWS
FIRES
BUCKHORN 2 FIRE — RAIN HELPS CREWS
Rain this morning is helping crews gain ground on the Buckhorn 2 Fire southeast of Murtaugh. The fire has burned an estimated 2,000 acres and is 50% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. It started Saturday afternoon near Buckhorn Canyon, about 12 miles southeast of town. BLM fire information officer Rylan Berlin says precipitation slowed fire activity, allowing crews to begin securing the fire’s edge. Investigators determined the fire was human-caused. Oakley, Rock Creek and North Cassia Rural firefighters are assisting, and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service thanked local departments for their help.
HAGERMAN HOUSE FIRE — TOTAL LOSS
A home on Bells Rapids Road is a total loss after an early yesterday morning fire, but no injuries were reported. The Hagerman Fire Protection District responded to 50 Bells Rapids Road around 3:30 a.m. Crews from Hagerman and the Buhl Fire Department contained the flames. Hagerman Fire Chief Tim Peterson says the house was destroyed.
PUBLIC SAFETY
CATALDO CRASH — SMELTERVILLE WOMAN DIES
An 85-year-old Smelterville woman has died from injuries suffered in a crash near Cataldo. Idaho State Police say she died Thursday, October 8, following Monday’s collision on westbound Interstate 90 near milepost 36. Investigators say a pickup driven by a 68-year-old Wallace man struck her Toyota Corolla around 1:30 p.m. She was flown to a hospital. The pickup driver was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The interstate was blocked for nearly 3 hours.
ASHTON TRUCK FIRE — JUVENILE DIES
A juvenile died Friday evening when a pickup towing a livestock trailer caught fire north of Ashton. Idaho State Police say the truck overheated at the top of Ashton Hill on Highway 20 around 5:23 p.m. The driver, a 26-year-old man from Thayne, Wyoming, was flown to a hospital. A 23-year-old woman from Rexburg was taken to a hospital by ground ambulance. The juvenile died at the scene. Both directions of Highway 20 were blocked for about 3 hours. The investigation continues.
MENAN CRASH — TWO DIE IN SNAKE RIVER
2 people died Saturday morning after their pickup landed upside down in the Snake River near Menan. Idaho State Police say the crash happened around 7:21 a.m. on Twin Butte Road near the Menan Bridge. The southbound Ford F-350 left the road, struck an embankment and overturned into the river. The driver, an 18-year-old from Rigby, and a juvenile passenger from Idaho Falls both died at the scene.
BOISE STATE — REPORTED RAPE INVESTIGATION
Boise Police are investigating a reported rape at Boise State University late Friday night. Officers and campus public safety responded around 11:40 p.m., about an hour after the reported assault. Police clarified that it happened inside a residence, correcting an initial report that placed it outside near Syringa Hall. The victim described the suspect as a white man in his 30s with long blonde hair and tattoos on his arms. She told police she fought him off before he fled. Officers searched the area but did not find him. The investigation remains active. Anyone with information can call Boise Police at 208-343-COPS.
STATE GOVERNMENT AND BALLOT MEASURES
DYED DIESEL — IDAHO PAUSES INSPECTIONS
Idaho is suspending dyed diesel inspections for 30 days in a move Governor Brad Little says will help farmers and ranchers during harvest. Little signed the executive order Friday, with Idaho diesel prices averaging about $6.41 a gallon, according to AAA. Dyed diesel is exempt from state and federal motor fuel taxes and is normally restricted to approved off-road uses, including farm equipment. The move follows President Trump’s order allowing the fuel on highways and suspending federal penalties for that use. Little directed Idaho State Police and the Idaho Transportation Department to pause inspections while reviewing state enforcement policies. Legislative leaders, including Senate President Pro Tem Kelly Anthon of Declo, support the move, citing rising costs for agricultural producers.
IDAHO REVENUE — COLLECTIONS ABOVE FORECAST
Idaho brought in $90.3 million more than expected during the first 3 months of its fiscal year. The September revenue report shows General Fund collections running 6.8% above forecast, led by individual income taxes. Income tax withholding rose 20% compared with the same period last year. Governor Brad Little says the numbers are encouraging, but he’s calling for continued spending discipline. The gains aren’t across the board. Corporate income taxes are $10.2 million below forecast, and sales taxes are also slightly below expectations. Still, online marketplace sales grew more than 23%. State officials say they’ll keep watching revenue trends as they weigh spending priorities.
PROPOSITION 1 — CHURCH DONATES TO OPPOSITION
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $1 million to oppose Idaho’s abortion rights initiative on the November 3 ballot. The church confirmed Friday that the money went to the Too Extreme for Idaho political action committee. It says it remains neutral on candidates but takes positions on ballot measures with significant moral consequences. Proposition 1 would repeal Idaho’s abortion laws, establish reproductive health rights and provide liability protections for healthcare providers. Faith groups are taking different sides. Catholic organizations have contributed just over $7,100 to the opposition campaign, while the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship gave $5,000 to the measure’s supporters. Interfaith Justice Idaho also supports Proposition 1, saying religious faith and support for abortion rights can go together.
COMMUNITY
KETCHUM — TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL
A wall of wool rolled through downtown Ketchum Saturday as more than 1,000 sheep took over Main Street for the 30th annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival. Thousands of residents and visitors lined the streets for the event, celebrating 150 years of sheep industry history in the area. Historic sheep wagons and traditional dances by Polish Highlanders, Basque and Peruvian performers highlighted the cultures that helped shape that history. Visitors also enjoyed sheepdog competitions and vendors. Some traveled specifically for the festival, while others stumbled onto the parade during a birthday trip. Many visitors say they plan to return next year.
MONDAY SPORTS
FOOTBALL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL — FRIDAY RESULTS
Minico and Jerome lit up the scoreboard Friday night—134 points combined, with the Spartans winning 83-51. The teams piled up 1,164 yards of offense. Jerome quarterback Ben Landrian threw for 566 yards and 6 touchdowns in the loss. Taiten Van Tassell caught 10 passes for 170 yards, Brazen Wells added 158 receiving yards, and Kyson Galvan had 112. Each caught a touchdown.
Twin Falls beat Burley 38-18, leaving both teams at 4-3. Burley hosts Canyon Ridge this Friday. The Riverhawks are coming off a 33-27 overtime win over Mountain Home.
Kimberly shut out Wood River 26-0, handing the Wolverines their second loss. Gooding beat Filer 60-28, and second-ranked Declo blanked Wendell 42-0 to improve to 6-1.
Top-ranked Hagerman rolled past Glenns Ferry 79-8. Zander Cennarusa rushed for 173 yards and 4 touchdowns, helping the Pirates finish with 402 yards of offense. Receiver Cameron Clausse also threw a touchdown pass.
Second-ranked Raft River stayed unbeaten at 7-0 with a 34-28 win over Butte County. Fifth-ranked Oakley shut out Murtaugh 52-0.
Richfield beat Lighthouse Christian 76-18. Valley outscored Shoshone 58-46, and Hansen defeated Dietrich 50-6.
And Council handed second-ranked Carey its first loss, edging the Panthers 18-16. Carey’s Madden Perkes rushed for 119 yards on 25 carries, but the Panthers slipped to 6-1.
BOISE STATE FOOTBALL — MILK CAN WIN AND RANKINGS
The Milk Can is headed back to Boise—and the Broncos are now ranked in both major polls. Boise State beat Fresno State 38-31 Saturday night, snapping a 3-game losing streak to the Bulldogs and earning its fifth straight win.
Dylan Riley powered the offense with 150 rushing yards, including a 73-yard touchdown run. He also caught a 44-yard touchdown pass and now leads the FBS with 835 rushing yards this season. Sire Gaines added 120 yards on the ground and a score.
Maddux Madsen threw for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. He’s the first Boise State quarterback to start 6 consecutive games in a season without throwing a pick.
The Broncos finished with 512 yards of offense. A fourth-quarter drive featuring 14 straight running plays drained 7 minutes, 40 seconds off the clock and set up a field goal that helped put the game away.
Boise State is 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the Pac-12. The Broncos remain number 23 in the AP poll and enter the coaches poll at number 24.
They’re off this weekend before visiting Washington State October 24. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. Mountain Time on USA Sports.
IDAHO STATE FOOTBALL — CAL POLY WINS LATE
A touchdown with 40 seconds left spoiled Idaho State’s homecoming Saturday, as Cal Poly edged the Bengals 25-24 before nearly 9,500 fans at the ICCU Dome.
Idaho State led by 6 in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t run out the clock. The Mustangs drove for the winning score, and an interception ended the Bengals’ final possession.
Mason Lindberg was perfect on 5 field goal attempts, including a 50-yarder, and accounted for 16 points. Jordan Cooke threw for 238 yards and a touchdown, with 2 interceptions. Tommy Poe caught 5 passes for 108 yards, while Tytan Mason rushed for 72.
The Bengals outgained Cal Poly 358-321 but managed just 1 touchdown in 3 red-zone trips. Coach Cody Hawkins took responsibility afterward, saying the team needs to improve in every phase.
Idaho State falls to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in the Big Sky. Next up is the Battle for the Train Bell at Weber State Saturday, October 17. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. in Ogden.
IDAHO FOOTBALL — WEBER STATE DEFEATS VANDALS
A career day from Joshua Wood wasn’t enough for Idaho Saturday, as Weber State’s running game powered the Wildcats to a 38-27 win in Ogden. The teams waited through 2 lightning delays before the Vandals’ comeback attempts fell short.
Wood threw for a career-high 383 yards and matched his career best with 4 touchdown passes. Tony Harste caught 6 passes for 96 yards and 2 scores. Tight end Gus Donnerberg made his first collegiate catches, finishing with 8 receptions for 91 yards.
Idaho pulled within 3 in the fourth quarter, but Weber State answered with consecutive touchdown drives. The Wildcats finished with 307 rushing yards.
Defensively, Luca Moore grabbed his first collegiate interception, and Cruz Hepburn led the Vandals with 8 tackles.
Idaho falls to 1-5 overall and 1-2 in the Big Sky. The Vandals visit Montana Saturday, October 17, with coverage on ESPN Plus, Scripps Sports, SWX and the Vandal Radio Network.
SOCCER
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER — DISTRICT RESULTS
Buhl’s Ruben Cervantes delivered all 4 goals, and the Indians are headed to the boys district soccer semifinals. Buhl beat Bliss in overtime to advance against second-seeded Wendell. Filer also moved on, beating Gooding 4-1 to set up a semifinal against top-seeded Sun Valley Community School.
Jerome edged Burley 1-0 to claim third place in the Great Basin Conference tournament, ending the Bobcats’ season. Canyon Ridge rolled past Rigby 6-1 and will face top-seeded Highland Tuesday.
In girls district action, Declo shut out Buhl 4-0, while Wendell beat Filer 3-1. Mia Gullen, Leah Guillén and Stephanie Muralles each scored for the Trojans.
Jerome edged Canyon Ridge 4-3. Wehazit Fishale scored twice for the Riverhawks, and Macie Webb added a goal.
CSI SOCCER — WOMEN WIN, MEN FALL TO SALT LAKE
CSI’s women knocked off another nationally ranked opponent Saturday, beating eighth-ranked Salt Lake 1-0 on Sophomore Day in Jerome. Annie Layton scored the winner in the 70th minute, and Avery Charlesworth made 3 saves for her second straight shutout. It’s the Golden Eagles’ third consecutive win and second straight against a ranked team. CSI is now 7-3 in Scenic West play and chasing the program’s first playoff berth.
The CSI men struck early against third-ranked Salt Lake, but the Bruins rallied for a 4-1 win. Felipe Argento scored in the third minute before Salt Lake answered with 4 unanswered goals. The Golden Eagles managed just 3 shots and fell to 4-4-2 after their second loss of the week.
Both CSI teams travel to face in-state rival North Idaho College Thursday, October 15.
IDAHO STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER — UTAH TECH WINS
Idaho State created plenty of chances but couldn’t find the net yesterday, falling to Utah Tech 5-0 in women’s soccer at a cold, rainy David Field in Pocatello.
The Bengals took 21 shots and held an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks, but the Trailblazers pulled away behind 2 goals from Jocelyn Wright. Samantha Fenske led Idaho State with 4 shots. Bengal goalkeepers Aliya Garrett and Hannah Weiler combined for 9 saves.
There were a couple of milestones for Idaho State. Saydree Cooke moved into ninth place in program history with 119 career shots, while Daphne Egelhoff now ranks fourth in career minutes played.
The Bengals hit the road this week, visiting Montana Thursday, October 15, at 3 p.m., then Portland State Sunday, October 18, at 2 p.m. Mountain Time.
IDAHO WOMEN’S SOCCER — NORTHERN ARIZONA WINS
Idaho kept the pressure on but couldn’t find the net yesterday, falling to Northern Arizona 3-0 in women’s soccer in Flagstaff. The Vandals outshot the Lumberjacks 22-15, including 18 shots in the second half, but Northern Arizona goalkeeper Lexi Saveski stopped all 7 shots on goal.
Mia Boltz led Idaho with 4 shots, including 2 on target. Vandal goalkeeper Paula Flores finished with 4 saves.
Idaho drops to 7-3-4 overall and 1-1-2 in Big Sky play. The Vandals host Utah Tech October 22 to help kick off homecoming.
VOLLEYBALL
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL — MONDAY SCHEDULE
Today’s high school volleyball schedule features 4 area matchups, all starting at 7. Carey hosts Dietrich in conference play, with the Panthers at 10-4 and the Blue Devils at 7-8. Castleford takes its 12-5 record to Hansen, where the Huskies are looking for their first win. Lighthouse Christian, at 12-4, visits 3-11 Richfield in another conference matchup. And in nonconference action, Buhl heads to Gooding. The Indians come in at 4-15, while the Senators are 7-15.
CSI VOLLEYBALL — SECOND WIN OVER SNOW COLLEGE
A career day for Vivian Goto helped CSI volleyball finish a big weekend against a ranked rival. The 11th-ranked Golden Eagles beat 14th-ranked Snow College Saturday in Twin Falls for their second win over the Badgers in 2 days. Goto led the way with a career-high 25 kills and added 14 digs. Emerson Heatwole anchored the defense with 24 digs, while Dalayni Brindley finished with 21 digs and a team-high 28 assists. Mary Irwin added 14 digs, and Laura Grasel contributed 9 kills. CSI improves to 5-1 in Scenic West play and heads to Salt Lake for another 2-match series beginning Friday.
IDAHO STATE VOLLEYBALL — UTAH TECH SWEEPS
Idaho State volleyball couldn’t get its offense going Saturday, falling in straight sets at Utah Tech, 25-17, 25-10 and 25-20. The Bengals committed 23 attack errors and finished with 26 kills to Utah Tech’s 45.
Mia Walsh and Annelie Wilson led Idaho State with 7 kills apiece. Walsh also collected 9 digs, Jaydin Watts had a team-high 5 blocks, and Kadence Marsh led the Bengals with 8 assists.
Idaho State kept the third set close and briefly led by 2, but Utah Tech pulled away to finish the sweep. The Bengals return to Reed Gym tomorrow, October 13, to face Weber State. That match will stream on ESPN Plus.
BASKETBALL
BOISE STATE BASKETBALL — EXHIBITION WIN OVER IDAHO
Boise State finished strong to hold off Idaho 82-72 Friday night in an exhibition basketball matchup at Idaho Central Arena. The Vandals cut a 12-point deficit to just 1 late, but the Broncos scored 10 of the final 11 points to close it out.
Julian Bowie led Boise State with 21 points, including a key late 3-pointer. Dovydas Butka made his Bronco debut with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Aginaldo Neto added 14 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals, while Spencer Ahrens scored 11.
Idaho’s Kristian Gonzalez led all scorers with 24 points, and Kase Wynott added 17.
Boise State shot 68% in the second half and forced 22 turnovers for the game. The Broncos face Washington in another exhibition Saturday, October 17, at Idaho Central Arena. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Mountain Time.
IDAHO BASKETBALL — COMEBACK FALLS SHORT AGAINST BOISE STATE
Kristian Gonzalez poured in 24 points, but Idaho’s late comeback fell short against Boise State Friday night. The Vandals lost the exhibition matchup 82-72 at Idaho Central Arena in Boise.
Idaho battled back from a 12-point deficit and pulled within 1 late in the second half. But Julian Bowie answered with a key 3-pointer, and the Broncos finished the game on a 7-0 run.
Kase Wynott added 17 points for the Vandals, while Hudson Ward knocked down 3 shots from beyond the arc.
Idaho opens the regular season November 2 against George Fox at ICCU Arena in Moscow. The Vandals have 17 home games on the schedule, along with road trips to Colorado State, Nevada, Washington State and Arizona State.
CROSS COUNTRY
CSI CROSS COUNTRY — HOME MEET RESULTS
CSI’s cross country teams made the most of their home course, with the women finishing second and the men third at the Dr. Thad Scholes Classic at Canyon Springs Golf Course in Twin Falls.
The nationally second-ranked women placed 5 runners in the top 11, finishing behind Boise State. Indianna Lundell led CSI in fifth, covering the 5K in 18 minutes, 59 seconds. Brilee Galbraith finished seventh, Kenadee Bushman ninth, Katie Boyle tenth and Rachel Crummett 11th.
The seventh-ranked men returned to competition for the first time since September 18 and put 4 runners in the top 20. Grayden DeVries led the Golden Eagles in ninth, finishing the 7K in 22 minutes, 40 seconds. Ben Jensen took 11th, Jack Blodgett 17th, Finn Rutledge 19th and Isaac Vernon 21st.
Both teams head to Lewiston for the LC State Invitational next weekend, then return to Canyon Springs for the Scenic West Conference meet October 30.
WEATHER
MORNING DRIVE
(MORNING DRIVE) Grab a jacket and an umbrella this morning. Showers are likely today, with a high of just 47. More showers possible tonight, low 37. Tuesday brings a few showers, then sunshine, high 52. Frost Wednesday morning gives way to a sunny warmup, reaching the low 70s this weekend.
AFTERNOON DRIVE
(AFTERNOON DRIVE) Cloudy and cool for the drive home, with a slight chance of showers and a high of 47. More showers possible overnight, low 37. Tuesday brings a chance of morning showers, then clearing skies, high 52. Frost Wednesday morning, followed by sunshine and a warmup toward the low 70s this weekend.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT
(EVENING/OVERNIGHT) Keep an umbrella handy tonight, with a chance of showers and a low of 37. A few showers could linger Tuesday morning before sunshine returns. High 52, with gusts to 23 miles an hour. Frost develops late Tuesday night as temperatures drop to 32. Wednesday turns sunny, high 58.
EXTENDED FORECAST
MONDAY — COLUMBUS DAY
Columbus Day: Showers likely before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 47. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight, then a chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
TUESDAY
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers between 9 a.m. and noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night: Areas of frost after 4 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday: Widespread frost, mainly before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 34.
THURSDAY
Thursday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Patchy frost before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 35.
FRIDAY
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 37.
SATURDAY
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
SUNDAY
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
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