Legislative Town Hall Turns Violent
A legislative town hall in Kootenai County turned violent Saturday when unidentified men forcibly removed a woman from the audience. Teresa Borrenpohl was taken to the ground and restrained after questioning Republican legislators on reproductive rights. Witnesses say Sheriff Bob Norris directed the removal, though his role remains unclear. Borrenpohl was cited but not arrested. The incident has sparked concerns over free speech and security at public meetings.
Twin Falls Hit-and-Run Under Investigation
Twin Falls Police are investigating a 3:14 a.m. hit-and-run where a speeding midsize car T-boned another, sending vehicles onto a lawn at the intersection of Highland and Lois Street. One driver remains in critical condition after being transported by helicopter to Boise, while suspects who fled on foot have been located. Authorities are seeking footage to aid their investigation.
Jerome County Fair Names New Manager
The Jerome County Fair has a new manager! Amanda Worthington will take over from Andrea Wiesenmeyer, officials announced over the weekend.
Bill Introduced to Criminalize False Statements
House Speaker Mike Moyle has introduced a bill making it a felony to knowingly spread false statements, with penalties of up to $100,000 in fines and five years in prison. Moyle argued that the First Amendment does not protect lies—comparing it to falsely shouting “fire” in a crowded room.
School Bus Crash Injures Filer Woman
A 36-year-old Filer woman was injured Friday when a school bus ran a stop sign and hit her Jeep on U.S. Highway 30. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash blocked traffic for over four hours, and the woman was hospitalized.
Twin Falls Massage Parlor Raids: Legal Battle Continues
Defense attorneys are working to dismiss charges from last fall’s Twin Falls massage parlor raids tied to commercial sex activity. One suspect had most charges dropped, while others still face trial. Salon Kahn remains in custody ahead of a March 11 jury trial. Prosecutors argue the businesses were involved in illegal operations, while defense attorneys claim some services were legitimate.
SPORTS
Oakley Hornets Are 2A State Champions!
The Oakley Hornets are the 2024-2025 2A State Champions! They defeated Prairie 62-51, claiming their first state title since 2018. Oakley, led by senior Dakota Wadsworth’s 31 points, held strong despite a late rally from Prairie. The Hornets’ relentless defense and rebounding were key, forcing 20 turnovers and dominating the boards 37-24.
More Magic Valley Teams Bring Home Trophies
- 5A: Jerome won the consolation trophy, defeating Skyline 41-33, led by Jensen Cook’s 18 points and 5 rebounds.
- 4A: McCall-Donnelly defeated Kimberly 46-41, as the Bulldogs struggled with shooting and rebounding.
- 2A: Valley secured third place, beating Lapwai 60-50, with Lexi Huettig scoring 21 points.
- 1A: Carey took third place, defeating Salmon River 42-38, with Andie Simpson leading at 16 points.
- 1A Consolation: Challis fell short against Dietrich, losing 43-33.
CSI Baseball Dominates in Doubleheader
The College of Southern Idaho crushed USU Eastern 15-2 and defeated Treasure Valley 8-4 in Saturday’s non-conference action. CSI, now 11-8, will host Treasure Valley for a four-game series next week.
CSI Men’s Basketball Falls on Sophomore Day
The CSI Men’s Basketball Team fought hard but fell short on sophomore day, losing to North Idaho 77-67. CSI, now 20-8 overall and 8-5 in conference play, wraps up the regular season next week at Snow and USU Eastern.
CSI Women’s Basketball Ties for First in Scenic West
The College of Southern Idaho moved into a tie for first place in the Scenic West with a 74-52 win over North Idaho on sophomore day. CSI, now 21-7 overall and 9-4 in conference play, finishes the regular season on the road against USU Eastern and Snow College.
Boise State Softball Stays Hot
Leah McAnally and Sophia Knight each recorded four hits as Boise State defeated San Diego 10-4 at the Lyman Classic on Sunday. The Broncos completed a 5-0 weekend and extended their winning streak to seven. Boise State is now 12-3 overall.
Boise State Rallies to Beat Nevada
Boise State battled back from a 10-point deficit to defeat Nevada 70-69 on Saturday. The Broncos improved to 19-8 overall and 11-5 in Mountain West play and will return home to face Utah State on Wednesday.
Idaho Basketball Falls to Northern Colorado
Idaho couldn’t keep the momentum going, falling 92-74 to Northern Colorado after a high-scoring first half. Tyler Linhardt led the Vandals with 23 points, but they struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points. Kolton Mitchell added 11, and Julius Mims had 10 while leading with five rebounds. The Vandals will return home next week for their final two games, including Senior Day against Weber State, honoring Julius Mims, Kyson Rose, and Jack Hatten.
Idaho Women’s Basketball Coach Ties Record
Idaho women’s basketball coach Arthur Moreira tied a program record for first-year head coaches with a 77-59 win over Northern Colorado. The Vandals return to action next Tuesday at Idaho State.
Idaho State Softball Finishes Strong at Lyman Classic
Idaho State softball closed out the Lyman Classic with two thrilling victories Sunday, defeating UC San Diego 13-5 and Utah State 11-7. The Bengals’ defense turned three double plays and stole nine bases over the weekend.
Boise State Football Coach Under Scrutiny
A watchdog group has filed a complaint against Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson, claiming his post-Fiesta Bowl remarks promoted religious coercion. The university has been urged to clarify that all students are welcome, regardless of faith.
WEATHER
Today: 
20% chance of rain before 11 AM. Partly sunny, high near 58°F. Winds 6-9 mph, shifting south-southeast in the morning.
Tonight: 
Partly cloudy, low 37°F. Winds shifting west-southwest after midnight.
Tomorrow: 
Mostly sunny, high 47°F. Winds from the west at 11-18 mph.
Tomorrow Night: Mostly clear, low 28°F. Winds 8-15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, high 48°F.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, low 27°F.
Thursday: Sunny, high 55°F.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, low 28°F.
Friday: Sunny, high 55°F.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, low 29°F.
Saturday: Sunny, high 57°F.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, low 33°F.
Sunday: 
30% chance of rain. Mostly sunny, high 54°F.
