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Your Daily Briefing – April 10, 2025

🚨 Crime & Safety

  • Shots Fired in Twin Falls:
    Twin Falls Police responded just after 11 p.m. last night to reports of shots fired on Heyburn Avenue East. Multiple rounds struck a home with children inside. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Police say this was not a random act—they believe the suspect knew the residents.
  • Embezzlement Sentencing in Jerome:
    April Jarvis, 46, who stole up to $360,000 from A & G Irrigation in Jerome, was sentenced Tuesday. She’ll serve 180 days in jail, five years of probation, and must pay $200,000 in restitution. The judge cited a pattern of fraud in the case.
  • Coyotes at Auger Falls:
    After a recent dog-coyote encounter at Auger Falls, officials are urging caution on local trails. Coyotes can be aggressive this time of year while protecting newborn pups. Keep dogs leashed and stay alert, especially near dens and open spaces.

🔥 Fire

  • Jerome RV Fire Ruled Accidental:
    The fire at Bish’s RV in Jerome has been ruled accidental—caused by an electrical short in a Class C RV. Three RVs were destroyed. Quick-thinking employees and fast work by local fire crews prevented the blaze from spreading further.

🏛 Government & Politics

  • Foster Care Reform Signed into Law:
    Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1208, launching a $23.2 million investment to reform Idaho’s foster care system. The plan adds 63 new workers and expands support to help children stay safely at home while also improving crisis care.
  • Funding Boost for Public Defenders:
    Governor Little also signed a bill adding $6.7 million in funding to Idaho’s State Public Defender’s Office. The new total budget is $83.2 million to support public defense across all 44 counties and cover current shortfalls.
  • Deleted Texts Spark Transparency Concerns:
    Rep. Barbara Ehardt admitted to deleting text messages from university contacts during debate on a bill limiting diversity programs. The messages related to public business, raising serious concerns about transparency and public accountability.
  • Pride Flag Controversy in Boise:
    The Pride flag now flies below the Boise city flag at city hall—but a new Idaho law may prohibit it. Governor Little recently signed House Bill 96, banning government buildings from flying any flags not representing the U.S., Idaho, or the military.

⚾ Sports

  • Jerome Snaps Losing Streak in Style:
    The Jerome Tigers crushed defending Great Basin champs Minico 11-1 in six innings. After falling behind early, Jerome answered with four runs in the second, five in the fifth, and two more in the sixth. Caleb Jones and Payton Jackson each went 2-for-3, and Lane Arellano earned the win with six strikeouts over six innings.
  • Burley Sweeps Wood River:
    In a Great Basin doubleheader, Burley took both games at home. Game one ended 5-2, powered by a three-run double from Mack Haynes. Braxton Warr picked up the win in relief.
    Game two saw Burley rally from a four-run deficit to win 8-6. Jake Redder and Casen Cooper had two hits each, and Jacoby Roe knocked in two runs. Ozzie Scherer led Wood River, going 3-for-4.
  • Declo Earns First Win of the Season:
    Declo edged Soda Springs 8-7 in 3A play. Trevin Averett and Dodge Edgar each hit two-run doubles. Cade Miller and Zana Snedaker combined for five hits, while Kyle Bott struck out seven for the win.
  • Glenns Ferry Dominates in 2A:
    Glenns Ferry beat Idaho City 8-1. Junior Sanchez struck out 10 in just over six innings. Bryce Sterling had a two-run triple, and Peyton Renolds also contributed at the plate.
  • CSI Star Kennedy Gillette Named All-American:
    CSI’s Kennedy Gillette earned NJCAA All-American honors after a stellar season leading the Golden Eagles with 13.9 points per game. She also led the conference in three-pointers and helped CSI to a 23-8 season and a conference title.

🌤 Weather

  • Today: Sunny with a high near 81°F. Winds from the southeast at 5–9 mph, shifting to the south in the afternoon.
  • Tonight: Partly cloudy, low around 49°F. Winds west northwest at 7–10 mph, becoming southeast in the evening.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, high near 73°F. Winds west northwest at 5–9 mph.
  • Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 47°F. Winds northwest at 6–9 mph, turning west southwest overnight.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, high near 58°F. Winds west southwest at 17–22 mph with gusts up to 37 mph.
  • Saturday Night: Mostly clear and breezy, low around 33°F.
  • Sunday: Sunny with a high near 56°F.
  • Sunday Night: Clear with a low around 32°F.
  • Monday: Sunny, high near 67°F.
  • Monday Night: Mostly clear, low around 39°F.
  • Tuesday: Sunny with a high near 76°F.
  • Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 46°F.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 70°F.
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