CRIME & COURTS
- Dunes Motel Shooting
A judge set bond at $500,000 for Tobi Rae Smith (31), accused of shooting a man at the Dunes Motel in Twin Falls Tuesday morning. Security footage reportedly contradicts her self-defense claim. The victim underwent emergency surgery. - Former Teacher Arrested
Kip Crofts, former Caldwell High teacher and football coach, was arrested in Nampa Wednesday. He faces charges of sexual abuse of a child under 16, stemming from his time in Caldwell. He’s now held in Canyon County Jail.
LEGAL & POLITICS
- Sun Valley Ski Ruling Reversed
The Idaho Supreme Court reversed its controversial 2023 ruling related to a Sun Valley ski death, dismissing the widow’s lawsuit. While ski areas are relieved, a key liability change remains, raising concerns for resorts. - Labrador Supports Trump Deportation Power
Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined 25 states backing Trump’s authority to deport members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang labeled a terrorist group. The coalition urges the Fifth Circuit Court to uphold presidential power on national security. - Land Sale Proposal Blocked
A controversial plan to sell 3,200+ square miles of federal land was blocked after the Senate parliamentarian ruled it violated chamber rules. The GOP proposal faced bipartisan opposition and drew fire from conservationists.
PUBLIC SAFETY
- AMBER Alert Ongoing
The search continues for Allen (13) and Rachelle Fischer (15), missing from Jefferson County since Sunday. Their mother suspects they were abducted by FLDS members, including older siblings. An AMBER Alert remains active. - Prison Drug Sweep
A multi-agency drug sweep at the Idaho State Correctional Center turned up no major contraband. The search of C-Block, Idaho’s largest men’s prison, involved local law enforcement and K9 teams.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
- Fireworks Across the Magic Valley
Celebrations begin this weekend in Wendell, Jerome, Hagerman, Eden-Hazelton, and Rupert.- Friday: Hagerman
- Saturday: Jerome
- Monday: Rupert’s big show
- Twin Falls 4th of July Fireworks
The City of Twin Falls and Chobani present the largest fireworks display in the region on July 4, launching at 10:15 p.m. from the CSI campus. Music by Lee Family Broadcasting. 
50th Annual Burley Regatta
The Burley Regatta sails into town this weekend! Enjoy boat races, parades, music, and fireworks from Friday to Sunday on the Snake River. It’s a cherished Southern Idaho tradition.
SPORTS
- Legion Baseball Highlights
- Minico Storm A beat Buhl Tribe A 3-1, then lost 11-2 in Game 2.
- Minico Storm B swept Pocatello B, winning both games 12-2.
- Burley Green Sox B edged Hub City 11-10 (Game 1) and dominated 23-1 (Game 2).
- Upcoming Games
- Thu: Burley B vs Twin Falls B
- Fri: Minico B vs Twin Falls B
- Sat: Buhl A vs Filer A
- July 2: Minico A @ Burley
- Mon: Hub City vs Filer B
Summit Camp in Kimberly
The Mountain West Basketball Academy hosts the “Summit: Earned Not Given” camp July 10–12 at Kimberly Middle School. Led by cousins Jalen & Johnathan Galloway, it promises high-energy skill-building.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- Twin Falls Pool Upgrade
After 40+ years, the Twin Falls City Pool gets a $2 million renovation this fall. Upgrades include ADA-accessible locker rooms, family restrooms, private showers, and more—just in time for the new school year.
WEATHER
- Today: Mostly cloudy AM, then sunny
. High near 88°F. Winds SW 6–13 mph, gusts up to 23 mph. - Tonight: Mostly clear
, low around 56°F. Winds shift and ease. - Friday: Sunny , high near 88°F, gusts to 22 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear
, low 57°F. - Saturday: Sunny, high 87°F.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low 58°F.
- Sunday: Sunny and hot
, high 91°F. - Sunday Night: Mostly clear, low 59°F.
- Monday–Wednesday: Sunny, highs 92–96°F, lows 62–63°F. Expect hot afternoons and breezy nights.
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