CRIME & COURTS
Fatal Crash in Wendell
Idaho State Police are investigating a deadly crash at Main and Idaho Streets. A 68-year-old Wendell motorcyclist died after colliding with a semi. Main Street was closed for three hours.
Rape Charge in Twin Falls
30-year-old Matthew Brooks faces felony rape charges after allegedly assaulting a woman he met via Snapchat. She reported blacking out and telling him to stop, but he didn’t. Bond: $250,000. Court date: July 3.
Child Exploitation Case
Michael Allen Montoya of Burley was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing sexual abuse content involving two children. He will also register as a sex offender and be under lifetime supervision.
Prison Assault Sentencing
Elijah Joseph Grant St. Onge, an inmate at Idaho Maximum Security Prison, received a life sentence (10 years fixed) for attacking a correctional officer with a handmade weapon. It adds to his sentences for robbery and child sex abuse.
POLITICS & POLICY
Gender-Affirming Care Ban Enforced
Idaho can now fully enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors after a lawsuit was dismissed. The plaintiffs—trans teens—have moved out of the state.
New Laws Starting July 1
New Idaho laws include:- Banning required medical treatments for employment
- Firing squad as the primary execution method
- Death penalty expansion for child sex abuse
- DEI restrictions in public colleges
- School choice tax credit expansion
- Cursive writing requirement by 5th grade
- State tax cuts
Kohberger Trial Updates
Jury selection for Bryan Kohberger begins August 4, with opening statements August 18. Sealed hearings: July 28–Aug 1.- Planned Parenthood Medicaid Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled states can cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood. While it hasn’t hit Idaho yet, the organization warns that Idaho lawmakers may act, especially given abortion is already banned in the state.
EVENTS & SPORTS
Idaho Regatta Turns 50!
Burley hosts the 50th Annual Idaho Regatta with over 80 racers, including 45 youth, on the Snake River. Events include:
Boat Parade – Today at 10 a.m.- Racing – Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Food, drinks, and family fun all weekend.
Local Baseball Scores
- Twin Falls Cowboys AA: Beat Borah Senators 10–0 (no-hitter) and 6–4. Host Fairfield Expos Monday at 6.
- Burley: Lost 3–0 to Trappers, ending 11-game streak. Plays again today at 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.
- Filer Cats A: Won 7–6 & 14–4 vs Jerome. Travel to Buhl Saturday.
- Kimberly Dogs B: Swept Filer Cats B 15–5 & 15–9. Face Burley B Monday.
- Twin Falls Cowboys B: Beat Burley B 7–4. Doubleheader vs Minico Monday at 5.
Boise State 2025 Road Schedule
- Aug 28 @ South Florida (Tampa), 5:30 p.m.
- Sep 20 @ Air Force, 7 p.m.
- Oct 4 @ Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m.
- Oct 24 @ Nevada
- Nov 15 @ San Diego State
- Nov 28 @ Utah State, 4 p.m.
Fans must request away game tickets by July 11 at BroncoSports.com/tickets.
WEATHER FORECAST
- Today (Friday): Sunny, high near 89°F. Breezy, gusts up to 24 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, low 57°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 87°F. Winds up to 23 mph.
- Saturday Night: Clear, low 57°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 89°F.
- Sunday Night: Clear, low 58°F.
- Next Week: Sunny & hot!
- Monday–Tuesday: Highs 96–97°F
- Wednesday–Thursday: Highs near 91°F
- Lows: upper 50s to low 60s
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