Police & Public Safety
Pocatello Police Shooting New details are emerging after Pocatello Police shot 17-year-old Victor Perez multiple times Saturday. Family says nine bullets were removed and his leg amputated. Perez, who has cerebral palsy, remains in critical condition. Conflicting accounts are fueling public concern.
Twin Falls Pastor Guilty Plea Twin Falls pastor Tony Lopez has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including perjury and unlawful firearm possession, tied to a child injury case. Prosecutors will recommend up to eight years in prison at his May 2 sentencing. A felony child injury charge was dropped.
Burley Industrial Fire Firefighters in Burley put out a fire Monday at Link One Ingredient Solutions near Washington Avenue and West 27th Street. Flames shot from a scrubber unit, and one person was taken to the hospital with a leg injury.
Child Abuse Charges A 74-year-old man, Robert Allphin, faces charges of child sexual abuse and aggravated assault after allegedly inappropriately touching a young girl at a local convenience store. Bond is set at $150,000 with a hearing on April 18.
Deadly Crash Sentencing A man was sentenced Friday for a deadly crash near Buhl. Henry Lito Lazo Sanchez received a suspended sentence and probation after a front-end loader he was driving killed 19-year-old Dalton Lewis. Sanchez fled the scene and may face deportation.
Courts & Legal News
Lori Vallow Daybell Trial Begins in Arizona Opening statements began yesterday in Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona trial, where she’s accused of conspiring with her late brother to kill her former husband, Charles Vallow. She’s representing herself and has pleaded not guilty. Vallow Daybell was previously convicted in Idaho for the murders of her children and Tammy Daybell.
Government & Policy
Idaho Cancels Historic Grants In Idaho, a $25,000 grant awarded to the Twin Falls Historic Preservation Commission has been abruptly canceled, along with nearly all others in the state’s America250 program. The grant was intended to highlight Chinese immigrant mining history, but a March 24 letter from state lawmakers shut down the program, citing legislative intent—leaving nonprofits stunned and projects in limbo.
Election Oversight Testimony Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane will testify before Congress today on 2024 election practices, focusing on public trust and federal support. The hearing starts at noon Mountain Time and will be streamed live.
Water Recycling in Eagle The City of Eagle will recycle treated wastewater into the Boise River under a new $20 million plan, keeping water local. Officials say the Class A treated water is safe for irrigation, though some nearby residents have raised concerns.
Sports
Twin Falls Softball Dominates Minico It was all Bruins in their Great Basin Conference softball opener as Twin Falls swept Minico in a dominant doubleheader. Game one ended in four innings, 17–2. The Bruins exploded for 11 runs in the third inning. Boise State signee Molly Hodge went 2-for-3 with a triple and a three-run single. Kaitlyn Hudson added four RBIs on two hits, and Libby Torgrimson had a three-run double among her four RBIs. Bro Holcomb earned the win, giving up no earned runs in four innings. In game two, Hodge stayed hot, going a perfect 4-for-4 with a triple, double, and two singles. Braylin Iverson and Makenzie Hudson each tripled, and Audrey Gourley picked up the win as the Bruins rolled 14–5 to complete the sweep.
Jerome vs. Canyon Ridge Jerome and Canyon Ridge split a doubleheader. In game one, a grand slam in the seventh by Emma Allen lifted Jerome to a 7–5 win. Dani Toolson went 3-for-4 for the Riverhawks. Canyon Ridge bounced back in game two, walking it off 13–12. Henley Collins scored on a sac fly to end it. Collins and Megan Kennedy combined for six hits and seven RBIs.
Wendell Crushes Firth Wendell steamrolled Firth 21–2 in 3A action. The Trojans scored in every inning and were led by Breanna Comstock and Audra Bunn, each with multiple hits and RBIs. Comstock pitched a shutout in the win.
Glenns Ferry Stays Undefeated In 2A, Glenns Ferry crushed Rimrock 22–0, staying undefeated at 8–0. Peyton Stewart had six RBIs, and Sahira Arevalo and Shelby Dickson both knocked inside-the-park home runs. The Pilots allowed no hits.
Teton Baseball Tops Declo Teton topped Declo 12–2 behind a big offensive day, including a two-run single from Race Zollinger.
Mountain Home vs. Twin Falls In 5A play, Mountain Home and Twin Falls split a doubleheader. The Tigers took game one 4–3 thanks to a three-run sixth. CSI commit Cooper Thompson had two hits for the Bruins. Twin Falls bounced back in game two, winning 9–5. Nolan Lehew and Thompson each had two RBIs, and Dalton Carter struck out five in the win.
Minico Shuts Out Jerome Finally, Minico shut out Jerome 4–0 behind Jase Murphy’s dominant outing—seven strikeouts over six-plus innings. Dominic Garza went 3-for-3 at the plate.
Weather
Today:
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday:
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday:
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday:
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night:
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday:
A 20% chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night:
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday:
A 20% chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday:
Sunny, with a high near 60.
