MAGIC VALLEY NEWS
ZONING BATTLE OVER ENERGY PROJECTS
Dozens of residents showed up in Jerome County as commissioners reviewed proposed zoning updates for large-scale energy projects. The changes aim to balance farmland protection with growing interest from energy companies. Officials say more work sessions are planned before any final decisions are made.
PRIMARY ELECTION PREP UNDERWAY
Idaho voters can now check their personalized sample ballots ahead of the May 19 primary at VoteIdaho.gov. Early voting starts April 27, and the absentee ballot request deadline is May 8. Officials say taking a few minutes now can help make Election Day quick and easy.
DAIRY INDUSTRY DISPUTE TIED TO POLITICS
Twin Falls Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld says her family could lose up to 80 percent of their income after several dairy customers cut ties, which she claims is tied to her political views. Industry leaders say it’s simply a business decision and re-affirmation of capitalism.
IDAHO SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RETIRING
G. Richard Bevan is retiring after decades of service in Idaho’s legal system. The Twin Falls native will step down October 30 after serving on the Idaho Supreme Court since 2017, including time as chief justice. Governor Brad Little will appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Bevan’s term.
GAS PRICES KEEP CLIMBING
Idaho drivers are still feeling the squeeze at the pump. AAA says gas is averaging $4.31 a gallon this morning—up from last week, last month, and nearly a dollar higher than a year ago. The national average sits at $4.12, with Idaho ranking ninth most expensive. Ongoing unrest in the Middle East continues to push oil—and gas prices—higher.
TAX REFUND DELAYS FRUSTRATE FILERS
Some Idaho taxpayers who filed before March 10 are still waiting for a refund. State officials say new tax law changes caused delays while systems were updated. The Idaho State Tax Commission says those early filers should see refunds by the end of May, while newer returns are now on a normal timeline.
FEMA AID APPROVED—BUT NOT FOR TWIN FALLS
FEMA says parts of Idaho can now get federal help after those powerful December wind storms—but not Twin Falls. Northern counties qualify for funding to repair damage, while Twin Falls County—despite injuries from falling trees—is not currently on the list. Officials say more areas could still be added.
FILER QRU FACING STAFFING CHALLENGES
The Filer Fire Commission is taking a closer look at the future of its Quick Response Unit. Officials say the volunteer-run QRU is struggling with staffing, as fewer responders are available and paramedics often arrive first. The commission has tabled a decision for now and will explore options to keep the service running ahead of their next meeting on May 11.
SPORTS
KIMBERLY SOFTBALL SWEEPS GOODING
Big day on the diamond for Kimberly softball, sweeping a doubleheader over Gooding—14-7 in game one, then a wild 10-9 walk-off win in game two. In the opener, Kimberly racked up 11 hits and 14 runs. Joy Hanchey, Addison Cann, and Avery Beard each drove in three runs. Gracie Alleman went the distance in the circle. For Gooding, Olivia Rogers had a solid day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double. Game two was a thriller—Addison Cann delivers the walk-off hit after Gooding tied it late. Cann finished with another three RBIs, while Maci Chiatovich added two. Emma Merritt picked up the win for Kimberly.
SOFTBALL SCORES AROUND THE VALLEY
Other softball scores—Filer split with Buhl, winning 26-18 before falling 14-13.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
Baseball—Filer edged Salmon 4-3… Buhl dominated Gooding 21-0 and 23-2… and North Star Charter rolled past Glenns Ferry 20-2.
TODAY’S LOCAL MATCHUPS
Local baseball today, Canyon Ridge hosts Mountain Home in a doubleheader at 3 and 5. Jerome takes on Wood River at 3:30. Burley is up at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls against Skyline at 3:30. Twin Falls hosts Pocatello at 4, and Kimberly is at Minico tonight at 6.
On the softball side, Minico visits Canyon Ridge for games at 3 and 5, while Burley is at Mountain Home for a doubleheader at those same times.
CSI RODEO TEAMS STAY COMPETITIVE
The College of Southern Idaho women’s rodeo team is still on top of the Rocky Mountain Region after a second-place finish at the Weber State Rodeo. The men sit in third overall. Celie Davis won barrel racing, while Hailey Gibbs took second in goat tying. On the men’s side, Dahl Winters and Chase Andrade each grabbed first-place finishes. CSI heads to Grand Junction next for the Colorado Mesa Rodeo this weekend.
BOISE STATE VS IDAHO STATE SHOWDOWN
Boise State Broncos softball heads to Idaho State Bengals softball, with Boise State holding a 24-6 edge in the series—and they’ve won all nine in Pocatello. The Broncos have been clutch late, scoring nearly half their runs after the fifth inning. Marissa Gonzalez leads the team with a .339 average and nine home runs, while Skylar Stroh tops the squad with 36 RBIs. First pitch coming up as Boise State looks to stay perfect on the road in this matchup.
WEATHER
MIDWEEK STORM SYSTEM MOVES IN
Wednesday brings a change—showers likely and even a chance of thunderstorms by the afternoon. That system sticks around into Wednesday night with rain turning to a mix of rain and snow, and windy conditions. Thursday stays cool and breezy with scattered snow showers, then we start drying out—sunshine returns Friday and into the weekend, with temps climbing back near 70 by Sunday.
DAILY FORECAST DETAILS
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 8 to 14 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Rain showers before midnight, then rain and snow showers likely between midnight and 3am, then snow showers likely after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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