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Your Daily Briefing – 06/17/2025

🚨 ACCIDENTS & INVESTIGATIONS

  • Hammett Hill Fatal Crash:
    Idaho State Police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred yesterday afternoon near Hammett Hill Road in Elmore County. A Ford Focus overturned after leaving the roadway—three people were ejected and died at the scene.
  • Perrine Bridge Death Identified:
    58-year-old Dean Krause was identified as the man who died after his pickup plunged off the Perrine Bridge into the Snake River Canyon Sunday. Police are asking witnesses to come forward with any video or information.
  • West Valley Medical CEO Death Dispute:
    The family of West Valley Medical Center CEO Nicholas Manning claims he was the victim of fraud and homicide, disputing Baltimore police reports suggesting a possible overdose. Manning was found dead June 6.

🛢 GAS PRICES

Despite Middle East tensions, gas prices remain stable. AAA says Idaho’s average is $3.29 per gallon—unchanged from last week, and 29 cents lower than a year ago. Nationally, prices sit at $3.14.

⚖ COURTS & LEGAL

The Idaho Supreme Court has ordered Attorney General Raúl Labrador and state budget officials to revise the short ballot title and fiscal impact statement for a proposed abortion rights initiative, ruling the original versions were misleading and violated state law.

🚧 INFRASTRUCTURE & ROADS

  • Blue Lakes Boulevard Repairs:
    Twin Falls City Council has approved emergency funds and fast-tracked repairs for Blue Lakes Boulevard South after a water main break closed the busy road. Work will begin soon, with costs coming in at just over $155,000.
  • Snake River Crossing Meeting:
    The Idaho Transportation Department will host a public meeting June 30 on the proposed Snake River crossing. It’s set for 4 to 7 p.m. at the Herrett Center in Twin Falls. Officials will present early design ideas, environmental review details, and take public comments on the potential new bridge.

💧 WATER CONSERVATION

State and local officials highlighted new water measurement structures along the Highline Canal, aimed at improving efficiency and conservation. The Clover project alone is expected to save 4,000 acre-feet of water, thanks to updated technology and infrastructure.

🎟 LOTTERY

A $1 million Idaho Lottery ticket sold in Star remains unclaimed, and the deadline is June 30 at 5 p.m. Three $1,000 winning tickets from Rathdrum, Nampa, and Middleton also haven’t been claimed.

⚾ SPORTS

  • Baseball Scores:
    The Twin Falls Cowboys AA beat Douglas Cats 7-1 at the Battle of Omaha, led by Slade Fisher’s 3 RBIs.
    Minico Storm A swept Filer Cats A, 10-0 and 6-3, with Cage Mitchell throwing a shutout in Game 1.
    Burley Green Sox A also swept Buhl Tribe A, 13-3 and 10-4—Burley’s won six straight.
    Twin Falls Cowboys B took both games from the Post 4 Rays, 9-8 and 24-5, with a 16-run third inning in Game 2.
    Jerome Tornadoes B tied Hub City 10-10 in Game 1, then won Game 2, 12-2, with River Becker striking out six.
  • National Rodeo Qualifiers:
    Seven Magic Valley riders are heading to the National High School Finals Rodeo next month. State champs Chloe Berlin of Oakley and MaCarty Miller of Albion lead the pack, along with returners Samantha Mai, Britt Wells, and Tucker Taylor. Wylee Haney and Brinlee Yore also qualified.

🌤 WEATHER

  • Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
  • Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Gusts up to 22 mph.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and hot, high near 91. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the morning.
  • Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, low around 57. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
  • Thursday: Sunny, high near 89. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming northwest. Gusts up to 23 mph.
  • Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low around 57.
  • Friday: Sunny, high near 86.
  • Friday Night: Mostly clear, low around 47.
  • Saturday: Sunny, high near 68. Breezy.
  • Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 41. Breezy.
  • Sunday: Sunny, high near 67.
  • Sunday Night: Mostly clear, low around 42.
  • Monday: Sunny, high near 76.
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