Fatal Crash – I-84 Cassia County
Idaho State Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a 22-year-old Rupert man. After crashing his car, he stood in the eastbound lanes and was struck by a semi. Lanes were blocked for 5 hours.
Idaho Wages Rise
Average hourly wage in 2024 hit $28.10 (+$1.35). Biggest gains in Pocatello; highest wages in Southwest Idaho. Job growth strong: Boise added 14,000 jobs, Idaho Falls nearly 3,000.
Twin Falls City Budget
Council approved a nearly $100M budget for FY starting Oct. 1. Most costs go to personnel. Development projects also okayed, including a pedestrian zone near the public library.
Flash Flood Watch
NWS has issued a Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday evening for Southern Idaho (Twin Falls, Jerome, Gooding, Camas, Blaine). Heavy rain could cause flooding near burn scars and canyons.
Rock Fire Update
Near Tamarack Resort, Rock Fire is 29% contained at 2,792 acres. Nearly 900 firefighters remain; evacuation notices in Valley County stay in effect.
Gas Prices
Idaho average: $3.49/gal (down 2¢ this week). Still 8¢ lower than a year ago. U.S. average $3.16. Idaho ranks 7th most expensive; California highest at $4.56.
Filer Bar Arrest
Jeremy Edwards, 44, charged with 4 felonies after pointing a gun inside The Speak Easy Bar. Arrested Sunday, posted $75K bond. Hearing: Sept. 5.
Twin Falls County Fair & Rodeo
Kicks off tomorrow, running through Sept. 1. Events: Junior Rodeo, Magic Valley Stampede PRCA Rodeo, Thomas Carnival, Josh Turner concert, Monster Truck Insanity Tour.
SPORTS
PRCA Rodeo
Magic Valley Stampede PRCA Rodeo (Thu–Sat, 7:30pm). Top 60 nationally, draws 15,000 fans yearly. Stock from Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics. Announcer: Will Rasmussen.
High School Soccer
Burley tied Pocatello 1–1. Grant Payne scored for Burley. Next: Thursday @ Preston.
High School Volleyball
Filer swept Jerome in 3 sets. Ava Smith, Brekk Bowman & Peyton Hollifield led. Jerome heads to Buhl Tuesday; Filer hosts Declo.
CSI Volleyball
CSI went 2–2 at “Battle at the Beach,” highlighted by a ranked win. Hazuna Akishige & Mina Benucci named All-Tournament. Next: Utah tourney.
Idaho State Football
Bengals visit Southern Utah Saturday. Lead all-time series 12-7-1. Last win: 38–28 (2024). Seeking first win in Cedar City since 2021.
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
34th annual event begins tomorrow through Sunday at Ann Morrison Park. Morning balloon launches 7:15–9am. Friday: “Nite Glow Spectacular” with food, music & glowing balloons.
WEATHER
Today: 
Scattered showers → likely storms PM. High 79.
Tonight: Showers/storms. Low 62.
Wed: Rain + storms possible. High 73.
Wed Night: 
Mostly cloudy. Low 58.
Thu: Chance of storms. High 79.
Thu Night: 
Partly cloudy. Low 56.
Fri: 
20% showers. High 82.
Sat: 
Sunny. High 84.
Sun: Sunny. High 86.
Labor Day: 20% showers. High 84.
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