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Your Daily Briefing – 09/08/2025

📰 Idaho & Magic Valley Headlines

🚨 Crime & Courts

  • Convicted child killer Lori Vallow sent a cryptic prison message to her only surviving son, Colby Ryan, during CrimeCon 2025 in Denver. She told him “I love you very much” and cited Matthew 25. Ryan dismissed it as her attempt to appear “godly” and says he has no plans to speak with her.
  • Star Police arrested 22-year-old Steen Lamb after a man reported being kidnapped in the Eagle Foothills early Friday. Authorities say the victim was lured under the guise of a photo shoot, then restrained and beaten. Lamb is charged with felony second-degree kidnapping and booked into Ada County Jail.
  • A Kootenai County man is seeking $2.5 million in damages, claiming Sheriff Bob Norris violated his constitutional rights by removing him from a February town hall. Gregg Johnson says he was zip-tied after speaking out against security guards, who now face trial in December for battery and false imprisonment.

🏫 Education

  • The Jerome School District is delaying new bus routes to fix safety and timing issues. Superintendent Brent Johnson says updated pickup and drop-off times will be emailed to families, with the new routes starting September 15th. The district has partnered with Bus Right for improved efficiency and real-time updates.

💊 Health & Policy

  • Idaho’s state employee health plan will stop covering weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound on November 1st. Officials say the change will save $30 to $50 million a year, as GLP-1 medications have become one of the fastest-growing expenses. Coverage for diabetes treatment with those drugs will continue.

🎉 Community & Culture

  • The 6th annual Latino Fest filled Twin Falls City Park yesterday with mariachi music, dancing, and Hispanic-themed food. Organizers say the festival celebrates culture in a region where over half the population has Hispanic roots. More events are planned later this fall for the Day of the Dead.
  • The City of Twin Falls breaks ground on its pool renovation and expansion project Wednesday at 4 p.m. The upgrades will modernize locker rooms and improve accessibility. A free community swim follows from 4 to 7 p.m., with treats available during the celebration.
  • Hundreds laced up for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at CSI Saturday, raising money for research and family support. More than 300 joined the mile-long walk, sharing personal stories and hope. Organizers plan walks across Idaho this month, aiming to raise over $100,000.

🏈⚽🏐 SPORTS

  • High School Football: Twin Falls rolled past Jerome 56-14. Bishop Kelly handled Minico 62-14. Century downed Canyon Ridge 34-6. Emmett topped Burley 42-20. American Falls beat Filer 27-14. Homedale over Gooding 48-21. Buhl shut out Mountain Home 14-0. Kimberly defeated Snake River 28-7. Ridgevue cruised past Wood River 53-7. Declo edged Aberdeen 21-14. Wendell blew past Marsing 67-8. Potlatch beat Oakley 52-28. Raft River crushed Notus 60-6. Prairie slipped by Valley 38-30. Kendrick blanked Hagerman 59-0. Grace topped Murtaugh 50-22. Mackay 48-8 over Camas County. Shoshone 52-12 over North Gem. Rockland 58-14 over Dietrich. Carey edged Butte County 23-16. Castleford 58-14 over Rimrock. Richfield 34-22 over Challis. Hansen scored 78 in a 78-30 win over Watersprings.
  • Volleyball: At the Jerome Invitational, Burley claimed the Silver title while Preston took home the Gold championship.
  • Soccer: Sun Valley girls beat Wendell 3-0, Wendell boys answered with a 3-0 win.
  • College Sports (CSI): Men’s soccer beat Truckee Meadows 2-0. Women’s soccer stayed unbeaten with a 3-0 win. CSI volleyball swept Eastern Wyoming and beat Central Wyoming in four sets.
  • Boise State: Broncos rolled past Eastern Washington 51-14 in their home opener.
  • Idaho: Vandals topped St. Thomas 37-30 at the Kibbie Dome.
  • Idaho State: Bengals nearly upset New Mexico, losing 32-22.
  • NFL: Former Boise State star Ashton Jeanty scored his first NFL touchdown as the Raiders beat the Patriots 20-13. Geno Smith threw for 362 yards in Pete Carroll’s debut win.

🌤 WEATHER

  • Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, high near 85. Southeast wind 6 mph becoming north.
  • Tonight: Increasing clouds, low around 57. North wind 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
  • Tuesday: 20% chance of showers. Partly sunny, high near 78.
  • Wednesday–Thursday: Scattered showers & possible thunderstorms, highs mid-70s to low 70s.
  • Weekend: Mostly sunny, highs mid-70s.
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