ELMORE COUNTY BALLOT DISCREPANCY 
Elmore County spent eight hours hand-counting 3,193 ballots Monday after discovering that 373 weren’t tallied on Election Day — but none of the results changed. Secretary of State Phil McGrane says staff will be back today to determine how the discrepancy happened.
THANKSGIVING TRAVEL ENFORCEMENT 
The Idaho State Police is boosting patrols for Thanksgiving travel, urging drivers to slow down, buckle up, and stay sober as traffic increases. The biggest enforcement push comes tomorrow with ISP teaming up with several Magic Valley sheriff’s offices along I-84 and major highways.
TWIN FALLS TRAIL RULES UPDATE 
Twin Falls has updated its trail and park rules for the first time in 20 years to improve safety and courtesy on the Canyon Rim Trail. The new ordinance targets dangerous behavior from any user — e-bikes, scooters, runners, cyclists — and adds enforceable penalties for unsafe riding and uncollected pet waste.
STATE BUDGET OUTLOOK 
Governor Brad Little says Idaho faces tough budget decisions with a projected deficit topping $58 million. He says he’s optimistic but warns that state agencies must tighten spending as lawmakers head into a challenging session.
NEW PLYMOUTH FIRE & HIGHWAY 30 CLOSURE 
A fire at the Double Diamond Bar in New Plymouth has shut down Highway 30. Officials say the closure will last until midday today as investigators work to determine the cause.
EHV-1 PRECAUTIONS AT TWIN FALLS FAIRGROUNDS 
The Twin Falls County Fairgrounds has temporarily halted horse stabling due to EHV-1 precautions. Officials emphasize the ban is for animal safety only, poses no human risk, and will not affect upcoming events — including Christmas in the Nighttime Sky.
CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 
Everyone’s invited to the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting on December 3. Festivities start at 5:30 with music, treats, Santa, and the official lighting at 6:30 p.m., running until 7:30.
KIMBERLY OPEN HOUSE ON ROAD SAFETY 
ITD will host a December 2 open house in Kimberly to gather input on possible safety upgrades at the busy Idaho 50/Rock Creek Road intersection. Options include a traffic signal and roadway shifts. An online meeting runs Dec. 2–16 for those unable to attend.
SPORTS
DECLO FOOTBALL SWEEPS AWARDS 
Declo dominated the 3A Southeast Idaho all-conference awards. Senior Kyle Bott was named Defensive Player of the Year. Dacx Garrard earned first-team honors at both receiver and linebacker, Landon Silcock secured two-way recognition, and Traecyn Thaxton, Dane Garrard, and Zane Snedaker were also first-team selections. Several other Hornets earned second-team and honorable-mention nods after a dominant season.
HOOPS PREVIEW: DECLO & BUHL 
We continue our look at Magic Valley basketball:
• Declo boys: Leaning on paint size and a versatile scoring forward, grinding out defensive battles.
• Declo girls: Returning experience at guard and trademark physical defense with added scoring depth.
• Buhl boys: Fast, athletic, guard-driven, and dangerous in every conference matchup.
• Buhl girls: Building around improving perimeter shooting and gritty on-ball defense.
BOISE STATE FOOTBALL VS. UTAH STATE 
Boise State heads to Logan Friday needing a win to stay alive in the Mountain West title race. The Broncos come off a 49–21 beatdown of Colorado State, powered by six rushing TDs and stellar defense. Utah State is undefeated at home — the Broncos must break that streak. The game airs on CBS.
BRONCOS FALL TO USC IN MAUI CLASSIC 
Boise State’s four-game win streak ended in a tight 70–67 loss to USC at the Maui Invitational. Javan Buchanan led with 18 points and Pearson Carmichael added 14 and seven rebounds. Despite out-rebounding USC and holding them below scoring averages, the Broncos’ last-second three missed. They face NC State today at 12:30.
CSU SUSPENDS PLAYERS FOR SPITTING INCIDENT 
Colorado State suspended QB Darius Curry and lineman Liam Wortmann after both were caught spitting on Boise State players during Saturday’s game. A viral video showed Curry spitting at Jayden Virgin-Morgan. CSU’s interim coach and AD apologized, and the Mountain West praised the swift response. Boise State won 49–21.
WEATHER
TODAY (TUE) 
45° / 29°
Partly sunny, then gradually sunny. Light south wind becoming calm.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low near 29°, light south wind.
WEDNESDAY 
53° / 31°
Partly sunny with light southwest winds shifting west.
Night: Partly cloudy, low around 31°, light easterly winds late.
THANKSGIVING 57° / 35°
Mostly sunny and beautiful. Light ENE winds.
Night: Partly cloudy, low near 35°.
FRIDAY 47° / 28°
Mostly sunny.
Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 28°.
SATURDAY 
41° / 24°
Slight chance of rain/snow midday.
Night: 30% chance of rain/snow, low near 24°.
SUNDAY 34° / 18°
20% chance of snow, mostly cloudy.
Night: Mostly cloudy, low near 18°.
MONDAY 34°
Mostly sunny.
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