I-84 BRIDGE STRIKE – VINYARD BRIDGE

A too-tall load hit the Vinyard Bridge on I-84 yesterday morning, the second such strike in just over a year. The bridge was set to fully reopen by month’s end, but that timeline is now uncertain.

DEPUTY GIVENS HONORED

Twin Falls County has dedicated its law enforcement complex to Deputy Henry Givens, the only county deputy ever killed in the line of duty. Givens died in 1935 after a shootout with a murder suspect.

GAS PRICES DROP

Good news at the gas pump in Idaho—AAA says the statewide average for regular is down to $3.11 a gallon, 12 cents cheaper than last week and 21 cents less than a month ago. The national average is $2.95. Idaho has slipped out of the top ten for priciest fuel, now sitting at 11th.

HEALTH EXCHANGE DEADLINE NEARS

Idahoans have one week left to pick or change health insurance plans on the state exchange before open enrollment ends December 15. But major cost hikes could be coming—without congressional action to extend enhanced tax credits, premiums on Your Health Idaho are expected to double next year, and officials warn up to 25,000 Idahoans may cancel coverage. About 87% of exchange enrollees rely on those subsidies.

IDAHO FREEDOM FOUNDATION BUDGET PUSH

The Idaho Freedom Foundation is urging lawmakers to slash nearly $1.9 billion from the state budget as Idaho faces a potential $1 billion deficit by 2027. Their proposal targets Medicaid expansion, public school funding, and other state agencies.

911 CALL LEADS TO DEPORTATION

A Nampa couple says a 911 call for help after their car caught fire ended in deportation. Police detained Karina Lozano’s boyfriend, Brian Avila, after discovering an ICE warrant she says they didn’t know existed. Lozano says Avila was deported to Honduras. The family is now seeking legal help.

POWERBALL ROLLOVER

No winner in Monday’s $875 million Powerball drawing. The jackpot rolls on after the numbers 8, 32, 52, 56, 64 and Powerball 23 came up empty. It now continues its climb toward another potential billion-dollar prize.

SUMMER EBT DOUBT FOR IDAHO

Idaho may again skip the federal summer EBT program, which would provide $120 per eligible child for food next summer. Advocates say more than 100,000 Idaho kids could benefit, but the state has not opted in for 2026, leaving key nutrition support in doubt.

SPORTS

MURTAUGH COMEBACK WIN

It was a wild night on the hardwood as the Murtaugh Red Devils staged a thrilling comeback to beat Sun Valley Community School 52–48. Sun Valley jumped out to a quick 7–0 lead, but Murtaugh chipped away, tied things several times, and finally took over in the second half. McCoy Jensen exploded for 25 points — nearly half of Murtaugh’s total.

MACKAY STAYS PERFECT

In girls’ basketball, Valley had its hands full welcoming unbeaten Mackay. The Miners were in rhythm from the start, moving the ball well and hitting shots everywhere. Valley hit big buckets late, but Mackay answered each run and pulled away, winning 68–49.

SCORES AROUND THE MAGIC VALLEY

Hagerman boys beat Dietrich 49–39.
Wood River girls handled Canyon Ridge 29–17.
Dietrich girls edged Hagerman 40–39.
Richfield closed out the night with a 32–20 win over Shoshone.

TONIGHT’S HOOPS SCHEDULE – BOYS

Boys varsity starts at 6:30 with Sun Valley Community School at Shoshone.
At 7:30: Carey at Butte County, Twin Falls at Canyon Ridge, and Firth at Declo.
Raft River visits Hagerman; American Falls at Kimberly; Filer at Mountain Home.
Lighthouse Christian at Oakley; Minico at Preston; Glenns Ferry at Valley.

TONIGHT’S HOOPS SCHEDULE – GIRLS

Girls action starts at 6:00 with Carey at Butte County and Glenns Ferry at Camas County.
At 7:30: Filer at American Falls, Burley at Century, Declo at Firth, Wendell vs. Gooding, Hansen at Lighthouse Christian, and Minico at Vallivue.

CALeb RICKS NAMED ALL-AMERICAN

Idaho’s Caleb Ricks has been named an FCS Freshman All-American. He started every game and finished with 26 tackles, six pass breakups, and an interception.

ISU MEN AT UTAH VALLEY

Idaho State men’s basketball heads to Utah Valley tomorrow for a 6 p.m. tipoff. The Bengals are 6–4 with the highest NET ranking in program history. Utah Valley brings one of the strongest combined offensive and defensive profiles in the West.

WEATHER

Clouds hang around today with a slight chance of rain and a high near 56. Mostly cloudy tonight around 51. Sunshine returns Wednesday with highs in the low 60s. Mostly sunny and mild through the weekend with highs in the mid to upper 50s.

Today: 20% chance of rain after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, high near 56. West wind 9–16 mph, gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, steady around 51. West-southwest wind 5–9 mph, gusts up to 21 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 61.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 37.

Thursday: Sunny, high near 60.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low around 38.

Friday: Sunny, high near 58.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, low around 36.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 56.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 31.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 54.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 33.

Monday: Partly sunny, high near 54.

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