Crashes & Public Safety
- Fatal Crash in Minidoka County: A Ram 2500 ran a stop sign and hit a Ford Ranger. The 55-year-old driver of the Ford died. Neither driver wore a seatbelt.
- Holiday Weekend Collisions: Fatal wrecks near Jerome, Island Park, and Minidoka claimed at least two lives, including a child. Several others were hospitalized.
- Standoff in American Falls: Billie Palmer, 58, fired two shots at a visitor and barricaded himself. He was arrested and faces felony assault charges.
Fires & Law Enforcement
- Deadly Arson in Nettleton Gulch: A fire intentionally set to ambush firefighters killed two battalion chiefs and injured another. Suspect Wess Roley also died. Donations for victims’ families are now being accepted.
- Manhunt Ongoing: U.S. Marshals seek Travis Decker, wanted for murder and kidnapping in Washington, last seen in Bear Creek, Sawtooth National Forest.
Health & Policy
- Medicaid Cuts Coming: ~75,000 Idahoans may lose health coverage due to the federal budget bill passed Thursday. It slashes Medicaid subsidies and adds work requirements. All Idaho GOP reps voted for it.
Development
- Modular Nuclear Plant Proposed: A 462-MW nuclear facility could be built near Jerome by 2028. Public hearings start July 21 at the courthouse.
Bear Sighting
- A bear cub was seen in a Ketchum backyard. Officials say leave it alone and don’t leave food or trash out.
Sports Recap
- Twin Falls Cowboys: Lost to Lethbridge Elks 11-7 in extra innings Sunday, but Elks then fell 11-1 to Idaho Falls.
- Saturday: Twin Falls beat Lethbridge 3-2. Burley Green Sox B lost twice to Reno Aces.
- Friday: Cowboys lost 2-1 to Las Vegas Aces Gold; strong pitching from Hoyt Murray.
Weather
- Today: Sunny, high 92°F
- Tuesday: Blazing hot, high 99°F
- Wednesday: Breezy, high 93°F
- Thursday: Cooler, high 85°F
- Weekend: Back to mid-90s
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