Your Daily Briefing – 08/13/2025

NEWS

Twin Falls Threat Case – A 28-year-old Twin Falls man, Nathanael West, has been sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for sending detailed threats to kidnap, torture, and kill Assistant U.S. Attorney David Robins and Chief U.S. District Judge David Nye. West was sentenced by Nye in 2022 for similar crimes.

Winter Forecast – The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “wild snowy winter” for southern Idaho in 2025–26 with dramatic swings of “Chill, Snow, Repeat,” bitter cold snaps in mid-January and mid-February, and impressive mountain snowfall.

Child Exploitation Case – 56-year-old Daniel Dekruyf of Buhl has been sentenced to 4–18 years in prison for possessing hundreds of images of child sex abuse material found during a 2024 search.

Red Flag Warning – From noon to 10 p.m. today, gusty winds, low humidity, and isolated thunderstorms could cause rapid fire spread in parts of southern Idaho.

Back to School Safety – Twin Falls reminds drivers to slow down and obey 20 mph school zones starting Aug. 18. Police will enforce crosswalk safety laws.

Medal of Honor Recipients – Four Idaho officers, including Kimberly-Hansen’s Brian Quiterio, were honored for acts of bravery, including saving a suicidal man on Hansen Bridge.

Buhl Water Conservation – Well 5 is down until Aug. 22. Residents must limit sprinkler use to assigned days and avoid watering on Mondays.

High-Speed Chase Competency Exam – 33-year-old Tyler Owens of Twin Falls faces a court-ordered evaluation after allegedly ramming two police cars and hitting 95 mph in a chase.

SPORTS

Hagerman Football – Back for 2025 aiming for another playoff run after two semifinal losses; opener Aug. 23 vs. Logos.

Boise State vs. Idaho – First men’s basketball meeting since 2014, exhibition Oct. 17 at Idaho Central Arena; Broncos lead series 54–35.

Dietrich Football – Last year’s 1A runner-up opens Aug. 29 vs. Mackay with a younger roster and 3 senior leaders.

Idaho Horsemen – Indoor football team leaving Nampa’s Idaho Center after 2025 due to costs and attendance.

Buhl Indians Football – Year 3 under Coach Creasey; opener Aug. 28 vs. Weiser with 8 offensive starters returning.

Idaho Men’s Basketball Schedule – 13-game non-conference slate includes Washington State, Notre Dame, and Oct. 17 game vs. Boise State.

WEATHER

Today: Sunny & hot, high 96°, S-SE wind 5–11 mph → W-NW 22 mph gusts possible.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, low 65°, W-NW wind 5–10 mph → S-SW gusts up to 21 mph.

Thu: Sunny & hot, high 91°, SW wind → W-NW.
Thu Night: Mostly clear, low 61°.

Fri: Sunny, high 89°, SW wind → NW.
Fri Night: Mostly clear, low 60°.

Sat: Mostly sunny, high 91°.
Sat Night: Partly cloudy, low 60°.

Sun: 20% chance PM storms, sunny, high 91°.
Sun Night: Mostly clear, low 60°.

Mon: Sunny, high 92°.
Mon Night: Mostly clear, low 61°.

Tue: Sunny, high 92°.