NEWS
SENTENCING – CHILD EXPLOITATION CASE
Trenton Hill is sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple child exploitation charges. A judge rejects his defense that alcohol was to blame, and the sentence is handed down following the plea agreement in the case.
BRUSH FIRE – FILER AREA
Fire crews respond to a brush fire near Filer that burns about 15 acres on BLM land. Multiple departments assist in containing the flames. Investigators are still working to determine the cause, with early indications pointing to possible shooting activity nearby.
GAS PRICES – STATEWIDE INCREASE
Gas prices are climbing again across Idaho. The average for a gallon of regular now sits at $4.46, up 13 cents in a week and more than a dollar higher than a year ago. Idaho currently ranks 16th in the nation for fuel prices.
ELECTIONS – EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY
Early voting is now underway across Idaho, including in Jerome, Twin Falls, and Blaine counties. Voters can cast ballots through May 15 in Jerome, with polls open from 8 AM to 8 PM on Election Day.
AG FUNDING – FEDERAL GRANT RESTORED
A record $59 million federal grant to the University of Idaho is back on track after being reinstated. The program focuses on helping farmers adopt climate-smart practices, with more funding now directed straight to producers as enrollment ramps up toward 2026.
ECONOMY – UNEMPLOYMENT UPDATE
Idaho’s unemployment rate dips slightly to 3.6 percent in March. While the labor force and total employment see small declines, non-farm jobs increase by more than 2,000. Pocatello leads job growth, with Twin Falls also posting gains.
UTILITIES – RATE HIKE PROPOSAL
Idaho Power files proposals that could raise customer rates. If approved, the average residential bill would increase by about $3.64 per month. The request now moves to state regulators for review.
WEATHER ALERT – FROST ADVISORY
A Frost Advisory is in effect early Wednesday morning for Blaine, Cassia, Lincoln, and Minidoka counties. Temperatures dropping into the low 30s could lead to widespread frost between 3 and 9 AM.
COMMUNITY – IDAHO GIVES
Idaho Gives is underway through May 7, with more than 700 nonprofits participating statewide. Last year, the campaign raised over $5 million in just four days to support organizations serving communities across Idaho.
SPORTS
DISTRICT SOFTBALL – RESULTS & MATCHUPS
District softball action heats up—Burley edges Minico 2 to 1 and now hosts Twin Falls Tuesday at 4:30 for a shot at the title game. Twin Falls rolls past Jerome 15 to 4, scoring 10 runs in the first inning. Libby Torgrimson leads with two three-run homers and six RBIs. Glenns Ferry crushes Wilder 16 to nothing, and Declo defeats Wendell 19 to 9. Today, Twin Falls heads to Burley, while Jerome faces Minico in an elimination game.
DISTRICT SCHEDULE – MORE GAMES TODAY
District softball continues today with three more matchups—West Side takes on Wendell at 1:00 in Malad. At 3:00, Declo faces Malad, also in Malad. Later tonight, Buhl travels to Gooding for a 5:00 first pitch as teams fight to stay alive.
COLLEGE SOFTBALL – IDAHO STATE ADVANCES
Idaho State Bengals softball rolls past Montana 10 to 1 in six innings. Marley Goluskin allows just one run in the circle, while Kira Day adds a three-run homer. The Bengals advance to the semifinals and face Sacramento State today at 4:00.
BOISE STATE – STAFF RETURN
Boise State Athletics brings back Tyler Whitmer as Associate Athletic Director for Performance and Culture. He will oversee men’s basketball performance and help build program culture. Whitmer previously served with the Broncos from 2018 to 2025.
WEATHER
TODAY
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, otherwise mostly sunny with a high around 72. Winds increase, gusting over 30 miles per hour.
TONIGHT
A small chance of storms early, then partly cloudy with a low near 40.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny and a little cooler with a high near 68.
EXTENDED FORECAST
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, high near 72. Winds gust as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday Night: 20 percent chance of storms before 8 PM. Low around 40. Winds gust as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 68.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, low around 48.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 78. Breezy.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 50. Breezy.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 78.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 48.
Saturday: Sunny, high near 70. Breezy.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low around 45. Breezy.
Sunday: Sunny, high near 78.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, low around 48.
Monday: Sunny, high near 86.
