NEWS

CHILD STRUCK NEAR COSTCO

Twin Falls Crash

Twin Falls Police are releasing more information about a crash that left a young child seriously injured. Police say Monday night, an 18-year-old driver struck a 4-year-old boy who was crossing Pole Line Road with his older siblings near Costco, outside of a designated crosswalk. The child was airlifted by Air St. Luke’s. The roadway was closed for about three hours.

MERIDIAN STANDOFF

Wanted Man Arrested

A wanted Ada County man is in custody after a brief standoff in Meridian. U.S. Marshals say 28-year-old Daniel Bennett was wanted on a felony warrant tied to a May police pursuit. Officers surrounded a home yesterday, and Bennett was arrested after authorities entered the residence.

DEADLY DUI CRASH CHARGES

Interstate 184 Fatal Crash

A Boise man is facing felony charges after a deadly crash on Interstate 184 Sunday night. Prosecutors say 29-year-old Kevin McCannon was driving under the influence when his vehicle rear-ended an SUV, killing a 49-year-old Arizona woman and injuring several others. His bond is set at one million dollars.

SNAKE RIVER DEATH

Swan Falls Dam Recovery

Authorities have identified the 19-year-old man who died after going missing in the Snake River near Swan Falls Dam. The Ada County Coroner says Cyrus Pratt the Third of Nampa was found Monday after an extensive search. Officials say he had been submerged in the water for an extended period.

NEW EDUCATION LAWS

Idaho Schools

Several new Idaho education laws take effect July 1. Public schools will be required to start each day with a moment of silence, parents must be notified of student social transition requests, and new restrictions are being placed on virtual school learning funds.

PRIMARY ELECTION SPENDING

Idaho PAC Money

Political action committees spent more than $4.2 million on Idaho’s May primary elections this year. Much of the money targeted Republican legislative races, with big-spending groups backing both mainstream and hardline conservative candidates. Results were mixed, with some high-profile incumbents defeated while others held onto their seats.

PROPERTY TAX PLATFORM

Idaho Republicans

Idaho Republicans have added eliminating property taxes to their 2026 party platform. Party leaders say rising property taxes are putting pressure on homeowners, especially those on fixed incomes. Supporters suggest replacing the revenue through other sources, but local leaders have raised concerns about funding essential services.

SPORTS

BURLEY GREEN SOX

Legion Baseball

The Burley Green Sox stayed hot Monday, sweeping a Legion A doubleheader against Kimberly. Burley won game one 13-1 behind strong performances from cousins Jake and Ike Redder, while pitchers Mack Haynes and Braxton Warr combined to dominate on the mound. The Green Sox followed that up with a 20-2 run-rule victory in game two. Jacoby Roe collected three hits, and Warr, Boone Trevino, and Hudson Funk each drove in three runs. The sweep pushes Burley to 13-and-4 on the season and extends their winning streak to eight games.

BODE MILLER CHARGED

Idaho Arrest

Olympic gold medalist and former ski racing star Bode Miller has been charged with misdemeanor drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia following an arrest earlier this month in Idaho. Miller has pleaded not guilty to both charges. The five-time Olympian won six Olympic medals during his career.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA GAMES

Team Idaho Medal

Magic Valley athletes are making their mark at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. Twin Falls native Parker Paul and Burley’s Clyde Hamilton captured a silver medal in bocce ball on Monday, giving Team Idaho its first medal of the Games. Paul, a 2016 Twin Falls High School graduate, also competes with the Magic Valley Mavericks adaptive sports team. On the women’s side, Alexis Schimmelpfenning and Adison Wilson finished fifth. Idaho’s bocce athletes return to competition Thursday and Friday for individual and team events.

WEATHER

HOT TODAY, COOLER WEEKEND

Magic Valley Forecast

We’re heating up today with increasing clouds and a high near 92. Tonight, there’s a slight chance of a late shower or thunderstorm after midnight, with a low around 62. Tomorrow stays hot and mostly sunny with a high near 90. Then a big change arrives Friday into the weekend, bringing cooler temperatures and increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms, especially on Saturday.

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday: Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

THURSDAY

Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.