Bryan Kohberger Sentenced
Bryan Kohberger has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. Newly released police documents detail the brutal crime scene, but the murder weapon and motive remain unknown. Families gave emotional statements in court.
Governor Responds to Sentencing
Governor Brad Little issued a statement after the sentencing, calling the victims “beautiful souls Idahoans will never forget” and urging unity, healing, and continued support for their families.
Citizenship Checks for CTE Students
College students in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs must now verify their citizenship under new federal rules. At the College of Southern Idaho, over 1,000 students are being screened, with potential removal from CTE courses if legal status isn’t confirmed by mid-August.
Armed Robbery in Twin Falls
A Buhl man says he was robbed at gunpoint in Twin Falls after following a woman home from Jackpot, Nevada. 34-year-old Sybonea Paz is charged with robbery. Police say she may have helped set up the $4,000 theft after meeting the man at a casino.
RFK Jr. Visits Idaho
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Idaho yesterday, praising Governor Brad Little’s health policies as a national model. Kennedy applauded Idaho’s stance on medical freedom, mental health, and SNAP reforms.
Fire Danger Rises in Salmon-Challis
Fire danger in the Salmon-Challis National Forest has been raised to very high due to hot, dry conditions. Officials warn that fires can spread rapidly. Most Idaho wildfires are human-caused, and residents are urged to extinguish campfires properly.
EV Charging Project Halted
Idaho has paused all work on its electric vehicle charging network after new federal leadership suspended the NEVI program. The $29 million initiative was halted in February, pending updated federal guidance.
Standoff in Rigby
A wanted man in Rigby was arrested yesterday after a five-hour standoff. 40-year-old Patrick Burns barricaded himself in a bedroom before surrendering to law enforcement.
BSU Presidential Search Update
More than 40 people have applied to be the next Boise State University president, but the state is keeping the search open. The priority deadline passed Friday, with 42 applicants so far. A new leader will replace Marlene Tromp, who left in May.
SPORTS
Shane Carden Enters ECU Hall of Fame
Wood River High School head football coach Shane Carden is being inducted into the East Carolina University Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. Carden, ECU’s starting quarterback from 2012–2014, threw for nearly 12,000 yards and 86 touchdowns, adding 24 rushing scores and even one receiving TD. After time with the Chicago Bears and international leagues, Carden joined Wood River in 2018 and became head coach in 2019. His Wolverines open the 2025 season August 29 at McCall-Donnelly. Carden’s Hall of Fame induction will take place November 8.
Bengals Begin Fall Camp
Fall camp is officially underway for the Idaho State Bengals, who hit the field yesterday for their first practice of the 2025 season on the newly renovated ICCU Practice Field. With helmets on and pads off, Day 1 focused on tempo, playbook installation, and execution. Head Coach Cody Hawkins says it’s all about fundamentals and sharpening details even without contact. Quarterbacks Jordan Cooke and Jackson Sharman headline an open competition, while new talent emerges on both sides of the ball. The Bengals kick off August 23 at UNLV in Las Vegas.
WEATHER
Get ready for a hot stretch across the Magic Valley! Today’s high hits 91 under sunny skies, cooling to 59 tonight. Friday warms up to 93, with mostly clear skies into the weekend. Expect highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s through Wednesday, with plenty of sunshine and mild overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Detailed Forecast:
- Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
- Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
- Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
- Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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