Your Daily Briefing – 10/16/2025

IDAHO NEWS ROUNDUP — Thursday, October 16, 2025

CANYON RIDGE LOCKDOWN

Canyon Ridge High School was placed on lockdown late yesterday morning after a caller claimed to have a gun inside the school. Police quickly searched the building and confirmed there was no threat.

IDAHO DOCTOR SHORTAGE

Idaho will spend $10.6 million this year to help students attend medical school — yet the state still ranks last in the nation for doctors per capita. A new law adds 10 subsidized seats a year for three years, but lawmakers say no single program can fix Idaho’s growing shortage, so they’re pursuing an “all-of-the-above” approach.

FILER SCHOOL LEVIES ON BALLOT

Filer School District voters will see two levies on the November ballot:

a new Plant Facilities Levy for building maintenance, and
a renewed Supplemental Levy for staff, supplies, and activities.
Superintendent Kelli Schroeder says both are essential to keep schools running smoothly and facilities in good condition.

HIGHWAY 93 FATAL CRASH CASE

A 27-year-old man charged in a deadly Highway 93 crash appeared in court Tuesday. Jonathan Villagomez faces multiple charges, including vehicular manslaughter and aggravated DUI, after a July 3 crash that killed Jessica Inga, 41, and her infant daughter. He pleaded not guilty.

IDAHO POWER & SOLAR RATES

Idaho Power has lowered reimbursement rates for customers with rooftop solar and other on-site generation. The new rates, approved by state regulators, took effect October 1 and affect about 14,000 customers who installed systems after 2020.

QATARI TRAINING FACILITY DEBATE

A new training facility for Qatari troops at Mountain Home AFB is drawing mixed reactions. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the plan Friday, but Idaho officials — including Governor Brad Little and Senator Jim Risch — have yet to comment on the deal.

IDAHO-UK TRADE MISSION

Governor Brad Little led Idaho’s first official trade mission to the United Kingdom, following the Trump Administration’s state visit. The delegation focused on agriculture, tech, and energy — with new opportunities for beef, dairy, and processed potatoes in UK markets.

NEW MAGISTRATE JUDGE

Twin Falls attorney Patricia M. Migliuri has been appointed as the county’s newest magistrate judge. The longtime family-law attorney says she’s eager to serve the community and join the local bench.

SPORTS

BOYS’ SOCCER DISTRICTS

Today: Sun Valley Community School vs Wendell (4 p.m., Wendell). Cutthroats 14-2-2 vs Wendell 15-1-2.
Wednesday Results: Twin Falls fell to Wood River 4-0; Boise lost to Caldwell 1-0; Jerome beat Burley 5-1 to advance — Burley eliminated.

VOLLEYBALL DISTRICTS

The Minico Spartans swept Mountain Home for the third time this season, advancing in the district tournament.
Jerome edged Burley 3-2 in a five-set thriller (17-15 final). Next: Jerome faces top-seed Wood River, Minico meets Twin Falls in Monday’s semifinals — a trip to state on the line.

GIRLS’ SOCCER DISTRICTS

The Twin Falls Bruins stayed perfect, rolling past Wood River 4-0 to claim the district championship and punch their ticket to state (17-0-1). Addisen Kohring led with a goal and two assists.
Jerome blanked Mountain Home 4-0 to stay alive and will rematch Wood River Thursday for a state play-in berth — the winner faces McCall-Donnelly this weekend.

VANDALS VS BRONCOS — THE RIVALRY RETURNS

For the first time in 11 years, the Idaho Vandals and Boise State Broncos meet again on the basketball court — Friday 7 p.m. MT at Idaho Central Arena, Boise. The Vandals return 60% of their roster; the Broncos bring back nearly half from last year’s 26-win season.

KING HILL ACCESS CLOSURE

The King Hill fishing and boating access site will be closed Oct 20 – Dec 19 for parking-area upgrades. Improvements include regrading, resurfacing, new striping, and better vehicle access. Funded by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service grants and Idaho license sales.

TRANSGENDER ATHLETICS CASE

The five-year legal fight over Idaho’s transgender athletics ban continues. A federal judge ruled the case will proceed in state court while the U.S. Supreme Court considers review. Lindsay Hecox, a Boise State student, sought to withdraw, but Judge David Nye said the state and public deserve a final ruling. AG Raúl Labrador praised the decision.

WEATHER

Today: Mostly cloudy, then sunny — high 54°F. West winds 9–15 mph ( gusts 26 mph ).
Tonight: Mostly clear, low 35°F. Southwest winds up to 20 mph.
Friday: Sunny, high 60°F.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, low 37°F.
Saturday: Sunny, high 61°F.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low 38°F.
Sunday: 20% chance of showers after noon, high 68°F.
Sunday Night: 40% chance of showers, low 35°F.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 50°F.
Tuesday–Wednesday: Sunny and mild, highs mid-50s to upper 50s.