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🌱 What investigators say caused Monday night’s serious Highway 30 crash

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In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say caused Monday night's serious Highway 30 crash
  • How Buhl's rushing attack just reignited its state title hopes
  • Why a sharp Highway 30 curve near Buhl is under scrutiny

Also on today's calendar: Twin Falls – Veterans Coffee Gathering and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Car Slams Into Tractor in Buhl and Hospitalizes Local Man (newsradio1310.com) — A serious crash on Highway 30 west of Buhl left a 70-year-old tractor driver airlifted to the hospital after being rear-ended by a Mercedes driven by a Buhl resident. The road stayed closed until nearly midnight as multiple local agencies responded, and authorities are urging drivers to watch for slow-moving farm equipment and wear seatbelts during this busy harvest season.
   

• Buhl's run game hits stride in bounceback Wood River win (idahostatesman.com) — Buhl football fans can celebrate a dominant 21-6 win over Wood River, powered by a resurgent ground game that piled up 377 rushing yards and three touchdowns. With seniors Raidyn Pugsley and Kannon Gambrel leading the way and the defense staying stingy, the Indians are regaining confidence as they eye a state title push and a key upcoming test against Gooding.
   

• Jeep Driver From Texas Killed in Rollover Accident on Idaho Road (newsradio1310.com) — Alongside a fatal rollover in Canyon County, state police are also investigating a serious rear-end crash on Highway 30 near Buhl involving a Kubota RTV and a Mercedes. Both drivers are from Buhl, and the tractor driver was airlifted after the wreck at a sharp curve where the speed limit drops from 60 to 30 miles per hour.
   

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    Thursday October 1
  • XC @ Bob Conley Invit. @ Pocatello
    Filer District #413 Filer, ID 83328
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  • Football @ Aberdeen (JV 4:30 / V 7:00)
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    Filer District #413 Filer, ID 83328
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  • Magic Valley Regional Airport finds elevated PFAS levels in drinking water well (kmvt.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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