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Idaho Led the Nation — Now the Supreme Court Agrees | Ep 127

Idaho led the nation on protecting girls' sports, and this week the Supreme Court agreed, ruling 6-3 that Idaho's ban on male athletes in women's sports is constitutional and ending a six-year legal fight.  This same episode also covers a citizen-led push that remove Idaho's abortion ban this November, a Boise family seeking damages after fireworks debris injured their daughter at the Idaho Potato Drop, and state leaders joining 16 others to sue California over plastic packaging rules that could raise prices nationwide.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ [https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/]  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho [https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ [https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/]  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:01 Idaho Wins Big at the Supreme Court for Women https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/supreme-court-upholds-idahos-transgender-athletics-ban/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/supreme-court-upholds-idahos-transgender-athletics-ban/]    https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/30/repub/breaking-us-supreme-court-upholds-transgender-athlete-bans-in-idaho-west-virginia/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/30/repub/breaking-us-supreme-court-upholds-transgender-athlete-bans-in-idaho-west-virginia/]   https://www.kivitv.com/news/supreme-court-upholds-idaho-transgender-athlete-law-attorneys-to-hold-press-conference [https://www.kivitv.com/news/supreme-court-upholds-idaho-transgender-athlete-law-attorneys-to-hold-press-conference]  04:01 Idaho's Abortion Ban Faces Ballot Threat  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/02/supporters-of-ballot-measure-to-end-idahos-strict-abortion-ban-turn-in-nearly-110k-signatures/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/02/supporters-of-ballot-measure-to-end-idahos-strict-abortion-ban-turn-in-nearly-110k-signatures/]   06:31 Idaho Potato Drop Faces $10M Claim Over Injured Girl https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/parents-of-injured-girl-files-tort-claim-over-idaho-potato-drop-fireworks-explosion [https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/parents-of-injured-girl-files-tort-claim-over-idaho-potato-drop-fireworks-explosion]   07:54 LDS Leader Dodges Sex Offender List  https://idahonews.com/news/local/ex-church-leader-to-plead-guilty-in-child-abuse-case-under-deal-avoiding-sex-offender-registry [https://idahonews.com/news/local/ex-church-leader-to-plead-guilty-in-child-abuse-case-under-deal-avoiding-sex-offender-registry]  10:14 Trump Sends $4.5M Aid to Idaho https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jul/01/trump-approves-millions-in-fema-aid-to-idaho-for-storm-damage/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jul/01/trump-approves-millions-in-fema-aid-to-idaho-for-storm-damage/]  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/07/trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-idaho/ [https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/07/trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-idaho/]  https://idahonews.com/news/local/trump-approves-disaster-declaration-for-six-idaho-counties-after-flooding-landslides [https://idahonews.com/news/local/trump-approves-disaster-declaration-for-six-idaho-counties-after-flooding-landslides]  https://idahonews.com/news/local/fema-approves-over-17-million-for-post-disaster-funding-across-ak-id-or-wa [https://idahonews.com/news/local/fema-approves-over-17-million-for-post-disaster-funding-across-ak-id-or-wa]   11:47 Idaho Drops Plate Stickers, Goes Permanent https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/07/big-changes-to-idaho-vehicle-registration-begins-wednesday/ [https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/07/big-changes-to-idaho-vehicle-registration-begins-wednesday/]  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-ends-annual-registration-stickers-shifts-to-permanent-license-plates-july-1 [https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-ends-annual-registration-stickers-shifts-to-permanent-license-plates-july-1]  13:32 Idaho Sues California Over Plastics Law https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/23/repub/17-gop-ags-sue-california-over-single-use-plastics-law/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/23/repub/17-gop-ags-sue-california-over-single-use-plastics-law/] 14:55 Micron Funds Trump Accounts for Idaho Families https://idahonews.com/news/local/micron-to-invest-250-million-in-trump-accounts-to-boost-savings-for-1-million-kids [https://idahonews.com/news/local/micron-to-invest-250-million-in-trump-accounts-to-boost-savings-for-1-million-kids]  https://www.idahoednews.org/news/micron-announces-trump-account-contributions-for-idaho-families/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/news/micron-announces-trump-account-contributions-for-idaho-families/]  16:44 Outro

Idaho's Bathroom Law BLOCKED—A Biden Judge Overrules Idaho Voters | Ep 126

Idaho's bathroom law just got blocked by a Biden-appointed federal judge — overruling the voters and legislators who passed it with overwhelming support. AG Labrador calls the ruling results-driven and vows to fight back, while Idaho also faces a Flock Safety surveillance lawsuit, celebrates America's 250th birthday, and a bull breaks loose at the Parma Inferno. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ [https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/]  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho [https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ [https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/]  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:23 Idaho Restroom Law Blocked by Federal Judge https://www.kivitv.com/news/federal-judge-blocks-idaho-restroom-law-ahead-of-july-1-start-date [https://www.kivitv.com/news/federal-judge-blocks-idaho-restroom-law-ahead-of-july-1-start-date]  https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/a-closer-look-at-what-idahos-bathroom-law-injunction-actually-changes [https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/a-closer-look-at-what-idahos-bathroom-law-injunction-actually-changes]   https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/16/federal-judge-partially-blocks-idaho-trans-bathroom-ban-law-with-preliminary-injunction/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/16/federal-judge-partially-blocks-idaho-trans-bathroom-ban-law-with-preliminary-injunction/]  https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/federal-judge-partially-blocks-criminal-bathroom-penalties-for-transgender-idahoans/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/federal-judge-partially-blocks-criminal-bathroom-penalties-for-transgender-idahoans/]    03:37 Caldwell's Flock Safety Cameras Face Lawsuit https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/tort-claim-accuses-caldwells-flock-safety-camera-program-of-violating-idaho-privacy-law [https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/tort-claim-accuses-caldwells-flock-safety-camera-program-of-violating-idaho-privacy-law]   05:38 Canyon County Sheriff's New $27.6M HQ https://idahonews.com/news/local/canyon-county-opens-new-sheriffs-office-headquarters [https://idahonews.com/news/local/canyon-county-opens-new-sheriffs-office-headquarters]  https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/canyon-county-sheriffs-office-prepares-to-move-into-new-27-6-million-headquarters [https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/canyon-county-sheriffs-office-prepares-to-move-into-new-27-6-million-headquarters]   07:16 CDA Marks One Year Since Firefighter Ambush https://www.kivitv.com/news/coeur-dalene-to-honor-firefighters-killed-in-canfield-mountain-ambush-one-year-later [https://www.kivitv.com/news/coeur-dalene-to-honor-firefighters-killed-in-canfield-mountain-ambush-one-year-later]  08:50 Idaho Celebrates America's 250th Birthday https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-governor-gives-state-employees-more-time-off-around-america250-celebration/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-governor-gives-state-employees-more-time-off-around-america250-celebration/]  10:27 Idaho's 7-Year Road Plan Needs Your Input https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-transportation-board-seeks-public-input-on-updated-seven-year-project-plan [https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-transportation-board-seeks-public-input-on-updated-seven-year-project-plan]  12:19 Twin Falls Police Prep for In-N-Out Chaos https://www.kivitv.com/news/magic-valley/twin-falls-police-are-ready-for-in-n-out-burger-chaos-with-a-detailed-opening-day-traffic-plan [https://www.kivitv.com/news/magic-valley/twin-falls-police-are-ready-for-in-n-out-burger-chaos-with-a-detailed-opening-day-traffic-plan]  13:47 Parma Inferno Bull Breaks Free from Arena https://www.kivitv.com/canyon-county/parma-inferno-bull-briefly-escapes-arena-draws-reactions-from-spectators [https://www.kivitv.com/canyon-county/parma-inferno-bull-briefly-escapes-arena-draws-reactions-from-spectators]  15:08 Outro

AG Labrador Takes Idaho's Medicaid Fraud Fight All the Way to DC | Ep 125

AG Labrador takes Idaho's Medicaid fraud fight to Washington DC, pushing for federal data access to catch even more criminals stealing from Idaho taxpayers.  This week's report also covers Idaho's transgender bathroom law in federal court, who controls the Idaho GOP, Nampa's newly appointed mayor, a Caldwell police chief suing his own city, the Mountain Home fire investigation, and why pride flags are gone from Boise's Harrison Boulevard this June.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.  👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.  Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ [https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/]  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho [https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ [https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/]  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:16 Idaho's Medicaid Fraud Fight Goes to D.C. https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/28/idaho-ag-labrador-touts-states-medicaid-fraud-recovery-at-d-c-roundtable-with-vp-jd-vance/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/28/idaho-ag-labrador-touts-states-medicaid-fraud-recovery-at-d-c-roundtable-with-vp-jd-vance/]  03:18 Idaho's Bathroom Bill Heads to Federal Court https://idahonews.com/news/local/idahos-bathroom-bill-in-court-plaintiffs-seeking-preliminary-injunction [https://idahonews.com/news/local/idahos-bathroom-bill-in-court-plaintiffs-seeking-preliminary-injunction]   05:15 Caldwell Police Chief Sues City for $500K https://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-police-chief-seeks-over-500000-in-damages-in-tort-claim-against-city [https://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-police-chief-seeks-over-500000-in-damages-in-tort-claim-against-city]   06:58 No Pride Flags on Harrison Blvd This June https://www.kivitv.com/north-end/new-idaho-law-ends-harrison-boulevard-lampposts-pride-flag-display [https://www.kivitv.com/north-end/new-idaho-law-ends-harrison-boulevard-lampposts-pride-flag-display]   09:18 Who Controls Idaho's GOP Right Now? https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/28/kcrcc-names-ron-jacobson-new-chair/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/28/kcrcc-names-ron-jacobson-new-chair/]   https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jun/01/moon-announces-bid-for-third-term-as-idaho-republican-party-chair/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jun/01/moon-announces-bid-for-third-term-as-idaho-republican-party-chair/]  11:05 Is Idaho's Growth Reshaping Our Politics? https://www.idahoednews.org/news/secretary-of-state-idahos-rapid-growth-is-reshaping-state-politics/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/news/secretary-of-state-idahos-rapid-growth-is-reshaping-state-politics/]    13:43 Mountain Home Fire Cause Finally Revealed https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/investigators-determine-cause-of-250-acre-mountain-home-fire-that-injured-six-and-destroyed-15-homes [https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/investigators-determine-cause-of-250-acre-mountain-home-fire-that-injured-six-and-destroyed-15-homes]   15:05 Nampa Finally Has a New Mayor https://idahonews.com/news/local/nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-mayoral-appointment-at-city-hall-meeting [https://idahonews.com/news/local/nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-mayoral-appointment-at-city-hall-meeting] https://idahonews.com/news/local/tonight-nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-next-mayor-following-hogaboams-death [https://idahonews.com/news/local/tonight-nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-next-mayor-following-hogaboams-death]  17:17 Outro

Congress Cuts Schools That Teach Gender Ideology — Idaho Already Led the Way | Ep 124

Congress cuts schools that teach gender ideology from federal funding, and Idaho already led the way — now the question is whether the Senate will finish what the House started.  This week's report also covers Idaho's record-breaking methamphetamine seizure, the deportation of 30 criminal illegals, a public land sale near the Tetons, and more stories shaping the state. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.  👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.  Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ [https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/]  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho [https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ [https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/]  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:00  House Bans 'Gender Ideology' in Schools https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/repub/us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/repub/us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools/]  03:58 Idaho’s Bathroom Law Is Now Permanent https://www.idahoednews.org/news/school-bathroom-law-fully-in-effect-as-one-legal-battle-comes-to-a-close/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/news/school-bathroom-law-fully-in-effect-as-one-legal-battle-comes-to-a-close/]  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/high-school-group-challenging-idahos-trans-bathroom-ban-drops-lawsuit-after-students-death/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/high-school-group-challenging-idahos-trans-bathroom-ban-drops-lawsuit-after-students-death/]  https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/plaintiffs-drop-lawsuit-regarding-idahos-school-bathroom-law [https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/plaintiffs-drop-lawsuit-regarding-idahos-school-bathroom-law]  06:15 Idaho Deports 30 Criminals via ICE https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/26/idaho-state-police-transport-30-more-immigrants-from-prison-to-ice-for-deportation/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/26/idaho-state-police-transport-30-more-immigrants-from-prison-to-ice-for-deportation/]  08:19 Largest Meth Bust in Idaho History https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/two-men-arrested-after-allegedly-being-found-with-over-100-lbs-of-meth-leading-to-largest-drug-seizure-in-idaho-history/ [https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/two-men-arrested-after-allegedly-being-found-with-over-100-lbs-of-meth-leading-to-largest-drug-seizure-in-idaho-history/]  https://www.kivitv.com/news/record-breaking-meth-seizure-in-idaho-1-5-million-worth-of-drugs-confiscated [https://www.kivitv.com/news/record-breaking-meth-seizure-in-idaho-1-5-million-worth-of-drugs-confiscated]  10:12 Blue Cross Attorney Faces 10 Felony Counts https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/attorney-for-blue-cross-of-idaho-arrested-for-possession-of-child-sexual-exploitation-material [https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/attorney-for-blue-cross-of-idaho-arrested-for-possession-of-child-sexual-exploitation-material]  11:40 160 Acres Near Tetons Sold for $5M https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/22/state-sells-160-acres-of-idaho-endowment-land-near-the-tetons-to-billionaires-llc-for-5m/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/22/state-sells-160-acres-of-idaho-endowment-land-near-the-tetons-to-billionaires-llc-for-5m/]  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/22/idl-auctions-teton-county-property-for-5m/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/22/idl-auctions-teton-county-property-for-5m/]  13:59 Caldwell Pays $1,5M in Officer Lawsuit https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/city-of-caldwell-and-former-cpd-officer-reach-1-5m-settlement [https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/city-of-caldwell-and-former-cpd-officer-reach-1-5m-settlement]  15:37 Idaho Veterans Memorial Day 2026 https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/23/memorial-day/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/23/memorial-day/]  17:16 Outro

Nine Idaho Incumbents OUSTED—Little Barely Holds On as Idaho's GOP Resets | Ep 123

Nine Idaho Republican incumbents were ousted Tuesday night — and Governor Brad Little barely held on with just 51.7% of the vote, coming within 2,500 votes of the biggest political upset in Idaho history.  Idaho's GOP is resetting, and this week's report covers that and the news stories shaping the Gem State.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.  👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.  Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ [https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/]  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho [https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ [https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/]  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:01  Idaho Primary 2026: Little Barely Wins https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-idaho-midterm-congressional-primaries [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-idaho-midterm-congressional-primaries]  03:12 Idaho Deports 100 Criminal Illegal Aliens https://idahonews.com/news/local/operation-no-return-removes-dozens-of-criminals-from-idaho-communities [https://idahonews.com/news/local/operation-no-return-removes-dozens-of-criminals-from-idaho-communities]    05:14 Two Navy Jets Crash at Mountain Home Airshow https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/what-to-know-about-a-midair-collision-between-2-navy-jets-at-an-idaho-air-show/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/what-to-know-about-a-midair-collision-between-2-navy-jets-at-an-idaho-air-show/]  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/navy-jet-collision-marks-third-crash-at-gunfighter-skies-air-show [https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/navy-jet-collision-marks-third-crash-at-gunfighter-skies-air-show]  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/whats-next-in-the-investigation-into-the-f-18-growler-crash-at-mountain-home-air-force-base-air-show [https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/whats-next-in-the-investigation-into-the-f-18-growler-crash-at-mountain-home-air-force-base-air-show]  https://idahonews.com/news/local/two-f-18-fighter-jets-have-crashed-during-an-airshow-at-mountain-home-air-force-base [https://idahonews.com/news/local/two-f-18-fighter-jets-have-crashed-during-an-airshow-at-mountain-home-air-force-base]   07:21 Pocatello Blocks AI Data Center Permit https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/proposed-ai-data-center-in-pocatello-denied-after-massive-public-pushback/ [https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/proposed-ai-data-center-in-pocatello-denied-after-massive-public-pushback/]   https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/hundreds-show-up-for-public-hearing-on-proposed-ai-data-center/ [https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/hundreds-show-up-for-public-hearing-on-proposed-ai-data-center/]    09:37 AG Labrador Puts 5 Child Predators Away https://idahonews.com/news/local/five-convicted-in-idaho-child-exploitation-cases [https://idahonews.com/news/local/five-convicted-in-idaho-child-exploitation-cases] 10:44 Canyon County School Bus Driver Admits to Child Exploitation https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-bus-driver-plans-to-plead-guilty-to-sexually-exploiting-children [https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-bus-driver-plans-to-plead-guilty-to-sexually-exploiting-children]  12:31 AG Labrador Wins Idaho $24M Opioid Deal https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/idaho-to-receive-24-million-as-part-of-7-4-billion-federal-opioid-settlement [https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/idaho-to-receive-24-million-as-part-of-7-4-billion-federal-opioid-settlement]  https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-secures-24m-more-in-settlement-with-opioid-manufacturer/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-secures-24m-more-in-settlement-with-opioid-manufacturer/]  14:45 North Idaho's Wildfire Season Looks Dangerous https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/north-idaho-primed-for-broad-and-persistent-wildfire-threat/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/north-idaho-primed-for-broad-and-persistent-wildfire-threat/]  16:29 Outro