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Multiple Vehicle Crash delays traffic near Victor">Multiple Vehicle Crash delays traffic near Victor
VICTOR, Idaho – (KIFI) Idaho state police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that shut down a highway in Teton county for hours Saturday morning.
The crash happened just after 11 a.m. on State Highway 31 near mile marker 15, outside victor.
Investigators say a car traveling south was driving too fast for winter conditions and attempted to pass another vehicle.
That move triggered a collision involving six other vehicles, including suvs, pickup trucks, and a van.
State police say drivers involved ranged in age from their mid-20s to early 50s and were from Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, Utah, and peru.
All drivers were wearing seatbelts and no one was taken to the hospital.
Idaho State Police say the crash remains under investigation and are reminding drivers to slow down and use caution during winter driving conditions.
Winter System continues to create rain and snow mixtures across the region">Winter System continues to create rain and snow mixtures across the region
Rain and wintry mixes remain in the forecast for Sunday, especially toward the East later in the afternoon and into the evening. The upcoming first complete work and school week of 2026 will also be wet on and off, but temperatures will begin to cool back down. Some snow will start reaching the valley floors by this Sunday evening after 5 pm, with light accumulations around the Snake River Plain.
Bands of moisture continue to move across our area from the south and west, but a cold front will follow them in the upcoming days. The central mountains and Magic Valley saw a larger storm band earlier this morning, and it has broken up as it crosses into western Wyoming.
The majority of this wintry band will be embedded in the higher elevations, resulting in heavy precipitation in places like Island Park and the Jackson area. The day will be mostly cloudy, with highs near 44°. South-southwest winds will be noticeable, gusting up to 25 mph.
Sunday night stays unsettled, with rain likely before late evening and overnight lows dipping to around 34 degrees.
By Monday, colder air begins to mix in as the current storm system moves further into Wyoming, increasing the chance of rain and snow, particularly after late morning. While precipitation chances drop to 30%, little to no snow accumulation is expected. Highs will remain above average, in the lower 40s, with mostly cloudy skies.
ITD to Host Open House in Soda Springs for US-30 Construction Project">ITD to Host Open House in Soda Springs for US-30 Construction Project
SODA SPRINGS, Idaho (KIFI)- The Idaho Transportation Department will host an open house meeting Monday in Soda Springs to share plans for a major reconstruction project on U.S. Highway 30 scheduled for this summer.
The project includes full reconstruction and resurfacing of the highway as it runs through town, along with the addition of a new turn lane designed to improve safety and accommodate left turns into the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office.
Residents who attend the open house will have the opportunity to review design plans, learn about the construction timeline, and speak directly with ITD staff about how the project may impact travel through the area.
The open house will be held at Tigert Middle School, located at 250 East 3rd Street South in Soda Springs, on Monday, January 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. Community members are welcome to stop by at any point during the two-hour event.
More information on the project details can be found here.