🌱 What new court dates mean in Jerome’s high-profile murder case

Morning Jerome! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What new court dates mean in Jerome’s high-profile murder case
• How a Highway 46 crash near Jerome turned deadly Tuesday night

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Party.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 55 and low of 37 degrees.
• Friday: Cooler; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 44, low: 30.
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 38 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two women plead not guilty in Jerome first-degree murder case (kmvt.com) — An 81-year-old Jerome man has died from severe injuries after an alleged attack in a home near the Jerome County Fairgrounds, and two women have now pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Court records detail conflicting accounts between the suspects and the victim, questions about his mental state, and upcoming hearings in Jerome County District Court that will shape how the case proceeds in 2026.
   

• Woman Dies, Two Juveniles Injured in Southern Idaho Highway Crash (dailyfly.com) — A fatal three-vehicle crash reported out of Jerome left a 25-year-old Gooding woman dead and two juveniles hospitalized after a pickup crossed the center line on State Highway 46. Idaho State Police say the highway was blocked for about three hours while Jerome-area and Gooding County crews responded, and the investigation into what caused the collision is still ongoing.
   

📸 Around Jerome

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jerome

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 31

• New Years Eve Party | 2025 - 2026
  Canyon Crest Event Center, 330 Canyon Crest Dr, Twin Falls
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Party
  Canyon Crest Event Center , 330 Canyon Crest Dr , Twin Falls
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Explore and Play Storytime
  Gooding Public Library District , 306 5th Ave W , Gooding
  10:00 am
• Hagerman Farmers Market
  Hagerman RV Village , 18049 US-30 , Hagerman
  5:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Wood River Watershed Advisory Group Meeting
  Big Wood Canal Co , 409 N Apple St , Shoshone
  1:30 pm
• Homeschool Meet-Up
  Gooding Public Library District , 306 5th Ave W , Gooding
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Kindergarten Readiness Storytime
  Gooding Public Library District , 306 5th Ave W , Gooding
  10:00 am

Monday January 5

• School Resumes
  Gooding Joint District #231 Gooding, ID 83330

Friday January 9

• The Bridal & Party Expo 2026
  Canyon Crest Event Center , 330 Canyon Crest Dr , Twin Falls
  5:00 pm

Thursday February 5

• Southern Idaho Ag Show
  CSI Eldon Evans Expo Center , N College Rd , Twin Falls
  10:00 am

Friday April 17

• FREE Twin Falls Home Expo, April 2026
  Twin Falls County Fairgrounds: Home of the Fair, Magic Valley Stampede Rodeo, and more! , 215 Fair Ave , Filer
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Enjoy some DEQ-themed holiday cards!
  Images: - "Please don't dump it on Crumpit (Properly dispose of waste)" - nobody likes litter. Put trash where it belongs, and protect waterways by… (Nextdoor )
• Loose dogs.
  100 South and 200 West, Jerome Pitbull/Boxer/Bulldog mix Mostly Black/little white border collie (Nextdoor Jerome)

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Domino's Pizza Maker/CSR - Jerome, ID (7314) in Jerome. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Jerome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jerome here.

🗞 Nearby News

Twin Falls

• Holiday Motorists in Idaho will Enjoy More Savings at the Gas Pump (koze.com)
• Students' ornaments adorn National Christmas Tree (bonnercountydailybee.com)
• An Idaho company was the biggest loser on Wall Street on Friday. This is why (idahostatesman.com)

Filer

• Magic Valley 11-man all-state football players led by three two-way selections (kmvt.com)

Ok Jerome! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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