Good morning, Nampa.

The Middleton High football team and community gathered Thursday night to honor 14-year-old Carson Chrapkowski (freshman) after a car struck him near the school last weekend.

Players wore his name on uniforms while tokens of remembrance were left at a roadside memorial during homecoming events.

Tractor Supply opened its new 865,000 sqft distribution center (its 11th) on Wednesday at 18650 Midland Blvd. in Nampa, creating 250 jobs with plans for 500 and will begin outbound shipping in October as part of a $200 million investment serving 123 stores.

According to AAA (the latest data), Idaho's average for regular gasoline was $5 on Thursday, a 51-cent jump from last month, while diesel reached a record $6.65 across the state.

Officials from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said a blackout period will begin Dec.

1 to ban contract discussions for the state's shift to comprehensive managed care and ensure fair vendor selection. The transition is now expected to finish in 2030 (pending litigation resolution), and further delays may occur.

The Idaho Legislature’s Medicaid Review Panel met Thursday as the state readies a shift from fee-for-service to managed care organizations.

An RFP for private vendors will come soon, and the system will transition fully on Jan. 1, 2030 (following legislative reforms).

Today's the day Nampa commuters face new traffic; two-way traffic now runs on 11th Ave S between 2nd and 3rd Streets S, with the right lane on 2nd St S for right turns and one-way rules still on 2nd, 3rd Streets and 12th Ave S + obey posted signs.

During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, local urologists urge men to discuss screening with their primary care providers and use a simple blood test (which can catch cancer early).

Dr. Gregory Adams from Saint Lukes in Nampa said early detection can lead to better treatment outcomes.