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USC Trojans Hosting Elite Transfer Portal Receiver Mark Hamper From Idaho

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December 18, 2024

USC Trojans Hosting Elite Transfer Portal Receiver Mark Hamper From Idaho

Former Idaho receiver Mark Hamper will take an official with the USC Trojans starting Thursday, Dec. 19. His former teammate, receiver Jordan Dwyer is taking a visit of his own with the Trojans starting Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Hamper entered the transfer portal on Sunday, Dec. 15 following the Vandals loss to Montana State in the FCS quarterfinals and immediately garnered a ton of interests from Power 4 programs. The Oregon native is being pursued by Washington State, Utah, Arizona State, Wisconsin and Stanford. He will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.

Hamper was a three-star prospect coming out of West Linn (OR) in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In his first season with the Vandals, he reeled in 49 receptions for 961 yards and six touchdowns, which earned him FCS Freshman All-American honors. Hamper was also a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding freshman player at the FCS level.

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The two former Idaho teammates are high on the Trojans priority list during this transfer portal window because of the departures of former five-star recruits Zachariah Branch and Duce Robinson, and Kyron Hudson since the portal opened. All three were key contributors of offense this past season.

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The Trojans have already missed out on one transfer receiver when former Tulsa pass-catcher Joseph Williams committed to Utah Wednesday morning. Williams took an official visit with USC last weekend and was set to take four more this week, starting with Mississippi State, Utah and Washington during the week and finishing up with Colorado over the weekend. However, Williams decided to end his recruiting process in Salt Lake City with the Utes.

USC coach Lincoln Riley is also targeting former Purdue receiver Jaron Tibbs, who has a busy schedule himself. Tibbs was at Wake Forest last weekend and is taking visits to Kansas State and Arkansas this week before making his way out west for his official visit with the Trojans this weekend.

USC signed three receivers in the 2025 recruiting cycle, four-stars Tanook Hines, Romero Ison and Corey Simms. Freshman Xavier Jordan was a four-star prospect coming out of local Sierra Canyon (CA) in the 2024 recruiting cycle. Jordan was the No. 20 receiver and No. 98 overall prospect, per the On3 Industry Rankings. Depending on what receivers the Trojans are able to land in this transfer portal window and when it opens again in the spring, they may be forced to play a number of young players to compliment Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane in 2025.

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Town Hall to address future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho – Local News 8

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February 28, 2026

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Town Hall to address future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho – Local News 8

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Nearly two-thirds of Idaho voters approved Medicaid expansion, but local leaders say that coverage is now at risk.

According to the organizers of a town hall set for Saturday, February 28, proposed changes could severely impact Idaho’s rural hospitals and leave thousands of residents without access to healthcare.

The town hall, titled “Protecting What Works: Medicaid Expansion in Idaho,” will take place at Chubbuck City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

A panel of representatives from across the healthcare sector — including home health, hospitals, and public and community health — will answer questions about how Medicaid expansion works in Idaho and how potential cuts could affect communities. Organizers say there will also be time for audience questions.

One of the event organizers told Local News 8 why the discussion is important:

“There have been conversations in the last couple of legislative sessions about either fully repealing Medicaid expansion or making significant cuts to Medicaid,” Shantay Boxham, the organizer, said. “This is an educational forum to ensure voters and community members have the information they need about what the program is, what’s at stake, and how it supports Idaho and Idahoans.”

There are limited seats available for the meeting. To reserve a spot, visit members.pocatello.com.

Local News 8 will continue to follow this story and have updates tomorrow.

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Idaho CBD retailers navigating uncertainty under new hemp rules

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February 27, 2026

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Idaho CBD retailers navigating uncertainty under new hemp rules

Idaho takes pride in being a no-THC zone. Unlike our neighbors on all sides, the Gem State has taken a firm stance not to legalize marijuana for medicinal or recreational use for years. This opposition long extended to the legalization of hemp, a plant relative of marijuana with far lower levels of the intoxicating chemical […]

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Idaho Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 4 on Feb. 26, 2026

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February 27, 2026

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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on Feb. 26.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

Day: 9-8-5

Night: 3-0-0

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

Day: 9-8-4-2

Night: 9-7-2-1

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Winning Idaho Cash numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

04-21-25-30-34

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

03-14-22-50-57, Bonus: 04

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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When are the Idaho Lottery drawings held ?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
Pick 4: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
Lucky For Life: 8:35 p.m. MT Monday and Thursday.
Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
5 Star Draw: 8 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Idaho Cash: 8 p.m. MT daily.
Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.

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