🌱 Ballot Count Test + Plows Ready + New McCall News Owner

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• A victim of a Boise house fire has been identified.
• Prior to a big performance, testing the equipment is always a good idea and that is exactly what Ada County election officials accomplished.
• A city librarian is speaking out on an incident involving a suspect currently in the Ada County Jail.

But first, today's weather:

Chilly with rain and drizzle. High: 47 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Ada County is ready to count your ballot next Tuesday. KIVI-TV's Nicole Camarda was present as county election officials completed a test run of ballots to make sure Tuesday evening goes on without a problem. Over 400 predetermined test ballots were run through the system and all results came back exact and as expected. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
2. Snow is possible for your Friday commute, but the Ada County Highway District told CBS2 news staff the department is ready. With 137 staff and 44 plows, streets should be cleared quickly as the white stuff starts falling in the capital city. (Idaho News)
3. A victim of violence based on being transgender spoke out to Boise Weekly' s Tracy Bringhurst. The victim, a city librarian, recalled the event of being physically attacked and threatened with stabbing. The same suspect in the incident has now been arrested on charges attached with a second incident involving attempting to run over couple with a vehicle. (boiseweekly)
4. If you are heading up to McCall for the weekend and wish to catch up on the news in the small town, a new owner of the local newspaper will greet you. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson reports the Star-News, the local McCall newspaper, is under new ownership. New Jersey-based CherryRoad Media bought the Star-News and now owns 79 newspapers across 14 states. (boisedev)
5. The Ada County Coroner has identified the victim of a house fire Oct. 27. KTVB-TV staff report David Taylor, 63, was pronounced dead shortly after Boise Police officers located him in a house fire on N. Aborcrest Court. (ktvb)

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Today in Boise:

• If your career dreams include a court room, the Boise State University Recreation Center is holding a Law School Fair Friday morning. (9:30 AM)
• The Boise Public Library sponsors a Kids' Comics Club Friday. (4:00 PM)
• Prepare for the holidays with a glass as the Enlightened Vine hosts a Holiday Wine Tasting Friday evening. (5:30 PM)
• The Boise State Women's basketball team opens the season with an exhibition game versus the College of Idaho Friday. (6:30 PM)
• Ballet Idaho takes the stage Friday with Mozart in Motion. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Installation of the shade structure over the playground at Sunset Park (2625 N. 32nd St.) is complete! This new amenity was funded by the City of Boise's Neighborhood Investment Program." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We received a call from a shelter in California, desperate to send us King Vaspasian, who had been living in a homeless encampment and tragically had both of his front legs intentionally broken." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "We are still on track for the arrival of a significant winter storm early Friday. The storm is expected to create a wintry commute Friday morning even for lower elevations, then produce low elevation rainfall and mountain snowfall." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "Have you ever seen a more beautiful program than Ballet Idaho’s? We are absolutely in love with the way it captures the excitement of the performances we have in store for you this 22.23 season!" (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "The Garden will be closing its gates for general admission on Monday, Nov. 7. That means this weekend is your last chance to visit before Winter Garden aGlow begins!" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— John Braese

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