🌱 Bogus Opening + Luggage Guns + Highway 55 Closure

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

Happy Thanksgiving Boise Daily readers. Place the turkey in the oven and grab your skis — Bogus Basin is open. Two holiday air travelers were detained after loaded guns were found on carry-on luggage at the Boise airport. The gift of donating blood is needed this holiday, and the state is asking the courts to allow the banning of transgender players on sports teams. If you are leaving town, Highway 95 is the answer as Highway 55 remains closed.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 46 Low: 33.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Starting Thursday, Boiseans can grab a couple hours of skiing before heading home for turkey. KTVB-TV's Katie Terhune writes Bogus Basin will open Thanksgiving Day at 10 a.m. for season ticket holders only. The mountain coaster will also be running. (KTVB.com)
2. Boise Police made two trips to the airport on Tuesday after separate incidents of loaded firearms being found in luggage. CBS2 news staff report the guns were found on carry-on luggage by means of X-ray. (Idaho News)
3. With the holiday now upon us, a perfect gift for everyone is the donation of blood. The country's blood supply is at its lowest level in a decade for this time of the year, according to the Red Cross. At least 10,000 donations are needed per week for the next several weeks to meet demand. Here is the calendar for donating for Boise, courtesy of Patch. (boisepatch)
4. The Idaho Attorney General is requesting the courts to unfreeze the ban on enforcing Idaho's Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, which bars transgender women and girls from competing on collegiate and K-12 women’s and girls’ sports teams. IdahoEdNews and Blake Jones report the two individuals named originally in the suit are no longer in school, according to the state. (idahoednews)
5. If you heading out of town for the holiday weekend, Highway 55 will remain closed at least until Monday due to a rock slide. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson reports a temporary road will be constructed around the 50,000 cubic yards of debris currently on the roadway. (boisedev)

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Today in Boise:

• Welcome to the 10th annual Turkey Day 5k in Boise, Idaho's favorite Thanksgiving Day tradition. After taking a break in 2020, we are back for 2021 — and we are adding a Caldwell race this year. Turkey Day 5K is a whole family fun run designed to kick off your day with fun, energy, and community. (9 a.m.)
• Winter Garden Aglow – Celebrating its 25th year, Winter Garden Aglow is a magnificent display of lights and decorations arranged throughout the garden at night. Join us this holiday season as the Garden is transformed into a twinkling wonderland. Create memories with the ones you love and experience over 500,000 lights hung artfully among our landscape. (6 p.m.)
• Stop by The Handlebar Boise for a night of bicycle races, craft beer, and the chance to win prizes. (8 p.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Idaho Humane Society: "One of our longer-term dogs went home with his new family! Toby was with us for a month and a week before his dreams came true. We are so happy he found such a great family. Are you ready to add a four-legged friend to your life?" (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "McCall (1) has received 2 inches of new snow so far today. Brundage (2), Tamarack (3), and Bogus (4). Ski snowstake webcams show 4 to 7 inches of new snow. Scattered snow showers will continue through the afternoon. #IDwx" (Facebook)
• Downtown Boise Association: "When you support a downtown business on Small Business Saturday, keep track and fill out the 2021 Small Business Saturday Shopping Passport. Shoppers can print a passport at home or pick one up @RDbooks or participating business." (Instagram)
• Ballet Idaho: "Make new holiday memories with your friends and family this weekend, by joining us for Ballet Idaho’s 'The Nutcracker,' live and on stage from Nov. 26 through Dec. 5!" (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "We are so thankful for you! You have so generously supported your zoo, time and time again. This spring you raised over $33,000 to help keep our education programs running!" (Facebook)
• The Local - Boise: "Need a quick gift for your Thanksgiving dinner host? Come grab a gift card or bottle of wine from us, we are open from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. tomorrow! #shoplocal #givethanks #Thanksgiving #drinkwine #thelocalboise #localeats" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "About 80 percent of emergency medical service agency directors in Idaho surveyed reported insufficient staff and funding to meet community needs. That means delayed response times, particularly in rural areas." (Facebook)

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