Boise Briefing: Emmett Case; Flock Cancer; Idahope

Todays Boise Briefing begins with an update on an Emmett case everyone is talking about. Connine Smith is back in Gem County after spending some time in the Ada County Jail, but authorities are still not discussing the death of 8-year-old Taryn Summers. A Boise woman wants others to join her in a 'Flock Cancer' walk and a new company is helping out nonprofits. Jobless rates are down, but many worry the area is experiencing growing pains. Grab a look at the news you need for Sunday.

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1. Connie Smith, the Emmett woman charged with first degree murder, made her first court appearance and is now back in the Gem County Jail according to Idaho News. Authorities will not confirm she is responsible for the death of 8-year-old Taryn Summers whose body was found on property off Airport Road in Emmett.

2. A Boise woman is organizing her own 'Flock Cancer' race for breast cancer according to KIVI-TvV. Leslie Scantling is a fourth-generation breast cancer survivor and has scheduled a walk for May 8 on Harrison Blvd.

3. A Boise company is partnering with local nonprofits hoping just a few small acts of kindness will have an impact in a person's life. As reported by the Boise Weekly, Idahope makes specific designs tailored to nonprofits.

4. The Idaho Capital Sun reports on the newly released jobless report for Idaho. While numbers continue to go down on the unemployment front, newcomers are still moving into the state and looking for employment.

5. Also in the Idaho Capital Sun, 80 percent of Boise-area residents now say the area is growing too fast. In addition, half of those state rising home prices and rental rates are causing them financial distress.

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