🌱 Boise Canine Adoptees + Vaughn Search + Christmas Snow

Welcome back, Boise! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on in Boise today.

We start today's Boise Daily with the story of Hurricane Ida refugees arriving in Boise. Some new information has been released on the search for Michael Vaughn, and not everyone is pleased with the sponsor for the Bronco football bowl game. A Meridian company has lost a contract with the state after seven years of problems, and we provide you an update on the possibility of a white Christmas.

First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy, showers around. High: 48 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Flights go in and out of the Boise Airport daily with little fanfare with the exception of excited families. This was not the case on Tuesday as 40 dogs displaced by Hurricane Ida arrived in Boise, ready for new adoptive homes. CBS2's Ariana Pyper was on hand to greet the capital city's newest residents. (Idaho News)
2. As most of us prepare to celebrate Christmas with family, the Vaughn family of Fruitland will mark this holiday as the first one without their 5-year-old son, Michael. KTVB-TV staff provide an update on the search for the child missing since July 27, including a new search area and the follow up of 738 leads. (KTVB)
3. The Boise State University football team is headed for a 24th straight bowl game. Even with the fact the Broncos are playing post season, some fans are concerned over the bowl's sponsor, Barstool Sports. Boise State Public Radio's Troy Oppie explains the controversy behind the website sponsor, a site featuring sports news along with "Barstool Local Smokeshow Of The Day." (Boise State Public Radio)
4. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel writes the state has ended its partnership with a Meridian company after seven years of what the state calls fraudulent claims, incomplete paperwork and other improper billing for reimbursement from taxpayer funding. The move away from Inclusions, Inc. left 138 people using Medicaid waivers to pay for supportive services like in-home care, supervised employment programs, mental health counseling and specialized nursing and having to go elsewhere for their services. (boisedev.com)
5. Will Boise see a white Christmas? KIDO-AM's Chris Cruise provides an update on the chances of seeing the white stuff in a few days. Hint: there will be plenty, but you will need to make a drive. (kidotalkradio)

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Today in Boise:

• Watson's Mystery Cafe and Spirits will feature an evening with vintage-style swing dance lessons featuring an instructor from Heirloom Dance Studio on Thursday. (6:30 p.m.)
• Straight from Seinfeld, Club Karma will host a "Proper Festivus... For the Rest Of Us" Thursday evening. The celebration includes a canned food drive and ugly sweater contest. (9 p.m.)
• Join the Main Library staff at Ann Morrison Park for Music and Movement! This program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. It is sure to get you moving and grooving with your whole body. (10:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Some very generous elves dropped this donation off, and we aren’t sure who to thank! If you want to remain anonymous, we understand, but know that we are so incredibly grateful for your support!" (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Every day gets a little bit brighter from here on out." (Instagram)
• Boise State University: "Boise State is a thriving community, we believe in each other. During this holiday season, we take a moment to recognize, with gratitude, our unique strengths and gifts. #BoiseState #BelieveInBroncos" (Instagram)
• Boise Fire Department: "Boise Fire responded to a house fire in southwest Ada County this morning on S. Mistyglen Avenue. In one of these pictures from an Ada County Sheriff’s Office drone you can see the hot spots inside the home." (Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "BPD is hiring and we have a number of great civilian positions open from communications manager for police and fire (PIO) to records assistant to Internal Affairs investigator. Check it out!" (Facebook)

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