🌱 Boise Jail Birth + Old Piano Concert + New Boise Zoning Code Ready

Good morning, friends! It's Friday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes:

• A Caldwell man is in jail and two victims are in the hospital
• A count by jail staff at the Ada County Jail found not one missing, but one addition after a birth took place in the booking area
• Minors may not be able to attend the Boise Pride Festival under a new bill that passed the Idaho House

But first, today's weather: Chilly with clouds and sun. High: 42 Low: 23.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Babies are born every day in Boise, most in our local hospitals with a few birthed at home. KTVB-TV staff carry the story of one baby who recently made their appearance while the mother was incarcerated in the Ada County jail. Addalynn arrived a little too quickly as jail staff were preparing mother Shawnte McGlothen to make a trip to the hospital. (KTVB.com)
2. After three years of public input and meetings, the city is presenting a new zoning code for approval. Boise Patch announces a final round of hearings on the new code is available on the city's YouTube channel. (Boise Patch)
3. Boise residents have the chance to see and hear an Idaho piano from 1878. FromBoise's Marissa tells the story of the Cartee Weber Grand Piano, newly restored and ready for a concert on Friday, March 3. The Weber was considered the top piano of the day and has been under restoration since 2014. (fromboise)
4. A Caldwell man has been arrested and charged with numerous felonies after a shooting and a hit-and-run incident. CBS2 news staff report 25-year-old Brian Garcia was arrested after law enforcement responded to an incident and found a male with a serious gunshot wound and a second individual with severe injuries. (idahonews)
5. Minors will not be allowed to attend drag, burlesque and erotic dancing shows if the Idaho House gets its way. The IdahoCapitalSun's Clark Corbin reports under the bill, live shows featuring "sexual conduct" is prohibited from city, county or state parks, or city, county or state-owned venues or performing arts centers. (idahocapitalsun)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise Public Library hosts Baby Stories & Play Friday morning. (10:30 AM)
• Everyone is invited to Boise's JUMP for the Illumibrate Light & Color Festival. (6:30 PM)
• The Boise Chamber features the Jupiter String Quartet in concert Friday evening. (7:30 PM)
• Opera Idaho presents a performance of "An American Dream" Friday evening. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Congratulations to six @boisestatexctf student-athletes who earned all-conference accolades for their performances at the 2023 Mountain West Indoor Championships!" (Boise State University via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Below normal temperatures will continue through the end of the work week. Another chance of valley rain and mountain snow is on the way for the region late Thursday into Friday. Here's a look at forecast snow and temperatures." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "Principal dancer Jessica Sulikowski has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the 22-23 season. Jessica has been with Ballet Idaho for an incredible 15 years and is beloved by Ballet Idaho company." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Rock School: "Some captured moments from our last Adult Rock Night. We laughed, we rocked, we rolled, we jammed. Our next Adult Rock Night is next Thursday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. $20 admission with provided beverages!" (Boise Rock School via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Applications for IBG's 2023 Fairy & Gnome House Exhibit are now open! Want to make a fairy house this spring? Here's the application: https://mcusercontent.com/51e7a13476766cf863c9172b2/files/5f30a91d-c21b-b41b-a1ee-19acb2e5009." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.

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