🌱 Boise Man Sentenced For 2nd-Degree Murder + Horse Lost In Boise

Hello, Boise! I'm Sean Peek and I'm filling in for your usual curator today. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 84 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Boise:

1. Timmothy Morgan, 21, of Boise, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 25 years behind bars for the second-degree murder of Lamont "Bam" Rogers. Morgan was found guilty by a jury in February 2023 of fatally shooting Rogers at least eight times at an intersection in Boise, Idaho. The Ada County prosecutor expressed gratitude to the police officers who responded to the scene and the trial team for ensuring justice was served. (Idaho News)
2. The Boise Police Department tweeted Tuesday morning that officers found a random horse wandering around Boise. The horse was spotted in the area of Taft and Sycamore. As of Tuesday afternoon, the horse was with the Boise Fire Department's Station #9, and it is unclear whether the owner is for him or if he has a history of running away. (107.9 LITE FM)
3. Boise Police Department's Special Victims Unit detectives have arrested three individuals in unrelated investigations for online child enticement in a six-day span. All the victims were under 16 years of age, and the suspects were taken into custody before causing physical harm to the victims. The department hosted a Q&A session to discuss the recent arrests and to provide information on warning signs of child enticement, prevention, and available resources. (KTVB.com)

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Today in Boise:

• Family Storytime At Boise Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Live Music Wednesdays! At Hilltop Station (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Boise is now accepting presenter proposals for the Boise Neighborhood Interactive community conference. Proposals must be submitted by May 10 for consideration/ Learn more about the event here. (City of Boise via Facebook)
• Did you know? The average salary in Boise is $59,688. Statewide, the average is only $49,742. (107.9 LITE FM)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Boise area! Get all the property details at the link. (Boise Patch)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.