🌱 Boise Murder Conviction + Light Rail Survey + Bogus Is Back

Good morning, Boise! Let's get this Thursday started off right. Here's everything you need to know around Boise today.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. A Boise woman sits in jail waiting for sentencing after hearing a guilty verdict on murder plus other charges involving the death of a Boise man. Law enforcement is not involved after campaign signs were vandalized, and Bogus Basin announces a one-day reopening. We have open houses you need to visit this week and a new survey shows many of you want an alternative to driving I-84.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a few showers. High: 46 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A Boise woman was convicted of first-degree murder and an additional eight charges by an Ada County jury. KTVB-TV staff write Josina Regan, 46, faces sentencing on July 11 for the shooting death of John Baker in his residence in October of 2020. (KTVB)
2. A Republican gubernatorial candidate has filed a police report stating his campaign signs were vandalized on State Street. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin confirmed Ed Humphreys filed a report with the Ada County Sheriff's Office stating four of his signs, valued at over $300, were slashed. (idahocapitalsun)
3. Pull the skis back out. CBS2 news staff writes Bogus Basin is reopening for one day, Saturday, April 16 for a special "Supply Chain Saturday." (idahonews)
4. Boise Patch is back with a listing of the newest open houses taking place in Boise. If you are looking for a new home or just ideas for your current residence, check these out. (Boise Patch)
5. Although completion would take years, a new survey shows a majority of participants want to see a light rail commute option between Boise and Caldwell. LITE-FM's Nikki West reports on a recent survey completed by the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho. (LiteOnline.com)

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Today in Boise:

• The Borah High School varsity tennis team will make a visit to Capital High School on Thursday. (4:30 p.m.)
• If you ever wanted to start a band and possibly hit the big time, visit Rock the Weekend! Thursday evening on the campus of Boise State University. (5:30 p.m.)
• The Gem Center for the Arts presents Gabriel Rutledge, featuring Reese Samuels, Thursday evening. (8 p.m.)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Thursday is Fire Station 3 located at 2202 Gekeler Lane. (Noon)
• The Boise Public Library offers you a chance to learn how to crochet with the Creative Bug on Thursday. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "Today hundreds of people in our community came together to say goodbye to a local legend. Larry Gebert had a true heart for service and compassion for helping others that will be greatly missed." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Last week, 93 animals joined their forever homes: 45 dogs, 27 cats, 18 goats, two hamsters, one chicken and one rabbit. Missy (in the middle) is an independent lady who knew exactly what she was looking for." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "View from our office this evening of the fresh snow on the foothills. Bogus Basin has picked up about 20 inches of snow since Sunday! Here at the Boise airport, we've received 1.2 inches so far since Sunday." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "We are thrilled to see this grouping of cheerful and colorful kites dancing over our heads again!" (Instagram)
• Boise Fire Department: "Check out these fire safety experts! This month and next month, Boise Fire’s Safehouse will be making its rounds to elementary schools throughout the Treasure Valley." (Facebook)

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— 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.