🌱 Boise Murder Sentence + Debate Participation + Really Cold April

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily. A Boise man will be spending at least 15 years in prison for his part in a drug related murder. Upcoming debates will be missing quite a few participants, and a local college will have a discussion over sexual orientation. We have proof April has been cold, and Boise State University loses out to Rexburg, according to a recent story.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; a morning shower. High: 56 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A Boise man will spend at least the next 15 years in prison for his part in a murder during a robbery gone wrong. KTVB-TV's Katie Terhune reports Matthew Allen Crawford, 23, was sentenced Monday for the shooting death of Guy Lopez II. (KTVB)
2. Upcoming televised debates prior to the state's primary will be without many faces. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin writes Idaho Gov. Brad Little, state Rep. Priscilla Giddings and Congressman Mike Simpson have made the decision to not to participate facing their challengers in a question-and-answer discussion. (idahocapitalsun)
3. The College of Western Idaho has announced a community panel discussion, including a period of question and answers, focused on LBGTQ+ identities and experiences. (Boise Patch)
4. If you have felt cold the past few weeks, you are not hallucinating. CBS2's Ariana Pyper announces April has been the 12th coldest and snowiest on record and last week was the coldest one during April since 1922. (Idaho News)
5. Move over Bronco fans. KISS-FM's Parker Kane discovered a recent publication has announced the best college town in Idaho is not Boise or Moscow or Pocatello, but Rexburg. (103kissfmboise)

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Today in Boise:

• Capital High School will host Timberline High School for a varsity tennis match on Tuesday. (4:30 p.m.)
• The Story Collider is partnering with Boise State University to share stories about programs in Materials Science and Engineering. (6 p.m.)
• The Sapphire Room has announced a second show has been added for the band, Smoke On The Water. (7 p.m.)
• The Boise City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Botanical Garden: "It wouldn't be a BREWfest without beer! Experience beer from 33 different breweries — all while celebrating sustainability and environmentally-conscious living with groovy 70s vibes." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "We'll forgive you if you're not awake for Beyond Our Control, but for you night owls, an hour of avant classical/jazz and other weird, beautiful music awaits you at 3 a.m. every Sunday night/Monday morning." (Instagram)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "Boise Bicycle Project has three new positions open! Please help us spread the word and/or apply ASAP." (Facebook)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "Happy Easter! Thanks for being apart of the Studio Boise Community! We love you all so much and are looking forward to an amazing spring!" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Some of the pavement at the Friedman Memorial Airport is 15 years old, so a lot of the work will involve removing cracks and leveling the asphalt." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.