🌱 Boise Police Shooting + Possible New Park + Falling Gas Prices

Hey, friends! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• A former Meridian police officer took a new oath of office Tuesday evening.
• A trial scheduled for later this year in Boise many not take place as scheduled after the defendant's attorney filed for additional time.
• While many across the nation are paying more for gas, Idaho is paying less last week.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 41 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Connector was closed for some time Tuesday morning after an officer involved shooting. KTVB-TV was on the scene and live, stating Boise Police responded to a call of a man walking on the Connector with a weapon. Early reports state the man refused to drop the weapon and was shot by police. The subject is currently in a local hospital. (KTVB)
2. The City of Boise announced plans to purchase a one acre piece of land for use as a future park. The parcel is located off Fairview Avenue at 915 N. Shamrock Street. According to the city, purchase of the land would cost $800,000 plus closing costs. (City of Boise)
3. A former Meridian police officer and current president of the Woodbridge Homeowners Association has been selected as to represent District 4 on Meridian City Council. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson writes John Overton was sworn in Tuesday evening to fill the vacancy after the departure of Treg Bernt, who was elected to the state senate. (boisedev.com)
4. Gas prices in Idaho are bucking the national trend. CBS2 news staff report the average price for a gallon of regular in Idaho is $3.43. That is four cents less than just one week ago. The average price in Boise is $3.49 per gallon. Nationally, the price per gallon rose 13 cents to $3.23 per gallon. (idahonews)
5. A trial scheduled to start in Boise later this year my be pushed back to an even later date. EastIdahoNews reporter Kaitlyn Hart reports Chad Daybell's attorney, John Prior, filed a motion to object to the court’s scheduling order of Jan. 9 for jury questionnaire submissions. Prior’s motion also mentions that Daybell will be asking for a further continuance of the trial, which was set to start April 3. The next court proceeding for Daybell and his wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, is scheduled for Feb. 27. (eastidahonews)

Today in Boise:

• The Arts & History Commission for the City of Boise meets Wednesday. (3:30 PM)
• With school back in session, the Boise Public Library is once again holding School Age Fun after the bell rings. (4:00 PM)
• The City of Boise's Public Works Commission convenes Wednesday afternoon. (4:00 PM)
• The Meridian Community Center holds a belly dance class Wednesday. (5:30 PM)
• If you ever thought of living off the grid but had questions, the Riverbed Ranch will host a live question and answer Zoom series Wednesday evening. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Look past the reflection: @i.am.optimus.prime" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Mild weather is expected for the rest of the week, with the next chance for widespread precipitation on Thursday and Friday. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Are you planning a family picnic, wedding or special event in a Boise park or facility? Reservations for park pavilions, picnic areas, and gardens are now being accepted for the 2023 season." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "The first thing you hear in the morning should not be your neighbor cutting grass. But bluegrass? Fire it up. That’s what we do every Tuesday morning on the A.M. Breakdown. Get your engine turning with contemporary and progressive bluegrass." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Thanks for joining us for Winter Garden aGlow this season! The Garden will be closed to visitors through January 16th as our staff works on takedown from the event. More information regarding our winter hours will be available soon." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The latest federal data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is unchanged from late December. About 70% of Idaho is in some stage of drought, though most of it is considered moderate." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— 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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