🌱 Boise Radio Leaders + Sick Downtown Bats + Zoo Lion Passing

Hello, everybody. It's Sunday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Let's do it...

Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with the radio stations you are listening to after you read the early morning copy of the Boise Daily. If you own a certain car, you may be due to new engine, a fact not widely known after a settlement in a class action suit. Garden City Police were busy this week with an arrest at a local motel and we are warning you not to play with bats in downtown Boise. Finally, sad news from the Boise Zoo as one of the big cats has been put down.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 106 Low: 75.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Apparently, Boise residents want to be informed and listen to country music. Although we love our Boise Daily followers and people who choose to read news, this story shows many of you also want to listen to the news. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports the latest radio ratings are out for Boise. Country station The Bull 101.9 is listened to more than any other station in the area while News Talk KBOI was second. Joey & Lauren of My 102.7 picked up that coveted spot of top morning show. (boisedev)
2. If you have sat on the Connector, broken down in your Hyundai or Kia, a new engine could be coming your way. FOX13's John Matarese reports a recent class action settlement, unknown to many, means millions of drivers of a Hyundai or Kia may be eligible for a free engine replacement. The settlement includes car models from 2011 to 2019. Additional information on your specific model can be found at Kia Engine Settlement webpage and Hyundai Warranty Extension webpage. (fox13now)
3. Garden City Police arrested a man at a local motel for a variety of charges. CBS2 news staff report 63-year-old Glen Hartung was found with 2-pounds of methamphetamines, marijuana, packing materials, and a loaded firearm. Hartung also picked up a charge for failing to update his sex offender registry. (idahonews)
4. If you frequent downtown Boise, you may deal with lack of parking spaces, hot sidewalks, a panhandler or two and now...rabid bats. KTVB-TV staff write a bat found on a sidewalk on Bannock Street on July 26 tested positive for rabies. In the same week, two additional dead bats were found in the same area. Authorities are urging pet owners to contact a veterinarian if your pet picked up a bat near Cecil D. Andrus Park. (ktvb)
5. Boise Patch carries the sad news Mudiwa, Zoo Boise's 22-year-old female lion, was euthanized Tuesday. Test results following her passing confirm the lion was suffering from kidney cancer that had metastasized to her intestines, liver and lungs. (BoisePatch)

Today in Boise:

• All are invited to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at Re-POP Gifts. (11 a.m.)
• The Green Acres Food Truck Park will have live music Sunday courtesy of Brian & Rook Crouse. (12:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Downtown Boise Association: "New eBike Program Hits the Greater Downtown Boise Area! @valleyregionaltransit launched a new electric bike program called Vall-ebike which encompasses a fleet of 50 e-bikes. Users can access the bikes via the Vall-eBike app." (Downtown Boise Association via Instagram)
• Visit Boise: "The @warehouseboise has officially been open for 2 weeks. Let us know in the comments what your favorite food vendor has been to try! #visitboise #downtownboise #foodhall #boisecuisine #thisisboise #boiseidaho #thewarehouse." (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "Yesterday our officers paid a visit to this group of awesome kids and teens taking part in the REACH (Refugees Empowered to Achieve) Summer Program. They talked all about police work and safety including how to identify an officer." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Heat Advisory. With triple digit temperatures in the forecast, our Dive Team wants to remind you to take proper precautions before heading to the Boise River to cool off. Wear proper water shoes." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Did you know that roly-polies, or pill bugs, aren't even bugs at all? They are technically crustaceans! Not only that but there's a fancy name for when they roll into a ball. It's called "conglobation." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Brew at the Zoo is next Friday, August 5! Gather your friends for an evening full of local breweries, good food, live music, and zoo experiences. This event is for 21+ and photo ID is required." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Art Museum: "Volunteers like YOU help BAM with our largest annual fundraiser, Art in the Park. Volunteer at Art in the Park 2022, taking place September 9 - 11, and be a part of one of the Northwest’s most popular arts festivals." (Boise Art Museum via Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for 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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