🌱 Boise Shelter Denied + Weird Al Date + Reel Calls Quits

Good morning, Boise! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, Jan. 5 off on an informed note. Here's what's going on today in Boise.

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily. After hours of testimony and studies, a shelter has been denied near State Street. A man with suspected ties to a missing Boise teen is dead after a shooting in Owyhee County, and Weird Al is heading to the capital city. Southern Idaho experienced two fatal fires recently, and for lovers of $1 Tuesday movies, one less place will have their doors open.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a few showers. High: 39 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The work of the Veterans Park Neighborhood Association was heard as the Boise Planning & Zoning Commission denied an application for a new Interfaith Sanctuary. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel provides the background on the neighbors' opposition to the shelter. (boisedev.com)
2. A man with links to a missing Boise teen was shot and killed in Owyhee County by sheriff's deputies. KTVB's staff report 54-year-old Charles Castro charged at deputies with a weapon while they were trying to serve a civil protection order in Murphy. (KTVB.com)
3. Comedy music lovers, rejoice. KLIX-AM's Greg Janneta has confirmed Weird Al Yankovic will make a stop in Boise on June 6. (News Radio 1310 KLIX)
4. KMVT News Staff report the Idaho Fire Marshall is investigating two separate fires resulting in two deaths in southern Idaho. Both a vehicle fire and house fire are currently under investigation. (KMVT)
5. Movie lovers in Boise continue to have fewer alternatives. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart announced the Country Club Reel Theatre has closed the doors for good after serving buttery popcorn and soda for 27 years, including $1 Tuesdays. (liteonline.com)

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Today in Boise:

• The Capital High School boys basketball team will travel to Kuna for a game on Wednesday. (7:30 p.m.)
• Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people (10-34 years old) and suicide attempts among teens have increased significantly since the beginning of the pandemic. To promote connectedness in the Treasure Valley, the Ford Idaho Center will be hosting a free mental health and suicide awareness event featuring Alex Boyé. (6:30 p.m.)
• The City of Boise Public Works Commission will meet Wednesday. (4 p.m.)
• The Open Space and Clean Water Advisory Committee for the City of Boise will meet Wednesday. (4 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day:

Since the debut of his first comedy song in 1976, Weird Al has sold more than 12 million albums — more than any other comedy act in history — recorded more than 150 parody and original songs and performed more than 1,000 live shows.

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "How high did the winds get on Jan. 3 with the cold frontal passage? The highest measured winds are listed below. #idwx #orwx" (Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "Wonder how we put together a show? What's it like to be at a rehearsal? What goes on backstage during a show? Find out Jan. 21-Feb. 5 with the king of comedies, Michael Frayn's 'Noises Off' a show about putting on a show." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Here are the top 10 world music albums of 2021. Check them out!" (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "As temperatures warm this week, please be mindful of trail conditions as they can turn muddy quickly. The best way to protect wet trails from damage is to stay off them! Follow Ridge to Rivers for timely trail updates each day." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "If the projection holds, or even if it’s off by half a billion dollars, it’ll still be the biggest surplus in Idaho’s history — which was set last year." (Facebook)

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