🌱 Boise Wind Advisory + Missing Statue + Highway 55 Closure

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Boise.

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Boise Daily. A local man is in custody in eastern Idaho after shots were fired on the interstate. Friday evening could be dangerous windy and a man wanted for a Utah rape was arrested in Boise. A North End family would like their statue returned and a trip to McCall could be delayed next week.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 78 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A local man was arrested near Twin Falls after multiple reports of him firing shots from his pickup, including shots fired at a state trooper. KBOI radio has the wild story of spike strips, charges filed and shots fired. (670 KBOI - Boise Local News)
2. Watch that trampoline and fold up those lawn chairs again. CBS2 Nathan Larsen warns strong winds are again heading towards the valley Friday evening with a wind advisory issued for Boise as a cold front moves in pushing weekend temperatures down into the 40's. (Idaho News)
3. A Boise man wanted in connection with a Salt Lake City rape was arrested after a short car chase and foot pursuit. Boise Patch provides you with the details surrounding Jacob S. Corral's arrest and his morning activities near Pembrook Drive. (Boise Patch)
4. A North End family and neighbors want their statue back. KTVB-TV's Katija Stjepovic reports a thief has robbed the Goodrich family of a 100-pound pond decoration, one that was decorated for holidays and was a popular feature for neighbors. (KTVB.com)
5. If you are leaving Boise next week for a trip to McCall, plan on sitting in your vehicle for some time. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson reports Highway 55 will have closures while crews work on widening the road, adding guardrails and straightening parts of the road. The road will be closed Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This schedule will continue through late May. (BoiseDev)

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Today in Boise:

• Capital High School will hold an Academic Awards Assembly on Friday. (Noon)
• The Rocky Mountain High School varsity tennis team will visit Capital High School on Friday for both singles and doubles action. (4:30 p.m.)
• PBS NewsHour Host Jeffrey Brown will deliver the Idaho Humanities Council’s 23rd Annual Distinguished Humanities Lecture on Friday. (6 p.m.)
• The Spongebob Musical will take to the stage at the Morrison Center Friday evening. (6:30 p.m.)
• Ed Hill will join with Tyson Gusman for a comedy performance at the Gem Center for the Arts on Friday. (7 p.m.)
• The Boise Daily is looking for pictures of spring in Boise to include in the daily newsletter. Email your best pictures of your yard, your neighborhood, our city to john.braese@patch.com.

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Last week, 125 animals joined their forever homes: 76 dogs, 42 cats, 2 rabbits, 2 ducks, 2 rats and 1 lizard. Dot (in the middle) arrived to us as a stray. He quickly became a staff favorite within an hour of joining the adoption floor!" (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Snow was melting off up at Bogus Basin today! Wait until the real warmth arrives Friday. We are expecting temps 15 to 20 degrees above normal to end the work week." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Easter EGGstravaganza at Zoo Boise is this weekend, April 9 & 10! Drop by to meet the Easter Bunny and animal friends as they pass out over 30,000 pieces of candy and watch the zoo animals bite, scratch, and tear apart their Easter surprise." (Facebook)
• Boise Rock School: "Summer camp sign-ups are open now! We’ve got a ton of new offerings, so swipe through to see all your options! #boiserockschool #junoarts #summercamp #rock #nroll #musiceducation #boise #boisemusic" (Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "No fairytale experience is complete without a wand. Luckily for you, the Garden will host a wand-making station at the Fairy House Exhibit's Opening Celebration! Build your very own fairy wand and embrace the magic." (Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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.