🌱 BPD SHIELD Academy + Country Star Struck In Face During Performance

Good morning, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Boise Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 95 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Boise today:

1. The SHIELD Academy, a summer youth program organized by the Boise Police Department School Resource Officers, has concluded its second season, hosting a group of 25 students aged 12-15. The program focuses on core themes of Success, Helping, Innovation, Empowerment, Leadership, and Discovery, offering opportunities for character building, career exploration, and life skills development. Participants engaged in various activities, including field trips, team building exercises, and learning from guest speakers, fostering bonds between the students and the officers involved in the program. (Idaho 6 News)
2. During a concert in Boise on Wednesday, country star Kelsea Ballerini was struck in the face by an object thrown by a fan. Ballerini briefly left the stage after the incident but returned after changing her outfit to continue the show. She addressed the incident later, emphasizing the importance of safety and encouraging fans to alert someone if they feel unsafe at her concerts. (Aol.)
3. A 45-year-old man from Boise has been convicted by a federal jury for three attempted sex crimes, including the attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor, sexual exploitation of a child, and coercion and enticement. The man, Mohammad Ali Alizadah Nawai, communicated with an undercover detective posing as a 13-year-old child on an online dating program, requesting sexually explicit content and sending obscene materials, including child pornography. He also made arrangements to meet the child for sexual intercourse and was promptly arrested by the Rupert Police Department. Nawai is scheduled to be sentenced on Sep. 13 and faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years and up to life in federal prison. (Local 8 News)

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Today in Boise:

Friday, June 30

• Boise Mt Bike Festival At Eagle Bike Park (11:00 AM)
• Wine Tasting At The Boise Co-op (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The life jacket loaner program in Boise, supported by St. Luke's Health System, is back in operation! Visitors heading to Quinn's Pond or Esther Simplot Park can get fitted for a free life jacket at Idaho River Sports. It is important to prioritize safety and comply with the Idaho code, which mandates carrying personal floatation devices on paddleboards, kayaks, and rafts, and requires children under 14 to wear life jackets on watercraft. (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Experience the vibrant beauty of hundreds of colorful butterflies from Costa Rica at the walk-through greenhouse event, Butterflies in Bloom at Zoo Boise. The butterflies create a picturesque environment, perfect for capturing selfies. The exhibit is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and is included with your zoo admission. (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Even if it's already summer, it's not too late to plant a vegetable garden in Idaho. With the right choices, you can still enjoy a bountiful harvest before the arrival of cold weather in the fall. Flowers like zinnias can be planted for vibrant end-of-summer and early-fall color, attracting pollinators and providing a burst of beauty. By selecting early-maturing vegetable varieties and providing proper watering, you can enjoy the rewards of your gardening efforts before the first frost. (KTVB 7)

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

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Sustainable Design, Landscape Design and Agribusiness from West Virginia University.