🌱 Christmas Music Rules + Lifetime Chance + Local School Types

Hello there, Boise! I'm here in your inbox this winter morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's Daily, you'll find these stories and more...

• The attempted arrest of a fugitive has resulted in one dead.
• A Boise city council person discusses growth and her experience on the council for the last 20 years.
• You soon have an opportunity not even the dinosaurs saw in their lifetime.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 39 Low: 24.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A man wanted for prior felony charges was shot and killed by Boise Police Monday evening. KIVI-TV staff write the incident took place near Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue. The man was found in the Meridian Crossroads Mall parking lot and when police attempted to remove him from a vehicle, produced a handgun at which time he was shot. The suspect, who died at the scene, has not been identified. (kivi)
2. Elaine Clegg is departing the Boise City Council after serving 20 years and with over 60 years as a Boise resident. KTVB-TV's Justin Corr sits down with Clegg to discuss the enormous growth she has seen in Boise, the lack of affordable housing and her regrets while serving on the city council. (KTVB.com)
3. Apparently, Boise likes Christmas music. After switching from Taylor Swift to holiday music, 107.9 Lite FM is the new most-listened-to radio station according to an article penned by BoiseDev editor Don Day. For you country fans, 101.9 The Bull dropped to second. Also in the article, almost half of all Boise residents listened to radio in the past 30 days and almost 68 percent have used Facebook in that same time period. (boisedev.com)
4. "Once in a lifetime" is commonly used but in this case, the phrase is correct. Last seen approximately 50,000 years ago, the C/2022 E3 green comet will be making an appearance in the Idaho sky according to BoiseStatePublicRadio's George Prentice's interview with Dr. Irwin Horowitz, past president of the Boise Astronomical Society. If you do miss it this time, the comet is not ever expected back. (Boise State Public Radio)
5. Boise has traditional schools and charter schools. We also have magnet schools, community schools, home schooling, private schools, virtual schools, alternative schools and even learning societies. IdahoEdNews reporter Carly Flandro explains the difference in all these types of learning and provides links if you wish additional information. (idahoednews)

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Today in Boise:

• The Special Events Team for the City of Boise meets Wednesday morning. (9:30 AM)
• The Boise City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss Boise River Safety and Transitional Housing Wednesday morning. (10:00 AM)
• Take some time and enjoy Family Storytime at the Boise Public Library Wednesday morning. (10:30 AM)
• Wednesday is your chance to meet with Boise Mayor Lauren McLean and Library Director Jessica Dorr at the Boise Public Library. (Noon)
• The Gem Center for the Arts presents Write Justified, a chance for writers to gather and exchange ideas. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Check out the morning low temperatures across the region. It reached -20F in Fairfield! Winter is rolling right on through February, with light snow expected midweek and later this weekend." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "'The Hotline will fill an important need in our state for callers to understand the status of our reproductive health laws, including issues related to abortion access,' Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said in a statement." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "We think we've got a hit in The Gods of Comedy, but don't just take our word for it! '...Gods of Comedy had me laughing through tears with the ensembles’ over-the-top performances and perfect comedic timing.'" (Boise Little Theater via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Last week, the IBG horticulture team attended the Idaho Nursery and Landscape conference and trade show and returned with truckloads of plant donations!" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon, Radio Boise takes it back to the Square Roots, an algorithm-free review of the latest in authentic Americana, country, and roots music, with occasional throwback cuts of our favorite classics." (Radio Boise via Instagram)

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

— John Braese

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