🌱 Eagle's New Bus Service + The VcFlurry Is Ready + Vigil Set

Hello all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Boise Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on:

• A local car dealer is in trouble with the city after cutting down trees.
• Testimony is heard in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial on the death of Chad Daybell's first wife, Tammy Daybell.
• A second all-vegan restaurant is now open in Boise.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 86 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The Boise trial of Lori Vallow Daybell on Friday only was held a half day. EastIdahoNews reporter Nate Eaton writes taking the stand in the morning was Samantha Gwilliam, sister of Tammy Daybell, Chad Daybell's first wife. After 30 years of marriage, Chad Daybell married Lori Vallow Daybell two weeks after the death of this first wife. Samantha Gwilliam testified Chad Daybell told her no children were present in the new marriage. Played in the courtroom is the 911 call from Chad Daybell stating Tammy Daybell is dead. Pictures of the scene are admitted into evidence. One of the pictures shows a pink foam on Tammy Daybell's mouth and bruising on her arm. Chad Daybell told authorities he did not want an autopsy, according to the testimony. Only after an autopsy was conducted later in Utah was the death ruled a homicide. (eastidahonews)
2. Saturday will see a vigil to honor missing and murdered Indigenous people. KTVB-TV staff report the vigil will be held at the Idaho Botanical Garden starting at 8 p.m. and feature honor songs and commemorative art for those missing and lost. (KTVB.com)
3. Beginning Monday, Eagle will have on-demand bus service. CBS2 news staff report the service will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and will include most of Eagle as well as three additional destinations. The city is providing the funding to operate the routes. (Idaho News)
4. A local car dealer is in trouble with the city and will be fined as well as having to do some landscaping. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes Randal Petersen, who owns the land under Fairly Reliable Bob’s at 23rd Street and Fairview Avenue, cut down three trees owned by the City of Boise. Peterson claimed the trees were sick and dying and pushing up the sidewalk outside his business. Peterson has offered to replace the trees. (boisedev.com)
5. Boise now has a second all-vegan restaurant. Boise State's The Arbiter's Elise Ledesma writes Frondescence opened on Feb. 21 at 103 N. 10th St. and specializes in Mexican-inspired fast food. Included on the menu is the “VcFlurry,” a vegan alternative to the McFlurry. (Boise State University The Arbiter Online)

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• Prom is not just for high school. The Lounge at the End of the Universe holds "A Night to Remember," an adult prom (7:00 PM)

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• Boise Police Department: "After a short scare that had this girl’s family worried she was missing, she got to hang out with Officer Langton and check out some cool BPD stickers. Glad to report she is safe and sound with family." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise State University: "Boise State University recently hosted the Society of Environmental Journalists' conference from April 19-22, introducing Boise State research to over 840 journalists, policy makers, Tribal members, researchers, and environmental enthusiasts." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Welcome to Zoo Boise a trio of African plated lizards! These 4-year-old armored lizards can be spotted basking in the E.O. Wilson Science Center. : Zookeeper Nicole" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Not many clouds out this morning, but yesterday was a gorgeous sunrise at the office. Anybody want to share any recent sunrise/sunset photos with us?" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Temperatures are on the rise, but the Boise River is not a safe place to recreate this weekend. The water is running high, fast and cold. Please use caution when traveling on the Boise River Greenbelt and stay out of flooded areas." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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