🌱 Jury Selected + North End Investigation + Legislature Goes Home

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• A Nampa man is in custody after reports of advertising drugs and stolen guns on social media.
• Meridian may soon have more housing near a community park.
• A jury has been selected and opening statements are slated for Monday in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell.

But first, today's weather: Cloudy and warmer. High: 60 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Boise's North End was a busy place Friday morning. KTVB-TV staff report a body was found Friday morning and the Violent Crimes Unit detectives were on the scene located at West Franklin Street between 17th and 18th streets. (KTVB.com)
2. Downtown Boise will be a little less crowded as the Idaho Legislature has wrapped up business and is heading home. The IdahoCapitalSun's Clark Corbin writes the House failed to override a governor's veto on a controversial library bill as their final matter of business. This session saw increased funding for public schools, money for teacher raises, property tax reductions, criminalization for taking a minor out of state for an abortion, movement of the presidential primary date and addition of firing squad as means of execution. (idahocapitalsun)
3. As expected, a jury has been selected in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell. EastIdahoNews reporter Nate Eaton reports 10 men and eight women will make the decision on Vallow Daybell's future. The 12 jurors and six alternates will not be revealed until deliberations at the end of the trial. With the selections made, opening statements by both sides will begin Monday at 8:30 a.m. (eastidahonews)
4. Meridian may see new housing as a townhome project has been submitted for approval for an area near Settlers Park. BoiseDev's Autum Robertson reports Brighton Corporation wants to build a 57-unit townhome project with commercial elements on nine acres near the community park. All the units would be a minimum of 1,250 square feet with 13 two-bedroom units and 44 three-bedroom units. Amenities include a clubhouse with a gathering space, a management/maintenance office, covered patio, play structure, picnic area, and 21,098 square feet of open space. (boisedev.com)
5. A Nampa man is in jail after a search warrant was executed on his home Wednesday morning. CBS2 news staff report 19-year-old Juan D. Zavala, currently on probation for a prior drug conviction, after law enforcement found marijuana, THC cartridges, cocaine, mushrooms and firearms, including a stolen AK-47, inside the residence. Police were tipped off about an individual advertising selling cocaine, mushrooms, marijuana and THC on social media. (idahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• Boise Patch has provided you plenty of prior warning and finally Easter EGGstravaganza is here at Zoo Boise. (9:00 AM)
• The Discovery Center of Idaho continues the Young Discoverers program Saturday morning. (10:30 AM)
• See if you can tell the difference as the Enlightened Vine presents New World vs. Old World Wine Tasting. (5:30 PM)
• The Knitting Factory in Boise hosts the 2023 Rockies Creative Award Show Saturday. (6:00 PM)
• The Mad Swede Brew Hall hosts the HE-larious Comedy Show Saturday evening. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Highs above 60 degrees are finally in the forecast! Lower valleys may skip the 60s and go straight to the 70s Sunday and Monday. The latest in the year Boise has first hit 60 degrees was April 7, 1938." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Visit Boise: "Congratulations to our ROSE Award winners from last night's event! We had an outstanding group of nominations this year, so in our eyes, you're all winners. We couldn't be more proud of the exceptional customer service." (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Here are the Top 10 Most Played from the week past. Enjoy!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "Pre-order your Easter @gurudonuts now on their website for pickup this weekend! I always love their fun seasonal donuts. So fun and different and delicious. I already put in my order." (Boise's Best Bites! via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Shade City Brewfest After Party Saturday, April 22 | 6-10 p.m. Keep the fest going with us over at the Old Penitentiary next door! There will be live music from Héctor, Floating Witch's Head, and The Shivas." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "The pedestrian bridge that connects Esther Simplot Park ponds 1 and 2 is fenced off and closed as city staff evaluate the structure for potential safety issues. Please stay out of this area until further notice." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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