🌱 Meridian Arrest + Unpopular Degree + Boise House Fire

Morning, neighbors! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on:

• Even in this weather, Boise has fun things to do for the whole family.
• Boise has a number of pets hoping to start 2023 asleep next to your bed.
• If you are looking for a very small study group at Boise State University, we may have the major for you.

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A brief shower or two. High: 49 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A Meridian man spent Christmas in jail after attacking a Meridian police officer. CBS2 news staff report Trevor Dyer attacked the officer, punching him multiple times in the face. When additional officers arrived, Dyer was placed unconscious using a carotid neck restraint. The officer was taken to St. Alphonsus where he was treated for serious facial injuries. Two additional victims were also hospitalized. (Idaho News)
2. Looking at the approximately 24,000 students at Boise State University studying hard and working towards a degree, less than five students are enrolled in ethnic studies. Compare that number of the over 1,100 enrolled in the school's nursing program. The Arbiter's Elise Ledesma examines the misconceptions around a program "sometimes misinterpreted to be a liberal program on campuses." (arbiteronline)
3. Blaze and Annebelle would love to start the new year in your home. Boise Patch introduces Boise area pets looking for a new home. (Boise Patch)
4. Smoke detectors alerted residents to get out of a house early Monday morning. KTVB-TV staff report the Boise Fire Department was called out to a residence on W. Packsaddle Ct. at 1 a.m. in the morning. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. (KTVB)
5. The weather in Boise is miserable, flights are canceled and school break is full force. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart offers eight fun, family friendly events to take advantage of this week. (liteonline)

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Today in Boise:

• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce luncheon scheduled for Tuesday has been called off. (Noon)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Tuesday is the Albertsons located on Vista Avenue. (Noon)
• Even with the holiday break, the Teen Hangout program continues at the Boise Public Library. (3:30 PM)
• Matlack's Boise sponsors a cribbage tournament the last Tuesday of each month. (6:00 PM)
• Catch true stories by the people that lived them at SiGHT taking place at JUMP. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The New Year is blowing into town... literally! Winds will be ripping on Tuesday, with forecast sustained winds around 30-40 mph and gusts to exceed 50-60 mph in some areas in the Owyhee Mountains and in southeast Oregon! #IDwx #ORwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• The Archives of Falconry: "Happy Monday from The Archives! It’s hard to believe that 2023 is nearly upon us but we are going to continue with our exploration of falconry around the world until the new year." (The Archives of Falconry via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Everyone here at Radio Boise would like to wish you a happy holiday. We’ve had some great programming already, and there’s still plenty more to go today, so have fun, be safe, stay kind, and keep tuning in!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Come spend some quality time with your family at Zoo Boise, where you’ll observe wild animals and learn how to protect them! Part of every admission and membership to Zoo Boise goes to support wildlife conservation projects in Idaho." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Here are some program highlights from your friends at Boise State Public Radio. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Remember you can take BSPR with you and listen wherever you are with the Boise State Public Radio App." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

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— 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.

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