🌱 Mobile Unemployment + Weinermobile Coming + False Book Rumor

Hello, hello. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Boise. Today you'll learn about...

• Ammon Bundy accepted a plea deal but will not serve any further jail time.
• Boise's Barnes & Noble is not closing but does need a new barista.
• Two former Boise residents have a career spending their day driving a giant hot dog.

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 36 Low: 21.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. For many, life after college typically involves employment not related to a specific area of study. That is true for BSU alum "Corndog" Clara Adams and "Chad"der Cheese. KIVI-TV staff report the two former Broncos are now the drivers of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and will be making multiple stops back in Boise later this week driving the famous vehicle. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
2. A weekend rumor on social media is false. BoiseDev editor Don Day clarifies the Boise Barnes & Noble is not in the process of closing and is in fact looking for additional employees. The Boise location has received approval for new signage and the chain has plans to open 30 new stores this year. (boisedev.com)
3. The criminal portion of Ammon Bundy's trespassing at the Meridian St. Luke's Hospital has come to a conclusion. KTVB-TV staff report the former candidate for governor has made a plea deal, agreeing to enter a plea of guilty to a charge of first-offense trespassing. Bundy was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 78 days suspended and credit given for the remaining 12 days he already spent in jail. Bundy will also serve one year of unsupervised probation in the conviction. Bundy and other defendants still face a lawsuit brought by St. Luke's for a "coordinated campaign of harassment and intimidation" against St. Luke's and its employees in the March 2022 incident. (ktvb)
4. Only half of all shelter animals are adopted according to one source. Boise Patch wants our city to not be part of that statistic and feature local animals available in Boise now. Your future best friend may be only a click away. (Boise Patch)
5. Kuna and Meridian, along with multiple other Idaho towns, now have access to mobile unemployment locations. The IdahoCapitalSun's Kelcie Mosely-Morris writes unemployed Idahoans can now receive assistance in filing for unemployment insurance and have questions answered. To find the nearest mobile unit, Idahoans can visit labor.idaho.gov/officedirectory. (idahocapitalsun)

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Today in Boise:

• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly luncheon Tuesday. (Noon)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Tuesday is the Albertsons on Vista Avenue. (Noon)
• The Boise Public Library invites the younger crowd to Teen Hangout Tuesday afternoon. (3:30 PM)
• Incoming Eagles are invited to a Sophomore Open House at Capital High School Tuesday evening. (6:00 PM)
• The Boise City Council will convene Tuesday evening. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "A weekend of snow and sunshine is good for the soul: @loeblifephotography #boiseparks #boiserivergreenbelt #boise" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The 8-14 day outlook from the CPC (Climate Prediction Center) calls for better chances of above-average precipitation and even better odds of below-average temperatures." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Happy birthday month to Aldabra tortoise Ms. Mac! The now 72 year old eventually made her way to her special b-day treat meal." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Join the Radio Boise crew at @neurolux on Friday, Feb. 3 for a Radio Boise Benefit Concert featuring @gratefultributeband! Join us at the Neurolux for a ramblin’ good time. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Auditions Feb. 6 for our gold standard Theater Lab program! Limited space available, auditions required. To schedule an audition time, please email js@bctheater.org. #auditions #theaterinidaho" (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Our team is working with Capital City Development Corporation to bring a new public park space to downtown Boise — and we want your feedback! Provide your ideas for the space through an online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/521Gr..." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— John Braese

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