🌱 Nampa Shooting + Boise Elk + Turkey Shortage

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Idaho is bowing out of a mental health survey of teens.
• We offer some tips for a safe night of trick or treating.
• If you have not already ordered a local turkey, you may start planning on ham for Thanksgiving.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 60 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Boise is welcoming to visitors, but a recent one was removed from town. KTVB-TV staff report an elk was found roaming through Columbia Village. With the assistance of Idaho Fish and Game personnel, the elk was shown the way home. (KTVB)
2. As we pass by Halloween on Monday, next up is Thanksgiving. One of the items on your table may be in short supply according to KIVI-TV's Nicole Camarda. Due to keeping birds inside for an extended time to protect from bird flu and out hot summer temperatures, finding a local bird for the family may be more difficult. (KIVI)
3. Monday night will see the city's share of spooky creatures all out looking for treats. Boise Patch and the City of Boise offer up some Halloween safety tips. (Boise Patch)
4. A Nampa man is dead after a shooting late Saturday night. CBS2's Luke Randle reports the incident took place in the 4600 block of Stamm Lane. When officers arrived, one man was found shot who later died at a local hospital. The isolated incident was the result of a disturbance between two parties that knew each other. Both parties have also been identified. (idahonews)
5. Idaho will not participate in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior surveys that reach more than 80,000 students. IdahoEdNews carries a story penned by Daniel Chang, Kaiser Health News, reporting Idaho previously used the CDC survey data when they applied for and received $11 million in grants for a new youth suicide prevention program called the Idaho Lives Project. (idahoednews)

Today in Boise:

• Celebrate Halloween a day early with Boo at the Zoo Sunday. (9:00 AM)
• The Morrison Center presents the Legend of Sleepy Hollow Sunday afternoon. (2:00 PM)
• The Fabulous Chancellors will hold the group's annual Halloween Ball Sunday. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Fire Department: "Happy Halloweekend. Thank you Garden City Police Department - Idaho for inviting us out to your Trunk-or-Treat! We had so much fun, BOO-yah! 👻 #BoiseFire #BFDMissionStrong" (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "We'll see a warming trend this #Halloweekend along with dry conditions. Check out the high temperatures across the lower valley through Monday! #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Boo at the Zoo is here! The zoo will be filled with trick or treat candy stations, costume contests, Halloween treats for the zoo animals, vendors, and more." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "This Radiothon, we’re doing things a little differently, but don’t Freq--we just want to express our appreciation for all our amazing supporters by offering one-of-a-kind Fall 2022 Radiothon merch!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Blues Society: "The October Blues Jam is coming up this Sunday October 30th. The host band starts at 3:00pm - Gary Tackett and Full Moon Rude with be hosting, plus special guest, Vizztone Artist and Top Billboard Blues Charts artist Too Slim." (Boise Blues Society via Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Thank you to one of our season Media Sponsors, @ktvb7! Check out the @idahotoday7 segment on Boise Contemporary Theater and Jodeen Revere's The Persistent Guest:
  via YouTube." (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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