🌱 Powerball Update + Soldiers Back Home + Veteran's Parade

Hello there, Boise! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...

• Caldwell police would like some help in finding a suspect in a weekend stabbing.
• Meet the candidates who want to represent you on the Ada County Commission.
• A parade missing for the past three years in Boise once again took to the streets on Saturday.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a shower or two. High: 49 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Monday marks a Powerball drawing for a prize estimated at $1.9 billion after no one picked the lucky numbers in Saturday's drawing. The East Idaho News carries an Associated Press story explaining a lump sum payment on a winner Monday night would result in $929.1 million in the old checking account. (eastidahonews)
2. After a three-year hiatus, KTVB staff report Boise once again saw the Idaho Veteran's Parade on Saturday. The 75th Anniversary of United States Air Force took center stage this year. (ktvb)
3. Caldwell law enforcement is asking for the public's assistance in finding a suspect in a weekend stabbing. CBS2 staff report Tianna Lambrou is wanted and may be traveling in a early 2000's red and silver Silverardo, or Sierra pickup with a black brush guard. (idahonews)
4. Before you head to the polls on Tuesday, meet the three candidates for Ada County Commission courtesy of BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson. On the ballot is former state representative Tom Dayley who is a Republican, unaffiliated Anthony “Tony” Jones, and Democrat Patricia Nilsson. (boisedev)
5. Just in time for the holidays, members of the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team are back in Boise after being deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield. KIVI-TV's Steve Dent reports around 100 soldiers came back to Gowen Field after being away for one year. (kivitv)

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Today in Boise:

• The Garden City Library will hold a Veterans Day celebration Monday. (10:00 AM)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services located at 2130 W. Franklin Rd. (Noon)
• Here is your chance to build at the Boise Public Library as staff host a Lego Club. (4:00 PM)
• The City of Boise Planning and Zoning Commission convenes Monday evening. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Fire Department: "Always ready, always there. Thank you Idaho National Guard for training with us!" (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Early morning frost @yaskpics" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We would like to extend a special thanks to our friends at Albertsons for your help in providing for our shelter animals with their pet supply drive during the month of October. We are grateful for your support!" (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Temperatures will gradually cool to 10-15 degrees below normal by mid-week. An incoming low pressure system later today/Monday will increase the chance for showers across SE Oregon and SW Idaho. #IDwx #ORwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "No matter your age, at Zoo Boise you can discover the wonder of wildlife and support wildlife conservation, because part of every admission to Zoo Boise goes directly to help protect animals in the wild." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Change your clocks, check your batteries. Did you remember to change your clocks back an hour? Either way, you’ve got an extra hour! We recommend using some of that “free time” to check/change your smoke alarm batteries." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Hispanic voters are the fastest-growing voting block in the country but have the lowest turnout in the U.S. This election cycle, organizations focusing their efforts on Latino Voters are hoping to see more folks show up at the ballot box." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— John Braese

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