🌱 Prison Murder Suspect + Boise Redistricting + Safest Neighbors

Happy Tuesday, people of Boise! Here's everything you need to know in Boise today.

The Boise Daily opens today with news a suspect has been arraigned in the beating death of his cellmate at the prison outside of Boise. With redistricting, an area encompassing Boise and Meridian could become a battle ground for those already holding state office. Boiseans have extra time to enroll for health insurance, and we provide the information necessary to determine if you live in a safe or not so nice neighborhood. Finally, looking for a job, start with Boise Patch.

First, today's weather:

A bit of snow and rain. High: 39 Low: 22.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A suspect has been named in the beating death of an inmate at the prison south of Boise. KTVB-TV staff report Colton Jeffery Reagan, 25, was arraigned Monday afternoon on murder charges in connection with the beating death of Reagan's cellmate, 57-year-old Gerald Cummings, Jr. (KTVB)
2. Although legal battles will continue, Idaho's proposed redistricting will impact the Boise/Meridian area hard with five candidates fighting it out for three seats in the new District 15. IdahoEdNews reporter Blake Jones breaks down our local area. (idahoednews)
3. Boise residents now have until Dec. 22 to enroll for health insurance. CBS2 staff announced the open enrollment deadline has been extended, according to Pat Kelly, Your Health Idaho executive director. (idahonews)
4. If you are reading this Boise Daily sitting in your home in Greenwood Circle, Barber, or South Five Mile Road, LITE-FM's Chris Cruise writes you are in one of Boise's safest neighborhoods, according to statistics. A local YouTuber has posted a video of Boise's safest and most dangerous neighborhoods. (liteonline)
5. If you are looking to possibly switch careers or just need a little extra spending money for the holidays, the Boise Patch has who is hiring right now. Take a look and find a new job. (Boise Patch)

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Today in Boise:

• Timberline High School will host District Biometric Screening on Tuesday in the gym. (6 a.m.)
• Join Golden Eagle Audubon Society on the fourth Tuesday each month for our monthly program. Each month a new guest presenter will share their expertise on a topic related to our work. This month will feature Prairie Falcons in the Morley Nelson Birds of Prey. (7 p.m.)
• Boise High School will conduct a Quad Choir Holiday Concert Tuesday evening. (7 p.m.)
• Capital High School will host Owyhee High School for a boys varsity basketball game on Tuesday. (7:30 p.m.)
• The Boise Rescue Mission’s annual Boise Christmas Banquet we will serve a turkey dinner with all the fixings and give out holiday food boxes to registered guests on Tuesday. (10 a.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day:

The last murder at the prison outside of Boise was four years ago when convicted child killer Jim Junior Nice fatally attacked his cellmate Glenn Arthur Cox. Nice, who was already serving a life sentence, died by suicide in 2018.

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "Last week officers came across several stolen packages, including the one in the photo, during an unrelated investigation. The suspect was arrested, and the victims were identified and contacted." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Our 2022 calendar makes a great holiday gift! Proceeds from calendar sales help the Idaho Humane Society feed, shelter, provide medical care and find adoptive homes for thousands of animals every year." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Remember when George Prentice hosted Morning Edition from Idaho’s first public vaccine clinic? That’s the kind of experience made possible by the support of our members. Help us host more shows from more places in 2022 with your donation." (Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "Looking for stocking stuffers? Mini Flex Passes are only $75 each and are good for any four shows this season! Your holiday gift can last all the way through summer. Call our box office at 208-342-5104 to get this special deal!⁠" (Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "If you look out the window and see some rain or snow this week, do not fret! Winter Garden aGlow will be shining bright, even with the weather. (The exception is if storms are severe enough to endanger our guests.)" (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.