Prostitution Sting + Oregon Trail Cadaver Dogs +Council Candidate

Happy Thursday, people of Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

A recent prostitution sting resulted in the arrest of 11 men. In an additional court matter, a Boise caregiver admitted charging the federal government for services never rendered. Cadaver dogs made significant finds recently, but not for a murder victim or lost person, rather these bodies were of people with dreams of a better life out west who failed to make it to their destination. The Boise School District has supplied the names of all American Government teachers after receiving a request to do so.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 79, low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Boise Police arrested 11 men in a prostitution sting according to KTVB-TV staff. Idaho State Police joined local law enforcement at an "undisclosed location," according to the report. (KTVB.com)
2. In additional crime news, KBOI-TV staff have the story of a Boise caregiver receiving a 60-day sentence after admitting she forged work documents for services she never gave. The woman, 43-year-old Kendra Hessing, owned a rehab center called Kinde Kare. (Idaho News)
3. In a story from the eastern side of the state, Jerry Painter of the Post Register tells the story of cadaver dogs out on a search for the scent of 170-year old graves along the historic Oregon Trail. Experts estimate thousands of immigrants died along the trail trying to make their way west. (PostRegister)
4. State superintendent’s candidate Branden Durst filed a public records request with the Boise School District, seeking the “names and email addresses of all district personnel assigned to teach American Government or (Advanced Placement) American Government in the 2021-22 school year.” IdahoEdNews and Kevin Richert said Durst did not respond to emails seeking comments on his request or how the request is tied to his campaign. (IdahoEdNews)
5. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel speaks with the newest candidate for Boise City Council, Nicholas Domeny. In the article, Domeny provides his views on Californians moving to Idaho, the BLM movement, and supporting using city land for homeless veterans. (BoiseDev)

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Today in Boise:

• Fall is a difficult time for birding by ear. Birds are less vocal and harder to find. If you are up for the challenge, please join us as we focus on the vocalizations of our winter residents. (8 a.m.)
• Tag You're It, Benefit Sales is open! Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Come join us and find furniture, antiques, household and lots more! We put new inventory out daily and Saturday is sale day, 20 percent off furniture and 50 percent off everything else (over $1). Check us out for great deals! For more information visit us on Facebook - tagyoureitsalesevent. All proceeds benefit the Boise Rescue Mission. (9 a.m.)
• Online Via Zoom Advanced Grant writing Learning Cohort – The Power of Framing Tuesdays. In this advanced grant writing learning cohort, learn to use the power of framing to fine-tune each section of your grant proposal. Review the five elements of a grant proposal and how to command each. A workbook will be provided to enhance your learning in this highly interactive 2-part series. (12:30 p.m.)
• Get ready, Boise! TGR is returning to The Egyptian Theatre for the winter kick-off party of the year. Join us to get hyped for winter with our new feature length ski and snowboard film, Stoke The Fire. (6 p.m.)
• Identifying birds of prey in flight represents one of the most challenging aspects of birding. However, with the proper approach, it is possible to identify even the smallest spec in the sky. Join ornithologist and illustrator Bryce Robinson for a workshop on in-flight raptor identification. In the workshop, Bryce will build on the basics and discuss how to approach difficult identifications such as Sharp-shinned vs. Cooper's Hawks. (7 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

Wallace, Idaho has three museums that represent proud cornerstones of its story: a mining museum, a train depot and a brothel. While prostitution was common in Wild West-era towns, Wallace didn't just tolerate the profession, it embraced it for more than 100 years. Illegal brothels openly flourished as late as 1991.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "Orange season is official. Happy fall equinox, Broncos! #BoiseState #BleedBlue #HonorOrange" (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Kathryn Albertson Park is a gem in our Ribbon of Jewels parks along the Boise River. Work to refresh the 30-year-old park just wrapped up and you’ll find new pollinator meadows, boardwalks, paths, interpretive signage and more." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Check out our adoptable cats at our Bird Adoption Center. We're located at 1300 S Bird St., Boise, Idaho 83709. Learn more about the cats featured in this video: https://bit.ly/IHSCats" (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Collisions involving wildlife cost drivers, passengers and insurance companies an estimated $8 billion a year in health and medical costs." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Fall zoo programs are filling up fast! There are programs for homeschoolers, preschoolers, stroller safaris, school break day camps, adult nights, and more!" (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Valley Regional Transit is offering a free circular service downtown. The service, dubbed the 'Treeline,' will operate from Wednesday, Sept. 22 to Saturday, Sept. 25 from 6 p.m. till midnight." (Instagram)

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