🌱 Rape Verdict + Police Need Your Help + Helping Small Biz

Happy Sunday, Boise! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Boise today.

Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. A former state legislator could be headed to prison for a sex crime after a jury returned a guilty verdict against him. Local police need your help in identifying a pickup and County Government Month was recently celebrated. The federal government is attempting to keep gas prices in check and we offer you ways to help out small businesses.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 64 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A former Idaho legislator has been found guilty by an Ada County jury of raping an Idaho intern assigned to the Legislature. CBS2 carries the Associated Press story of Aaron von Ehlinger, a former state representative from Lewiston, and the guilty verdict handed down late Friday. After being placed in custody, he now faces sentencing July 28. (idahonews)
2. Local police are asking for the public's help in identifying a red Dodge pickup whose driver repeatedly asked a 14-year-old girl to get in the pickup. KTVB-TV staff report the incident occurred at a Park and Ride in Meridian. (KTVB.com)
3. As April came to a close, so did County Government Month in Ada County. Boise Patch brings the proclamation signed by officials recognizing law enforcement, the courts, elections, emergency management, EMS, Parks & waterways, planning and development, procurement, EXPO Idaho, the Ada County Landfill, and much more. (Boise Patch)
4. As gas prices continue to pound our wallets, the Idaho Capital Sun's Ariana Figueroa reports the EPA issued a fuel waiver to allow the cheaper fuel blend with 15% ethanol to be sold possibly through the summer. (idahocapitalsun)
5. We all want to shop at local small businesses and support our neighbors, but do you really know how to go about this? LITE-FM's Parker Kane provides five sure ways you can help out that local business down the street. (liteonline)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "One week to go, Broncos! We will celebrate our spring 2022 graduates during a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 7 on THE BLUE at Albertsons Stadium." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Our cool and wet pattern may be here to stay a while longer. The outlook for the 2nd week of May continues to favor below normal temperatures across the Northwest, with slightly elevated odds of above normal precipitation." (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Yay, Local Ingredients! Yay Cannoli! @thetonycannoli #boisefarmersmarket #midtownboise #buylocal #eatlocal #thisisboise" (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Do you love animals and want to help protect wildlife? Then YOU should volunteer as a Zoo Naturalist at Zoo Boise! You'll get to host our animal encounters, educate guests, and help raise money for wildlife conservation." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "ICYMI: After nearly a year and a half and dozens of workshops and public meetings, Interfaith Sanctuary can move forward on its plans to build a new shelter on State Street in Boise." (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.

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