Serial Nigerian Uromastyx Thief + Jump Slide + Record Exchange

Rise and shine, Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

The Boise Daily arrives today with a supply of stories running quite the gamut of interests. A Caldwell man is in jail after a number of thefts involving lizards from multiple stores in Boise. A permanent place for homeless will not be decided by a task force and long time employees will be the new owners of a Boise iconic store. Watch where you tailgate this Friday at the Bronco game and on Saturday, ride the JUMP slide.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 98, low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A Caldwell man has been arrested for multiple theft charges involving ... lizards. Boise Police state Christopher Lou Garcia is being investigated regarding the taking of lizards from multiple Boise stores. KTVB-TV staff have the reptilian report. (KTVB.com)
2. A task force set up to study Interfaith Sanctuary’s proposal for a new shelter location on State Street will now only provide recommendations after being told by the city they were not "empowered" to make decisions for Interfaith Sanctuary or the City of Boise. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel looks at the history of the task force, the Veteran’s Park Neighborhood Association and what is next for a homeless shelter in Boise. (boisedev.com)
3. KBOI-TV staff met the new staff of the Record Exchange. After 40 years of ownership, the downtown store will see old faces taking new positions. Long time current employees are set to be the new owners. (Idaho News)
4. Katie Kloppenburg and KIVI-TV pass on some helpful reminders from the Boise Police to BSU fans planning on attending this Friday's home opener football game. Alcohol rules will be in effect. (6 On Your Side)
5. Boise residents walk by it, see it, and find it closed. Finally, LITE-FM's Michelle Heart provides the information on when the giant slide at JUMP is open along with the rules to take the trip down the five-story illuminated slide. (liteonline.com)

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Today in Boise:

• Fairmont Junior High School will host a cross country meet at Ann Morrison Park on Thursday. (3:30 p.m.)
• Capital High School will meet up with Centennial High School for a freshman football game on Thursday. (4:30 p.m.)
• It's Pride Month in September at the Gem Center for the Arts featuring comedian Ron Vigh. (7 p.m.)
• The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees regular meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at 11:30 a.m., in the Marion Bingham room at the Main Library located at 715 S. Capitol Blvd. (11:30 a.m.)
• The City of Boise Ethics Commission, the first of its kind in Idaho, is made up of five members from the community. These volunteers are a mix of two appointees from Council, two appointees from the Mayor and one city employee who is nominated by the city's Wages and Benefits team. Together, they investigate potential violations of the city's Code of Ethics by city employees and elected officials, working in consultation with the offices of the City Attorney and Human Resources. The commission meets Thursday. (3:30 p.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "Are you in need of support for yourself or someone you care about? The following free hotlines are available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress." (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "We’d like to title this photo – Sand Cat Self-Reflection: Zookeeper Sherry." (Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "Before the Bronco football game this week, we wanted to throw it back to last week, when we had our annual visit with the team. It’s always a great time letting the players get to know us and of course, eating pizza." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The next trough will bring significant moisture into the region beginning Thursday for showers and thunderstorms. Gusty winds and heavy rain is possible with storms especially Friday afternoon and evening with the trough passage." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "'Just for a matter of weeks, could we all please be careful. Let’s not have large gatherings, let’s wear our masks out in public,' Dr. David Pate told Boise State Public Radio in a recent interview." (Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "Say what!? ⁠ BOGOF = Buy One Get One Free.⁠ BAFFF = Bring A Friend Final Friday⁠. ⁠ Ok, so it doesn't roll off the tongue, but it does give you a great deal when you bring a friend to our final Friday show!" (Instagram)

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