🌱 Thanksgiving 5K + Bronco Win + Bottle Thrower

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• A local couple is once again sponsoring an art exhibit at our local museum.
• After a win, the Bronco football team is busy preparing for Fresno State.
• One way to prepare for the Thanksgiving meal is to take a 5K run early in the morning.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 43 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Idaho State Police would like to speak with someone regarding an incident on I-84 near the Orchard St. exit. CBS2 news staff report a passing vehicle threw a full bottle of beer at an ISP trooper's vehicle while a suspect was in custody in the back of the car. The bottle smashed the rear window. (Idaho News)
2. While many of you slept in on Thanksgiving or rose early to get the turkey in the oven, some of your neighbors dressed warmly and took to the streets for a 5K. LITE-FM's Kevin Miller joined the racers and offers some pictures of the action. (liteonline)
3. Downtown Boise will soon be home to Idaho's second-tallest building. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes a parking lot located at 12th and Idaho will transform to a 26-story building complete with 300 apartments, as well as retail spaces and residential amenities. (boisedev)
4. The Boise State University football team wrapped up the regular season undefeated in the Mountain West Division with a 42-23 victory over Utah State. KIVI-TV's Brendyn Jones has the highlights of the game and a look at the next game versus Fresno State. (kivi)
5. Bev and George Harad wanted to make sure Boise children had a chance to see and be involved in art. The Boise Weekly's Driek Zirinsky speaks with the couple on their continued sponsorship of an art exhibit at the Boise Art Museum each year. (boiseweekly)

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Today in Boise:

- Boise's Festival of Trees continues Sunday at the Boise Centre with Train Collector's Association of Treasure Valley Chapter presenting a model train display along with a visit from Santa. (10:00 AM)

- The Art Source Gallery hosts a holiday market Sunday morning. (10:00 AM)

- Take a tour of downtown Boise businesses and vote on your favorite window display. (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Thank you seniors for years of hard work, dedication, and bleeding blue representing Boise State University. We will see Bronco Nation next Saturday, December 3, in Albertsons Stadium for the Mountain West Championship." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Boise State University: "𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞 & 𝕎ℍ𝕀𝕋𝔼 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 Our annual photography showcase features the art of black and white photography captured by Broncos. – Devon W. Smith, Junior – Fine Arts major – @smith_shots" (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Downtown Boise: "The Holiday Tree is lit!" (Downtown Boise via Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Give the Gift of Experiences! Gift Certificates are available for tickets, School of Theater classes, Summer Camps and more! ISF offers gift certificates in the dollar amount of your choice." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "A year of beer? Hear, hear! This is one of so many fabulous items you can bid on during our PNYE Silent Auction! Courtesy of @woodlandempirealecraft, one lucky winner will receive an entire year of beer." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "This holiday season, a perfect gift for a friend, family member, or co-worker is a lifesaving donation to the Idaho Humane Society memorialized with a card you can give. It’s easy!" (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)

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— John Braese

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