🌱 Tippin' Tater + Football Record + Happy Birthday Bogus

Morning, everybody! I'm here with your Monday edition of the Boise Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on:

• The individual responsible for investigating complaints against the Boise police has been placed on leave.
• Bogus Basin is celebrating 80 years of making the winter fun.
• Imagine a huge potato dumping 650 gallons of water on your head. This summer, Tippin' Tater will be doing just that.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and chilly. High: 36 Low: 24.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. With our snow storm this past weekend, thinking of Roaring Springs is not on most minds. However, come summer our local water park will be one of the largest in country according to KIVI-TV's Steve Dent. The expansion this winter will include Tippin' Tater, a potato capable to dousing you with 650 gallons of water. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
2. There are football fans and then there is Ben Chase. KTVB-TV's Andrew Baertlein introduces Chase, a recent BSU football game attendee. Chase is chasing a goal to attend 76 college football games this season with the recent Bronco game marking game number 59. (KTVB.com)
3. The fallout surrounding problem at the Boise Police Department continue. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel reports Boise’s head of the city’s police oversight division, Jesus Jara, has been placed on administrative leave at the direction of Mayor Lauren McLean and three other city council members. (boisedev)
4. Take some time away from the holiday shopping and visit some homes on the market here in Boise. Boise Patch has the latest properties recently ready for new owners. (Boise Patch)
5. We all age and that includes our own Bogus Basin. Our local resort is 80-years young this year and KIDO-AM's Kevin Miller helps with the celebration with some photos of skiing on the mountain. (kidotalkradio)

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Today in Boise:

• As you visit Downtown Boise for your holiday shopping, don't forget to vote for the best window winter display. (8:00 AM)
• Take the little one to the Boise Public Library Monday for Toddler Storytime. (10:30 AM)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services located at 2130 W. Franklin Rd. (Noon)
• The Garden City Design Review Committee convenes Monday. (3:00 PM)
• The City of Boise Planning and Zoning Commission meets Monday evening. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "@BoiseStateMusic rang in the beauty of the season with the Family Holiday Concert last week @morrisoncenter. Music lovers from the Treasure Valley were treated to holiday performances during this annual celebration." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Not every cat is well socialized and well suited to a life inside the home. The Idaho Humane Society strongly encourages all cat owners to keep their pet inside the home where they will remain healthier, safer and not impact wildlife." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "Olive oil and balsamic discussion" (Boise's Best Bites! via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Every year, more than 3,000 birds get a second chance at the Ruth Melichar Bird Center in Boise." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "See you in the Sawtooths! We have lots of amazing items up for bid during our PNYE Silent Auction, including a pair of weekend passes to @sawtoothvalleygathering and a $50 gift certificate to the @kasinoclubstanley." (Radio Boise via Instagram)

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— John Braese

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