Two Major Arrests + Balloon Finale + Holiday Schedule

Welcome back, Boise! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything happening around town today.

The Boise Police were busy in the early Sunday morning hours with two major arrests after two shootings. One of the shootings resulted in the death of the victim. If you want to view hot-air balloons, wait one year as the finale of the Boise Balloon Classic occurred Sunday. For commuters, a group has spent almost two years making the Connector colorful. Finally, check out the Labor Day calendar of what is open or closed around the city.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 95 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The Boise Police have released information regarding the arrest of a 20-year old Meridian man, Timmothy Morgan and a charge of Second Degree Murder. The charges stem from an shooting incident in downtown Boise in the early morning hours of Sunday. (Press Release Desk)
2. Just an hour previous to the downtown incident, Boise resident Ethan Byrd, 26, was arrested in a separate incident on Miller St and charged with Aggravated Battery after a victim was shot in the leg. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic wrapped up Sunday with 44 balloons taking to the Boise skies at once. KIVI-TV and Anna Azallion spoke with one the pilots and how flying a balloon is started. (6 On Your Side)
4. A group of volunteers is almost complete in making your morning commute more colorful. Shirah Matsuzawa and KTVB-TV report on the new mural on the Connector. (KTVB.com)
5. The City of Boise wants to remind all of no trash, recycling or compost collection will occur on Monday, September 6. As a result, collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. View the holiday collection schedule. Many city services and facilities, including all Boise Public Library locations, City Hall and City Hall West, will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Zoo Boise, Boise City Parks, Cemeteries, Quail Hollow and Warm Springs Golf Courses, will be open.

Today in Boise:

• We were riveted by Daniel Stewart's 7o'clock reading two years ago and we are so pleased to welcome him back at MING Studios. (7:00 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Boise is 1 in 353 and property crime is 1 in 63.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Thank you @spiritofboise for another magical experience in Ann Morrison Park We hope you made some incredible memories, Boise!" (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Have you considered signing up for our foster program? We have several opportunities available from kittens and puppies to senior pets or even pets that need a bit of R&R away from the hustle and bustle of the shelter." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Only 2 days left of Butterflies in Bloom! Come experience Zoo Boise’s walk-through greenhouse full of hundreds of colorful Costa Rican butterflies. Butterflies in Bloom is included with your admission and is sponsored by J.R. Simplot Company." (Facebook)
• Blue Galleries at Boise State: "Gallery director @kirsten_furlong is finishing the install of the @bluegalleries_boisestate exhibitions opening in two days! Installation of @stef.ani_e ‘s work for Marking Time / Making Space is in progress." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Low on Time? The Boise Farmers Market Makes Eating Local Easy! For a lot of us, the kiddos are headed back to school and our schedules are beginning to get a little hectic. We've put together some easy meal ideas." (Instagram)

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— John Braese

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