🌱 Used Car Problems + Firing Squad Return + Boise's Gummy Sushi

Hello there, Boise. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on:

• A proposed merger, if approved, would greatly increase odds your grocery dollar would be spent with one company
• A former Caldwell police lieutenant has appealed his federal conviction and prison sentence
• On your plans for a fill up and a snack might just be gummy tacos

But first, today's weather: An afternoon flurry; cold. High: 36 Low: 21.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Purchasing a used car has a historical bad reputation and this story may perpetuate the bad feeling. KTVB-TV's Andrew Baertlein reports a Boise car dealership faces a lawsuit of selling cars to over 30 people, vehicles without a title. ByrdDawg Motors has a number of former customers looking for titles and the owner, Adam Bain, has a warrant out for his arrest after failing to appear for a court hearing. (KTVB.com)
2. If the Albertsons/Kroger merger takes place, chances are your grocery shopping in Boise will occur in a merged store. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes a combined Albertsons/Kroger would control 48 percent of the Boise grocery market. As it stands now, the two chains sold $1.26 billion of groceries in the local area. (boisedev.com)
3. As Idaho continues to struggle with finding lethal chemicals to carry out executions, the Idaho Legislature may have a solution. CBS2 news staff report a bill would add firing squad as a secondary means when the drugs are not available. (idahonews)
4. Gas station food may not have the best reputation but here is a new take. The BoiseWeekly's Jeanne Huff reports a local service station offers a gummy pizza, gummy sushi, gummy sandwiches and a gummy taco. (boiseweekly)
5. A former Caldwell police lieutenant sentenced to three months in federal prison has appealed his conviction. KIVI-TV staff report lawyers for Joseph Hoadley filed a notice of appeal on his conviction of witness tampering by harassment, falsifying a record or document in a federal investigation, and destroying a record to impair its use in an official proceeding. (kivi)

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Today in Boise:

• Today once again marks $3 Thursdays in February at Zoo Boise. (10:00 AM)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Thursday is Republic Services. (Noon)
• The Boise Public Library hosts School Age Fun Thursday. (4:30 PM)
• The Barbarian Brewing holds Ales for Tales on Thursday, a benefit for the Idaho Humane Society Adoption Center. (5:00 PM)
• Here is a chance to get your gear waxed for free at Winter at the Warehouse. (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "Officers spent the morning with Ada County Paramedics talking to kids at Boise Cooperative Preschool about what they should do if there’s ever an emergency. Thank you for inviting us to your class to teach students." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Showers are possible through the afternoon and into the evening today. Brief bursts of graupel/snow/rain can be expected with the showers. Strong wind gusts to 40+ mph possible with the stronger storms." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "The work to install shade structures over the playgrounds at Cassia Park, located at 4600 W. Camas St. in the heart of the Boise Bench, has been completed. The canopies will provide protection from hot summer temperatures." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Radio Boise wouldn’t be the awesome people-powered radio station that it is without the amazing community of volunteers and programmers backing us up every step of the way." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• From Boise: "Today’s newsletter is the second story in our four-part series, A Stronger Town. This fascinating series explores 'patterns' that Boise has that make it a vibrant and beautiful city and considers how those patterns might be expanded." (From Boise via Instagram)

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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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