🌱 Vallow/Daybell Update + Undies Gallery + Albertson/Kroger Lawsuit

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

• As one college student nears graduation, her future may involve deportation.
• A fiery accident involving a motorcycle resulted in the death of one in Ada County.
• One attorney is asking your views on the LDS religion be expressed in open court to become a juror.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower or two. High: 47 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. In just seven weeks, Chad and Lori Vallow Daybell will be in Boise to face a jury trial on multiple counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the deaths of 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan – two of Lori’s children – and Chad’s previous wife, Tammy Daybell. According to EastIdahoNews reporter Nate Eaton, last week attorneys for all sides gathered with a number of motions. Vallow Daybell's attorney is asking all charges against Lori be dismissed as she has not had a speedy trial. Her attorneys are also asking they be allowed to ask questions of potential jurors, including views on the LDS religion. Daybell's attorney is asking for more time prior to the trial to review incoming evidence and DNA results. (eastidahonews)
2. If you wish to see how your neighbors look running around downtown Boise in their underwear and all for a good cause, CBS2 news staff present a gallery of Boise's Cupid's Undie Run. (idahonews)
3. For 22 of her 23 years, University of Idaho student Monica Carrillo-Casas has lived, attended school and go onto college in Idaho. IdahoEdNews carries an essay written by Carrillo-Casas herself of her fear of leaving college as a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) individual. As she is no longer a child or student, deportation is possibly looming. (idahoednews)
4. One man is dead after an accident involving a motorcycle and a cement truck. KTVB-TV staff report the incident took place near the intersection of Linder Road and Amity Road. The motorcycle caught fire while underneath the cement truck. (ktvb)
5. Not everyone is excited to see Boise-based Albertsons merge with Kroger. BoiseDevreporter Anna Daly reports consumers representing 11 states have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger. The suit argues the merger will result in higher prices and lost jobs. (boisedev)

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Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services. (Noon)
• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce meets Monday evening. (6:00 PM)
• The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Boise convenes Monday. (6:00 PM)
• The Spriggs Family Lecture Series on the campus of Boise State University presents Peter Klein discussing Why Entrepreneurs (and Managers) Matter. (6:30 PM)
• The Book Club will meet Monday to discuss Fun Home by Alison Bechdel. (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Happy Superb Owl Day! Boise State University is a veritable "who's who" when it comes to raptor research, conservation, learning experiences, and home to the only Master of Science in Raptor Biology program in the world." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "Have you seen Brenda? BPD is searching for a missing vulnerable adult named Brenda. She was last seen two hours ago and could be in the area of Maple Grove to Eagle Road, Cloverdale to Fairview." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Western screech owl Jewel overheard someone say the Superb Owl is today. She's got her game face ready!" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Here's a probabilistic look at the upcoming snow Mon night through Tue night. Let us know if you have any questions about interpreting this chart." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "Thanks for your understanding and we will see you next week at the opening of @thedavemadsen art show “13”. (Studio Boise Photo Center via Instagram)

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