🌱 Vaughn Charges Dropped + New Boise Businesses + Junie Looking

Hello, neighbors. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Boise Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on in town. Including updates on:

• A suspect wanted in connection with the shooting and death of a Nyssa police officer was taken into custody early Monday morning in Ontario, Oregon.
• After the death of a young cyclist, a developer is being asked to push ahead with plans for a trail system.
• Fruitland boy Michael Vaughn remains missing and now the lone suspect charged in connection with the case had all previous charges dismissed.

But first, today's weather: Colder with a passing shower. High: 48 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Charges have been dropped against a Fruitland woman in connection with the disappearance of Fruitland boy Michael Vaughn. CBS2 news staff report Sarah Wondra no longer faces charges of failure to report a death after the Payette County prosecutor asked the court to drop all the charges. Wondra was arrested last year, and her property searched in connection with the disappearance of Vaughn. Wondra was originally deemed unfit to stand trial and committed to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for some time. (idahonews)
2. The man suspected of shooting and killing Nyssa Police Department reserve officer Joseph Johnson was arrested in Ontario, Oregon, Monday morning. KTVB-TV's Abby Davis reports police have arrested Rene Castro, 36, Monday after work by law enforcement in Oregon and Idaho, including the FBI. (ktvb)
3. We are only four months into 2023 and the news continues with businesses closing in the Boise area. Instead of the negative, LITE-FM's Michelle Heart looks at the positive and the businesses opened in Boise in the new year. Have you ordered a slice at Pieology or ordered a lobster roll at Freshies? Maybe you have raced at K1 Speed or caught a movie at the BoDo Cinema? (107.9 LITE FM)
4. Samspon won't take much room at your house as he a miniature dachshund. Junie is great with kids and other dogs. Ryder's picture shows he looks great in a scarf. Boise Patch is pleased to offer these and many more pets looking for new owners. (Boise Patch)
5. After the death of a 14-year-old cyclist, Boise Hunter Homes, Dry Creek Ranch’s developer, is being urged to accelerate trail construction found in the community's original plans. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel writes members of the cycling community in Eagle, Eagle Mayor Jason Pierce, and the Ada County Commissioners are asking the trail network laid out in Dry Creek Ranch’s master plan a reality sooner rather than later. This comes after Rylan Hoob was hit by a truck on the corner of Idaho Highway 55 and Beacon Light Road as he was making his way down to meet his friends for a few laps around the park on Oct. 21, 2022. (boisedev.com)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise Public Library hosts Music and Movement Tuesday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Tuesday is Wright United Church of Christ. (Noon)
• The Boise City Council convenes Tuesday evening. (6:00 PM)
• If a career in law enforcement has interested you, Boise State University hosts a career workshop for Women in Law Enforcement Tuesday evening. (6:00 PM)
• The Boise State University All-Campus Band will share the stage with the Middleton High School Band at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts for the annual Spring All-Campus Concert Band concert. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "With great sadness, we mourn the loss of Nyssa Police Officer Joseph Johnson who was killed in the line of duty last night. Our hearts are with his friends, family, and all of the officers serving the Nyssa community." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise State University: "Boise State University is proud to welcome journalists, industry experts, researchers and policymakers from across the globe as we host the 32nd annual Society of Environmental Journalists conference." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Brion Rushton created a special springtime Strange Feeling mixtape for Radiothon, but one filled with forlorn love songs and moody instrumentals specifically written with spring in mind." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week! Our amazing and dedicated zoo volunteers gave more than 26,000 hours in 2022 to help operate our education programs, daily encounters, special events, zoo kitchen." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Summer activity registration is now open! A full slate of summer camps, classes and activities that run from May through August are now available for Boise residents." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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— John Braese

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