🌱 Yellowstone Record + Campus Cops + BPD New Canine

Welcome back, Boise! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

The way to start the work week off right is with the Boise Daily. We are a tad heavy with law enforcement news today and starting off with a shooting at a local Bi-Mart. Boise Police will remain on our local college campus after a new agreement was reached and that new agreement may include the police department's newest hire, Clover. If you think you know, Eagle, Id., you make want to check up our 10 facts. Finally, everyone appeared to have plans to visit Yellowstone this year.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with a few showers. High: 63 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A trip to the Caldwell Bi-Mart turned interesting for some shoppers after a shooting occurred in the parking lot. KIVI-TV staff report one person remains hospitalized and suspects are being sought after the incident. (KIVI)
2. The Boise Police Department will remain on the Boise State University campus after both sides agreed on a five-year contract. IdahoEdNews reporter Kevin Richert reports seven officers will be assigned to the campus along with support staff according to the new contract. (idahoednews)
3. A bit more news from the police department. Boise Police have a new hire, ready for training. KTVB staff will be on hand as Clover, a shelter dog from the Idaho Humane Society, is handed over to local law enforcement as an outreach canine for the department's bike unit on Monday. (KTVB)
4. A few of your co-workers and friends probably live in Eagle, a small community just outside of Boise. LITE-FM's Jen Austin provides readers with 10 Little Known Facts About Eagle, Id. (liteonline)
5. If you and the family made a trip to Yellowstone Park this summer, you were not alone. Helena Dore, a reporter for the Bozeman Chronicle with a story in the Rexburg Standard Journal, writes the national park has broken its annual visitation record and still has a few months to still accept tourists. (rexburgstandardjournal)

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Today in Boise:

• The Design Review Committee for Garden City will meet Monday. (3:00 p.m.)
• The Boise City Building Code Board Meeting will occur Monday. (11:00 a.m.)
• The Household Hazardous Waste collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services located at 2130 Franklin Road.(Noon)

Boise Fact of the Day

Eagle, Idaho is one of the fastest-growing and desirable communities in the Treasure Valley.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "How many fall photos of Boise is too many fall photos of Boise? Asking for a friend." (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "It's Halloween season, so we are live with Harry, Zoo Boise's general curator, to talk about vultures. Please type any questions you have into comments." (Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "Boise native Alissa's "The Sound of Music," baking bread, and spending time with friends and family. She studied theatre performance at Idaho State University. When not performing, she loves to enjoy sushi and Thai at #Dharma!" (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Your support has helped us bring community radio to Boise and beyond for 10 years. This Tentober, help keep us on the air waves by donating during your favorite shows." (Instagram)

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— John Braese

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