Morning Caldwell! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Hay Day event comes to Caldwell this weekend (idahopress.com) — Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell will host the new Hay Day festival this Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1–5 p.m., featuring live music, dancing, ag activities, and vendors. Families can enjoy an antique tractor show and the quirky “chicken drop bingo,” which turns a wandering chicken into the star of a surprisingly suspenseful game.
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2. 'You end up in jail or you die.': CPD warns parents about gang violence as teen murder charges shake the city (kivitv.com) — Caldwell parents are being urged by local school resource officers to talk frankly with their kids about gangs after recent Treasure Valley murders, including a deadly Caldwell shooting involving a 15-year-old suspect. Officers share warning signs to watch for, from new phones and clothing to online activity, and highlight after-school programs near Caldwell High School as safer options.
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3. Idaho Liberty Bell Replica Tour to Visit Downtown Caldwell on October 6 (news-usa.today) — Caldwell residents can see Idaho’s Liberty Bell replica up close at Indian Creek Plaza on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 3–6 p.m., as part of a statewide tour for America’s 250th anniversary. The free downtown display lets families and students experience a rare state artifact that usually sits at the Capitol, with local leaders urging the community to take part.
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4. Fake arrest warrant, cryptocurrency scams hit Treasure Valley (idahopress.com) — Caldwell residents are being hit by cryptocurrency arrest-warrant scams, with 44 cases reported locally over the past three years as part of a wider Treasure Valley trend costing victims millions. Regional leaders are weighing bans or tighter rules on crypto ATMs and urging people to hang up on callers demanding payment for supposed warrants and instead contact local police directly.
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5. World's Oldest F6F Hellcat Reappears on Warbird Circuit After 49 Years (vintageaviationnews.com) — A rare WWII F6F Hellcat has returned to the skies after a 49-year restoration effort that relied heavily on Vintage Airframes in Caldwell. The aircraft, tied to local restorer Mike Breshears, made its public debut just down the road at Nampa’s Warhawk Air Museum before heading to a California airshow, highlighting Caldwell’s quiet role in world-class warbird restoration.
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