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Meridian, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Meridian! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new ISP major based in Meridian will shape policing
- Meridian Police now leading investigation into deadly Boise officer shooting
Also on today's calendar: Ian Stanley @ The Comedy Lounge (July 30 - Aug 1) and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why is a scarecrow so successful in public speaking? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 59.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State police promote Mike Winans to major of Western Command (idahostatejournal.com) — Idaho State Police has promoted longtime officer Mike Winans to major of its Western Command, announced from Meridian and covering Ada County and the broader region. Winans will oversee District 3 operations, statewide investigations, Capitol security, and forensic services, helping guide ISP’s strategic direction and public safety efforts across western Idaho. 
• Coroner identifies Boise man fatally shot by police (ktvb.com) — Ada County authorities have identified 32-year-old Daniel Konovalov of Boise as the man fatally shot by police after a confrontation at a southeast Boise gas station. Meridian Police are leading the county’s Critical Incident Task Force review of the shooting, which followed officers’ use of so-called less-lethal rounds before firing their duty weapons.
📸 Around Meridian
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Ian Stanley @ The Comedy Lounge (July 30 - Aug 1) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm
Saturday August 1
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Other local events
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Goo Goo Dolls →
Meridian Chamber of Commerce 16200 Idaho Center Blvd Nampa, ID 83687
7:30 am -
MPEA Annual Golf Tournament
Meridian Chamber of Commerce The Club at Spurwing 6800 N Spurwing Way Meridian, ID 83646
8:45 am -
Idaho Department of Labor Office Hours
Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
10:00 am -
Meridian Monday Night Market →
Storey Park, 205 E Franklin Rd, Meridian
4:00 pm -
ASL Conversation Club
Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
6:30 pm -
Storytime & Art- 1st Session
Meridian District Library 1375 E Phenomenal Street, Meridian, ID, 83642, US
10:00 am -
Storytime & Art- 2nd Session
Meridian District Library 1375 E Phenomenal Street, Meridian, ID, 83642, US
11:00 am -
Fit & Fall Proof™
Meridian District Library 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
12:00 pm -
Lisa Curry @ The Comedy Lounge (August 7th & 8th) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Saturday August 8
📣 Meridian Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sound Bath + Breathwork →
Ananda Yoga Space, 3520 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City
6:00 pm -
FMS/SMS Office Reopens - 7am - 3pm
Fremont Middle School Kuna, ID 83634
7:00 am -
Summer Weights - BOYS BASKETBALL
Kuna Joint District #3 Kuna, ID 83634
7:30 am -
Summer Weights - FOOTBALL- Var/JV
Kuna Joint District #3 Kuna, ID 83634
7:30 am
Sunday July 26
Monday July 27
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- The Comedy Lounge — (208) 991-2296
Boise's Full Time, Professional Comedy Club - Icarus Wellness and Recovery — (208) 907-8881
Mental Health and Addiction Treatment | Medicaid Accepted
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he stands out in his field! (Thank you Kay J. for sending it in!)
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