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🌱 How Nampa police built the case that led to this long sentence
Hi there, Nampa! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Nampa police built the case that led to this long sentence
- Why Nampa’s city council couldn’t agree on a new interim mayor
- How Nampa police helped in a major child exploitation investigation
Also on today's calendar: Angelo Colina @ The Comedy Lounge (En Español ) and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 34 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 42.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Nampa man receives 18-year prison sentence for lewd conduct with a minor under 13 years old (kivitv.com) — A Nampa man has been sentenced in Canyon County Court to 18 years in prison, followed by an indeterminate life term, for aggravated lewd conduct involving a child under 13. Nampa Police describe a detailed investigation and emphasize their zero-tolerance stance and commitment to protecting vulnerable children in the community. 
2. Nampa City Council meeting ends without appointing a mayor after ex-mayor seeks return (idahonews.com) — Nampa city leaders have not yet agreed on who should serve as interim mayor following the recent death of Mayor Rick Hogaboam, leaving the council president temporarily handling mayoral duties. During a special meeting, council members rejected former Mayor Debbie Kling and Chief of Staff Clay Long for the role, citing residency concerns and ongoing debate over the city’s direction.
3. Nampa man arrested on 3 counts of child exploitation material possession (idahonews.com) — A Nampa resident has been arrested on three counts related to alleged possession of child exploitation material, following an investigation led by the Idaho Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Nampa Police joined several agencies in the operation, and officials are urging anyone with information about child exploitation to contact local law enforcement or state and national hotlines for help.
4. Boise looks to (shorter) future plan for campus development (boisedev.com) — Boise State University’s new 10‑year campus master plan now formally includes the possibility of a new Nampa campus, which could eventually bring classes, jobs, and services closer to local residents. Most projects are still conceptual, but the plan outlines new academic buildings, housing, and athletic upgrades in Boise while leaving room for future expansion into Nampa if funding and demand line up.
5. Western Innovator: New UI pomologist enjoys job's people (capitalpress.com) — A new University of Idaho fruit specialist who lives in Nampa is shaping long-term research to help Idaho growers improve irrigation, fertilization, and freeze protection. Working out of the Parma Research and Extension Center, he’s testing new fruit varieties and production systems that could benefit orchards and vineyards across the region over the next decade.
📸 Around Nampa
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★ Featured events ★
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Angelo Colina @ The Comedy Lounge (En Español )
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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In Concert!
Nampa Farmers Market , 1 13th Avenue South Lloyd Square - 13th & , Front St , Nampa
9:00 am -
MICHELE EASTLAND — Vintage Sixty One
Vintage '61 Wine Bar & Kitchen , 1031 N Main St , Meridian
7:00 pm -
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers , 411 3rd Street S. , Nampa
5:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
📣 Nampa Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tai Chi and Qigong
Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St , Caldwell
10:00 am -
LEGO DAY - Free!
Middleton, Idaho Public Library , 307 Cornell St , Middleton
12:00 pm -
Resume Workshop – Caldwell
Idaho Department of Labor - Caldwell , 4514 Thomas Jefferson St , Caldwell
2:00 pm -
MASH (Meridian After School Hangout)
Meridian District Library , 2235 8th St NW , Meridian
3:15 pm -
Strong Families, Safe Kids Fair
West Boise YMCA , 5959 N Discovery Way , Boise
4:00 pm -
Pokémon Club
Meridian District Library , 1375 E Phenomenal Street , Meridian
4:30 pm -
Great Homes Tour: Live Music by Spencer Batt
SO|ME Amp , 1363 East Phenomenal Street , Meridian
5:00 pm -
Parent Night Out
Star City Hall , 10769 W State St , Star
6:00 pm -
Plant Bingo
Franz Witte Garden Center , 20005 11th Avenue N , Nampa
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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-- The Patch AM Team
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