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Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sean Klingler, a longtime lottery player, claimed a $1 million prize after checking his tickets at a local store and later redeemed his winnings in Boise. The Idaho Lottery is still looking for winners for additional prizes including $1 million, $100,000, $50,000 and $500,000 tickets. KBOI
- ➤ Sean Klingler, a longtime lottery player from Rigby, won $1M after discovering his ticket at a local store and drove to Boise on Tuesday afternoon to claim the prize. He said he will pay off debts, buy his wife a new car and save the rest for retirement. Local News 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Idaho celebrated New Year's Eve with quirky drop events, featuring the famous Potato Drop (ranked #2 nationally), Kuna's Gem Drop at Bernie Fisher Park, downtown's Star Drop with a live countdown, and Rupert’s Beet Drop offering free ice skating, live music and midnight fireworks. KIDO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Boise customers of Intermountain Gas will face a rate increase today after a December 30 settlement by the IPUC, with residential bills rising $2.45 (6.02 percent) and business bills $4.42 (2.46 percent) to cover rising operating costs. Local News 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the U.S. Department of Education restored federal funding for community schools in Idaho, ensuring $45.9M over five years supports 65 schools and safeguards 60 jobs after a review had questioned the grant's focus on DEI. Local News 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Idaho-based company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef due to a potential E. coli risk; consumers should check local stores for affected products as the recall takes effect immediately. Idaho Press
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Boise Underground Media Third Anniversary Celebration
7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Enjoy local live music — Celebrate three years of Boise Underground Media with 'The Mall Goth Moths' electrifying sounds.
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Trivia Night at Hap Hap Lounge
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge with some fun trivia every Tuesday night.
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The Mystics Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The Riverside Hotel — Ticketed event — Experience classic rock hits from the ’60s to today with Boise's longest-running band.
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The Stone Popes Concert
8-11:45 p.m. — The Duck Club — $13.32 — Experience the blend of emo and post-hardcore with The Stone Popes live in Boise.
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Kpop and Jpop Random Dance Party
1:30–4:00 p.m. — Boise Towne Square — Free entry — Enjoy the energy of Kpop and Jpop dances with performances and exciting prizes.
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Winter Peekaboo Penguin Family Day
1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — All ages welcome — Explore creativity with guided painting and family-friendly snacks in a fun, screen-free environment.
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Open House at Boise Natural Health Clinic
Join the physicians at BNHC for an Open House! Stop by to meet our doctors and learn about what naturopathic medicine can do for you and receive a discount on your first visit.
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Tater Patch Album Release Party
7:30-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $19.98 — Celebrate with Boise's own Tater Patch as they release their new album.
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Blood Drive
12-6 p.m. — West Boise YMCA and Boise City Aquatic Center — Donation encouraged — Participate in life-saving efforts by giving blood.
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Weekly Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge with trivia at this popular Boise venue.
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