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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 8-year-old boy died after being hit by a truck while riding his bike at the intersection of Nez Perce and Pacific Streets in the Boise Bench neighborhood on Wednesday night just before 7:30 p.m.—police said the investigation is ongoing with no charges issued. KBOI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bryan Kohberger admitted guilt during a Boise plea hearing for the killing of four college students in an off-campus Moscow home on November 13 and accepted a plea deal that removes the death penalty—he will serve life in prison without parole with sentencing set for July 23. Local News 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Cleanup Project crews recently transferred 40 spent nuclear fuel baskets from older vaults to new, safer storage vaults—completing the work several months ahead of schedule. The baskets, from Peach Bottom Atomic Station Unit 1, now remain in dry storage until they are packaged and shipped for permanent disposal. Local News 8
- ➤ Mitzi Cheldelin, director of veterans outreach at Idaho Division of Veterans Services and Grand Marshal for Boise's Fourth of July parade, works to help veterans get benefits and housing—she has spent years supporting them and now promotes laws like the PACT Act to improve their care. She also organizes veteran meetups to connect local service members with the help they need—ensuring every veteran is informed about available support. KBOI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kraft Heinz Foods Company announced a recall on July 2 for more than 367,000 pounds of turkey bacon—lab tests found possible Listeria contamination—Idahoans should check labels on Oscar Mayer packages with use by dates from July 18 to September 4 and return or discard any affected product. KIDO
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Yachtley Crew Concert
8:30-10 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nation's top yacht rock band performing soft rock classics from the seventies and eighties.
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Kegs 4 Kause for Boise State Children's Center
6-10 p.m. — Payette Brewing Company — 50% of draft sales goes to local nonprofits — Enjoy brews while supporting the Boise State Children's Center.
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Sunsmith Concert
6-11:59 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $13.32 — Enjoy a night of live music with Play the Fool and Thrown Out Bones at this all-ages event.
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Praise Dance Workshop
4:30 p.m. — Fellowship Hall — $45 — Experience uplifting dance workshops and fellowship while learning choreography in various styles.
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Emo Nite Fundraiser
9:00-10:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — $1 donation per ticket — Celebrate emo music while supporting mental health and community initiatives.
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Clue: On Stage at Watson's Mystery Cafe
6-8:30 p.m. — Watson's Mystery Cafe — Tickets start at $5 — Enjoy a madcap whodunit full of laughs, lies, and lethal twists.
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Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge with a fun trivia challenge in a vibrant local lounge.
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Tab Benoit Live Performance
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of blues with Louisiana's Number One Blues export, Tab Benoit.
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Planet Perreo: Reggaeton Party
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Treefort Music Hall — Tickets starting at $19.98 — Experience the ultimate Reggaeton party universe in Boise.
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Jilly FM & Friends Patio Party
7-10 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of music on the patio free of charge.
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