In Meridian, Idaho, the past 24 hours have been filled with a mix of community celebrations, local news, and some unfortunate incidents.

Firstly, the highly anticipated Potato Days event concluded on September 22, 2024, at Kleiner Memorial Park. This three-day celebration, which began on September 20, was a grand tribute to Idaho’s rich agricultural heritage, particularly the beloved potato. The event featured a massive potato art installation with chalk art from over 60 local artists, a french fry competition, live performances, carnival games, a vendor area, a bubble garden, and bouncy houses. Families enjoyed spud-tacular street food and various potato-based dishes, making it a memorable weekend for the community.

On the weather front, as of September 22, Meridian is experiencing mild temperatures, with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 65 degrees, making it an ideal day for outdoor activities.

In local sports news, while there are no high school sports scores reported from the past 24 hours, the University of Idaho had an exciting game. The Idaho Vandals held off Abilene Christian with a late strip-sack by defensive lineman Zach Kroetzer, securing their win.

Regarding air quality and pollen count, there is no specific data available for the past 24 hours. However, given the time of year and typical weather conditions in late September, pollen counts are generally lower, and air quality is usually good in the Treasure Valley area.

On a more serious note, a local resident, Jase Guerrero from Meridian, was booked on September 22, 2024, though the specific charges are not detailed in the available information.

In summary, Meridian has seen a vibrant community event in Potato Days, pleasant weather, and some notable sports action, while also dealing with a local arrest and other regional news.