March 2020 - Local News 8

Carnival seeks $6 billion as Covid-19 pandemic devastates cruise industry

March 31, 2020 10:26 pm CNN

Carnival Corporation is seeking at least $6 billion to weather an unprecedented crisis that has decimated business, after coronavirus outbreaks…

Carnival seeks $6 billion as Covid-19 pandemic devastates cruise industry

March 31, 2020 10:26 pm CNN

Carnival Corporation is seeking at least $6 billion to weather an unprecedented crisis that has decimated business, after coronavirus outbreaks…

Journalists challenge Trump’s ‘revisionist history’ regarding coronavirus response

March 31, 2020 9:18 pm CNN

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. On the afternoon of…

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes the region

March 31, 2020 9:07 pm News Team

Around 5:52 p.m. Tuesday, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake was registered near Custer County.…

Legendary jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney dies of complications from coronavirus

March 31, 2020 9:06 pm CNN

Legendary jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney has died of complications from the novel coronavirus, his publicist said. He was 59. Roney died Tuesday at St.…

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo diagnosed with coronavirus; he will continue working from home

March 31, 2020 8:35 pm CNN

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Covid-19. He is feeling well, and will continue to anchor his 9 p.m. program…

Wild goats take over Welsh town amid coronavirus lockdown

March 31, 2020 8:17 pm CNN

A coastal town in north Wales has found a whole new meaning to the phrase herd immunity, after goats were spotted roaming its quiet streets. It comes…

Wild goats take over Welsh town amid coronavirus lockdown

March 31, 2020 8:17 pm CNN

A coastal town in north Wales has found a whole new meaning to the phrase herd immunity, after goats were spotted roaming its quiet streets. It comes…

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Idaho

March 31, 2020 7:48 pm CNN

A preliminary magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck northeast of Boise, Idaho, on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. There…

Here are the states restricting travel from within the US

March 31, 2020 7:21 pm CNN

As cases of and deaths from Covid-19 continue to climb in the United States, officials are implementing travel restrictions to try to stop the…

Desk dining and mandatory health checks: How Huawei is returning to work

March 31, 2020 7:19 pm CNN

At Huawei’s first ever virtual press conference on Tuesday, CEO Eric Xu waited patiently as dozens of reporters attempted to get the…

The teacher who disarmed, then hugged, a student will receive the citizen Congressional Medal of Honor

March 31, 2020 7:16 pm CNN

Keanon Lowe saved a life on the day he took a gun away from a young student and then hugged him close in the halls of the Oregon high school where he…

High school seniors miss out on prom due to COVID-19

March 31, 2020 7:10 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story AYETTEVILLE, AR (KFSM) — So much time and effort go into preparation for high…

Math teacher shows up at student’s front porch to give her a one-on-one lesson while social distancing

March 31, 2020 6:49 pm CNN

For 12-year-old Rylee Anderson, the algebra concept of graphing a function just didn’t make sense. Since her classes are now all remote due to…

City of Denver’s stay-at-home order will be extended through April 30, Hancock says

March 31, 2020 6:36 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KDVR) — Mayor Michael Hancock said Tuesday that the city and county of…

Northeast Denver mattress factory now mass-producing face masks to guard against Coronavirus

March 31, 2020 6:32 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KDVR) — The idea was born less than a week ago, when Bob Rensink was…

China to begin reporting asymptomatic coronavirus cases in its daily tally

March 31, 2020 6:16 pm CNN

Chinese health authorities will include asymptomatic cases of the novel coronavirus in their official count starting Wednesday, according to an…

6.5 magnitude earthquake near Stanley

March 31, 2020 6:10 pm News Team

A large earthquake struck near Stanley Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting…

When you order from this restaurant, you won’t pay a dime

March 31, 2020 6:08 pm CNN

It’s no secret that the coronavirus has many people out of work, so a small mom and pop restaurant decided money was no object when it comes to…

Idaho Falls 2020 Liberty on Parade theme announced

March 31, 2020 5:44 pm News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2020 theme and award categories for this year’s Liberty on Parade for the 4th of July.…

CEI to offer all GenEd classes online for summer semester

March 31, 2020 5:42 pm News Team

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has announced the summer semester will be offered fully…

Cleaning company disinfects EMT vehicles free of charge

March 31, 2020 5:22 pm Jilliana Colina

“It’s important, we go out on a lot of calls and you never know whether you’re packing germs back into your vehicle or…

Tulane lab offers new COVID-19 test that gives results in four hours

March 31, 2020 5:20 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, LA (WDSU) — Tulane Medical Center’s laboratory is now offering…

More wind with isolated showers

March 31, 2020 5:11 pm Michael Coats

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will push through overnight and into Wednesday, as our cold front moves off to the east. We’re stuck with a…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 525

March 31, 2020 5:05 pm News Team

There are currently at least 525 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Monday from the local health districts and the…

Governor Little hosts third statewide AARP telephone town hall

March 31, 2020 4:52 pm Ariel Schroeder

Affording more resources may not have to be one of our fears during the coronavirus…

Should you wear a mask? US health officials re-examine guidance amid coronavirus crisis

March 31, 2020 4:30 pm CNN

It’s the debate heard ’round the world: Should you or shouldn’t you wear a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic? That’s…

Apple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky

March 31, 2020 4:27 pm CNN

Apple has acquired the popular weather app Dark Sky in a move that could turn the iPhone and smartwatch maker into the exclusive provider of an app…

What’s lost in the rush to online learning

March 31, 2020 4:16 pm CNN

Nobody told me that there would be planking. Monday morning, my wife and I got our kids up and ready for the first day of distance learning in the…

From cupcakes to candles, you can now find Dr. Anthony Fauci’s face on everything

March 31, 2020 4:00 pm CNN

Not all heroes wear capes — but some of them do wear stethoscopes. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and…

Las Vegas midwives in demand as women seek home births to avoid hospitals

March 31, 2020 4:00 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — More soon-to-be-mothers are eyeing home births as a way to…

Gender reveal sparked 10-acre brush fire in FL, officials say

March 31, 2020 4:00 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story BREVARD COUNTY, FL (WESH) — Brevard County is under a burn ban and Brevard County…

Do you recognize this individual?

March 31, 2020 3:59 pm News Team

The Pocatello Police Department is asking for your help identifying a suspect from an incident at the Pit Stop located at 1309 N. Arthur and the…

Tomorrow is Census Day. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 count

March 31, 2020 3:59 pm CNN

Households across the United States have been receiving invitations to complete the 2020 census for weeks. But another major milestone in the count…

2 Massachusetts schools report having Zoom web conferences hijacked

March 31, 2020 3:57 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, MA (WCVB) — The FBI in Boston is warning about online classroom and…

Volunteers on horseback deliver groceries to elderly at metro senior living center

March 31, 2020 3:56 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story SPENCER, OK (KOCO) — Lisa Mahmoodjanloo and dozens of other volunteers are…

WYDOT to extend trailer closure on Teton Pass

March 31, 2020 3:56 pm News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is extending its seasonal trailer traffic closure on Teton Pass. …

Celebrities who tested positive for coronavirus

March 31, 2020 3:47 pm CNN

A growing number of actors, musicians, comedians and others in entertainment are opening up about their personal experiences after a COVID-19…

Tornadoes touch down in Alabama and Mississippi

March 31, 2020 3:43 pm CNN

At least three tornadoes touched down in multiple locations across the Southeast Tuesday as the National Weather Service issued tornado and severe…

Search underway for man accused of shooting at deputies

March 31, 2020 3:34 pm Associated Press

State and local law enforcement agencies are searching for an Idaho man they say shot at two deputies and then…

Wyoming asks US Supreme Court to deny death row appeal

March 31, 2020 3:32 pm Associated Press

Wyoming’s attorney general asked the U.S. Supreme Court to deny a death row inmate’s request for appeal, arguing he did not preserve his ability to…

ESPN is airing its Michael Jordan documentary series early to help fill the void of live sports

March 31, 2020 3:26 pm CNN

Originally set to air beginning in June, ESPN is moving up the premiere date of “The Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary series on Michael…

Ammon launches water management app

March 31, 2020 3:14 pm News Team

The city of Ammon is launching a new program to help residents access detailed information about their household water…

Little vetoes license-exemption bill for rehab center

March 31, 2020 3:11 pm Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have carved out an exemption allowing a northern Idaho lawmaker’s faith-based drug and…

The Nation’s Weather

March 31, 2020 3:00 pm Associated Press

The Nation’s Weather for Wednesday, April 1, 2020 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY Cool weather will remain across the Northeast tomorrow with spotty…

Wyoming House speaker: Coronavirus special session likely

March 31, 2020 2:54 pm Associated Press

The Wyoming Legislature will likely hold its first special session in over 15 years to allocate emergency federal funding to address the coronavirus…

Face masks could be part of the answer

March 31, 2020 2:52 pm CNN

Should everyone be wearing masks? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says no. China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Czech…

A son used a bucket truck to visit his mother on the third floor of her assisted living home

March 31, 2020 2:26 pm CNN

An Ohio arborist with a bucket truck is making a strong entry for son of the year award. Charley Adams hasn’t been able to visit his mom Julie…

Department of Human Resources hit with lawsuit over death of special-needs 8-year-old

March 31, 2020 2:22 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story Mobile (WALA) — The mother of a special-needs child who died with no adult…

BLM closes Sharkey Hotsprings over virus concerns

March 31, 2020 2:08 pm News Team

The Bureau of Land Management is closing Sharkey Hotsprings Recreation site. …

20-year-old man dies from coronavirus 3 days after his father

March 31, 2020 1:54 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story Grand Blanc (WNEM) — A Michigan father and his 20-year-old son died from COVID-19…

US Open tennis complex to be used as makeshift hospital in New York

March 31, 2020 1:48 pm CNN

The New York stadium complex that hosts the annual U.S. Open tennis tournament every summer will be used as a makeshift hospital to bolster efforts…

Teenager charged with hit-and-run fatality

March 31, 2020 1:36 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story Shreveport (KTBS) — A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a…

4-year-old celebrates birthday with drive-through guests

March 31, 2020 1:33 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story Omaha (WOWT) — From weddings to funerals, the coronavirus is forcing families to…

Social distancing measures can create conditions ripe for abuse

March 31, 2020 1:28 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story Moline (WQAD) — Each Spring, pinwheels remind us to be good neighbors and vigilant…

Jennifer Lopez and other stars give away money in new show ‘Thanks a Million’

March 31, 2020 1:19 pm CNN

Jennifer Lopez greets a special little girl in a just released trailer for “Thanks a Million.” Tracy Morgan hugs a man at a boxing gym.…

IHSAA extends suspension of spring sports until April 20

March 31, 2020 1:16 pm Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association announced Tuesday spring sports remain suspended until April 20. This is in…

Coronavirus death rate is lower than previously reported, study says, but it’s still deadlier than seasonal flu

March 31, 2020 1:15 pm CNN

How many people die after being infected with the novel coronavirus? Fewer than previously calculated, according to a study released Monday, but…

Girl overcomes brittle bone disease to be inspirational swimmer

March 31, 2020 1:12 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story Wentworth (WGHP) — Sometimes in sports the better story is the athlete who…

Facebook feature lets neighbors volunteer to help each other during pandemic

March 31, 2020 1:10 pm CNN

Facebook is rolling out a new tool that lets its users offer or request help from their neighbors during the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, the…

2 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Southeast Idaho

March 31, 2020 1:08 pm News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two additional cases of novel coronavirus in southeast…

Andy Cohen shares how he stayed out of the hospital

March 31, 2020 12:54 pm CNN

Andy Cohen returned to work Monday and shared with his audience what it was like to have the coronavirus. Appearing on his SiriusXM radio show,…

Coronavirus pits cities and states against each other as they try to stop spread from out-of-towners

March 31, 2020 12:52 pm CNN

It had been two weeks since Oregon had declared an emergency in its coronavirus battle, and residents of Seaside couldn’t believe what was…

Suspect dead, officer injured after reported shooting outside courthouse

March 31, 2020 12:49 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story Asheville (WLOS) — Authorities say an active shooter situation at the Buncombe…

Inside a Brooklyn hospital that is overwhelmed with Covid-19 patients and deaths

March 31, 2020 12:46 pm CNN

At Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in New York, the ICU is at capacity, patient beds line the hallways of the emergency department, and…

Inside a Brooklyn hospital that is overwhelmed with Covid-19 patients and deaths

March 31, 2020 12:46 pm CNN

At Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in New York, the ICU is at capacity, patient beds line the hallways of the emergency department, and…

Some nurseries, greenhouses hiring amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 31, 2020 12:45 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story Wilsonville (KPTV) — Some Oregon nurseries and greenhouses are hiring seasonal and…

Fire damages Wilson garage

March 31, 2020 12:44 pm News Team

Fire destroyed much of a six-bay garage in Wilson at around 11:35 p.m.…

ESPN tennis broadcaster Patrick McEnroe tests positive for coronavirus

March 31, 2020 12:38 pm CNN

Patrick McEnroe, the ESPN tennis broadcaster and 16-time men’s doubles champion, confirmed on Tuesday that he tested positive for coronavirus…

How some investors have profited from the stock market’s huge losses

March 31, 2020 12:26 pm CNN

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman appeared on CNBC earlier this month tearfully begging for a nationwide shelter in place because he thought…

Month: March 2020