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Joe Biden discloses names of elite fundraisers

October 31, 2020 10:19 PM CNN

More than 800 individuals and couples each raised at least $100,000 to help fund former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential bid, according…

Why and when the US started changing the clock

October 31, 2020 10:06 PM CNN

It’s that time of the year again. You wake up and see your kitchen clock reading 7 a.m., even though you swear it’s 8 a.m. But wait,…

South Fremont holds off American Falls in 3A playoffs

October 31, 2020 9:54 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – South Fremont advanced to the quarterfinals of the 3A State Playoffs by beating America Falls, 27-23 at Madison High…

Warm and calm into the work week

October 31, 2020 9:44 PM Andrew Howe

Highs will move back up toward 60’s for Sunday and Monday. Expect mild breezes and frosty overnight…

Three East Idaho teams capture state volleyball titles

October 31, 2020 9:06 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem won their second consecutve 3A State volleyball title by beating Kimberly, 3-0 on Saturday. In 2A, West…

US coronavirus cases break global daily record, and experts warn it will only get worse

October 31, 2020 9:04 PM CNN

The US reported 99,321 new Covid-19 cases on Friday — the highest single day number of cases recorded for any country. The United States’…

Biden campaign cancels Texas event after Trump supporters surround bus on interstate

October 31, 2020 8:47 PM CNN

President Donald Trump on Saturday night appeared to embrace the actions of supporters in Texas who surrounded a Joe Biden campaign bus in what a…

US coronavirus cases break global daily record, and experts warn it will only get worse

October 31, 2020 8:04 PM CNN

The US reported 99,321 new Covid-19 cases on Friday — the highest single day number of cases recorded for any country. The United States’…

Fact check: CNN breaks down the 7 kinds of dishonesty to expect in a late-campaign Trump rally

October 31, 2020 6:31 PM CNN

President Donald Trump is closing his campaign with a torrent of lies. His October rally speeches have been notably dishonest even by Trump…

Criminal offenders are still held accountable during the pandemic

October 31, 2020 6:15 PM Chelsea Briar

Some people may have an inaccurate perception of how COVID-19 is impacting our public safety in regard to holding capacities in our jail facilities…

Biden goes all in on rebuilding ‘blue wall’ in campaign’s closing stretch

October 31, 2020 6:09 PM CNN

Joe Biden is making his final stand on the “blue wall” that President Donald Trump toppled four years ago. The Democratic presidential…

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 31, 2020 6:02 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with…

A Florida fisherman caught a gator he’d been watching for three years. It weighed more than 1,000 pounds

October 31, 2020 5:36 PM CNN

For three years Corey Capps had been dreaming of catching the massive alligator in the river behind his home in Blountstown, Florida. Now he can say…

Obama: Trump cares about his ego, Biden cares about ‘keeping your family safe’

October 31, 2020 5:12 PM CNN

Barack Obama assumed the role of Joe Biden’s character witness on Saturday in Michigan, contrasting his one-time vice president’s…

798 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

October 31, 2020 5:06 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 798 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

A 122-year love-hate relationship: Puerto Rico — once again — will vote on statehood

October 31, 2020 4:53 PM CNN

Michelle Rodriguez Olivero’s social media feed hasn’t been buzzing about Tuesday’s nonbinding vote to make Puerto Rico the 51st…

Tennessee toddler bitten by Copperhead snake

October 31, 2020 4:47 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV ) — A West Tennessee mother is warning other parents to be…

Omaha, NE parents of slain teen seek answers

October 31, 2020 4:30 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT) — An Omaha couple is seeking answers after their daughter was…

192 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

October 31, 2020 4:20 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 192 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Gospel legend Bishop Rance Allen dies at age 71

October 31, 2020 3:54 PM CNN

Gospel music star Bishop Rance Allen died Saturday morning. He was 71. “While recovering from a medical procedure at Heartland ProMedica [in…

Federal judge sets hearing Monday on challenge to ballots from drive-thru voting in Texas’ largest county

October 31, 2020 3:44 PM CNN

A federal judge set a hearing for Monday morning to hear a challenge to drive-thru voting in Harris County, Texas, the largest county in the state.…

A Florida man was mauled by a leopard after paying $150 for a ‘full-contact experience’

October 31, 2020 3:35 PM CNN

A man in Florida was mauled after paying $150 for a “full-contact experience” with a black leopard. Dwight Turner, 50, has undergone two…

These states could legalize marijuana this November

October 31, 2020 3:34 PM CNN

Four more states could choose to legalize recreational marijuana through ballot measures this Election Day. Voters in Republican-led Arizona and…

Greek Orthodox priest shot with sawed-off shotgun outside a church in Lyon, France

October 31, 2020 3:13 PM CNN

A Greek Orthodox priest who was closing a church in Lyon, France, was shot Saturday by a lone assailant using a sawed-off shotgun, the France…

The Nation’s Weather

October 31, 2020 3:01 PM Associated Press

The Nation’s Weather for Sunday, November 1, 2020 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY A cold front will swing across the eastern half of the United States…

Hawai’i couple’s engagement accidentally captured on GoPro video

October 31, 2020 2:38 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Kailua, HI (KITV ) — Two friends trying to catch a video of the sunrise in Kailua,…

Gwinnett’s turnout for Tuesday’s election has already surpassed total from four years ago

October 31, 2020 2:36 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, GA (Gwinnett Daily Post ) — Gwinnett County has already exceeded…

A Florida man was mauled by a leopard after paying $150 for a ‘full-contact experience’

October 31, 2020 2:35 PM CNN

A man in Florida was mauled after paying $150 for a “full-contact experience” with a black leopard. Dwight Turner, 50, has undergone two…

Gown Gals turn common bedsheets into uncommonly colorful PPE

October 31, 2020 2:16 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — These days, many are linked by a common thread, a…

England to enter second lockdown in days, says Boris Johnson

October 31, 2020 2:09 PM CNN

England will enter a second national lockdown in the coming days, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced. The decision came hours after…

England to enter second lockdown in days, says Boris Johnson

October 31, 2020 2:09 PM CNN

England will enter a second national lockdown in the coming days, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced. The decision came hours after…

New York is requiring most travelers to get a negative Covid-19 test three days before arrival

October 31, 2020 1:54 PM CNN

With coronavirus cases surging throughout the United States, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that most travelers must now get Covid-19…

US special operations forces rescue American citizen held hostage in Nigeria

October 31, 2020 1:34 PM CNN

US special operations forces on Saturday rescued an American citizen taken hostage by armed men earlier this week in Niger and held in northern…

Gas prices below $2: Coming to a gas station near you

October 31, 2020 1:16 PM CNN

More than half of the 140,000 gas stations in the US now are selling gas for just under $2 a gallon. And gas that cheap will soon be coming to many…

Rescuers have pulled more than 100 earthquake survivors from the rubble of Izmir

October 31, 2020 1:02 PM CNN

Rescue efforts continued apace in the western Turkish city of Izmir on Saturday, a day after a powerful earthquake hit the Aegean Sea, causing…

Police: Suspect at large after blasting through window, grabbing electronics from Salem, OR store

October 31, 2020 12:57 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV ) — A suspect is on the run after police say he broke into a Salem…

Bruce Springsteen narrates new Biden ad about hometown of Scranton

October 31, 2020 12:47 PM CNN

Joe Biden’s presidential campaign will air a new campaign ad featuring Bruce Springsteen during Saturday night’s nationally televised…

Seven arrested after vigil for Black man shot and killed by sheriffs in Washington state turns tense

October 31, 2020 12:32 PM CNN

A candlelight vigil in memory of a Black man shot and killed by sheriffs in Clark County, Washington state, turned tense on Friday night, leading to…

A father built his daughter a 50-foot pirate ship for Halloween

October 31, 2020 12:28 PM CNN

Move over Jack Sparrow — there’s a new captain aboard this pirate ship. A father in New York won Halloween by building a 50-foot long,…

Day of Caring honors veterans at Historic Oaklawn Cemetery

October 31, 2020 12:18 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA ) — It was perfect fall weather for a “Day of Caring”…

Costco drops Chaokoh coconut milk over allegations of forced monkey labor

October 31, 2020 11:59 AM CNN

Costco has reportedly stopped purchasing Chaokoh coconut milk after PETA accused its manufacturer, the Thailand-based company Theppadungporn Coconut…

CyberStart America encourages Idaho students to pursue cybersecurity education

October 31, 2020 11:52 AM Chelsea Briar

Governor Brad Little announced Friday the state’s participation in CyberStart America – an innovative, online cybersecurity competition sponsored…

‘She had a bright future:’ Community comes together to remember 7-year-old killed in hit-and-run

October 31, 2020 11:45 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT ) — On Friday, Oct. 30, dozens of family members, friends and…

Caldwell man sentenced to prison on federal gun charges

October 31, 2020 11:37 AM Chelsea Briar

Frank Ocegueda-Munoz, 23, of Caldwell, was sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney…

Two individuals charged with interstate drug trafficking

October 31, 2020 11:27 AM Chelsea Briar

An Ontario, Oregon resident and a Weiser, Idaho resident have been charged with interstate trafficking of methamphetamines and other…

The rare Halloween Blue Moon called for a breakfast twist at Denny’s

October 31, 2020 11:20 AM CNN

In honor of the rare Halloween Blue Moon on Saturday, Denny’s restaurants in Miami are offering a sandwich of a different color. The restaurant…

This entrepreneur says he’s making diamonds ‘from the sky’

October 31, 2020 11:19 AM CNN

A British entrepreneur claims to have created the world’s first diamonds “made entirely from the sky.” Dale Vince, who is also…

Northwest Arkansas community says goodbye to beloved Walmart & Sam’s Club greeter – Mr. Billie

October 31, 2020 11:00 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SPRINGDALE, AR (KFSM ) — Family and friends said goodbye to a well-loved and…

Woman offering free rides to the polls

October 31, 2020 10:46 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SCRANTON, PA (WNEP ) — On Election Day driving around the streets of Scranton, you…

Sean Connery, famed for playing James Bond, dies age 90

October 31, 2020 10:31 AM CNN

Sean Connery, the Scottish actor whose five-decade-long movie career was dominated by the role of James Bond, has died at the age of 90, according to…

#21 RB Kaleb Demuzio celebrates after a first down in Highland's 42-28 victory over Meridian

Highland comes back in second half to defeat Meridian

October 31, 2020 10:29 AM Cole Sams

After trailing Meridian by a touchdown in the third, Highland scored 21 unanswered points down the stretch to down the Warriors 42-28.…

Activists move from ‘protests to the polls’ in a push to shape a slew of local races on Election Day

October 31, 2020 10:27 AM CNN

Progressive activists are working to turn this year’s nationwide protests over police brutality and racial injustice into results at the polls…

3 City of Pocatello departments switch to winter work hours

October 31, 2020 10:00 AM News Team

Three City of Pocatello departments will be making the switch to their winter work hours Nov.…

#19 QB McKean Romriell rolls out to pass in Century's 17-14 win over Lakeland

Century edges past Lakeland in first round of 4A playoffs

October 31, 2020 9:52 AM Cole Sams

Third-seeded Century used a late field goal in the fourth to help them sneak past Lakeland 17-14.…

#10 Quarterback Bridger Hatch drops back to pass in North Gem's 55-0 win over Council

North Gem blows past Council

October 31, 2020 9:29 AM Cole Sams

The Cowboys used multiple touchdowns both on the ground and through the air by quarterback Bridger Hatch to shut out Council 55-0. …

Watersprings tops Hansen in scoring outburst

October 31, 2020 9:14 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The scoreboard operator was a busy person at Watersprings High School Friday. The Warriors beat Hansen 88-56 in the…

Skyline rolls past Twin Falls in 4A playoffs

October 31, 2020 8:55 AM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Top seed Skyline opened the 4A playoffs with an easy 49-0 win over Twin Falls Friday. The Grizzlies elected to play…

Key deadline to challenge mail-in ballot applications in Pennsylvania passes with few filings

October 31, 2020 8:45 AM CNN

A key deadline for challenging voter eligibility in Pennsylvania passed Friday without either party challenging a single application for mail-in…

Idaho Falls firefighters fight Saturday morning apartment fire

October 31, 2020 8:42 AM News Team

Idaho Falls firefighters put out an apartment fire Saturday morning on Water…

More than 600 dogs and cats are airlifted out of Hawaii to be put up for adoption on the US mainland

October 31, 2020 8:33 AM CNN

More than 600 adoptable cats and dogs were airlifted from Hawaii to the US mainland in the largest animal rescue flight in history, according to…

What it reveals when senators repeatedly mispronounce the names of Kamala Harris and Sundar Pichai

October 31, 2020 7:22 AM CNN

It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you live in the US and have a non-English name, someone at some point is bound to butcher the…

Iranian hackers who posed as the Proud Boys accessed voter data in one state, feds say

October 31, 2020 7:17 AM CNN

The Iranian hackers suspected of posing as the Proud Boys and sending threatening emails to potentially thousands of American voters accessed voter…

Here’s how stores are changing Black Friday for the pandemic

October 31, 2020 7:07 AM CNN

Black Friday is officially Black November. Also parts of October. And December, too. The shopping spectacular is getting a pandemic-induced makeover,…

A New Orleans police officer on patrol in the French Quarter was shot in the face by a pedicab passenger, superintendent says

October 31, 2020 7:06 AM CNN

A New Orleans police officer was shot in the face and another was injured Friday when a passenger in a pedicab in the French Quarter fired at their…

A New Orleans police officer on patrol in the French Quarter was shot in the face by a pedicab passenger, superintendent says

October 31, 2020 7:06 AM CNN

A New Orleans police officer was shot in the face and another was injured Friday when a passenger in a pedicab in the French Quarter fired at their…

Poland’s biggest protests in decades stand against abortion ban

October 31, 2020 7:04 AM CNN

Huge crowds turned out to protest in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on Friday against a court decision to ban nearly all abortions, making it one of the…