One man charged after Idaho Falls shooting
An Idaho Falls man made his first appearance in court this week, charged with shooting another man on New Year’s Eve.
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New Year is greeted in muted fashion as leaders warn, Covid loves a crowd
Many people will want to put 2020 firmly behind them. But governments around the world have pleaded with people not to see in 2021 with traditional New Year’s Eve parties and street celebrations for fear of accelerating the spread of coronavirus. The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, India and Australia are among the many nations
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US defense officials divided over potential for Iranian attack on eve of grim anniversary
The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday in the latest show of force meant to deter Iran, as defense officials remain divided over the risk posed by the regime and the Iraq-based militias it supports. Pentagon officials say the military muscle-flexing is meant to warn Tehran off attacking American interests or
Continue Reading US flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East in show of force
The US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday “to underscore the US military’s commitment to regional security and demonstrate a unique ability to rapidly deploy overwhelming combat power on short notice,” according to a statement from US Central Command, which oversees military operations in the region. The bombers were sent from
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California hospitals stressed to the ‘brink of catastrophe’ by the coronavirus surge
Overflowing hospital morgues, increased 911 wait times, beds only opening when patients die. Hospitals in California, where almost all of the state’s 40 million residents are living under stay-at-home orders, are seeing historic stress points. The surge of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations is pushing hospitals in Los Angeles County to the “brink of catastrophe,”
Continue Reading Andre Hill’s friend told police he was just dropping off ‘Christmas money’ when he was shot, new body camera footage shows
New body camera footage released by Columbus, Ohio, police Thursday shows the moments after Andre Hill was shot by a police officer — including Hill’s body being handcuffed as he lay on the ground and a woman telling police he was there to bring her Christmas money and “didn’t do anything.” The Columbus Division of
Continue Reading Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief released bodycam footage
Minneapolis police on Thursday released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a Black man that happened during a traffic stop — the department’s first police-involved shooting since George Floyd died while being pinned down by officers in May. The shooting Wednesday evening involved a man suspected in a felony who Minneapolis Police Chief
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21 things to look forward to in 2021 … if everything works out
Yes, it may be tempting fate. Yes, the 2020 version of this story now reads like a depressing farce. But come on. Something good has to happen in 2021, right? A lot of things that were canceled in 2020 are back on this year. Tentatively. And a lot of commonplace activities that we’ve previously taken
Continue Reading Distilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fee for helping out during pandemic
Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee the government charged them this week by mistake. When hand sanitizer was in short supply in March, hundreds of distilleries jumped in and made it themselves. In order to do so, they
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How the effort to vaccinate the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home residents. West Virginia recently announced it would start vaccinating some of its elderly population, joining states such as Tennessee, Nevada and Florida in expanding vaccine distribution. Federal recommendations advise that the
Continue Reading McConnell called Hawley out over objecting to Electoral College vote during conference call Hawley wasn’t on
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday held a conference call with the Senate GOP conference in which he pressed Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley to explain the rationale behind his plans to object to the Electoral College vote, according to a source directly familiar with the call. Hawley did not respond to multiple questions from
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Trump extends immigration restrictions, citing pandemic’s impact on labor market
President Donald Trump extended certain restrictions on legal immigration and on visas that allow immigrants to temporarily work in the United States on Thursday, just hours before those restrictions were set to lapse. Trump extended the restrictions through March 31, two months after he will leave office. The continuation of the restrictions, which comes with
Continue Reading Distilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fine for helping out during pandemic
Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee the government charged them this week by mistake. When hand sanitizer was in short supply in March, hundreds of distilleries jumped in and made it themselves. In order to do so, they
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1,213 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 33 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,213 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths on Thursday.
Continue Reading How the effort to vaccine the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home residents. West Virginia recently announced it would start vaccinating some of its elderly population, joining states such as Tennessee, Nevada and Florida in expanding vaccine distribution. Federal recommendations advise that the
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 220 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 220 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.
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Becky Hammon becomes first woman to direct an NBA team as head coach in a regular season game
Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct an NBA team as a head coach during the regular season, when she took over for San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich when he was ejected during a game on Wednesday. Hammon stepped in with 3:56 left in the second quarter in the Spurs’ game against
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Idaho Power wins two rate adjustments
Idaho Power Company customers got some arguably good news to end 2020. …a two-cent per month rate cut.
Continue Reading Trump budget director accuses Biden team of ‘false statements’ in latest transition spat
President Donald Trump’s budget director is accusing President-elect Joe Biden’s team of issuing “false statements” regarding his office’s cooperation during the ongoing transition, insisting the office has been fully transparent over the course of 45 meetings. Still, in a letter to Biden’s transition chief dated Thursday, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought said
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Areas of fog Friday, scattered snow and rain showers on the way for this weekend
A series of systems will swing through the region over the next few days and well into next week. We’ll see a slight chance of snow Thursday night and Friday morning with low clouds and areas of fog. Another weak system arrives Friday night and Saturday, with a possible round of light snow. A larger
Continue Reading NYPD releases video it says shows woman attacking Black musician’s son after falsely accusing him of stealing her iPhone
The New York Police Department has asked for the public’s help in locating a woman it says is seen in a short security video clip attacking the son of a prominent Black musician after she falsely accused the teen of taking her iPhone. The video was tweeted late Wednesday by NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney
Continue Reading John Roberts praises ‘unsung heroes’ of pandemic and sidesteps election controversies in annual report
Chief Justice John Roberts sidestepped the roiling controversy over election results on Thursday instead using his annual report to recall the nation’s early history combating pandemics and to praise the “unsung heroes” in the judicial branch as they confronted Covid-19. Roberts’ report reflects a clear desire to keep the court and its work out of
Continue Reading El Paso teacher whose video of students hugging became a national sensation dies from Covid-19
Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas, a first grade teacher at Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary School in El Paso, Texas, died Monday, her family told CNN. She was 10 years into her career as a
Continue Reading Family ‘grateful’ for off-duty Boston officer who stopped dog from mauling child
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — An 11-year-old boy had surgery Wednesday after he was mauled by a dog in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, according to authorities. Boston police Commissioner William Gross says an off-duty police officer heard the sounds of screaming in the area of Davidson Avenue and Rockfield Terrace at
Continue Reading At least 140 House Republicans to vote against counting electoral votes, two GOP lawmakers say
Two Republican members of the House of Representatives tell CNN that they expect at least 140 of their GOP colleagues in the House to vote against counting the electoral votes on January 6 when Congress is expected to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. President Donald Trump’s Republican allies have virtually zero chance of changing the
Continue Reading Family has sinking feeling drainage leak won’t be fixed
Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — The Yuratich family has lived on Navarre Avenue for 10 years, just steps away from the neighborhood café and Lakeview Playground. A major public works project started in the area in February that will fix outdated sewer lines and include street improvements. But the
Continue Reading Alleged ringer leader in Kissimmee murder-for-hire plot claims one accused is innocent
Click here for updates on this story KISSIMMEE, FLorida (WESH) — For almost three years now, three people have been in jail, accused of kidnapping a woman and killing her even after realizing they had taken the wrong person. The accused ringleader told a judge one of the alleged killers is innocent. Investigators say, in
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Conservation officers investigate wasted ducks
About a dozen dead duck carcasses were dumped on the side of Hall Road in McCammon.
Continue Reading Fact-checking Trump campaign ad implying fraud in Georgia
A week before Congress is set to certify former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump and his allies are continuing to cry fraud. In a Trump campaign ad which ran on Fox News, a voiceover claims poll workers in Georgia pulled out trunks of ballots from overwhelmingly Democrat
Continue Reading Elementary school teacher charged with sexually abusing child, state police say
Click here for updates on this story ADAMS COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A second grade teacher in the Gettysburg School District is charged with sexually abusing a child, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Vincent Marfia, 50, faces charges that include involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault and corruption of minors. State police said the alleged
Continue Reading An El Paso teacher who taught her students kindness loses her battle with Covid-19
Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas, a first grade teacher at Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary School in El Paso, Texas, died Monday, her family told CNN. She was 10 years into her career as a
Continue Reading Police discipline all major crimes supervisors in “dead pool” incident
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Hartford Police Department leadership announced the “dead pool” investigation has concluded and Major Crimes supervisors have been disciplined. According to a memo from Chief Jason Thody, he will be disciplining all three Major Crimes Division supervisors who received the text message. At the request
Continue Reading Homeowner says city crew plowed her driveway in
Click here for updates on this story WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WISN) — A Wauwatosa homeowner said the Department of Public Works plow trucks left a pile of snow in her driveway that was so large, she couldn’t drive in. The house is near the intersection of West Marion and Glenway streets. The homeowner, who did not
Continue Reading Bald eagle found injured has chance to survive thanks to volunteers
Click here for updates on this story CLERMONT, Kentucky (WLKY) — A bald eagle with serious injuries has a chance to survive after an “eagle-eyed” volunteer spotted it lying in a creek bed. Eric Nally said he was taking part in an annual activity at Bernheim Forest called the Christmas Bird Count, which collects data
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America’s ‘worst’ airport tries to reinvent itself
It’s long been the bane of traveling New Yorkers’ lives, and incoming president Joe Biden once described it as “third world.” But while the aviation industry has been decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic, LaGuardia Airport has been quietly undergoing major renovations. And now, $8 billion later, the new Terminal B is almost finished. “New Yorkers
Continue Reading Health officials in West Virginia mistakenly gave 42 people Covid-19 antibodies instead of the vaccine
A mistake at a West Virginia clinic led to 42 people being administered Covid-19 antibodies instead of the vaccine, but state and local health officials don’t think they are at any risk of harm. The recipients were supposed to get their first doses of the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday at a clinic run by the
Continue Reading GOP Sen. Ben Sasse slams Republicans who plan to delay certification of Joe Biden’s win
GOP Sen. Ben Sasse wrote on Facebook Wednesday night that he has been urging his Republican colleagues to “reject” objecting the certification process of the Electoral College and President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, adding that talk of objecting the process is a “dangerous ploy.” “Having been in private conversation with two dozen of my colleagues over
Continue Reading New Year’s Fast Facts
Here’s a look at New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, which mark the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. Facts December 31, 2020 and January 1, 2021 – New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are on a Thursday and Friday. History The earliest known New Year celebrations were
Continue Reading Prosecutor: Dayton man indicted for locking child in trunk of car as punishment
Click here for updates on this story DAYTON, Ohio (WLWT) — A Dayton man has been indicted on charges after being accused of locking a child in a trunk of a car as a punishment. Prosecuting attorney Mat Heck Jr. announced the charges Thursday against Damon Ellis, 44. The incident happened on Saturday when a
Continue Reading Maine man charged with attempted murder and arson after Unity fire
Click here for updates on this story UNITY, Maine (WMTW) — A Unity man is charged with attempted murder and arson after a fire in a home in Unity last week. Derek Creasy, 38, was arrested on Wednesday after investigators searched an apartment building on School Street in Unity and seized a vehicle. Police said
Continue Reading GOP Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn says he ‘absolutely’ would take back mocking liberals in post-election tweet
Republican Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina says he “absolutely” regrets posting a tweet mocking liberals just after he was elected last month. Cawthorn, who is set to become the youngest member of Congress in modern history when he’s sworn in Sunday, wrote in a tweet on November 3: “Cry more, lib.” “It was targeted
Continue Reading Georgia GOP senator to quarantine just days ahead of runoff
Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia will quarantine after coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, his campaign announced Thursday, with just days to go before the state’s runoff race for his seat. “This morning, Senator Perdue was notified that he came into close contact with someone on the campaign who
Continue Reading Democratic early vote turnout concerns GOP in Georgia runoff
Republicans directly involved in the Georgia runoff for two US Senate seats are increasingly concerned that the Democrats are outperforming their pace in early voting as compared to the 2020 general election. The better-than-expected turnout in early voting by registered Democrats puts a new level of pressure on Republicans to turn out their base voters
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Air quality advisory lifted for Franklin County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for Franklin County.
Continue Reading Trump returns to Washington early ahead of Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden’s win
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump headed back to Washington Thursday morning in a departure that was earlier than anticipated as some Republicans plan to delay certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s election win when Congress meets next week. The Trumps took off in Air Force One from Palm Beach International Airport and are
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Dow and S&P 500 end 2020 at record highs
The Dow and the S&P 500 started and ended this unprecedented year at all-time highs — with a lot of volatility along the way. All three major indexes ended Thursday, the final trading day of the year, higher. The Dow closed 0.7%, or 197 points, higher, and the broader S&P 500 rose 0.6%. The Nasdaq
Continue Reading FDA issues pet food alert after 28 dogs are reported dead from toxin
The Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners about high levels of aflatoxin in some pet foods after 28 dogs reportedly died and eight others were sickened. The food containing the toxin has been identified as certain Sportmix products manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods. The products were voluntarily recalled by the company on Wednesday.
Continue Reading Utah family shocked to find drugs inside Christmas gift
Click here for updates on this story FRUIT HEIGHTS, Utah (KSL) — Police are investigating after a family in Fruit Heights found some opioid pills stuffed inside a Christmas gift they bought online. It was a bizarre Christmas morning for the Hansen family as 21-year-old Ashley tried on one of her new gifts. “I knew
Continue Reading Fact checking Ossoff’s false claim that Loeffler ‘has been campaigning with a klansman’
The Senate runoff races in Georgia that will decide party control of the Senate have been filled with false and misleading claims and attacks between candidates, and with five days left the trend shows no sign of slowing. When asked Wednesday about recent remarks Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler made against her Democratic opponent, Rev. Raphael
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Microsoft says hackers viewed its source code
Microsoft said Thursday that the suspected Russian hackers behind a massive US government security breach also viewed some of the company’s source code. The unauthorized access does not appear to have compromised any Microsoft services or customer data, the company said in a blog post. But an investigation showed that the attackers took advantage of
Continue Reading Markets started 2020 riding high, and they’ll end it even higher
The stock market’s wild 2020 ride is finally coming to an end. Stocks are at record highs once again, just like they were at the start of this unprecedented year. Stocks were mixed in the afternoon of the final trading day of the year. The Dow rose 0.3%, or 89 points, and the broader S&P
Continue Reading US sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second straight day. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US still is setting one-day records for Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations. More than 3,740 coronavirus deaths were reported Wednesday, the most tallied in a single day during the pandemic and the second straight day that record was set, Johns Hopkins University data show. And the outlook is grim for
Continue Reading Dad, shot while 2 sons were home, dies at hospital
Click here for updates on this story VERONA TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WNEM) — A man is dead after two assailants entered his house and shot him while his two sons were home. On Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 11:19 p.m., Huron County Central Dispatch received a call from residents of a home on Rapson Road in Verona
Continue Reading Law enforcement warns of new scam targeting CWP holders
Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORDON, North Carolina (WHNS) — Deputies in Rutherford County are warning residents of a new phone scam targeting citizens with North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permits. According to the sheriff’s office, those targeted by this scam have received a text message alerting them that their permit needs to be
Continue Reading City of Seneca names Interim Police Chief as new Chief of Police
Click here for updates on this story SENECA, South Carolina (WHNS) — On Thursday, the City of Seneca announced the promotion of Interim Police Chief Casey Bowling to the permanent position of Chief of Police. Mayor Dan Alexander said Chief Bowling has been praised for his leadership ability within the police department. Alexander praised Bowling’s
Continue Reading SoCal police warn of New Year’s Eve crackdown on illegal fireworks
Click here for updates on this story PASADENA, California (KABC) — Southland law enforcement is warning the public not to ring in the new year with illegal fireworks. 2020 has forced many to give up on any celebrations during the holidays, and local police asks residents to keep things quiet for New Year’s Eve. “We’re
Continue Reading Reflecting on the essential role of the news media in 2020, and looking ahead to 2021
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The year 2021 is about to start with a bang. We have compiled a list of fourteen media world stories to watch in the months ahead. But up first, a review of 2020: The stress
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Sheriff’s Office identifies subject of officer-involved-shooting incident
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of an officer-involved-shooting incident Wednesday as Peter K. England, 21, of Ammon.
Continue Reading Las Vegas animal shelter says it has taken in nearly 50 sick cats from a home
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas says it will be caring for nearly 50 sick cats who were brought to the rescue from a home. The Animal Foundation said in social media posts on Wednesday that it had already received 32 of the cats,
Continue Reading Columbus, Ohio, officials criticize police officers’ response after Andre Hill shooting and pledge accountability
Columbus, Ohio, officials are decrying how officers handled rendering aid to Andre Hill after he was shot by a police officer earlier this month. The police chief said “few” officers rendered aid prior to the medics arrival, and the mayor said he’s “horrified” by the time that passed before any officer sought to provide aid.
Continue Reading Fire destroys west Las Vegas Valley auto shop, 16 vehicles
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A west valley auto shop is a total loss after a fire Wednesday night, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue said. Spokesman Tim Szymanski said the Econo Lube ‘N’ Tube at 4701 Meadows Lane, near Decatur Avenue, caught fire when auto mechanics were removing a
Continue Reading Michiana describes the year of 2020…in just one word
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH BEND, Indiana (WBND) — 2020 has been a year unlike any other. For the first time, people were asked to stay home. Families had to stay separated through the holidays. Events as simple as a child’s football game to a wedding were all canceled. And sadly, many
Continue Reading Investigation reveals new details in shooting, two charged in Anthony Logan murder
Click here for updates on this story ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Indiana (WBND) — Formal charges have been filed in the murder of Anthony Logan, who was shot Tuesday after allegedly stealing a vehicle on Lincolnway West. Court documents say the woman who claimed to have pulled the trigger was not the shooter. The woman who
Continue Reading Cat missing since Nashville bombing found
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Martin the Cat who has been missing since a bomb went off in downtown Nashville has been found! His mom, Malory, confirms to News4 that police found him in his normal spot in her closet of her apartment on 2nd Avenue North. The morning of
Continue Reading Pelosi appoints first woman to serve as House chaplain
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has appointed Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben as chaplain of the House of Representatives — the first woman to serve in the role in either chamber, Pelosi’s office announced Thursday. “Kibben brings decades of decorated experience in the military and the ministry, as a retired Rear Admiral who served as the
Continue Reading Tom Hanks reveals he shaved his head for a role, and he’s not thrilled
Tom Hanks has a new hairdo — that is to say, no hair at all. The 64-year-old actor (very briefly) revealed his new look during an appearance Tuesday on “The Graham Norton Show.” Hanks conspicuously had on a baseball cap for most of that appearance. At one point, he explained that he was currently in
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Wyoming lawmakers to eye 2021 options after one meeting
Wyoming lawmakers plan to meet for a day in January before postponing the remainder of their 2021 legislative session until February or March because of the coronavirus.
Continue Reading 2020 In Review Fast Facts
Here is a look back at the events of 2020. Notable US Events January 2 – In the face of warnings from the Pentagon that a hold on military aid to Ukraine could be illegal, an official from the Office of Management and Budget makes it clear that the order to keep the freeze in
Continue Reading Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani handed three-match ban by FA over social media post
Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has been handed a three-match ban and fined £100,000 ($136,594) by the English Football Association in relation to a social media post. The Uruguayan thanked a follower on his Instagram story last month using the phrase “gracias negrito,” which translates to “thank you, little Black one.” The phrase is seen
Continue Reading Samuel Little, believed to be America’s worst serial killer, dies at age 80
Samuel Little, believed to be the most prolific serial killer in American history, has died at age 80, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Wednesday. Little had been serving three consecutive life-without-parole sentences from Los Angeles County for the deaths of three women that occurred in the late 1980s. However, he had confessed
Continue Reading Owner of long-term care facility defaults; Fannie Mae will take over
Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — The owner of the Gramercy Hill senior living facility in Lincoln has voluntarily defaulted on its loan and plans to allow the facility to be taken over by Fannie Mae. The default, which was made official last week with a filing with
Continue Reading FBI investigating after hospital says worker intentionally removed vaccine from fridge
A Wisconsin hospital worker is accused of intentionally removing 57 vials of Covid-19 vaccine from a refrigerator overnight last week, an action that forced the hospital to discard those vials and has spurred an investigation by police and the FBI, officials said Wednesday. The vials’ removal from refrigeration at Aurora Medical Center just north of
Continue Reading Hedge fund Alden Global seeks to buy Tribune Publishing
Alden Global Capital, the largest shareholder of Tribune Publishing, said Thursday it offered to take full control of the newspaper chain in a deal that values the company at $520.6 million. Tribune Publishing owns the Chicago Tribune, the New York Daily News and the Baltimore Sun, among other local newspapers. The hedge fund made a
Continue Reading Stimulus payments to Americans are on the way, government says
Americans can expect to start seeing $600 in their bank accounts immediately as the federal government’s second round of stimulus payments is being sent out, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service said. The direct deposits will continue into next week, while paper checks will be mailed out beginning Wednesday. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
Continue Reading Fact-checking Sen. Rubio’s criticism of Dr. Fauci
Just a week after Sen. Marco Rubio was criticized for getting the coronavirus vaccine ahead of some front-line workers, the Florida Republican is back in the hot seat for his comments accusing Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others of manipulating public perception surrounding Covid-19. “Dr. Fauci
Continue Reading Target recalls infant and toddler clothes because of a possible choking hazard
Target is recalling some infant and toddler clothes because of snaps that could be a choking hazard. The snaps on the Cloud Island infant rompers and Cat & Jack Infant-Toddler One-Piece Rashguard Swimsuits can break or detach, which poses a risk of choking or lacerations, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday. Target
Continue Reading A redesigned South Carolina flag was scrapped after residents made fun of its palmetto tree
South Carolinians are fiercely proud of the state’s iconic indigo-blue flag, with its thin crescent and lush palmetto. So when a commission of historians was tasked with tweaking its design, residents of the state were quick to respond — mess with the flag, and you mess with us. Lambasted by the public, a newly proposed
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Why streaming sites became 2020’s concert venue
As the pandemic brought most live concerts to a halt in 2020, audiences increasingly saw top artists turn to streaming sites to share their music and their stories. In the past year, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Ariana Grande, Bruce Springsteen and the Beastie Boys are among the artists who released visual films
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Hands-free ordinance grows teeth Friday
Idaho’s “hands-free” law took effect in July, but beginning Friday, Janaury 1, violators risk receiving a citation.
Continue Reading What Times Square will look like after the pandemic
New York City tourism and real estate officials are hoping Thursday night’s New Year’s Eve celebration will mark a turning point for Times Square, the Manhattan neighborhood that has become a symbol of sorts for the economic ills of the Covid-19 economy. Commerce among the more than 1,500 businesses in the tourist destination and business
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State extends grant award program deadlines
The Idaho State Board of Education says nearly 18,500 families and 24,600 children will receive grants to help with their children’s education under the Strong Families, Strong Students (SFSS) program.
Continue Reading ATF investigators gain access to building, race against winter storm to determine cause of KC apartment fire that hospitalized 2
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO) — Fire investigators from a national ATF team were able to gain entry Thursday morning to the Troost Avenue apartment building that burned up in a massive fire Monday night, as they work against the clock to figure out what caused the blaze that
Continue Reading Couples who meet on dating apps are keen for commitment, study finds
People who meet their partners on dating apps often have stronger long-term relationship goals — contrary to the idea that technology encourages casual encounters rather than commitment, a new study has found. Analyzing 2018 family survey data, researchers from Switzerland’s University of Geneva (UNIGE) studied a sample of 3,235 adults who were in a relationship
Continue Reading Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief said he will release bodycam footage Thursday
Minneapolis police said they would release body camera footage Thursday of a fatal shooting that happened during a traffic stop — the department’s first police-involved shooting since George Floyd died while being pinned down by officers in May. The shooting Wednesday evening involved a man suspected in a felony who Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo
Continue Reading US gas prices end the year near a pandemic-era high
This is normally the time of the year that gas prices fall to their low point. Not this year. Gas prices are now close to their highest point since the pandemic prompted stay-at-home orders in March. The average price of a gallon of regular gas stood at $2.25 on Thursday, according to AAA, off only
Continue Reading Idaho reports COVID-19 vaccine progress
Idaho’s health care workers and residents of long term care facilities (LTCF) are now receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Continue Reading Congresswoman-elect María Elvira Salazar tests positive for Covid-19
Florida Congresswoman-elect María Elvira Salazar said Thursday that she has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be unable to attend the congressional swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol on Sunday. Salazar, a Republican, said on Twitter she was admitted to a local hospital with heart arrhythmia, commonly known as an irregular heartbeat, on December 23,
Continue Reading With many New Year’s Eve events canceled in Southern Alabama, firework sales are up
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — New Year’s Eve celebrations will be unlike anything we have seen in decades. Many cities around Southern Alabama have canceled their fireworks and festivities because of COVID. That is prompting many people to put on their own displays and sales are popping at
Continue Reading mother on life support, son at burn unit one week after escaping fire
Click here for updates on this story FOLEY, Alabama (WALA) — A Foley mother is on life support after her family says she risked her life to save her two children in a house fire last Tuesday. Lelann Thompson jumped through a window that morning, able to get her kids out of the home just
Continue Reading LeBron James celebrates scoring milestone on 36th birthday
As if there was any doubt, LeBron James celebrated his 36th birthday in style. Not only did he top score for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 121-107 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, but his 26 points marked another milestone for James. He has now gone 1,000 consecutive games with a personal score of
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Appeals court upholds state rights inside Grand Teton National Park
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Chief Judge Scott Skavdah’s decision that National Park Service (NPS) regulations prohibiting the taking of wildlife do not apply to private inholdings within the exterior boundary of Grand Teton National Park.
Continue Reading 19-year-old man sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses
Click here for updates on this story MANITOWOC, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A 19-year-old from Manitowoc was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for possession of controlled substances with the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon on Dec.
Continue Reading Follow the New Year around the world
People around the world are beginning to wave goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021. The Pacific Island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati were the first to see in the new year — when it was still 5 a.m. on December 31 on the East Coast of the United States and 11 a.m. UTC (Coordinated
Continue Reading Teacher charged with sexual abuse of a minor
Click here for updates on this story LITTLESTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A second grade teacher in the Gettysburg Area School District is facing charges for sexually abusing a minor. Vincent Marfia, 40, of Littlestown, was arrested by State Police Wednesday. He is charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault, corruption of minors and other
Continue Reading Pope Francis to miss New Year’s Eve masses due to sciatic pain
Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations due to sciatic pain, the Vatican said in a statement on Thursday. This marks the first time the Pope has missed New Year’s Eve or Christmas celebrations, but not the first event he has skipped. On February 27, Pope Francis,
Continue Reading In a year that looked nothing like others, it was the little things that helped us cope
After years of persistence and hard work, Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulos was at the peak of her professional career when the coronavirus pandemic hit: the executive chef of a well-known hotel group in Colorado. But the soaring US infection numbers soon brought challenges — including home schooling her 6- and 7-year-old children while her husband prepared for
Continue Reading Ice cream shop offers sauerkraut flavor for good luck in 2021
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Do you want to have good luck this 2021? A dish in Pennsylvania could bring you that, and one ice cream shop in Harrisburg has scoops of it. Urban Churn turned sauerkraut into one of its flavors for good luck this new year. “You
Continue Reading ‘Cobra Kai’ kicks up the nostalgia as Season 3 lands on Netflix
After a pair of seasons streaming on YouTube’s premium tier, “Cobra Kai” was picked up by Netflix, where those episodes found an appreciative audience. Enter season 3, which kicks up the nostalgia factor into an even higher gear while remaining every bit as soapy, playful and disarmingly funny. “The Karate Kid” might be 36 years
Continue Reading Another 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits last week
Another 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits during the Christmas week, factoring in seasonal adjustments, the Labor Department reported Thursday. It marked a decrease from the prior week and was slightly better than economists had predicted. Even so, claims were still three-and-a-half times higher than in the same period last year. Overall, unemployment
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Jackson Stabbing suspect in custody
Jackson Police have cordoned off an area around the Town Creek apartment building at 335 Deloney Avenue, where the suspect in a stabbing incident is barricading himself.
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