Rabbittransit, Capital Area Transit propose merger
Click here for updates on this story SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — Two Susquehanna Valley mass transit…
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United passenger who died may have had Covid-19 symptoms, airline says
United Airlines is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to contact anyone who was on board a diverted flight from Orlando to…
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Jennifer Lopez may adopt Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell’s approach to togetherness
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are engaged, but that doesn’t mean they’re getting married. Lopez stopped by Andy Cohen’s…
Continue Reading 2 men arrested following child predator bust in Canadian County
Click here for updates on this story CANADIAN COUNTY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office recently…
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Hearing set to consider disqualifying Vallow-Daybell prosecutor
A hearing will be held January 6 to consider whether to disqualify Special Prosecutor Rob Wood from prosecuting Lori Vallow-Daybell and her husband…
Continue Reading 9-year-old’s act of kindness inspires others to pay it forward
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A little girl’s act of kindness over the…
Continue Reading Vigil held outside Sacramento City Hall for homeless who died in 2020
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — A somber service was held outside…
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Pfizer and Moderna are testing their vaccines against UK coronavirus variant
Pfizer and Moderna are testing their coronavirus vaccines to see if they work against the mutated version of the virus found in the United Kingdom…
Continue Reading Firefighters warn Iowans to stay off ice after fisherman falls through
Click here for updates on this story CLIVE, Iowa (KCCI) — Officials with the Clive Fire Department warned Central…
Continue Reading Elvis Presley Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Elvis Presley, one of the biggest-selling musicians of all time, with more than a billion records sold worldwide. Personal…
Continue Reading Man rescued after falling through ice on Beaver Dam Lake
Click here for updates on this story DODGE COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Dodge County officials rescued a man who had…
Continue Reading Officer receives lifesaving award for use of naloxone in heroin overdose
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KFSM) — The holidays can be a stressful time, and for…
Continue Reading Carbon monoxide death leads to warning
Click here for updates on this story BLAKELY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — A man is dead, and several others became sick after…
Continue Reading Teen charged as adult in connection with stabbing and robbery
Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A 17 year-old is charged as an adult in…
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Rexburg Police disable explosive; one man faces felony charges
The Idaho Falls Bomb Squad helped Rexburg Police dispose of an explosive device at a private home…
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Greater IF Chamber presents really-big check to Community Food Basket
Elevation Labs and the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber presented the Community Food Basket with a $10,200 donation…
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More than 1.6 million votes cast so far in Georgia Senate runoff
More than 1.6 million ballots have already been cast in Georgia’s crucial US Senate runoffs with two weeks to go until Election Day —…
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New NBA season to test LeBron James’ ability to defy expectations of age
The opening day of the 2020-21 NBA season is unlike any other. It has been just 71 days since the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship.…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi says he felt ‘really bad all of summer’ amid potential transfer away from Barcelona
With a difficult summer behind him, Lionel Messi says he is determined to “fight for everything” at Barcelona this season. The Argentine…
Continue Reading Republican lawmakers who downplayed coronavirus concerns face backlash over early vaccinations
A slate of GOP lawmakers who downplayed different concerns about the coronavirus pandemic or ignored public health advice are now facing a wave of…
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Ammon making plans to fire things up
The city of Ammon will fire up the region next month as it hosts the first “Icy Inferno” Christmas tree bonfire. …
Continue Reading Jupiter and Saturn’s great conjunction captured in stunning images
Jupiter and Saturn, the two largest planets in our solar system, came closer together than they have been in 400 years on Monday. This great…
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Teton County unemployment pushes seasonally higher
Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in November, but grew to 5.8% in Teton County.…
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10 years in prison for illegal streaming? It’s in the Covid-19 relief bill
Tucked away in the more than 5,000-page long Covid-19 stimulus bill is a new law that severely punishes streamers that pirate large amounts of…
Continue Reading Some Lean Cuisine meals recalled after complaints of plastic contamination
If you’re thinking about having a Lean Cuisine meal for dinner tonight, you might want to rethink your dinner plans. After several consumer…
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Many INL operations closing for holiday
Fluor Idaho and other Idaho National Laboratory contractors are preparing to reduce operations between Christmas and New Year’s Day. …
Continue Reading Fear could stop the coronavirus vaccine from reaching some of the people who need it most
As vaccine distribution ramps up across the United States, advocates and public health experts are warning that more steps must be taken to make sure…
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Former AG’s file friend-of-the-court brief
Three former Idaho attorneys general filed a brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Monday detailing why they think Idaho House Bill 500 in…
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Simpson claims political wins in appropriations bills
Idaho’s congressional delegation voted in support of the COVID Relief and Omnibus funding bill that passed Congress last night.…
Continue Reading UK company launches $30 bottled air range for homesick expats
Thanks to ever-changing Covid-19 travel restrictions, many people around the world have found themselves stranded far away from home this year. Over…
Continue Reading Treasury Department email accounts compromised in suspected Russian hack, top Senate Democrat says
US Treasury Department email accounts were compromised in the suspected Russian hack of government agencies, a key Democratic senator said Monday,…
Continue Reading Visitation for teen shot, killed while driving
Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (WQAD) — A visitation is being held Tuesday for a Sherrard…
Continue Reading Congress finally moves to stop surprise medical billing as part of spending deal
Congress has finally addressed one of Americans’ biggest health care headaches: surprise medical billing. Lawmakers included a bipartisan,…
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Avalanche danger rated high in Island Park region
Anyone entering the back country in and around Island Park and West Yellowstone are advised that avalanche danger is listed as “high” this week.…
Continue Reading Naval Academy exams being reviewed for ‘inconsistencies’
Hundreds of students at the US Naval Academy at Annapolis have received a grade of “incomplete” as the academy reviews “potential…
Continue Reading Man who killed British backpacker Grace Millane abused two other women before her death
The 28-year-old man convicted of killing British backpacker Grace Millane while she was visiting New Zealand has been found guilty of abusing two…
Continue Reading Chris Pratt announces ‘better Chris’ victories over Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth
Chris Pratt appears to have won the latest round in the battle over which Chris is the best Hollywood Chris. The “Guardians of the…
Continue Reading Woman arrested following March double deadly rollover crash
Click here for updates on this story SOUTHINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A woman was arrested months after a rollover…
Continue Reading Russia announces travel bans against EU officials in response to Navalny sanctions
Russia has announced it is hitting several European Union representatives with tit-for-tat sanctions in response to those imposed by the bloc over…
Continue Reading ‘It’s a really awful time.’ Oregon families ache to hug loved ones in care facilities as pandemic drags on
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Captured on cell phone video, former FOX 12 anchor Amy…
Continue Reading The Senate races in Georgia will shape the economic recovery
Just before the buzzer sounds on 2020, Washington has finally agreed on a $900 billion relief package that avoids driving the US economy off a cliff.…
Continue Reading Neighbors charged after allegedly killing 4-year-old, beating Missouri family
Click here for updates on this story BENTON COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO) — A Benton County man and woman accused of…
Continue Reading Rachel Zoe says her son survived 40-foot fall from ski lift
Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe is sharing a terrible scare her family went through after her 9-year-old son fell 40 feet from a ski lift. Zoe…
Continue Reading ‘Swamp king’ prehistoric crocodile identified in Australia
Scientists in Australia have identified a new species of prehistoric crocodile they have christened the “swamp king.” The creature,…
Continue Reading Police chase man accused of stealing vehicle left to warm up outside of victim’s home
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Mobile Police tased a man after a high-speed chase in a…
Continue Reading Deputies responded to a number of violent incidents over years prior to father, son fatally shooting each other
Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — A fatal encounter between a father and son in…
Continue Reading Police surprise girl with Christmas presents
Click here for updates on this story MONROE COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WNEP ) — Police in Monroe County did their part to…
Continue Reading Pan Am Boeing 377: The luxury airplane with beds in overhead compartments
The airplane speeds through the sky on its way to London as you dine on tender beef and caviar. Afterward, you make your way to the lower lounge to…
Continue Reading County CASA lights up giving tree and raises nearly $12,000 for advocacy in court to benefit foster children
Click here for updates on this story DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — The Dauphin County Court Appointed Special…
Continue Reading Pan Am Boeing 377: The airplane with beds in overhead compartments
The airplane speeds through the sky on its way to London as you dine on tender beef and caviar. Afterward, you make your way to the lower lounge to…
Continue Reading 12-year-old baker hopes to beat the odds competing on Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship’
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — 2020 is getting a whole lot sweeter for a group…
Continue Reading Hawaii residents told to stay home as Kilauea volcano erupts
The Hawaii county Civil Defense Agency (COH) has asked residents to stay indoors after the Kilauea volcano erupted following a series of earthquakes.…
Continue Reading Popular culture made it impossible to ignore America’s reckoning with racism in 2020
Whether you lived in rural America, the bustling streets of a big city or even another country, you couldn’t ignore the nation’s racial…
Continue Reading Tennessee governor resists mask mandate in state with soaring rate of new Covid-19 cases
Tennessee has been at or near the top of the list of US states with the highest rate of new Covid-19 cases over the past week, data from the US…
Continue Reading $900 billion in stimulus is coming. More is needed but isn’t guaranteed
After months and months of delay, Congress has passed a $900 billion stimulus package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and deliver…
Continue Reading Burger King is giving away free dollars to spend on its new $1 menu
Burger King is adding a new dollar menu, bucking the trend of fast food chains pushing customers to more expensive items as food and labor costs…
Continue Reading From pivotal endorsement to Cabinet advice, Jim Clyburn is here for Joe Biden
Don’t call Rep. Jim Clyburn a member of President-elect Joe Biden’s inner circle. Yes, with his pivotal endorsement of Biden in the South…
Continue Reading Some White House advisers fear Trump’s final days
President Donald Trump has turned to a fringe group of advisers peddling increasingly dubious tactics to overturn the results of the election,…
Continue Reading House conservatives strategize with Trump and Pence in push to challenge Biden’s win
Alabama GOP Rep. Mo Brooks and fellow House conservatives met privately on Monday with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence as the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 22: Covid-19, stimulus, West Point, Russia, Trump order
The holidays likely won’t look the same this year for a lot of us. So now’s the perfect time to start new traditions and find joy in the…
Continue Reading 2 passengers open Delta flight cabin door and slide out of moving plane with a dog at LaGuardia
Two passengers aboard a Delta flight bound for Atlanta opened a cabin door and activated the slide to exit the plane while it was taxiing out to a…
Continue Reading Pythons might become a new menu item in Florida if scientists can confirm they’re safe to eat
The predator might soon become the prey if Florida scientists can confirm that Burmese pythons — an extremely invasive species in the…
Continue Reading SoftBank joins Wall Street’s latest craze in hunt for acquisitions
SoftBank wants in on one of Wall Street’s hottest trends as it looks to beef up its tech portfolio once again. On Monday, the Japanese…
Continue Reading A man already in prison has been charged with murder in the 1988 disappearance of a girl from a California supermarket
A man who has been in prison since 1989 has been charged with kidnapping and killing a 9-year-old girl who disappeared from a California neighborhood…
Continue Reading Covid-19 isolation gives Britain a taste of ‘no-deal’ Brexit chaos
France has suspended transport links with Britain after a new Covid-19 variant emerged in southern England, adding to growing chaos at UK ports and…
Continue Reading US announces new criminal charges in Pan Am terrorist bombing
US Attorney General William Barr on Monday announced criminal charges against an alleged bombmaker in the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am flight 103…
Continue Reading Whether you have just 5, 10 or 15 minutes, these stress relief workouts can help
With everyday life disrupted due to the ongoing pandemic, stress is at an all-time high. Fears of getting sick, uncertainty of jobs, uneasiness about…
Continue Reading Celebrate small rituals for Christmas and make it special without the big gathering
Even as we count down the final days of December, many of us are still coming to terms with the fact that holiday events and gatherings are looking…
Continue Reading An acquired taste? McDonald’s China offers burger featuring Spam and crushed Oreos
Just when we thought we couldn’t possibly be shocked by yet another bizarre fast food chain restaurant offering — remember Domino’s…
Continue Reading 2 passengers open Delta flight cabin door and slide out of moving plane with a dog at La Guardia
Two passengers aboard a Delta flight bound for Atlanta opened a cabin door and activated the slide to exit the plane while it was taxiing out to a…
Continue Reading 2 passengers open Delta flight cabin door and slide out moving plane with a dog at La Guardia
Two passengers aboard a Delta flight bound for Atlanta opened a cabin door and activated the slide to exit the plane while it was taxiing out to a…
Continue Reading A security guard biked more than 3 miles to return a woman’s lost wallet. Now, his community is raising money to buy him a car
One couple in Hawaii got an unexpected delivery earlier this month after a security guard from a local grocery store turned up at their front door.…
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Monday high school basketball scores – December 21
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) Boys and girls high school…
Continue Reading Congress approves long-awaited $900 billion Covid rescue package, overcoming months of gridlock
Congress voted Monday evening to approve a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and…
Continue Reading Trump issues executive order requiring ‘beautiful’ federal architecture
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday looking to ensure that federal buildings feature “beautiful” architecture,…
Continue Reading This is the woman whose statue will replace that of Robert E. Lee in the US Capitol
When Barbara Johns was just 16 years old, she led a walkout at her high school to protest poor and unequal school conditions. The moment is one that…
Continue Reading Five high school freshmen are being called heroes for saving two children from an icy pond
Five New Jersey teens are being hailed as heroes after they saved two children from falling into an icy pond while they were sledding. The group of…
Continue Reading Fired Florida Covid data scientist’s lawsuit calls search of her home ‘retaliation’
The former Florida data analyst who has accused state officials of covering up the extent of the pandemic has filed a lawsuit alleging that police…
Continue Reading Gloves, shoes found near reservoir sparks search
Click here for updates on this story CARBON COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Crews were called to a frozen reservoir in…
Continue Reading Here’s which Biden Cabinet and other top roles haven’t been announced yet
President-elect Joe Biden has yet to announce several key roles in his incoming administration, including attorney general, labor secretary and…
Continue Reading How a museum is helping students learn and providing relief to families during the pandemic
Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Some parents say virtual learning has…
Continue Reading Governor Parson commutes the sentences of four drug offenders, pardons 24 others
Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO ) — In the days leading up to Christmas,…
Continue Reading Amazon driver held at gunpoint, van full of packages stolen
Click here for updates on this story MURFREESBORO, Tennessee (WSMV) — Murfreesboro Police are working to track down a…
Continue Reading Yoga for stress-related insomnia
Are you finding yourself tossing and turning in the middle of the night, unable to stay asleep? Or maybe you’ve always struggled with falling…
Continue Reading Family of fallen Green Beret enjoys mountain getaway at an emotional time of year
Click here for updates on this story MARION, North Carolina (WLOS) — Whether you’re from a small town or the big…
Continue Reading Children fill holiday stockings for dogs at local animal rescue
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Some dogs received a special holiday treat from…
Continue Reading High schooler starts rug-making business from TikTok
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT ) — A Central High student is becoming an entrepreneur thanks to a…
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House approves $900 billion COVID rescue package, sending it to the Senate
The House of Representatives on Monday passed a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and…
Continue Reading Woman finds COVID-19 test in Kohl’s package
Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (Quad-City Times ) — While wrapping gifts Saturday night at her…
Continue Reading Biden poised to nominate Connecticut education chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden is poised to nominate Connecticut education commissioner Miguel Cardona as his education secretary, two people familiar…
Continue Reading The Moderna vaccine is now in some Americans’ arms as COVID-19 cases in the US pass 18 million
As the number of COVID-19 cases reported in the United States passed 18 million, the second vaccine given emergency authorization was being…
Continue Reading CEO of Howard University Hospital got the Covid-19 vaccine to encourage staff to follow her lead
When Anita Jenkins sat down to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, she was sending a clear message to her staff. The CEO of Howard University Hospital, a…
Continue Reading Congress poised to pass long-awaited $900 billion Covid rescue package
Congress is on the verge of passing a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and deliver…
Continue Reading K.T. Oslin, ’80’s Ladies’ singer, dead at 78
K.T. Oslin, a country music singer and songwriter who came to fame with her anthem “80’s Ladies,” has died, according to a…
Continue Reading Kevin Greene, NFL sack legend and Hall of Famer, has died at age 58
Kevin Greene, who had the third most sacks in NFL history, died Monday, according to statements from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Pittsburgh…
Continue Reading Kevin Greene, NFL Hall of Famer, has died at age 58
Kevin Greene, who had the third most sacks in NFL history, died Monday, according to statements from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Pittsburgh…
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917 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 917 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths on…
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