February 2021

Rigby cruises to a first-round win

February 18, 2021 10:55 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby used a 33 point first-half to beat Post Falls 56-36 in the first-round of the 5A State Tournament. Tylie Jones led the…

Grace earns a spot in the 1A D1 title game

February 18, 2021 10:51 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Grace is moving on to the 1A D1 State Championship Game after beating Lapwai 44-36. Maniah Clegg led Grace with 26 points and…

Nation’s top governors under fire as three big states reckon with deadly crises

February 18, 2021 10:47 PM CNN

The multiple crises gripping the US — from a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic to a deadly winter storm that left millions of Texans without heat and…

Soda Springs quest to four-peat is ended

February 18, 2021 10:44 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – There will be no first-ever four-time State Champion in 2A. Soda Springs fell 42-27 to Melba on Thursday night. Kendall…

A volunteer fire department ran out of water during a fire. A man searched 8 hours for food. These are the stories of the Texas storm

February 18, 2021 9:03 PM CNN Newsource

As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the…

US signals it is open to sending more troops to support NATO’s mission in Iraq

February 18, 2021 8:33 PM CNN Newsource

The Pentagon opened the door to the possibility of sending more American troops to the Middle East as part of a newly expanded NATO training mission…

Taiwan blames ‘external forces’ for blocking BioNTech vaccine deal. China says it had nothing to do with it

February 18, 2021 8:30 PM CNN Newsource

The Chinese government has denied it obstructed Taiwan’s coronavirus vaccine purchase from BioNTech, after the island’s health minister…

South Korea hotel apologizes after honeymooners discover people can see into mirrored sauna

February 18, 2021 7:57 PM CNN Newsource

An upscale hotel in South Korea has issued an apology for a mistake that may have enabled outsiders to see into their sauna. The Grand Josun, a new…

Manhattan district attorney bolsters team investigating possible fraud claims against Trump and his company

February 18, 2021 7:52 PM CNN Newsource

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has added a prominent former prosecutor to bolster its team investigating possible fraud claims…

Food and food packaging highly unlikely to spread COVID-19, experts say

February 18, 2021 7:28 PM CNN

Food and food packaging are highly unlikely to spread COVID-19, the US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture and the Centers for…

US says it is willing to sit down for talks with Iran and other nations on nuclear deal

February 18, 2021 7:20 PM CNN Newsource

In a significant move to jumpstart diplomacy, the Biden administration said Thursday that the US is willing to sit down for talks with Tehran and…

As students get set for in-class return, those with vulnerable family members staying put

February 18, 2021 6:54 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As many Minnesota students head back to their classrooms this…

She started an online yoga community for black women, now she’s opening a healing space in Minneapolis

February 18, 2021 6:42 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When Lauren Ash couldn’t find the community she was…

Dolly Parton says ‘thanks, but no thanks’ to a statue of her at the Tennessee capitol

February 18, 2021 6:30 PM CNN Newsource

Dolly Parton has told Tennessee lawmakers that actually, no, she doesn’t want a statue of her erected at the Tennessee Capitol. Earlier this…

‘Heartbreaking:’ 5 restaurant owners share what it was like to shut down

February 18, 2021 6:15 PM CNN Newsource

For nearly a year, restaurant operators across the country have had to ask themselves a devastating question: Can we afford to stay open? The…

Man arrested for allegedly abusing 6-mo puppy

February 18, 2021 6:14 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KFSM) — Warning: The video posted in this story could be…

Scattered snow showers Friday and Saturday

February 18, 2021 5:59 PM Michael Coats

A system is moving through the region, with scattered snow showers and gusty winds. We’re looking to keep the heavier bands of snow into the higher…

Nearly 40 people helped a boy get the sledding day of his dreams

February 18, 2021 5:58 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Matthew Smith knew he had a problem. The father…

Tim Tebow retires from baseball

February 18, 2021 5:53 PM CNN Newsource

Tim Tebow’s career in professional baseball is over. The 33-year-old former college and NFL quarterback, who played in the New York Mets’…

Thursday high school basketball scores – Feb. 18

February 18, 2021 5:51 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Girls state tournament and Boys district tournaments…

Eco-friendly cruise ships to be powered by sails

February 18, 2021 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique is planning to construct cruise ships topped by striking 80 meter “eco-friendly” paneled…

Community Food Basket is true winner of Souper Bowl

February 18, 2021 5:47 PM News Team

Souper Bowl 2021 officially wrapped up Thursday, as students at Idaho Falls High School loaded food donations on a truck bound for the Community Food…

Nitrate levels rise near Ross Park

February 18, 2021 5:47 PM Cole Sams

Pocatello is monitoring the quality of water near one of its…

Americans are hitting the road. This amazing film goes along for the ride

February 18, 2021 5:42 PM CNN

Millions of American jobs have been lost due to the pandemic – and a lot of those positions likely aren’t coming back. People are losing…

China arrests Australian TV host on suspicion of spying

February 18, 2021 5:38 PM CNN Newsource

An Australian employee of China’s state broadcaster CGTN has been arrested on suspicion of “illegally supplying state secrets…

Manhattan district attorney bolsters team investigating possible fraud claims by Trump and his company

February 18, 2021 5:24 PM CNN Newsource

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has added a prominent former prosecutor to bolster its team investigating possible fraud claims by…

286 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths

February 18, 2021 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 286 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

Woman fears for her daughter’s health. A man searched 8 hours for food. These are the stories of the Texas storm

February 18, 2021 5:10 PM CNN Newsource

As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the…

Big Tech lobbying groups sue Maryland to stop country’s first digital advertising tax

February 18, 2021 4:58 PM CNN Newsource

Just days after Maryland became the first state in the country to impose a tax on digital advertising targeting Big Tech, lobbying groups…

Jackson offers frozen pipe advice

February 18, 2021 4:58 PM News Team

The Town of Jackson is reporting a growing number of calls from people with frozen water pipes. …

The US military helped keep the heat and lights on for one Nebraska city as temperatures plummeted

February 18, 2021 4:58 PM CNN Newsource

When the Polar Vortex descended on the central US and weather turned brutally cold in Omaha, Nebraska, in recent days, the local utility company…

Infrared technology considered at crosswalks of 17 busy Denver intersections

February 18, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure hopes…

Moore lifts Mackay to consolation game

February 18, 2021 4:50 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Riley Moore had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead Mackay over Richfield 51-36 Thursday. The win puts the Miners into the 1AD2…

Riverside deputies shoot, kill Joshua Tree coffee company owner Royce Robertson during confrontation

February 18, 2021 4:47 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story INDIAN WELLS, California (KCAL/KCBS Staff) — Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies…

When the weather tested Texans’ mettle, they responded with hospitality

February 18, 2021 4:46 PM CNN Newsource

Texans never could’ve dreamed of a week like this. Since Sunday, the Lone Star state has weathered a winter storm so fierce it’s broken…

US signals it is open to sending more troops to Iraq

February 18, 2021 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

The Pentagon opened the door to the possibility of sending more American troops to Iraq as part of a newly expanded NATO training mission to support…

8 shot in broad daylight in Philadelphia

February 18, 2021 4:38 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — ight people, ranging in age from 17 to 71 years old, were…

6 Capitol Police officers suspended, 29 others being investigated for alleged roles in riot

February 18, 2021 4:35 PM CNN Newsource

Six US Capitol Police officers have been suspended with pay, and 29 others have been placed under investigation, for their actions in the January 6…

North Texas plumber says he received 2,200 calls in 24 hours

February 18, 2021 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — Many North Texans are feeling the effects of the deep freeze,…

Proud Boy member expelled from Sacramento County GOP

February 18, 2021 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — A member of the Proud Boys has been expelled from…

Winter storm will be ‘largest insurance claim event in history’ says Insurance Council Of Texas

February 18, 2021 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — “We kind of panicked a little bit, rushed in the house and…

Podcast aims to ignite conversations about race within school district

February 18, 2021 4:27 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — CBS3 is joining CBS News today for a one-day series of…

INL engineers celebrate successful landing of Mars 2020 Perseverance rover

February 18, 2021 4:18 PM Bre Clark

It was a big day for NASA and the Idaho National Laboratory Thursday as the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover raced through the thin atmosphere of the Red…

GOP senators facing reelection in 2022 keep mum on McConnell amid divisive fight with Trump

February 18, 2021 4:17 PM CNN Newsource

Republican senators are trying to stay out of the fray between former President Donald Trump and their leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell. With Trump…

Community street team’s partnership with police grows

February 18, 2021 4:14 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEWARK, New Jersey (WCBS) — CBS2’s new series, Unifying America, highlights…

Sugar-Salem dominates Bonners Ferry in state tournament

February 18, 2021 4:09 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI) – The Diggers were not going to let 2021 be a repeat of 2020. Sugar-Salem crushed Bonners Ferry 70-10 to open the 3A State…

New York City stats reveal gun violence is already up in 2021

February 18, 2021 4:01 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — New numbers from the NYPD show gun violence in the city is on…

Missing teen girl’s remains found more than 7 years after her disappearance

February 18, 2021 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

After seven years of searching, the remains of missing 17-year-old Virginia teen have been located and recovered, according to the Nelson County…

Thunder Ridge win their first-ever State Tournament game

February 18, 2021 3:59 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Aspen Caldwell’s 26 points helped Thunder Ridge beat Meridian 55-46 in the first round of the 5A State Tournament. Lauren…

Florida county commissioner limited vaccine drive to the two richest zip codes and then created a ‘VIP list’

February 18, 2021 3:57 PM CNN

A Manatee County, Florida, commissioner broke protocol for equitable vaccine distribution, which she had previously voted in favor of, when planning…

Century shuts down Mountain Home

February 18, 2021 3:55 PM Adrian Luevano

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI) – Tenleigh Smith’s 22 points help Century beat Mountain Home 55-25 in the first round of the 4A State Tournament. The…

Governor: Spending time with trans kids ‘changes your heart’

February 18, 2021 3:51 PM Associated Press

Utah’s conservative Republican governor choked up Thursday as he spoke about the struggles faced by transgender teenagers, though he didn’t commit to…

Bear Lake upsets Ririe

February 18, 2021 3:51 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Bear Lake is going to the 2A semifinals after shocking Ririe, 38-36 in the first-round of tournament play. Lydia Johnson…

Student nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic share their motivation

February 18, 2021 3:51 PM Bre Clark

Burnout and fatigue from the nursing community has dominated COVID-19…

Marsh Valley falls to Filer

February 18, 2021 3:50 PM Dylan Carder

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley lost 58-49 to Filer in the opening round of the 3A state girls basketball tournament. Zoei Armstrong led the…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 91 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

February 18, 2021 3:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 91 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area…

Barber recovering from open-heart surgery after freak accident

February 18, 2021 3:46 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Boston barber Steve Silva says he knows he’s a lucky man. “Half…

Carbon monoxide poisonings spike in winter storm-battered Texas

February 18, 2021 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

Power outages in Texas have forced many to seek warmth in unconventional ways. Some are burning the artwork in their homes, and some are burning baby…

Storm threatens to blanket East Coast in ice as Texans struggle for heat and water after days without power

February 18, 2021 3:40 PM CNN

As hundreds of thousands of Texans struggled for heat and water because of utility outages for a fifth consecutive day, more potentially deadly…

Coach Ernest Radcliffe brings a community together, is ‘father to thousands of fatherless children’

February 18, 2021 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Many people in Chicago are working hard to unify America as…

Police community and youth service unit gives back to help rebuild trust

February 18, 2021 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — At a time when trust in law enforcement is at a low, Baltimore…

Oakland Police Source: Detectives reluctant to arrest store owner who foiled robbery with gun

February 18, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — An anonymous police source told KPIX Wednesday that…

Bill to bypass attorney general’s lawyers advances to House

February 18, 2021 3:33 PM Associated Press

A proposed law to allow state agencies, boards and commissions to go around the Idaho attorney general’s office to hire private-practice attorneys is…

Woman says she and her neighbors haven’t had mail for over a month, and local post office said they could not help

February 18, 2021 3:31 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — We continue to hear from people across Chicago dealing with…

Cruz travels to Cancun, Mexico, as Texans remain without power amid historic winter storm

February 18, 2021 3:27 PM CNN Newsource

Sen. Ted Cruz and his family flew to Cancun, Mexico, he confirmed in a statement to CNN, as a winter disaster in his home state left millions without…

US promises to stand firm as Iran plays hardball with latest violation of nuclear deal

February 18, 2021 3:24 PM CNN Newsource

As Tehran prepares to ban short notice inspections of its nuclear sites in what will be its most egregious violation of the Iran nuclear deal to…

Facebook knew a key ad metric was ‘inflated and misleading’ for years, lawsuit alleges

February 18, 2021 3:16 PM CNN

Facebook allegedly gave its advertisers “inflated and misleading” metrics on how many people their ads could reach for years, according…

Former GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole has advanced lung cancer

February 18, 2021 3:15 PM CNN Newsource

Bob Dole, the longtime US senator from Kansas and 1996 Republican presidential nominee, announced Thursday that he has an advanced form of lung…

Google reshuffles AI team leadership after researcher’s controversial departure

February 18, 2021 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

Google is making changes to the leadership of its responsible artificial intelligence efforts months after the contentious departure of prominent…

Idaho Falls woman named to State Historical Society

February 18, 2021 3:14 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little has appointed Idaho Women’s Business Center Associate Director Dr. Cheryl O’Brien as District 7 representative to the Idaho…

Head of Indiana museum resigns after job ad sought a director to uphold its ‘traditional, core, white art audience’

February 18, 2021 3:02 PM CNN Newsource

Charles Venable resigned Wednesday as head of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields after a racially insensitive job listing sought an art…

Biden to announce $2 billion for global vaccine effort at G7

February 18, 2021 3:01 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden will unveil a $2 billion US contribution to a global coronavirus vaccine initiative when he speaks with the leaders of the…

Bad weather causing delays in Covid-19 vaccine shipments and deliveries, White House says

February 18, 2021 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

The extreme weather in parts of the country, including a hard-hit Texas, is causing delays in Covid-19 vaccine shipments and deliveries, White House…

Senate OKs bill to make permanent absentee ballot changes

February 18, 2021 2:51 PM Associated Press

Legislation to make permanent changes in Idaho’s absentee ballot counting procedure passed the Senate on Thursday and is headed to the…

South Carolina governor signs bill prohibiting most abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected

February 18, 2021 2:42 PM CNN Newsource

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday signed a bill prohibiting an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected during an ultrasound with very…

Members of Maine GOP state committee condemn Sen. Susan Collins’ vote to convict Trump

February 18, 2021 2:38 PM CNN Newsource

Members of the Maine Republican Party state committee are condemning “in the strongest possible terms” Republican Sen. Susan…

Parents accused of locking boy in laundry room arrested

February 18, 2021 2:27 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Albany, Georgia (Albany Herald) — A Dougherty County couple arrested this week in…

Police: 3 teenagers arrested after stealing vehicle, hitting squad car and running from officers

February 18, 2021 2:24 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Davenport, Iowa (WQAD) — Davenport police arrested three teenagers early Thursday…

The Texas power grid is improving. But days of outages have caused heat, water and food shortages

February 18, 2021 2:16 PM CNN

The widespread power outages in Texas improved overnight even as they caused serious, cascading issues with the state’s supply of heating,…

State superintendent candidate Deborah Kerr apologizes for racially insensitive tweet

February 18, 2021 2:11 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Madison, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal) — State superintendent candidate…

Students cheer on Mars Perseverance

February 18, 2021 2:05 PM News Team

Students at five area schools learned some special behind-the-scene information about the role of the Idaho National Laboratory in the Mars…

Teenager wanted on murder charges for shooting arrested

February 18, 2021 2:01 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Snellville, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Gwinnett County police said…

‘Targeted picketing’ bill prompts protest at lawmaker’s home

February 18, 2021 2:00 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker who introduced a bill to prohibit targeted picketing outside officials’ homes found torch- and pitchfork-wielding protesters…

Perseverance rover has successfully landed on Mars

February 18, 2021 1:56 PM CNN Newsource

NASA’s Perseverance rover has safely landed on Mars after its 292.5 million-mile journey from Earth, the agency confirmed. The rover has been on a…

Two journalists, 23 and 27, get two years in jail for live-streaming a protest in Belarus

February 18, 2021 1:41 PM CNN Newsource

A court in Belarus sentenced two journalists with the independent Belsat TV channel to two years in prison for live-streaming a demonstration, their…

Biden administration rolls out new rules placing stricter enforcement parameters on ICE

February 18, 2021 1:40 PM CNN Newsource

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is rolling out new guidelines that would curtail enforcement measures, focusing more narrowly on immigrants…

Animals are freezing to death at this sanctuary in Texas

February 18, 2021 1:37 PM CNN Newsource

The Texas deep freeze is causing casualties among humans and animals alike. After rolling power outages plunged much of the state into darkness early…

US will have to work double time to make up for COVID-19 vaccine weather delays, Fauci says

February 18, 2021 1:28 PM CNN

The US will have to work “double time” to make up for COVID-19 vaccination delays this week caused by the winter weather that has ravaged…

Kroger will close more stores over hazard pay laws for workers

February 18, 2021 1:10 PM CNN Newsource

Kroger will close two stores in Seattle over the city’s $4-an-hour hazard pay requirement for grocery workers, an escalation of the grocery…

House Democrats plan to push Biden’s Covid relief plan through the chamber next week

February 18, 2021 12:41 PM CNN Newsource

House Democrats are taking a major step forward to push through President Joe Biden’s massive $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill by the end of…

Bonneville County reports 3 rescue missions in 3 days

February 18, 2021 12:33 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Search and Rescue have responded to three separate incidents of lost snowmobilers over the past three…

‘The company needs to apologize’; Papa John’s founder meets with man accusing company of discrimination

February 18, 2021 12:30 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. ANN, Missouri (KMOV) — Papa John’s founder and former CEO John Schnatter…

Snowmobilers in Colorado, Wyoming latest avalanche victims

February 18, 2021 12:27 PM Associated Press

The latest victims of a deadly avalanche season in the Rocky Mountain region include a snowmobiler who was buried by a slide in northern Colorado and…

Families are fueling fires with baby blocks and sleeping in cars to keep warm. These are the stories of the Texas storm

February 18, 2021 12:26 PM CNN Newsource

As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Millions in the state remain…

Coast Guard searching for person who fell through ice on Detroit River

February 18, 2021 12:19 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BELLE ISLE, Michigan (WNEM) — First responders are still searching for a person…

White House announces sweeping immigration bill

February 18, 2021 12:15 PM CNN

The White House announced a sweeping immigration bill Thursday that would create an eight-year path to citizenship for millions of immigrants already…

Election reform bills clear key hurdles in Georgia legislature

February 18, 2021 12:13 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL ) — With Republicans still in control of the Georgia…

They say Biden’s plan would change their lives. Here’s how

February 18, 2021 12:12 PM CNN Newsource

Luis Tapia would finally get a driver’s license. Marilú Saldaña would visit her mom in Mexico before it’s too late. Karina Ruiz De Diaz…

READ: Text of Biden-supported immigration bill

February 18, 2021 12:12 PM CNN Newsource

The White House and congressional Democrats unveiled a sweeping immigration bill Thursday that would create an eight-year path to citizenship for…

High school student killed in shooting

February 18, 2021 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEW LONDON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A high school student was shot and killed in the…

Month: February 2021