March 2021 - Local News 8

Taiwan’s TSMC is pouring $100 billion into chipmaking over the next three years

March 31, 2021 11:29 PM CNN Newsource

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, announced Thursday that it expects to pour $100 billion…

Hong Kong court convicts Jimmy Lai and other pro-democracy activists over 2019 protest

March 31, 2021 11:20 PM CNN Newsource

A Hong Kong court has convicted pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight other prominent opposition activists over their roles in an…

A former Oklahoma officer has been found guilty of murdering his police chief during a conference in Florida

March 31, 2021 11:14 PM CNN Newsource

A former Oklahoma police officer was found guilty Wednesday in the death of his police chief while they attended a law enforcement conference in…

Multiple victims found at the scene of a deadly shooting in Orange, California, police say

March 31, 2021 10:25 PM CNN Newsource

Police found “multiple victims” at an office complex in Orange, California, after responding to a call of shots fired Wednesday night.…

Two US Capitol Police officers sue Trump and say he should be held responsible for January 6 attack

March 31, 2021 10:19 PM CNN Newsource

Two US Capitol Police officers who say they were injured during the January 6 insurrection are suing former President Donald Trump for inciting the…

Multiple victims found at the scene of a shooting in Orange, California, police say

March 31, 2021 9:52 PM CNN Newsource

Police found “multiple victims” at an office complex in Orange, California, after responding to a call of shots fired Wednesday night.…

Walton tosses no-hitter for Bonneville

March 31, 2021 9:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville’s Seth Walton no-hit the Shelley Russets in game two of their doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon. Walton…

Biden’s new plan is an unfocused spending spree

March 31, 2021 9:41 PM CNN

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced his massive infrastructure plan — his latest effort to expand government influence over our…

Rexburg working to fix potholes

March 31, 2021 9:28 PM Ariel Schroeder

Potholes are springing up everywhere as the snow melts and it’s the cars paying the…

Wednesday H.S. baseball, softball, golf scores – March 31

March 31, 2021 9:19 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball and girl softball, golf…

State Department orders non-emergency personnel out of Myanmar

March 31, 2021 9:07 PM CNN Newsource

The State Department has ordered the departure of all non-emergency US government personnel and their family members from Myanmar as deadly…

Man charged in hate crime assault on Asian woman was out on parole for killing his mom

March 31, 2021 9:00 PM CNN Newsource

The man arrested in the assault on a 65-year-old Asian woman in New York City was out on parole for killing his mother, police told CNN. Brandon…

Quality issue at Baltimore vaccine plant delays some of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine

March 31, 2021 8:19 PM CNN Newsource

Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it had found a quality problem at a Baltimore plant helping manufacture its single-dose coronavirus…

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ could be the biggest hit of the pandemic

March 31, 2021 8:05 PM CNN Newsource

Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, Hollywood has kept a close eye on any movie that could give some insights into the film…

Senate Republicans already have a Donald Trump problem

March 31, 2021 7:58 PM CNN

Over the past 10 days, two things happened that make clear that a) Trumpism isn’t going anywhere and b) it’s going to complicate…

Derek Chauvin’s body camera video shows his reaction just after George Floyd left in an ambulance

March 31, 2021 7:57 PM CNN

Moments after George Floyd was taken away in an ambulance last May, former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was confronted by a witness who…

Microsoft earns contract worth up to $21.9 billion to make AR devices for the US Army

March 31, 2021 7:51 PM CNN Newsource

Microsoft has scored another major government contract, this time to produce augmented reality devices for the US Army. The Army announced Wednesday…

Chukars seeking host families for players

March 31, 2021 7:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The 2021 roster for the Idaho Falls Chukars is starting get filled. They are asking for the public’s help to find a place…

Tucker Carlson livid after Rep. Matt Gaetz tries to rope him into controversy, source says

March 31, 2021 7:43 PM CNN Newsource

Fox News host Tucker Carlson was angered after Congressman Matt Gaetz attempted to rope him into a scandal involving allegations related to sex…

Alexey Navalny announces he is going on hunger strike

March 31, 2021 7:27 PM CNN Newsource

Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny says he is going on a hunger strike to protest against prison officials’ refusal to grant him access…

‘Real Housewives’ star Jen Shah’s virtual court hearing experiences technical issues after more than 250 people called in

March 31, 2021 7:00 PM CNN Newsource

Reality TV star Jen Shah of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” was unable to participate in her own court arraignment on Wednesday…

A teacher resigned after her racist rant stereotyping Black families during a Zoom call was recorded by a parent

March 31, 2021 6:55 PM CNN Newsource

After a Zoom call with a student and his mother, a California teacher who thought the call had ended was recorded saying her student has learned to…

Top US national security officials call counterparts as Russia and Ukraine tensions rise

March 31, 2021 6:54 PM CNN Newsource

Top US national security officials have spoken with their Ukrainian counterparts, and America’s top general held a call Wednesday with his…

COVID-19 led to a global increase in stillbirths, maternal mortality, and depression, review finds

March 31, 2021 6:33 PM CNN Newsource

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant and negative impact on pregnant women and their infants, according to a global review of studies. The review,…

Brown University undergraduates vote for reparations for descendants of enslaved people

March 31, 2021 6:22 PM CNN Newsource

Over a decade ago, Brown University released a report with findings on its ties to slavery, and now undergraduate students have voted in support of…

Justice Department charges Capitol rioter who allegedly tased and assaulted officer with flagpole

March 31, 2021 6:19 PM CNN Newsource

The Justice Department has charged a Capitol rioter who allegedly tased DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who later spoke out about how…

Witnesses make a devastating case against Derek Chauvin and a history of injustice

March 31, 2021 6:15 PM CNN

The trial of Derek Chauvin on second-degree murder charges in the killing of George Floyd has cast a bright spotlight, one that forces Americans to…

Man arrested in hate crime assault on Asian woman was out on parole for killing his mom

March 31, 2021 6:07 PM CNN Newsource

The man arrested in the assault on a 65-year-old Asian woman in New York City was out on parole for killing his mother, police told CNN. Brandon…

Family who lost pigs in fire thanks community for support

March 31, 2021 5:54 PM Rachel Fabbi

The estimated cost of the damage is around $200,000. Eighty thousand for the barn, and $120,000 in show…

Idaho Falls church vandalized

March 31, 2021 5:37 PM News Team

Cleanup is underway at an Idaho Falls church after it was…

Justice Department charges Capitol rioter who allegedly tased and assaulted officer with flag pole

March 31, 2021 5:32 PM CNN Newsource

The Justice Department has charged a Capitol rioter who allegedly tased DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who later spoke out about how…

At Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, echoes of guilt over George Floyd’s death

March 31, 2021 5:30 PM CNN Newsource

The 19-year-old cashier who suspected George Floyd had handed him a counterfeit bill said Wednesday he still feels guilt for Floyd’s death…

460 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

March 31, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 460 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

Experts predicted the UK variant would become dominant in the US by March. So, is it?

March 31, 2021 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

Mounting evidence suggests the more contagious coronavirus variant first identified in the UK, which experts believe is partly driving an uptick of…

4-year-old killed in ATV accident

March 31, 2021 4:56 PM News Team

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 1436 E. 1460 N. in Terreton in reference to an ATV accident with injuries Wednesday around 3:34…

Elementary students collect cereal to help feed families

March 31, 2021 4:55 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MILLS RIVER, North Carolina (WLOS) — Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School took the…

Man arrested for aggravated assault with a sword weapon

March 31, 2021 4:52 PM News Team

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 4122 E. 300 N. in Jefferson County Sunday around 9:35 p.m. in reference to a domestic dispute…

Biden officials urge states to ‘buckle down’ amid virus resurgence but avoid issuing federal guidance

March 31, 2021 4:41 PM CNN Newsource

Biden administration officials are increasingly urging governors and local officials to reinstate or avoid relaxing public health restrictions as…

Former Intelligence analyst pleads guilty to disclosing classified information to reporter

March 31, 2021 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

A former intelligence analyst and military service member has pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining classified national defense information and…

The perfect answer to four years of Trump: Biden’s ambitious jobs plan

March 31, 2021 4:37 PM CNN

President Joe Biden has delivered on his promise to follow his Covid relief bill with a long-term recovery plan. His new American Jobs Plan is a…

Biden marks International Transgender Day of Visibility with first-ever presidential proclamation of its kind

March 31, 2021 4:29 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden marked International Transgender Day of Visibility on Wednesday by issuing the first-ever presidential proclamation of its kind…

LeBron James officially becomes part owner of the Boston Red Sox

March 31, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

LeBron James is officially a part owner of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, according to a Wednesday announcement from Fenway Sports…

Biden administration asks for more time to decide whether to turn Trump’s taxes over to the House

March 31, 2021 4:27 PM CNN Newsource

Lawyers for the Department of Justice have asked a judge for additional time to decide whether to turn former President Donald Trump’s taxes…

Yellowstone roads from West Entrance to Mammoth Hot Springs open for 2021 spring bicycling

March 31, 2021 4:27 PM News Team

Those willing to brave the unpredictable elements of spring in Yellowstone National Park can now ride 49 miles between the West Entrance and Mammoth…

Unemployment problems impacting mother’s everyday life

March 31, 2021 4:27 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — Thousands have spent months overwhelmed with…

Wyoming Game and Fish managers collar gray wolves

March 31, 2021 4:13 PM News Team

Wyoming Game and Fish biologists have deployed approximately 43 new gray wolf collars this winter.…

Two US counties to become testing grounds for regular at-home Covid-19 tests

March 31, 2021 4:11 PM CNN Newsource

Two US counties will receive a surge of free, rapid, at-home Covid-19 tests in an effort to study how people use them and how that impacts Covid-19…

Nickelodeon pulls virus-themed SpongeBob episode

March 31, 2021 4:09 PM CNN Newsource

Nickelodeon is pulling a virus-themed episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants” because of “sensitivities” linking it to the…

Biden promises ‘once-in-a-generation’ investment during pitch for $2 trillion infrastructure and climate plan

March 31, 2021 3:58 PM CNN

President Joe Biden unveiled a roughly $2 trillion jobs proposal focused on infrastructure and the climate crisis in a speech in Pittsburgh on…

Warming and Windy

March 31, 2021 3:58 PM Michael Coats

We’ll begin to see increasing winds out of the southwest by Thursday afternoon. With those winds, we’ll see highs into the 60’s. Overnight: Clear…

David Letterman Fast Facts

March 31, 2021 3:55 PM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of former late-night talk show host David Letterman. Personal Birth date: April 12, 1947 Birth place: Indianapolis,…

John Delaney Fast Facts

March 31, 2021 3:54 PM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of John Delaney, a businessman, former US representative from Maryland and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.…

Pete Rose Fast Facts

March 31, 2021 3:53 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose. Personal Birth name: Peter Edward Rose Birth date: April 14,…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 209 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 31, 2021 3:49 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 209 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Wyoming opens COVID-19 shots to everyone ages 16 and up

March 31, 2021 3:36 PM Associated Press

All Wyoming residents ages 16 and up are now eligible to receive a COVID-19…

France risks ‘losing control’ over Covid-19 spread without stricter national measures — Macron

March 31, 2021 3:31 PM CNN Newsource

French President Emmanuel Macron announced tougher national coronavirus restrictions Wednesday, saying the country must take a “new…

Family speaks out after teen shot security guard, police officer before being shot dead

March 31, 2021 3:23 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — “I’m sorry” – those are the words of the family of the…

Jefferson County planners consider subdivision requirements

March 31, 2021 3:14 PM News Team

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission is taking a fresh look at amendments to the county’s subdivision ordinances.…

Taxpayers who already filed returns will automatically get stimulus break on unemployment benefits, IRS says

March 31, 2021 3:02 PM CNN Newsource

Americans who lost their jobs last year and have already filed their tax returns will have one less headache to deal with. The Internal Revenue…

The Nation’s Weather

March 31, 2021 3:01 PM Associated Press

The Nation’s Weather for Thursday, April 1, 2021 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY A potent cold front will sweep off the Atlantic Seaboard tomorrow,…

Drones could help fight coronavirus by air-dropping medical supplies

March 31, 2021 2:55 PM CNN Newsource

These are dangerous times for people with chronic health conditions. They often need to visit hospitals for treatment or to collect medication, but…

Anti-Asian attacks sparking interest in self-defense classes, instructions for bystanders

March 31, 2021 2:51 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — With a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City — at…

Iowa Democrat announces decision to withdraw effort to contest House race

March 31, 2021 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

Iowa Democrat Rita Hart withdrew her contest before Congress on Wednesday, ending her challenge of her state-certified, six-vote loss amid increasing…

‘My soul is lighter:’ Serial killer’s death brings closure

March 31, 2021 2:38 PM Associated Press

Serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III died in federal prison recently, having admitted to killing seven people, including five children, in Idaho,…

Wyoming lawmakers again vote to reject Medicaid expansion

March 31, 2021 2:38 PM Associated Press

Wyoming lawmakers have once again voted against expanding the federal Medicaid health insurance program to cover more people in the…

Black Lives Matter mural vandalized

March 31, 2021 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s Black Lives Matter mural has been…

Pentagon announces new policies to abolish Trump administration’s transgender military ban

March 31, 2021 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

The Pentagon has announced new policies to abolish the Trump administration’s ban on transgender troops serving in the US military following a…

Apple will no longer make Siri’s voice female by default

March 31, 2021 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

Apple’s Siri will soon stop defaulting to a female-sounding voice. The company said Wednesday that its mobile devices will ask users to pick…

‘She will die without this medication’: Toddler’s life hangs in balance after ‘miracle’ drug discontinued

March 31, 2021 2:33 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minnetonka family is fighting for the life of their…

Black Fortune 500 executives want companies to fight Republican voting restrictions

March 31, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

Some of the nation’s most prominent Black business leaders are calling out their Fortune 500 peers for their muted response to new laws that…

Month: March 2021