Fight at Walmart parking lot escalates to person being struck, run over, sheriff says
Click here for updates on this story AMADOR COUNTY, California (KOVR) — A Jackson man has been arrested after a fight…
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Four bystanders who witnessed George Floyd’s death explain their horror and fear
Four bystanders who witnessed former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin kneel on George Floyd testified in court Tuesday about the horror and…
Continue Reading Bitcoin investor ‘sick to my stomach’ after being scammed out of $7,000
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Credit card fraud, payment app scams, wire transfers gone wrong;…
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John Durham is looking at FBI’s launch of Trump campaign probe, sources say
After two years of searching for problems with the investigation into Donald Trump’s campaign advisers in 2016 and their ties to Russia,…
Continue Reading Car hits COVID vaccination site, but appointments still on
Click here for updates on this story ROXBURY, Massachussetts (WBZ) — A car crashed into a clinic that provides COVID…
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Donald Trump launches a new website after social media bans
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Continue Reading Surgical consent altered at UW after case involving hysterectomy
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — UW-Madison’s…
Continue Reading Justice Department launches 30-day review of how to better combat hate crimes
Attorney General Merrick Garland has launched a 30-day “expedited review” to figure out how the Justice Department can “deploy all…
Continue Reading Third COVID-19 outbreak hits Danville Adult Detention Center; director suspects K2 joint led to spread
Click here for updates on this story DANVILLE, Virginia (Danville Register and Bee) — Five inmates at the Danville…
Continue Reading Police in Boulder have put the names of the 10 grocery store shooting victims on their patrol cars
Police in Boulder, Colorado, are paying tribute to 10 people who lost their lives in last week’s shooting at a grocery store in the city. The…
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Kentucky legislature passes bipartisan election bill expanding early and absentee voting
Kentucky’s Republican-led General Assembly this week passed bipartisan voting reform legislation setting rules for absentee and early voting…
Continue Reading Bail set at $1 million in town of Lyndon double homicide, victims allegedly beaten with baseball bat
Click here for updates on this story Lyndon, Wisconsin (wiscnews.com) — Court documents from a double homicide in the…
Continue Reading High School teacher on leave after allegedly posting sex video on SnapChat
Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (Quad-City Times) — A Moline High School teacher is on leave…
Continue Reading Tax Commissioner pushes back against claims she is raising contract fees with cities only to boost her pay
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Gwinnett County’s tax…
Continue Reading Federal appeals court rules in favor of Ohio professor who refused to use transgender student’s pronouns
A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that an Ohio professor can sue a university for violating his constitutional rights after he was disciplined…
Continue Reading Woman killed when tree branch lands on her car
Click here for updates on this story FARMINGTON, Maine (WMTW) — Farmington police say a woman was killed Monday morning…
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First round of Imagine IF community meetings to wrap up Wednesday
The City of Idaho Falls Neighborhood Services Department (CDS) is set to hold its fifth and final community meeting designed allow public input on…
Continue Reading The reason we can’t fully explore space is fixable. Here’s how
With so many challenges facing us here on Earth — the pandemic, climate change, the economy — it might seem like an odd time to focus on space.…
Continue Reading Low-income Social Security recipients will get their stimulus payments next week
The Internal Revenue Service will start sending stimulus payments to low-income Social Security recipients this weekend, and expects most of the…
Continue Reading MMA fighter who witnessed George Floyd’s death says he called police on the police
A professional mixed martial arts fighter who came upon the scene of George Floyd’s death testified Tuesday that he called 911 after watching…
Continue Reading Police release dramatic video of officers saving man from fiery crash
Click here for updates on this story Phoenix (KPHO/KTVK) — Phoenix police have released dramatic body camera video of…
Continue Reading Slain Police Officer Eric Talley’s life celebrated in public funeral
Officer Eric Talley was remembered for his bravery at a public funeral in Lafayette, Colorado, on Tuesday — one week after giving his life as…
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Japan thrashes Mongolia 14-0 in historic World Cup qualifier win
Japan recorded the second-biggest win in its history, thrashing Mongolia 14-0 in a World Cup 2022 qualifier. Werder Bremen striker Yuya Osako scored…
Continue Reading Students learn human anatomy from exhibit, live models
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Students are learning about the human body from models dead and…
Continue Reading Biden administration expanding pause on student loan interest and collections
The Biden administration is expanding the pause on student loan interest and collections to the more than a million borrowers who are in default on…
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Wyoming lawmakers move ahead with proposed coal lawsuit fund
Wyoming lawmakers advanced a proposal Tuesday to set up a fund to sue states that move away from using coal to generate…
Continue Reading GameStop raids Amazon for another heavy-hitter exec
GameStop is adding to its growing list of new executives hired from Amazon and Chewy with the hope of turning the struggling, longtime mall staple…
Continue Reading GSP reach settlement with troopers accused of cheating on test
Click here for updates on this story Georgia (WGCL) — Georgia State Patrol announced a settlement with 26 troopers who…
Continue Reading OHP troopers rescue 4-year-old child abducted out of North Texas by non-custodial parent
Click here for updates on this story EDMOND, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers on Monday night rescued…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin’s trial in death of George Floyd begins with showing jurors video of his final moments
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s head and neck for 4 minutes and 45 seconds as Floyd cried out for help,…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin is on trial for George Floyd’s death. America’s criminal justice system is not
George Floyd’s public death under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin last May set off an intense debate about societal…
Continue Reading MMA fighter who watched George Floyd’s death says he called police on the police
A professional mixed martial arts fighter who stumbled onto the scene of George Floyd’s death testified Tuesday that he called 911 after…
Continue Reading Owners of world’s largest truck stop donate $10M to Hawkeye football
Click here for updates on this story IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCCI) — The couple who owns the World’s Largest Truck Stop…
Continue Reading Off-duty police officer attacked, dragged by car while trying to stop suspect
Click here for updates on this story CASA GRANDE, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — An off-duty Casa Grande police officer is in…
Continue Reading Non-native lizard hitchhikes from Florida to Massachusetts
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — A non-native lizard hitchhiked its way from Florida to…
Continue Reading NATO scrambles jets 10 times to track Russian military planes across Europe
NATO scrambled fighter jets 10 times Monday to track and intercept an unusually “rare peak” of Russian bombers and fighters flying over…
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Demi Lovato: ‘I am too gay to marry a man right now’
Demi Lovato is not just sharing revelations in her new docuseries, “Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil.” In a recent interview with EW,…
Continue Reading ‘Scolded us for being female’: Local woman says fishing trip prize taken away because she is a woman
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTE COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Emily Smaniotto said she was disqualified…
Continue Reading A new state holiday in Arizona will honor the Navajo Code Talkers whose language formed a secret code to save lives
The story of the Navajo Code Talkers, who played a vital role in US victories during World War II by using their native language to send coded…
Continue Reading Over-the-Rhine restaurant has adult happy meals with booze, candy
Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) — An Over-the-Rhine restaurant and bar is offering adult…
Continue Reading SRPI: The Value of Internships in a Student’s Future Career Path
Click here for updates on this story SRPI: The Value of Internships in a Student’s Future Career Path (WTRT, Tigers…
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New wedding venues to open near Pocatello
The Gate City area is expanding the limited options for couples to tie the…
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Biden won’t throw Washington Nationals opening day pitch, White House says
President Joe Biden is not scheduled to toss out the Opening Day first pitch on Thursday for the Washington Nationals, White House press secretary…
Continue Reading Republican Kelly Tshibaka launches Senate campaign against Lisa Murkowski
Republican Kelly Tshibaka, a former Alaska Department of Administration commissioner, launched her Senate campaign on Monday against Sen. Lisa…
Continue Reading Progressive caucus chair says Senate must eliminate the filibuster or override parliamentarian
The chairwoman of the House Progressive Caucus said Tuesday that she is convinced that in order to ensure that President Joe Biden’s…
Continue Reading Seth Rogen clarifies comments on Emma Watson ‘storming off set’
Seth Rogen is clarifying a story that he told British GQ about Emma Watson storming off the set of his 2013 film, “This Is the End.”…
Continue Reading Family wants answers after murder
Click here for updates on this story AIEA, Hawaii (KITV) — The family of a man in Aiea shot and killed over the weekend…
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200 piglets die in outbuilding fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports 200 piglets died in a structure fire on the 14000 block of North 5th East…
Continue Reading Roofing company pitching in as community works to repair little league fields
Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES, Michigan (WNEM) — As communities work to restore a sense of normalcy…
Continue Reading Biden unveils first slate of judicial nominees featuring diverse and history-making selections
President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a diverse slate of 11 judicial nominees, including three African American women for Circuit Court vacancies…
Continue Reading Maryland moves to repeal its state song, a pro-Confederate anthem that urges violence and calls Lincoln a ‘despot’
Maryland’s oft-debated state song, a relic of the Confederacy that calls Union supporters “Northern scum,” is one signature away…
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Fire destroys Teton Valley cabin
Teton County, Idaho Fire and Rescue was called to a small, two-room cabin in the middle of a Monday morning windstorm. …
Continue Reading It’s a ‘perversion of truth.’ Children of MLK, John Lewis and CT Vivian condemn Georgia voting law
The children of three late civil rights movement leaders released a joint letter late Monday night to corporate leaders and lawmakers in response to…
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COVID-19 vaccine media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MST Tuesday.…
Continue Reading In bid to avoid jail, Proud Boys leader claims he was in contact with FBI years before Capitol riot
Joseph Biggs, a Proud Boys leader who is charged with conspiracy related to the January 6 insurrection, claims the FBI had checked in on him several…
Continue Reading Catholic Sisters calling for GOP leader’s removal after ‘disturbing’ comments about female leaders
Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — The chairman of the Michigan GOP and member of the…
Continue Reading 3 teens arrested in mall shooting that injured a child
Click here for updates on this story COBB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Cobb County Police arrested 3 men who they say shot…
Continue Reading Correctional officer arrested for having sex with an inmate
Click here for updates on this story EAST LYME, Connecticut (WFSB) — A correctional officer was arrested for sexually…
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South Dakota governor kills transgender bill, but orders ban
A South Dakota bill that would have banned transgender women and girls from female sports was effectively vetoed by Gov. Kristi Noem, but she quickly…
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Mayor Blad receives COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday
Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be vaccinating the City of Pocatello’s Mayor, Brian Blad, on…
Continue Reading Man hurt when wind rips giant metal awning from store
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Monday’s intense winds tore a large metal awning…
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North Fork prescription fires to begin today
The North Fork Ranger District will begin a prescribed fire plan Tuesday near Gibbonsville and…
Continue Reading Police searching for attacker in hate crime assault against 65-year-old Asian woman
The New York Police Department is investigating what they say is a “hate crime assault” against a 65-year-old Asian woman who was punched…
Continue Reading Slain Police Officer Eric Talley’s life to be celebrated in public funeral
Officer Eric Talley will be remembered at a public funeral in Lafayette, Colorado, on Tuesday — one week after giving his life as the first…
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Jazz run win streak to 6 games with 114-75 win over Cavs
Donovan Mitchell scored 19 points and Rudy Gobert added 18 points and 17 rebounds to power the Utah Jazz to their sixth straight win, a 114-75…
Continue Reading ‘Immediate and drastic.’ The climate crisis is seriously spooking economists
Worsening inequality, trillions of dollars in economic damage and depressed economic growth. Those are the outcomes that economists fear we will face…
Continue Reading SSU launches Tiger Vision for athletic season
Click here for updates on this story SSU launches Tiger Vision for athletic season (WTRT, Tigers Roar, SSU) — Where…
Continue Reading Rachel Bilson was ‘super bummed’ that Rami Malek made her take down a photo of them both from Instagram
Rachel Bilson had what she thought was a cool throwback photo of her and Rami Malek, but according to her, Malek didn’t think so. It turns out…
Continue Reading Infrastructure timeline emerges as Biden aims to pass sweeping package this summer
President Joe Biden is aiming to pass his sweeping infrastructure and jobs proposal this summer, a senior White House official told CNN, setting an…
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COVID-19 PPE litter is killing wildlife
Waste from lifesaving personal protective equipment (PPE) is killing birds, fish and other wildlife across the globe, a study has found. Animals are…
Continue Reading Four people, including eight-month old baby, killed in wrong-way driver crash
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — Saraland Police said four people died in a crash…
Continue Reading Civil rights groups file third federal lawsuit challenging new Georgia voting law
Several civil rights groups announced on Tuesday that they have filed a joint federal lawsuit over the Georgia election overhaul bill, the third…
Continue Reading A cinematic sport: Fencing instructor takes his lessons outdoors
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — While swordplay has been around for thousands of years, a…
Continue Reading Police officer saves woman’s life with Narcan
Click here for updates on this story PEA RIDGE, Arkansas (KFSM) — A Pea Ridge Police Officer is receiving praise after…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s death was more than a case and a cause, his brother says as he watches Derek Chauvin trial
Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, says it has been an “emotional roller-coaster” sitting in the courtroom for the trial of…
Continue Reading Children of MLK, John Lewis condemn Georgia voting law saying it’s a ‘perversion of truth’
The children of three late civil rights movement leaders released a joint letter late Monday night to corporate leaders and lawmakers in response to…
Continue Reading Goodwill employee finds massive sum of cash in donation, helps return money to owner
Andrea Lessing had seen a lot of unique donations in her time as an Oklahoma Goodwill employee, but none nearly as valuable as $42,000 in cash.…
Continue Reading Ariana Grande is joining ‘The Voice’
It looks like NBC is saying — in the nicest possible way — “Thank U, Next” to coach Nick Jonas. Grammy-winning singer Ariana…
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8-year-old boy saves sister from choking
Jaxson Demsey, age 8, of Hazleton, is very protective of his 20-month-old baby sister…
Continue Reading As COVID-19 numbers rise, the CDC chief says she’s scared about where US is headed. But it’s not too late to change country’s course
New COVID-19 cases have spiked in the US in the last several days, the latest data showed Tuesday — and White House and health officials are…
Continue Reading Young boy’s parents fight to add rare Krabbe disease to newborn screening test
Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, Oregon (KPTV) — A 5-year-old Beaverton boy is fighting a rare disorder…
Continue Reading Suspected mafia fugitive was living on a Caribbean island. Then police saw his YouTube cooking videos
An alleged Mafia fugitive who had been on the run since 2014 was arrested by police in the Dominican Republic thanks to his hobby as a YouTube chef.…
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D91 announces new superintendent
The Board of Trustees announced Dr. Eric Pingrey as the new superintendent for Idaho Falls School District 91.…
Continue Reading North Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts
Here is a look at North Korea’s nuclear capabilities and the history of its weapons program. 1985 North Korea signs the Nuclear…
Continue Reading Mother of police officer injured in Capitol riot says she’s outraged by Trump’s lie that his supporters were ‘hugging and kissing’ cops during attack
The mother of a DC Police officer who was brutally assaulted while defending the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection said Monday that she…
Continue Reading SpaceX Mars rocket prototype explodes during test flight
An experimental SpaceX rocket exploded at the end of a high-altitude test flight Tuesday, but heavy fog at the site left even SpaceX at least…
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Your Health Idaho clients eligible for premium assistance
Your Health Idaho will continue to enroll Idahoans on the state health insurance exchange throughout the month of April so they may take advantage of…
Continue ReadingChipotle is giving away $100,000 in bitcoin
Chipotle is jumping into the bitcoin craze. Sort of. No, the chain isn’t accepting the cryptocurrency as payment for its Mexican dishes.…
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Fish and Game outlines fish stocking plans
The Idaho Fish and Game Department hatchery staff is ramping up its fish stocking plans around the state. …
Continue Reading Volkswagen of America says it’s changing its name to ‘Voltswagen’
In a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen’s US arm says it is changing its name to…
Continue ReadingPizza Hut redesigns the drive-thru
Pizza Hut is doubling down on the growing popularity of the drive-thru with a new digital-focused version now opening at more than 1,500 restaurants…
Continue Reading A little-known hedge fund caused widespread chaos on Wall Street
The names of the key players are different, but the lessons similar. The spectacular implosion of hedge fund Archegos Capital Management, much like…
Continue Reading UNC-Chapel Hill students part of study to see how virus spreads among the vaccinated
Click here for updates on this story CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina (WRAL) — With large gatherings and unauthorized…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin trial continues with MMA fighter who watched George Floyd’s death
The second day of Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death began Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed martial…
Continue Reading Coronavirus likely spread to people from an animal — but needs more study, new WHO report says
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 probably spread to people through an animal, and probably started spreading among humans no more than a…
Continue Reading Senate leader, NC superintendent back phonics in schools to boost literacy
Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — Elementary school teachers will be retrained to…
Continue Reading Elon Musk on SpaceX SN11 Mars rocket prototype test: ‘At least the crater is in the right place!’
An experimental rocket that SpaceX launched at its South Texas facilities Tuesday appears to have exploded, but heavy fog at the landing site left…
Continue Reading KKK flyers show up outside dozens of Newport Beach homes
Click here for updates on this story NEWPORT BEACH, California (KABC) — People in the Newport Heights community and the…
Continue Reading Man fatally shoots neighbor who was arguing with his girlfriend | Caught on camera
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A confrontation that took place right before a man was fatally…
Continue Reading CBP deploying more agents to US-Mexico border amid influx of migrants
US Customs and Border Protection is deploying more agents to the US-Mexico border as the agency continues to face a growing number of migrants, an…
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