US Capitol rioter who tried to flee to Switzerland is jailed pre-trial
A geophysicist who allegedly beat police officers who were trying to help injured rioters during the US Capitol siege will be jailed before trial, a…
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Family of man who starved in jail speaks out about lack of criminal charges
The family of the Pocatello man who died in the custody of the Bannock County Jail held a joint press conference with Sheriff Tony Manu on…
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Ranch established to help combat veterans with PTSD now accepting applications
Click here for updates on this story CULLOWHEE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Equinox Ranch, a program designed to provide…
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Police searching for woman previously convicted of stealing a cab
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Honolulu police are searching for a woman convicted of stealing…
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State board votes to freeze tuition and fees
By unanimous vote, the Idaho State Board of Education has voted to hold in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at current levels for the 2020-21…
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Judge strikes down initial approval for stalled Montana mine
A U.S. judge on Wednesday struck down the government’s approval of the first phase of a long-stalled copper and silver mine that would be…
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Dell Technologies to spin off its ownership stake in VMWare
After months-long negotiations, Dell Technologies announced Wednesday it plans to spin off its 81% ownership stake in VMWare. The move will create…
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CDC advisers take no action after meeting on the J&J COVID-19 vaccine
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who met Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson &…
Continue Reading Senate advances bill to combat surge of anti-Asian hate crimes
The Senate voted 92-6 to advance a bill Wednesday that would address the surge of hate crimes against Asian Americans, signaling broad bipartisan…
Continue Reading White House expected to name Erika Moritsugu as Asian American and Pacific Islander liaison
The White House is expected to name Erika Moritsugu to a senior-level Asian American and Pacific Islander liaison position, two sources familiar with…
Continue Reading ‘He’s not a team player’: Republicans steer clear of Gaetz amid DOJ investigation
House Republicans are doing their best to steer clear of embattled Rep. Matt Gaetz amid an FBI investigation into whether he broke sex trafficking…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 41 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 41 new COVID-19 cases and one new death…
Continue Reading Alex Rodriguez responds to Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards not knowing him
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the process of being sold…
Continue Reading America’s top spies are coming in from the cold
America’s top spies are coming in from the cold. Relationships between the heads of the CIA, FBI, NSA and DIA and then-President Donald Trump…
Continue Reading City to continue free summer camps for kids
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Summer is right around the corner and that means lots of kids…
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Wendy’s north Rexburg location to close, new location to open in fall
Wendy’s is closing its north Rexburg location this…
Continue Reading Korean BBQ restaurant repeatedly hit by dine-and-dashers amid pandemic
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — One San Francisco restaurant is dealing with yet another…
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Federal judge rules private land on border can be seized for the wall, despite Biden’s construction halt
The federal government can take “immediate possession” of a Texas family’s land along the US-Mexico border after a years-long court…
Continue Reading Nurse steps in to help deliver baby in parking garage
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — An Auburn woman has quite the delivery story after she gave…
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Utah State lights rainbow display to support students at BYU
Students at Utah State University illuminated the base of the campus’ iconic Old Main building in Logan with rainbow lights on Tuesday in support…
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Uber expects employees to spend at least three days a week at the office
As offices reopen, Uber says its employees can work from home if they choose — but only for two days a week. Starting in September, the…
Continue Reading The new president of ABC News is about to make history
Kimberly Godwin is about to make history — as the incoming president of ABC News, she’ll be the first Black executive to run one of…
Continue ReadingMIT scientists translated spider webs into music. It could help us talk to them
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned spider webs into music — creating an eerie soundtrack that could help them…
Continue Reading A state trooper shot and killed a 16-year-old armed with a knife and airsoft gun, Maryland authorities say
A 16-year-old, armed with a knife and what turned out to be an airsoft gun, was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon by a Maryland state trooper, a…
Continue Reading An Open Letter to Colton Underwood on Coming Out As Gay
Click here for updates on this story 4/14/2021 (OutSmart Magazine) — Dear Colton, Welcome to the family. I saw that…
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National telecommunicators week celebrates emergency dispatchers
They’re getting the recognition they deserve, thanks to national telecommunications…
Continue Reading McDonald’s will train all its restaurant staff after widespread sexual harassment allegations
McDonald’s is requiring anti-harassment training across all 39,000 of its restaurants, the company said Wednesday. The trainings, among other…
Continue Reading Five things you didn’t know about Bernie Madoff’s epic scam
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on December 11, 2013, and has been updated. Bernard Madoff, the man behind the most…
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Pay It Forward: YMCA Playground Upgrade
A local playground is set for a makeover, with your help. And a new addition will come to…
Continue Reading Sotomayor: ‘This is the scariest of times, and the most exciting times’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor emerged from pandemic-inspired unofficial quarantine on Wednesday to talk about turbulent times in the country. “This…
Continue Reading College fines students $50 for not wearing masks
Click here for updates on this story STANDISH, Maine (WBZ) — A Maine college is cracking down on students not wearing…
Continue Reading A former student sues the University of Evansville over sexual assault allegations against former basketball coach
A former student athletic trainer at the University of Evansville filed a lawsuit against the Indiana school, alleging sexual assault and a pattern…
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Idaho Senate in recess until House catches up
The Idaho Senate will recess until Monday, April 19 to give the Idaho House some time to complete legislative business. …
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Dispatcher helps save life
Bingham County Sheriff Craig T. Rowland said a 9-1-1 dispatcher helped save a person’s life…
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CDC advisers meeting about the J&J Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s what experts and state leaders say about the pause
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were meeting Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson…
Continue Reading Are amusement parks safe now? What you should know to lower COVID-19 risk
If you’re wondering whether an amusement park is a safe place to have fun after more than a year of pandemic struggles, know that the answer…
Continue Reading Coinbase goes public with a nearly $100 billion valuation
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global finally went public Wednesday afternoon at a valuation of nearly $100 billion, as the company takes advantage…
Continue Reading A friend of Philando Castile had warned of another police-involved shooting before hearing Daunte Wright was killed
Speaking at a rally, Minnesota state Rep. John Thompson offered a warning about violence against Black men in the state. Thompson was a friend of…
Continue Reading Students design walker for disabled raccoon
Click here for updates on this story HARDIN COUNTY, Kentucky (WLKY) — A disabled raccoon, affectionately known as…
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Idaho House approves prohibition on mask mandates
The House on Wednesday approved legislation prohibiting mask mandates by government entities in Idaho, voting 47-22 with no Democratic support to…
Continue Reading Bishop accused of child rape to face charges
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — A Boston bishop facing several counts of child rape is scheduled…
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Bannock County Motor Vehicle launching new wait-line system
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office will try a new system to improve services at the Motor Vehicle Department.…
Continue Reading Mississippi governor declares April as Confederate Heritage Month
Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a proclamation naming…
Continue Reading US intel chief says spy agencies still do not know ‘where, when or how’ Covid-19 was initially transmitted
US intelligence agencies still do not know “exactly where, when or how Covid-19 virus was transmitted initially” in China but remain…
Continue Reading Kimberly Godwin is about to be the first Black person to run a major US broadcast network newsroom
Kimberly Godwin is about to make history — as the incoming president of ABC News, she’ll be the first Black executive to run one of…
Continue Reading J&J vaccine pause prompts a needed discussion of women’s health
When I heard the news that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending…
Continue Reading Biden opposes defunding the police. Here’s what that means
President Joe Biden said at a CNN town hall on Tuesday that he remains opposed to calls for “defunding the police” — a rallying cry…
Continue Reading Obama praises Biden’s ‘bold leadership’ on Afghanistan withdrawal
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised President Joe Biden’s “bold leadership” for his decision to withdraw US troops…
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Local funeral homes introduce parting stones
A new way to memorialize the dead is now taking shape in Southeast Idaho.…
Continue Reading Police investigate after 7-year-old child shot in legs at park
Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Police are investigating after a 7-year-old child was…
Continue Reading Maddy Middleton’s killer pleads guilty to all charges
Click here for updates on this story SANTA CRUZ, California (KSBW) — A Santa Cruz man who was facing 126 years to life…
Continue Reading Missing hiker found safe with help of map enthusiast
Click here for updates on this story ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A 45-year-old hiker who was…
Continue Reading High School senior shares impact of school shutting down due to COVID-19 cases
Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — A student at Eldorado High called the…
Continue Reading Biden admin intends to move forward with $23B UAE weapons sales
The Biden administration intends to move forward with $23 billion in proposed arms sales to the United Arab Emirates even as it continues its review…
Continue Reading 12-year-old dies after 19 days on life support, family blames online ‘blackout challenge’
Click here for updates on this story AURORA, Colorado (KCNC) — A 12-year-old boy from Aurora has died more than two…
Continue Reading House committee votes to approve bill that would grant DC statehood
The House Oversight and Reform Committee voted on Wednesday to approve a bill that would grant statehood to Washington, DC, a Democratic priority…
Continue Reading 5-year-old girl critically injured in crash, out of hospital
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Ariel Young – the 5-year-old girl that has brain…
Continue Reading Noose on city logo will go, council decides in unanimous vote
Click here for updates on this story PLACERVILLE, California (KCRA) — In a unanimous vote, and after a public comment…
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Former ‘Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood: ‘I’m gay’
Colton Underwood told Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America” that he is gay in an interview that aired Wednesday morning. “This…
Continue Reading Bill that seeks to meet basic standards for tenants passed Senate
Click here for updates on this story LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (KHBS, KHOG) — An Arkansas bill that seeks to meet basic…
Continue Reading Bernard Madoff Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Bernard Madoff, serving 150 years in prison for running a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme. Personal Birth date:…
Continue Reading Despite his Parkinson’s disease, this man aims to hike the entire Appalachian Trail
For years, Dan Schoenthal had in the back of his mind that he wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail. That goal took on a new sense of urgency after he…
Continue Reading South Boston parking accident leads to act of kindness
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — It’s the last thing you want to see when you approach your car.…
Continue Reading Minority students allegedly ‘slave traded’ online by classmates
Click here for updates on this story PARKER COUNTY, TX (KTVT) — A group of students in Aledo ISD are facing…
Continue Reading Biden announces troops will leave Afghanistan by September 11
President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally announced his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan before September 11, the 20th…
Continue Reading DOJ nominee Kristen Clarke defends record to senators as supporters say civil rights chief is badly needed
Kristen Clarke, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, defended her record against some…
Continue Reading Waukegan School Board votes to rename Thomas Jefferson Middle School for John Lewis, after suggestion of Barack Obama draws objections
Click here for updates on this story WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WBBM) — Renaming a school has stirred up controversy in Waukegan.…
Continue Reading Former Police Chief indicted in connection with series of arsons
Click here for updates on this story UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland (WJZ) — Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha…
Continue Reading Deadliest Mass Shootings in the US Fast Facts
Here is a list of the deadliest mass shootings in modern US history (1949 to present). Suicides, gang-related incidents and deaths resulting from…
Continue Reading Prosecutors won’t pursue charges in shooting death of Ashli Babbitt during Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors in Washington, DC, will not pursue criminal charges against the US Capitol Police officer involved in the shooting death of Ashli…
Continue Reading Transportation department says despite less traffic, nearly 600 died in crashes last year
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One bright spot of the COVID-19 pandemic was less traffic on the…
Continue Reading Judges are split on how seriously to take John Roberts’ abortion opinion
Almost a year after Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the Supreme Court’s liberals to cast the determinative vote to block a Louisiana…
Continue Reading Biden prepares to leave America’s longest war
It’s an image President Joe Biden kept returning to: the sight of helicopters evacuating Americans from Saigon during the last major battle of…
Continue Reading Justice Democrats-backed activist Rana Abdelhamid challenges Rep. Carolyn Maloney in New York
Activist and nonprofit founder Rana Abdelhamid on Wednesday launched a Democratic primary challenge to Rep. Carolyn Maloney in New York’s 12th…
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IBE releases open letter to Idaho Legislature
Idaho Business for Education has released an open letter to the Idaho Legislature concerning Higher…
Continue Reading First responder being hailed hero after saving man from burning wreckage
Click here for updates on this story GRATIOT COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — A first responder is being hailed a hero after…
Continue Reading Oath Keepers likely stashed weapons at a Comfort Inn prior to Capitol riot, prosecutors say
Members of the Oath Keepers paramilitary group likely stored weapons at a hotel in Arlington, Virginia, as part of their plan to have an armed…
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Teton County, Wyo. extends local mask order
The local health order that requires individuals within Teton County, Wyo. to wear face coverings in certain places, with exceptions has been…
Continue Reading Former medical examiner says George Floyd died due to his heart disease — not Derek Chauvin
Maryland’s former chief medical examiner testified for Derek Chauvin’s defense on Wednesday that George Floyd died due to his underlying…
Continue Reading Latest ‘Fast & Furious’ film ‘F9’ drops new trailer
The ninth installment in the “Fast & Furious” franchise has a new release date set for June 25. A new trailer for the upcoming film,…
Continue Reading College Students Give Feedback on COVID Vaccines
Click here for updates on this story College Students Give Feedback on COVID Vaccines (WTRT) — Will COVID vaccines be…
Continue Reading The greatest stunt yet from ‘Fast & Furious’: Saving movie theaters
The Fast & Furious series has pulled off a lot of stunts during its 20 year run. In “Furious 7,” Dwayne “The Rock”…
Continue Reading Coinbase goes public with a $100 billion valuation — and it’s probably heading higher
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global finally went public Wednesday afternoon at a valuation of nearly $100 billion, as the company takes advantage…
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Bill would require Legislature’s OK to spend COVID-19 funds
The Legislature’s budget committee on Wednesday approved a proposed law requiring that about $2.2 billion coming to Idaho from the latest round of…
Continue Reading Schumer praises Biden’s ‘careful and thought-out plan’ for Afghanistan
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday praised President Joe Biden’s plan to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, calling it a…
Continue Reading Dollar General will hire 20,000 workers
Dollar General plans to hire 20,000 workers this spring as the discount chain continues its expansion during the pandemic. The company said Wednesday…
Continue Reading Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s CEO, is now one of the richest people on Earth
The billionaires club got bigger Wednesday with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joining the coveted coven. He runs the cryptocurrency exchange company…
Continue Reading The greatest stunt yet from the ‘Fast & Furious’: Saving movie theaters
The Fast & Furious series has pulled off a lot of stunts during its 20 year run. In “Furious 7,” Dwayne “The Rock”…
Continue Reading Man told police he accidentally shot his brother with a rifle
Click here for updates on this story MERIDEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Meriden police have arrested a man accused of…
Continue Reading Part of fencing perimeter comes down around White House
Part of the fencing perimeter that has been around the White House complex since President Donald Trump was in office was removed on Wednesday…
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Police apprehend wanted man in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Police officers located a wanted 26-year-old Rigby man in the area of Benton Street and St. Clair Road in Idaho Falls Tuesday night…
Continue Reading Man rescues 2-year-old found walking alone at night near I-45 feeder
Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A Houston man found a toddler walking alone at night on the I-45…
Continue Reading House lawmakers urge Blinken to press Saudi Arabia to lift Yemen blockade
A group of House Foreign Affairs Committee lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to “urgently push” Saudi Arabia to lift…
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Scattered Showers into Thursday
Blustery conditions into tonight with cold winds and scattered snow/rain. Highs will barely make it past 50 degrees and tonight with be dreary as…
Continue Reading Texas GOP Rep. Kevin Brady announces retirement
Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, a long-serving lawmaker and top Republican on the powerful Ways and Means Committee, announced on Wednesday he is retiring at…
Continue Reading D1 football player sacks car burglary suspect, aiding in officer’s arrest
Click here for updates on this story CONCORD, California (KGO) — A Division 1 football player from Concord is being…
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Man who pleaded guilty in Crow killing dies in custody
A man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a woman in front of her child on the Crow Indian Reservation in southern Montana has died in custody.…
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Wyoming man sentenced to life in prison after killing 3
A Wyoming man was sentenced to life in prison after he pleaded guilty in February to killing three family members in March 2020, a judge…
Continue Reading Two to be honored during Gift of Life Awards
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — April is Donate Life month and as part of the effort to…
Continue Reading Like it or not, ‘woke’ Corporate America is here to stay
Conservative lawmakers concerned by the growing list of major corporations taking progressive stances on hot-button political issues should expect…
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