April 2021

Warm and Breezy for Thursday, Warm and Windy for Friday

April 28, 2021 6:00 PM Michael Coats

We’ll continue to warm-up as we move into Thursday and Friday with strengthening high pressure over the west. Winds will begin to increase for…

Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel memorialized with bust at Washington National Cathedral

April 28, 2021 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

The Washington National Cathedral has unveiled a stone carving of Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel to recognize his legacy as a…

Amazon plans to raise wages for 500,000 workers

April 28, 2021 5:51 PM CNN Newsource

Amazon has announced that it will raise wages for more than 500,000 workers — but it’s not planning to increase its $15 per hour minimum…

COVID-19 vaccine myths: These reasons for not getting a shot don’t hold up. In fact, they’ll set the US back

April 28, 2021 5:48 PM CNN Newsource

Americans have an easy way to crush COVID-19 — one that would let businesses fully reopen safely, ditch the need for social distancing and…

Biden is marking 100 days. What do you want to see him do next?

April 28, 2021 5:45 PM CNN

President Joe Biden has moved fast since his January 20 swearing-in, signing a $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill into law less than two months into his…

Facebook lifts the lid on how it’s making money from WhatsApp

April 28, 2021 5:36 PM CNN Newsource

Since Facebook paid a whopping $19 billion to buy WhatsApp in 2014, investors have wondered how it will cash in on the acquisition, especially after…

What’s happening with the Rudy Giuliani raids and Ukraine investigation

April 28, 2021 5:29 PM CNN

Federal agents raided the apartment and office of former President Donald Trump’s longtime attorney Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday, an…

Bonneville School District 93 talks about levies

April 28, 2021 5:25 PM Rachel Fabbi

If the supplemental levy fails, that means the district will have to consider pay cuts, layoffs, and other cost-saving measures explained…

255 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

April 28, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 255 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths…

What’s happening with the Rudy Giuliani raid and Ukraine investigation

April 28, 2021 5:18 PM CNN

Federal agents raided the apartment and office of former President Donald Trump’s longtime attorney Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday, an…

More liberal CDC coronavirus guidelines could come soon, Fauci says

April 28, 2021 5:13 PM CNN

After loosening its COVID-19 prevention guidelines somewhat this week for people who are fully vaccinated, the US Centers for Disease Control and…

Cheney: ‘Wishful thinking’ by Trump she won’t seek 4th term

April 28, 2021 4:57 PM Associated Press

Speculation by former President Donald Trump that she won’t seek re-election next year is “wishful thinking,” Liz Cheney said…

Ohio police union appeals firing of ex-officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice

April 28, 2021 4:56 PM CNN Newsource

A police union has filed an appeal with the Ohio Supreme Court to reinstate former Cleveland Police Officer Timothy Loehmann, who fatally shot…

Colgate’s new toothpaste tube is designed with slippery coating to let you squeeze out every last drop

April 28, 2021 4:56 PM CNN Newsource

Colgate wants to save you the agony of trying to squeeze out every last drop of toothpaste. It’s doing that by partnering with LiquiGlide, a…

Elliot Page cries ‘tears of joy’ in Oprah interview

April 28, 2021 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

Elliot Page is comfortable in his skin. In an on-camera interview with Oprah Winfrey for Apple TV+, the actor’s first since disclosing that he…

Picture of racist prom proposal goes viral

April 28, 2021 4:26 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minnesota school district is investigating reports of a…

Apple just had a massive quarter thanks to the 5G iPhone

April 28, 2021 4:24 PM CNN

Apple’s steady stream of hardware upgrades and new services launched throughout the pandemic has held the company in good stead going into…

In GOP rebuttal, Sen. Tim Scott to say: ‘Our best future won’t come from Washington schemes or socialist dreams’

April 28, 2021 4:17 PM CNN

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will deliver the GOP rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress on…

6 things to watch during President Joe Biden’s first address to Congress

April 28, 2021 4:15 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden is slated to deliver his first joint address to Congress on Wednesday, where he will lay out his next big legislative priority to…

Suspected shooter is barricaded in a house after two deputies shot in NC, authorities say

April 28, 2021 4:12 PM CNN Newsource

Two deputies were shot near Boone, North Carolina, and an standoff with the suspected shooter is underway, according to a statement obtained by CNN…

DNA testing in Vallow-Daybell case

April 28, 2021 4:10 PM News Team

DNA tests on tools seized from Chad Daybell’s property and a blood sample from another scene, are on hold, for…

Biden will invite the top four congressional leaders to the White House for May 12 meeting

April 28, 2021 4:10 PM CNN

President Joe Biden will host his first meeting with Republican and Democratic leadership from the House and Senate since taking office on May 12 at…

Samantha Power confirmed to lead US Agency for International Development

April 28, 2021 4:08 PM CNN Newsource

Samantha Power on Wednesday was confirmed by the Senate as the new head of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in a 68-26 vote. Power…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 44 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 28, 2021 4:07 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 44 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Ex-wildlife managers want veto of Idaho wolf-killing bill

April 28, 2021 4:05 PM Associated Press

Nearly 30 retired state, federal and tribal wildlife managers sent a letter Wednesday to Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little asking him to veto a bill…

GOP precinct chair in Texas arrested in US Capitol riot

April 28, 2021 3:56 PM CNN

A Texas man arrested for storming the US Capitol and assaulting police officers on January 6 also serves as a Republican Party precinct chair and has…

Islam Said sentenced to 10 years for hiding father Yaser Said to avoid arrest in daughters’ murders

April 28, 2021 3:44 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH (KTVT) — The Irving brother of two girls murdered by their father has…

Federal prosecutors indict three men in death of Ahmaud Arbery

April 28, 2021 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

Three men were indicted on hate crime and attempted kidnapping charges by a federal grand jury in Southern Georgia in connection with the death of…

Washington State University to require COVID-19 vaccine

April 28, 2021 3:41 PM Associated Press

Washington State University will require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations this fall for students and employees.…

After catching on to scam attempt, woman wants to warn others against Norton Security impostor

April 28, 2021 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Now to a consumer warning from a CBS 2 viewer who contacted us…

Saber-toothed cats stalked and ate baby mammoths

April 28, 2021 3:35 PM CNN Newsource

The comedy film “Ice Age” humorously depicted a saber-toothed cat and a mammoth as misfit friends, but in prehistoric times the feline…

Idaho moves to ban critical race theory instruction in all public schools, including universities

April 28, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

As some public school districts move toward embracing critical race theory in their curriculums, others — like in Idaho — are doing the…

Senate votes to restore Obama-era rule limiting methane leaks

April 28, 2021 3:31 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate voted Wednesday to restore an Obama-era rule that cracked down on methane emissions from oil and gas industries as the Biden…

Police investigate string of malicious property damage

April 28, 2021 3:30 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a string of malicious property damage that occurred over the weekend.…

Scoring Biden’s performance on 4 key campaign promises in first 100 days

April 28, 2021 3:23 PM CNN

The practice of judging a presidency during its first 100 days began almost a century ago during the first term of President Franklin Roosevelt as he…

GOP Sen. Tim Scott to deliver Republican response to Biden’s first address to Congress

April 28, 2021 3:18 PM CNN

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will deliver the GOP rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress on…

Biden’s first 100 days: What he’s gotten done

April 28, 2021 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden has moved fast since his January 20 swearing-in, signing a $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill into law less than two months into his…

Idaho Falls librarian honored as Librarian of the Year

April 28, 2021 3:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Library Association (ILA) has named the Idaho Falls Public Library assistant director the Librarian of the…

Ford posts strong earnings but warns chip shortage will get worse before it gets better

April 28, 2021 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

Ford posted a much better first quarter than Wall Street was expecting. But it warned that the computer chip shortage that has dogged automakers will…

UEFA Champions League: For Qatar and UAE, investment in soccer has been ‘potentially worth its weight in gold’

April 28, 2021 2:53 PM CNN Newsource

Five years have passed since Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City last met in the Champions League, but both teams’ quests for European…

Apple starts 2021 strong with $89.6 billion in revenue

April 28, 2021 2:51 PM CNN Newsource

Apple’s steady stream of hardware upgrades and new services launched throughout the pandemic has held the company in good stead going into…

Justice Department releases video of attack on Capitol Police officer

April 28, 2021 2:45 PM CNN Newsource

Newly released police body-camera and surveillance video shows the chemical spray assault of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick and others during…

Dashcam video released in fatal police shooting of Roy Jackel

April 28, 2021 2:37 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BUENA VISTA TWP., New Jersey (KYW) — The New Jersey attorney general has released…

3 Supreme Court Justice applicants submitted to Governor

April 28, 2021 2:34 PM News Team

The Idaho Judicial Council announced Wednesday it has submitted the names of three potential appointees for a position on the Idaho Supreme Court to…

Thousands of Covid-19 vaccine doses in danger of going to waste

April 28, 2021 2:31 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — The clock is ticking. About 4,000 doses of the COVID-19…

Internal Biden administration debate over vaccine sharing grows more intense

April 28, 2021 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

The internal debate in the Biden administration over sharing excess US vaccines doses with other countries has grown more intense in recent weeks as…

Michael Collins Fast Facts

April 28, 2021 2:25 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of astronaut Michael Collins. Personal Birth date: October 31, 1930 Death date: April 28, 2021 Birth place: Rome,…

Pocatello Animal Services to offer half-price dog licenses in May

April 28, 2021 2:22 PM News Team

You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half the cost starting next…

First lady’s virtual joint address guests spotlight Biden administration priorities

April 28, 2021 2:21 PM CNN Newsource

When President Joe Biden delivers his address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, first lady Jill Biden will forgo the traditional set of…

Residents hesitant as Amazon moves ahead with plans for 634,000-square-foot warehouse

April 28, 2021 2:14 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHURCHILL, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Out on the new Southern Beltway in a remote part…

Walmart is coming after Kanye West’s Yeezy logo

April 28, 2021 2:07 PM CNN Newsource

Walmart is coming after Kanye West for releasing a proposed logo design that the retailer says too closely resembles the company’s own logo.…

Officer hailed as hero for saving 9-day-old baby’s life

April 28, 2021 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PLEASANT HILLS, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Call it right place, right time or maybe even some divine…

Biden says China is betting the US can’t keep up with autocracy

April 28, 2021 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden said Wednesday he views the challenges ahead of the country as a question of whether democracy can succeed in the 21st century.…

Big fines coming for drivers who do not give 3 feet of space to bicyclists on the road

April 28, 2021 1:46 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story STONY BROOK, New York (WCBS) — Drivers in Suffolk County now have to give…

Fed leaves rates near zero, reiterates it’s not worried about inflation

April 28, 2021 1:43 PM CNN Newsource

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday the US economy is growing stronger, but it left interest rates unchanged near zero. Interest rates will stay the…

Raccoon attacks prompt officials to urge residents to get their pets rabies shots

April 28, 2021 1:40 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HIGHLANDS, New Jersey (WCBS) — A raccoon with rabies recently attacked a small dog…

Meet Rev. Pamela Conrad, who brings worlds of science, religion together at Glen Burnie Church

April 28, 2021 1:33 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story GLEN BURNIE, Maryland (WJZ) — At St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Glen Burnie,…

4-year-old boy thrilled to ride bikes with police officer

April 28, 2021 1:28 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CAMBRIDGE (WBZ) — A mother said a Cambridge Police officer left a “lifetime…

L.A. County, once California’s pandemic epicenter, could enter the final reopening phase May 5

April 28, 2021 1:26 PM CNN Newsource

Los Angeles County, the first county in the US to have recorded more than one million coronavirus cases, is set to enter its least restrictive…

Pfizer and Moderna vaccines reduce COVID-19 hospitalization risk by 94% among older adults, CDC study says

April 28, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

The Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines were found in the real world to be 94% effective against COVID-19 hospitalization among fully…

Harris and Pelosi to make history as the first women to lead Senate and House during presidential address to Congress

April 28, 2021 1:13 PM CNN Newsource

The imagery of President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress will be notable Wednesday evening for what it will not include,…

Senate to vote to restore Obama-era rule limiting methane leaks

April 28, 2021 1:08 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday to restore an Obama-era rule that cracked down on methane emissions from oil and gas industries as the Biden…

Fed leaves rates near zero

April 28, 2021 1:03 PM CNN Newsource

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday the US economy is growing stronger, but it left interest rates unchanged near zero. Interest rates will stay the…

When a school principal married a Minneapolis cop, it shifted their perspectives — and gave them hope

April 28, 2021 12:58 PM CNN

Mauri Friestleben won’t watch the video of George Floyd’s final moments. She leans on her husband — a retired Minneapolis Police…

Toyota announces 1,400 jobs, new SUVs for Indiana plant

April 28, 2021 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

Toyota is planning to offer a new, large SUV with three rows of seats, and will add 1,400 jobs to an Indiana plant in order to build it. The…

Boy with rare disorder gets new ride for 4th birthday thanks to UCF program

April 28, 2021 12:54 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LONGWOOD, Florida (WESH) — A boy from Longwood just got a very special gift for…

Man takes home top prize for hole-in-one contest, $1 million prize goes unclaimed again

April 28, 2021 12:51 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — The $1 million prize at the Kentucky Derby Festival…

Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth

April 28, 2021 12:51 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday…

MBTA contract driver charged with kidnapping, assault to rape after attack on female passenger, DA says

April 28, 2021 12:48 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — An MBTA contract bus driver has been charged with kidnapping,…

Driver rescued from washed-out road amid storms

April 28, 2021 12:46 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PERNELL, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A driver was rescued from a washed-out road in Garvin…

Harris and Pelosi to make history as the first women to lead House and Senate during presidential address to Congress

April 28, 2021 12:41 PM CNN Newsource

The imagery of President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress will be notable Wednesday evening for what it will not include,…

Slashed tires at homes with BLM yard signs. Police look into possible link

April 28, 2021 12:39 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Sacramento police are investigating several recent…

Father calls 911 after finding his 5-year-old stabbed to death; mother charged with murder, deputies say

April 28, 2021 12:36 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CLEAR CREEK, North Carolina (WYFF) — The 911 calls made after deputies say a North…

$40,000 reward offered after illegal shooting of mother grizzly bear

April 28, 2021 12:31 PM News Team

Five conservation organizations are offering rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the illegal…

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has died at age 90

April 28, 2021 12:22 PM CNN Newsource

Michael Collins, the NASA astronaut who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, has died at age 90 after battling cancer.…

Spot the Perseverance rover in this new Mars helicopter photo

April 28, 2021 12:04 PM CNN Newsource

It’s time for a little game of I Spy on Mars. The Ingenuity Mars helicopter in the last week has aced all three of its planned test flights so…

Supreme Court grapples with First Amendment rights of schoolchildren in cheerleader case

April 28, 2021 11:58 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court grappled on Wednesday with the First Amendment claims of a former high school cheerleader who argued that she could not be punished…

Microsoft president: This is what technology will be like in 2030

April 28, 2021 11:53 AM CNN Newsource

Microsoft had another blowout quarter, a massive acquisition and a noteworthy investment in Georgia, which just passed a controversial bill that…

New York City primary care doctors begin vaccinating patients against COVID-19

April 28, 2021 11:47 AM CNN Newsource

New York is the latest state to allocate COVID-19 vaccine doses directly to primary care doctors as part of an initiative to reach people who may be…

Family urging safe driving through highway work zones after losing loved one

April 28, 2021 11:42 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, and…

SNHD: 11 non-viral hepatitis cases linked to Real Water products, additional reports being investigated

April 28, 2021 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — After working with federal partners, the health district has…

PCSD 25 announces new director of special education

April 28, 2021 11:35 AM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced the selection of a new Director of Special Education.…

KFC’s biggest challenge: People can’t get enough of its fried chicken sandwich

April 28, 2021 11:34 AM CNN Newsource

America can’t get enough chicken sandwiches. That’s great news for KFC, which launched a new one earlier this year. KFC’s parent…

More than 40 people sue Real Water after alleged sickness

April 28, 2021 11:34 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Three of more than 40 people, part of a big lawsuit, have…

First, woman’s identity stolen – then the nightmare began

April 28, 2021 11:33 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — When people think of identity theft, they often see…

Biden’s pick to serve on powerful DC-based appellate says her experience as a Black jurist ‘might be valuable’ if confirmed

April 28, 2021 11:31 AM CNN Newsource

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s pick to fill a vacancy on a powerful DC-based appellate court, said at a Senate hearing…

New Mexico’s Three Rivers Fire has charred at least 12,000 acres

April 28, 2021 11:24 AM CNN Newsource

The Three Rivers Fire has grown from burning 4,000 to 12,000 acres in New Mexico, according to a press release on the New Mexico Fire Information…

Microsoft is retiring its default font, and it wants your help choosing a new one

April 28, 2021 11:20 AM CNN Newsource

Microsoft is changing its default font for the first time in nearly 15 years, and it wants your help selecting the new one. And no, you can’t…

Summer helmet safety for riding motorcycles and ATVs

April 28, 2021 11:19 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind you to be safe when enjoying the nice…

Republicans won’t provide official Spanish response to President’s address

April 28, 2021 11:19 AM CNN

Republicans will not provide an official Spanish response to President Joe Biden’s speech to Congress on Wednesday night, breaking a modern…

One of the world’s most famous Indian CEOs says he’s heartbroken about his country

April 28, 2021 11:11 AM CNN

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said it has been “heartbreaking” to witness the pandemic’s devastating impact on India, which is…

K-12 teacher salary budgets set

April 28, 2021 11:09 AM News Team

New state budgets for K-12 teacher salaries and higher education were set Tuesday by the Joint Finance-Appropriations…

Trooper helps motorist, then finds out car was stolen and chases driver down

April 28, 2021 11:03 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Nebraska State Patrol troopers helped a…

Joe Biden isn’t going to take away your burgers

April 28, 2021 11:01 AM CNN

First things first: Joe Biden isn’t going to take away your hamburgers. There’s a bizarre rumor going around in right-wing circles…

Tesla bought $1.5 billion in bitcoin early this year. By the end of March, it was worth $2.5 billion

April 28, 2021 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

Tesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin bet from early this year had already increased in value by more than $1 billion by the end of last month. The…

Grand Teton facilities begin opening for the 2021 summer season

April 28, 2021 10:52 AM News Team

Seasonally operated facilities begin opening for summer operations in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.…

A juror in the Derek Chauvin trial says ‘the evidence was overwhelming’ against the ex-police officer

April 28, 2021 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

Vivid images and testimony from the trial against Derek Chauvin are now seared into the memory of Brandon Mitchell, one of the jurors who convicted…

Purple Heart reunited with family of man killed in World War II

April 28, 2021 10:48 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Robert Titsworth got the surprise of his life when…

Well-known Moab petroglyph vandalized; $10K reward offered in case

April 28, 2021 10:46 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MOAB, Utah (KSL) — Federal officials said Tuesday that they are offering a $10,000…

Federal agents execute search warrant on Rudy Giuliani’s apartment

April 28, 2021 10:45 AM CNN Newsource

Federal agents executed search warrants Wednesday at the Manhattan apartment and office of Rudy Giuliani, his attorney said, advancing a criminal…

Month: April 2021