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Outbreak linked to hundreds of bird deaths comes to Utah

March 12, 2021 2:25 PM Associated Press

A salmonella outbreak linked to the deaths of hundreds of songbirds has come to Utah and officials are asking people to immediately remove or clean…

The pandemic made these cereals cool again

March 12, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

When the pandemic hit, something astonishing happened in the cereal aisle: It cleared out. Beloved brands like Grape-Nuts were suddenly out of stock.…

The greatest airplane beds in the sky

March 12, 2021 3:31 AM CNN Newsource

The most luxurious thing in the sky is to stretch out on a fully flat bed and sleep your way through a night flight, arriving refreshed the next…

How a year of living almost exclusively online made the internet weird again

March 12, 2021 6:51 AM CNN Newsource

On the audio-based app Clubhouse, people are gathering in virtual rooms to make whale moaning noises or to participate in silent meditation together.…

How this fruit became the star of Italian cooking

March 12, 2021 4:57 AM CNN Newsource

Paolo Gramaglia loves tomatoes. The owner and chef of the Michelin-starred President restaurant in Pompeii, his link with the fruit is so strong, he…

Idaho officials ask for bird feeder removals amid outbreak

March 11, 2021 5:51 PM News Team

In an effort to reduce the potential transmission of salmonellosis locally, Idaho Fish and Game recommends those who have bird feeders in their yards…

Idaho gas prices skyrocket

March 11, 2021 4:23 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices edged above the national average Thursday to statewide average $2.84 per gallon. …

Kids interrupting your DIY home improvements? Ace Hardware will help get you a sitter

March 11, 2021 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

Ace Hardware wants you to stop blaming your kids for not giving you time to paint over the ugly mustard yellow bathroom walls. So the hardware and…

Netflix may crack down on password sharing

March 11, 2021 2:20 PM CNN Newsource

If you’re using your sister’s boyfriend’s dad’s Netflix account — listen up. The streaming giant is testing a new feature…

Temporary speed reductions in East Idaho as spring breakup approaches

March 10, 2021 3:08 PM News Team

Recent winter storms and fluctuating temperatures have caused potholes to develop along roadways in Eastern…

These epic Girl Scout cookie-inspired recipes put a new spin on classic flavors

March 10, 2021 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

Freezing Thin Mints before devouring them, one by one, is as fancy as some of us get during Girl Scout cookie season. But this year, two pastry chefs…

Taco Bell is bringing back a fan favorite after a five-year hiatus

March 10, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

Cheese connoisseurs, it’s time to celebrate: Taco Bell is bringing back the Quesalupa after a five-year hiatus. The Quesalupa quickly became a…

Hunter harvest was up for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer in 2020

March 9, 2021 12:51 PM News Team

Idaho elk and deer hunters had increased harvests in 2020 after dipping between 2018 and…

‘Cookies’ track your every move online. Now there’s a fight over what should replace them

March 9, 2021 7:11 AM CNN Newsource

For decades, “cookies” have been tracking you around the web. They’re the snippets of code that uniquely identify your browser and…

A snake that smiles right back at you … three times

March 8, 2021 1:52 PM CNN Newsource

There are a few reptile fanatics that smile when they see snakes, but maybe only one snake that can smile right back at you … three times.…

Idaho gas prices rise this week

March 8, 2021 12:24 PM News Team

For many Idaho drivers, the days of cheaper gas prices are officially in the rearview mirror. …

Idaho Falls Zoo to open April 10

March 8, 2021 12:04 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo will reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, April 10 at 9:30…

Reward for reporting illegal motorized travel or dumping on public land

March 8, 2021 11:18 AM News Team

The BLM is asking everyone to report illegal off-road travel or illegal dumping on public lands. It could earn the caller a $500 reward from the…

Apple is discontinuing the iMac Pro

March 7, 2021 12:10 PM CNN Newsource

Apple is no longer making the iMac Pro, once the most-powerful computer the company offered. For those looking to get their hands on the…

US states look to step up wolf kills, pushed by Republicans

March 8, 2021 9:40 AM Associated Press

Wolf hunting policies in some U.S. states are taking an aggressive turn as Republican lawmakers and conservative hunting groups push to curb their…

RMHC needs community support

March 8, 2021 10:52 AM Ariel Schroeder

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho is on a mission to help local families in…

Your thoughts wanted on Proposed Trail System in Pocatello

March 6, 2021 2:19 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello Parks and Rec. Dept. is seeking comments about a planned Pioneer Ridge Trail…

World’s first space hotel scheduled to open in 2027

March 4, 2021 7:02 PM CNN Newsource

If you’re daydreaming of future travels while stuck at home during the pandemic, why fantasize about the beaches of Bali or the canals of…

Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter to cover pet adoptions for veterans

March 5, 2021 9:46 AM Cole Sams

The men and women who’ve served in the U.S. military can add a furry friend to their life for free thanks to a local…

Simpson cosponsors the Grizzly Bear State Management Act

March 4, 2021 2:32 PM News Team

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney in reintroducing H.R 1403, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act.…

Fish and Game seeks comments about several proposed rule changes

March 4, 2021 11:00 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process and wants to hear from you about four dockets of proposed rule changes.…

Rare ‘locked’ letter sealed 300 years ago is finally opened virtually

March 2, 2021 7:28 AM CNN Newsource

Three hundred years ago, before envelopes, passwords and security codes, writers often struggled to keep thoughts, cares and dreams expressed in…

Star Card deadline approaches

March 3, 2021 10:09 AM News Team

The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles continues to raise awareness of the importance of obtaining a Star Card – Idaho’s REAL…

Target reports a record year for sales

March 2, 2021 5:52 AM CNN Newsource

The pandemic drove Target to a record year of sales growth, as shoppers stocked up at its stores and bought online. Target’s 2020 sales…

Smartphone addiction ruins sleep, study says, but you can fight back

March 1, 2021 10:17 PM CNN Newsource

Addiction to smartphones will result in poor sleep, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in Frontiers in Psychiatry, looked at…

Bills to curb wolf numbers advance in Montana Legislature

March 2, 2021 9:09 AM Associated Press

Hunters and trappers who kill wolves in Montana could be reimbursed for their expenses by private groups under a proposal advanced by state…

Idaho officials ask for bird feeder removals amid outbreak

March 1, 2021 12:42 PM Associated Press

Idaho fish and wildlife officials are recommending that residents take down their backyard bird feeders or clean them frequently amid a salmonella…

ISP warns to watch for elk north of Pocatello

March 1, 2021 9:41 AM News Team

Idaho State Police are urging motorists to be cautious of elk along Interstate 15 between Pocatello and Fort…

Comfort yourself with these 6 hearty soups

February 27, 2021 12:02 AM CNN Newsource

How many more weeks of winter? Sounds like it’s the right time for a bowl — no, make that a cauldron — of soup. “People get…

Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in March

March 1, 2021 9:53 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game will stock 950 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range at two local waters from March 8 to March…

The Italian town where they eat 500-year-old meals

February 26, 2021 11:05 AM CNN Newsource

The signs of the Renaissance are everywhere in Italy. Grand piazzas and palazzos. Metal-spiked doors. Looming archways. And, of course, all that…

Welcome to McDonald’s. A machine will take your order now

February 26, 2021 4:44 AM CNN Newsource

At a McDonald’s drive-thru in a Chicago suburb, customers may notice something different about the voice that takes their orders for Big Macs…

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are going gender neutral

February 25, 2021 1:35 PM CNN Newsource

Hasbro is dropping the honorific “mister” from “Mr. Potato Head,” renaming the shapeshifting plastic spud to the…

Apple mini stores are coming to some Targets

February 25, 2021 7:44 AM CNN Newsource

Call it a Mac mini: Target is opening scaled-down versions of Apple stores at some of its US outlets this year, furthering the two companies’…

The hot new thing in tech: speaking into your phone

February 24, 2021 7:03 AM CNN Newsource

Before last year, 28-year-old Meredith Giuliani thought voice notes were “kind of weird,” and she mostly stuck to texting. But after the…

Puppy born with six legs is a ‘miracle,’ vet hospital says

February 23, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

Like other newborn puppies, Skipper likes to eat, drink water and go to the bathroom. But the border collie and Australian shepherd mix is unique…

Nearly 30,000 Macs reportedly infected with mysterious malware

February 22, 2021 6:32 AM CNN Newsource

Nearly 30,000 Macs world-wide have been infected with mysterious malware, according to researchers at security firm Red Canary. The malware, which…

Taco Bell joins the chicken wars with a new taco

February 22, 2021 6:15 AM CNN Newsource

Everyone seems to love fried chicken sandwiches. But how about a fried chicken sandwich on a taco? Taco Bell is making that dream come true with its…

‘The Muppet Show’ showcases the seemingly endless depth of Disney+

February 19, 2021 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

Over on Disney+ it’s time to play the music; it’s time to light the lights as “The Muppet Show” debuts on the service Friday.…

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…

Tech promises to make your life better. Does it?

February 18, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

Over a month after this year’s virtual CES tech trade show, touting new and conceptual products of the future, I was left wondering whether…

Google Maps will now let you pay for parking and transit without leaving the app

February 17, 2021 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

Google Maps can already tell you which train to take or map out an optimal driving route. Now, it’s simplifying travel even more by letting…

Wendy’s is heating up the chicken sandwich wars with this new item

February 17, 2021 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

Wendy’s is heating up the fried chicken sandwich wars — quite literally this time. The newest entrant into the poultry clash is a Jalapeño…

Artwork made of 5,000 images captured over 13 years to go on sale in auction house first

February 17, 2021 5:29 AM CNN Newsource

A collage comprised of 5,000 images taken over the course of 13 years by digital artist Beeple will become the first of its kind to go under the…

Couple, 85 and 81, find love at Wyoming senior center

February 16, 2021 10:54 AM Associated Press

Romance is the last thing Leatha Houghtaling and John DiMeglio expected to find at the Cody Senior…

Nestlé’s newest KitKat is missing a key ingredient

February 16, 2021 5:58 AM CNN Newsource

Breaking off a piece of that vegan KitKat bar is now a reality. Nestlé is launching a non-dairy version of the popular candy bar, called KitKat V.…

This is the biggest drawing in the world made by one person

February 16, 2021 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

An artist based in Philadelphia has set a new record for the world’s largest drawing by an individual. The art project, made by Dyymond…

McDonald’s is selling chicken hoodies for $5

February 16, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

At this point, there’s nothing particularly special about a fast food chain announcing a new fried chicken sandwich. So, McDonald’s is…

Bison largely remaining within the boundaries of Yellowstone

February 16, 2021 9:48 AM Associated Press

Officials say bison have largely stayed in Yellowstone National Park and avoided being captured by park officials or killed by hunters this winter.…

Aquarium introduces new sloth to visitors

February 15, 2021 12:02 PM Ariel Schroeder

There is a new face at the East Idaho Aquarium in Idaho Falls., but only a few visitors were able to see him.…

Sorry, millennials. The 😂 emoji isn’t cool anymore

February 15, 2021 7:36 AM CNN Newsource

Bad news for people who frequently use the 😂 emoji: It is no longer cool. In recent weeks, two internet-savvy generations have been clashing in…

CDC issues warning about cheeses such as queso fresco due to listeria

February 12, 2021 5:18 PM CNN Newsource

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to fresh and soft cheeses such as queso…

Deadly avalanche season

February 12, 2021 6:01 PM Linda Larsen

We are in the middle of an extremely dangerous avalanche…

This fish looks like a hedge-trimmer — but its days could be numbered

February 12, 2021 7:52 AM CNN Newsource

The sawfish is one of the ocean’s stranger sights — with its unique long, narrow nose lined with teeth, it resembles a hedge-trimmer or…

This is one of the fastest growing jobs at Walmart

February 12, 2021 11:15 AM CNN

If you’ve shopped at Walmart recently, you may have noticed more employees snaking through aisles, carrying blue tote bins and picking items off…

The luxury manmade island concept where homes cost up to $1 billion

February 12, 2021 11:12 AM CNN

Packing up and moving to an exotic island has been a long-held dream for many globetrotters, but it seems the prospect is becoming even more…

How chocolate fell in love with Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2021 11:08 AM CNN

In Western culture, romantic letters have been part of Valentine’s Day since the Middle Ages. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer, best known for “The Canterbury…

Lunar New Year 2021: Ushering in the Year of the Ox

February 12, 2021 10:24 AM CNN

Though parties and travel may be discouraged in much of the world right now as COVID-19 casts a shadow over Lunar New Year for the second year in a…

It’s going to be a frigid Valentine’s weekend. Take advantage of it

February 12, 2021 10:13 AM CNN

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, lovers! Time to slip on your sexiest parka, break out the romantic double Slanket (a real thing that exists) and hunker…

Streaming is still a good deal, but it’s starting to get pricey

February 12, 2021 10:09 AM CNN

Streaming is a good deal. Who wouldn’t be willing to pay a mere $7 a month for Disney+ to get access to every Marvel movie, Star Wars film and…

How to stop your cat from killing so much wildlife

February 11, 2021 10:08 AM CNN Newsource

Cat owners who want to stop their pets hunting wildlife as much should play with them and feed them more meat, according to a new study. Typical…

Mr. Peanut joins the Skippy family in a $3.4 billion sale

February 11, 2021 8:59 AM CNN Newsource

It’s been a chaotic few years for Mr. Peanut, who died in early 2020 and was reborn as a baby nut as part of a Super Bowl ad campaign. Now he…

New traffic detour update on US-91 from Shelley to York Road

February 10, 2021 12:47 PM News Team

Crews have begun to detour county road traffic as County Line Rd (1500 North) is temporarily closed in both directions.…

Popeyes’ newest creation: Its chicken sandwich … only with fish

February 10, 2021 6:26 AM CNN Newsource

Popeyes wants to build off the success of its wildly popular fried chicken sandwich with a fish version that it hopes will attract as many fans in…

There’s a new busiest international air route and it’s not where you’d expect

February 10, 2021 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

For most people, international leisure travel is currently a thing of the past. COVID-19 travel restrictions mean that air passenger numbers remain…

Aunt Jemima finally has a new name

February 9, 2021 8:13 PM CNN Newsource

Quaker Oats is releasing a new name and logo for its “Aunt Jemima” products, finally retiring the racist stereotype that has adorned its…

McDonald’s is bringing back an old favorite to its menu after a customer revolt

February 10, 2021 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s has heard the complaints and is bringing back the fan-favorite Hi-C Orange drink after a nearly four-year absence from soda…

Are eggs good or bad for you? The truth may be somewhere in between

February 9, 2021 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

Forget which comes first, the chicken or the egg. The more important question is: Are eggs good or bad for your health? Unfortunately, science…

Coca-Cola is introducing its first bottle made from 100% recycled plastic

February 9, 2021 6:45 AM CNN Newsource

Coca-Cola is launching a new bottle size for the first time in a decade, but it’s what the bottle’s made of that marks an even more…

Michelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix

February 9, 2021 9:38 AM CNN Newsource

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix. Obama will be a star and an executive producer of “Waffles…

The 2,000-year history of Italy’s favorite dish

February 9, 2021 9:31 AM CNN

What first springs to mind when you think of Italy? For some, it’ll be the Renaissance art on display in every corner of the country. For…

Just six feet wide, ‘London’s skinniest house’ is for sale for $1.3 million

February 8, 2021 9:56 AM CNN Newsource

A house billed as “possibly the skinniest house in London” is up for sale for £950,000 ($1.3 million). Just six feet wide and covering…

Gas prices begin to rise with market confidence

February 8, 2021 2:11 PM News Team

Crude oil prices have reached their highest point in the past year, at $56 per barrel. …

50 Yellowstone bison transported to Montana reservation

February 8, 2021 1:22 PM Associated Press

Officials have transported 50 Yellowstone National Park bison to the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana.…

Puppy Bowl XVII: Team Ruff wins with dramatic last-minute comeback

February 7, 2021 4:44 PM CNN Newsource

The 17th Puppy Bowl ended in dramatic fashion Sunday with a come-from-behind win by Team Ruff. Trailing by three points with under a minute left,…

He rescued Sadie from a shelter, then she saved his life

February 5, 2021 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

Last September, Brian Myers walked into an animal shelter and rescued Sadie, a German Shepard — giving her another chance at life. Four months…

Puppy Bowl XVII to feature First Lady Jill Biden message

February 5, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

American dog royalty will be making an appearance at Puppy Bowl XVII. First Lady Jill Biden has filmed a public service announcement to air during…

Bar J Chuckwagon to end after this year

February 4, 2021 4:04 PM News Team

A popular attraction in Jackson has decided it is time to be…

This new tool can tell you if your online photos are helping train facial recognition systems

February 4, 2021 8:46 AM CNN Newsource

When you post photos of yourself or friends and family online, you may not imagine they could be used to develop facial-recognition systems that can…

Snowstorm causes road closures and power outages

February 3, 2021 12:16 PM News Team

Blowing and drifting snow has closed 3 state highways in Eastern Idaho.…

A personal meal plan can save your sanity this year

February 3, 2021 3:19 AM CNN Newsource

Even if you haven’t made resolutions this year, you might want to make an exception for meal planning. Think it’s impossible? The key…

Apple tests new way to unlock an iPhone without removing a face mask

February 2, 2021 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

Some iPhone users will soon be able to unlock their smartphones without needing to remove their face masks in public. There’s just one catch:…

Wild Video and Picture and Groundhog Day QOD

February 2, 2021 11:40 AM Jeff Roper

What would you do if your home was invaded by spiders? Plus GroundHog Day and your responses to our QOD about reliving one event in your life over…

Question of the Day

February 2, 2021 10:23 AM Jeff Roper

What moment in life would you like to…

This candy company will pay you $30 an hour to taste test their sweets

February 1, 2021 1:56 PM CNN Newsource

This is one sweet offer. A Canadian company is looking to pay people to try their candy and rate it. And the best part is, the job is remote. The…

Idaho gas prices still rising

February 1, 2021 12:54 PM News Team

Idaho’s average price for regular is $2.35 per gallon, which is 13 cents more than a month ago but 22 cents less than a year ago. …

Here’s what really happens to the items you return online

January 30, 2021 8:34 AM CNN Newsource

Let’s say you ordered…an air fryer. Online. You open up the box. For whatever reason, you don’t like it. So, you send it…

Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it get eaten for Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2021 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

Ever felt like ripping your ex’s head off? Well now you can. Sorta. For just $5, the San Antonio Zoo will name a cockroach after your former…

What’s new in fast food: Chicken sandwiches and cauliflower rice

February 1, 2021 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

If you felt like a new fried chicken sandwich debuted every day in January, you’re not far off. Some chains tried their best to slim down,…

Kraft is cooking up pink mac & cheese for Valentine’s Day

January 30, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

One of the greatest duos of all time — macaroni and cheese — is getting a Valentine’s Day makeover. The Kraft Heinz Company is…

Powder River Basin midwinter eagle count up from last year

January 29, 2021 11:15 AM Associated Press

A volunteer survey of the Powder River Basin suggests more eagles are using the basin as their winter home this year than in…

Foods that can reduce stress

January 22, 2021 11:58 PM CNN Newsource

Stress levels may be high these days, but did you know that what we choose to eat can help to reduce stress, ultimately allowing us to take charge of…

Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman dies at 94

January 27, 2021 4:11 PM Associated Press

Cloris Leachman, a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the “The Last Picture Show” and Emmys for her comedic work in…

You should update your iPhone right now

January 27, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to promptly update their operating systems to fix security bugs that may have already been exploited by…