David Bowie Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of British singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie. Personal Birth date: January 8, 1947 Death date: January 10,…
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Family calling for ‘justice for Ernie’: man dies after violent arrest by county deputies
Click here for updates on this story JURUPA VALLEY, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Five days ago, the lives of a Jurupa…
Continue Reading 3 killed, 9 caught after 132 avalanches in CO
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is asking people to use…
Continue Reading Paragliding Santa rescued after getting caught in power lines
Click here for updates on this story RIO LINDA, California (KOVR) — A paraglider dressed as Santa Claus was rescued…
Continue Reading Video: Serial robbery suspect captured after failed attempt to elude capture in San Francisco Bay
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — An Oakland man suspected a series of armed robberies…
Continue Reading Police dispatcher, officer credited with helping save man from choking
Click here for updates on this story BLUE MOUND, Texas (KTVT) — A police dispatcher and officer in the Tarrant County…
Continue Reading Company developing air taxi operation
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — A company that recently relocated from New Jersey to Dallas is…
Continue Reading Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny dupes spy into revealing how he was poisoned
A Russian agent sent to tail opposition leader Alexey Navalny has revealed how he was poisoned in August — with the lethal nerve agent Novichok…
Continue Reading Village makes Christmas brighter for 5-yo girl who lost parents in car crash
Click here for updates on this story ROBBINS, Illinois (WBBM) — In south suburban Robbins on Sunday, some kindhearted…
Continue Reading Woman says post office won’t leave Christmas tree she ordered at her door
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A flood of mail, a historic boom in online shopping, and a huge…
Continue Reading EU authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine, paving way for rollout in days
The European Union has authorized the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, with the first phase of the bloc’s mass vaccination program to begin…
Continue Reading Countries cut UK off as Johnson holds crisis meeting on new coronavirus variant
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson held an emergency meeting with ministers on Monday, after fears about a new coronavirus variant discovered in the…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested after cop punched in face while waiting for food
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Montgomery County have charged a suspect who they say…
Continue Reading Orchestra brings holiday performances to music lovers at home during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — They can’t have you there in person, so the Baltimore Symphony…
Continue Reading 13-yo arrested in connection with armed carjacking
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Officers arrested a teenage suspect after a car was…
Continue Reading Mail carrier makes a special delivery for a mom battling Covid-19
A Houston postal worker delivered more than just the mail to a mom recovering from Covid-19 with her two sons. She left a care package with canned…
Continue Reading Newly discovered comet photographed during solar eclipse
A newly discovered sungrazer comet was photographed approaching the sun during last week’s solar eclipse before it evaporated into dust…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine is a source of hope for health care workers. But it comes too late for hundreds of them
Weeks after Dr. Carlos Araujo Preza was treated for Covid-19 in the same Houston-area hospital where he cared for patients during the pandemic, a…
Continue Reading Hundreds of Floridians line up for free groceries as growing demand, decreasing supply pinches food banks
Deborah Hightower cried and her body shook with emotion as she looked through her windshield at more than 100 cars waiting in line for free food in…
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Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has died after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years.…
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EXPLAINER: Why AP called Pennsylvania for Biden
The Associated Press declared Democrat Joe Biden the winner of his native Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. EST. …
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ISU doctoral student credited with discovery of 220-million-year-old reptile
Though the Skybalonyx predates most dinosaurs, it was only recently discovered by Xavier Jenkins, an Idaho State University biological sciences…
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U.S. Surgeon General: 3 simple W’s will control COVID-19
Dr. Jerome Adams said the coronavirus is controllable with three simple W’s or…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace founder’s smile to appear on Lay’s chip bags
A familiar smile will be seen around the country as part of Lay’s chip smile…
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President Trump to hold news conference Wednesday
President Trump has scheduled a press conference for 4 p.m. MDT…
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Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
A far-right Norwegian lawmaker said he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.…
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Teen mother charged with felony murder in death of toddler
A Tennessee teenager has been indicted on felony murder and other charges in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, whose disappearance prompted a…
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Idaho part of nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to red onions
Department of Health and Welfare officials are urging Idahoans to be aware of a national outbreak of Salmonella involving onions that has sickened at…
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Canada imposes stricter rules for Americans going to Alaska
Canada’s border agency is announcing stricter rules for Americans traveling through Canada to Alaska amid the coronavirus pandemic.…
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7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Mexico
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the southern coastline of Mexico on Tuesday, prompting a forecast of possible tsunami waves. The earthquake…
Continue Reading Trump says he’ll issue executive order to protect monuments
President Donald Trump says he’ll issue an executive order to protect monuments that are coming under new scrutiny as America wrestles with racism…
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Canada, US extend border restrictions to July 21
Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep their border closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus…
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President Trump delivers remarks and signs Executive Order on Safe Policing
President Trump will deliver remarks and sign an Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities in the Rose Garden at approximately 10 a.m.…
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A look back on missing Rexburg children
It’s been a long and winding road to get to this point.…
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Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination
Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests…
Continue Reading Antibody tests for COVID-19 wrong up to half the time, CDC says
Antibody tests used to determine if people have been infected in the past with Covid-19 might be wrong up to half the time, the US Centers for…
Continue Reading How to stay cool without air conditioning this summer
Being unable to afford air conditioning or wanting to save more by using it less is a normal circumstance for some of…
Continue Reading Opioid drug overdose deaths are down in US, study finds, but COVID-19 could change that
Opioid drug overdose deaths are down in US, study finds, but Covid-19 could change…
Continue Reading How to help children with ADHD thrive in a virtual schoolhouse
When schools shut down because of the coronavirus, some parents of children with ADHD found themselves in a stressful…
Continue Reading WHO says 80 million babies are missing out on routine childhood vaccines
As many as 80 million babies worldwide are missing out on routine childhood vaccines because of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health…
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NASA admin: Right now SpaceX Launch is a go
UPDATE: NASA says weather conditions have changed to 60% “favorable” for Wednesday’s planned SpaceX Dragon Capsule…
Continue Reading Scientists say they may have found a skinny gene
We all know the type. They can eat all they want, spend zero time at the gym and don’t put on an…
Continue Reading Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli agree to plead guilty in college admissions scam
Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in connection to their…
Continue Reading 6 ideas for summer fun now that camp has been canceled
By now the news likely has settled in — your best-laid plans for sending the kids to summer camp have been obliterated by the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Your car knows secrets about you. Here’s how to protect yourself
Cars increasingly resemble a smartphone on wheels, storing personal information such as our location, how we drive, who we talk to and how to reach…
Continue Reading The pandemic is testing sibling rivalry — and you
Is the pandemic taking sibling rivalry to another, more feral level? Or is so much enforced proximity building stronger bonds between sisters and…
Continue Reading Preschoolers and the pandemic: practical ways to keep them learning
Three weeks into our extended coronavirus spring break at home, my husband wanted to discuss what we should be teaching our 4-year-old…
Continue Reading Talking to yourself matters. Here’s how to do it in a pandemic
For Andy Hull, this was the year that a lifelong dream of being a philosophy professor was set to culminate. Then a pandemic…
Continue Reading If your kids are acting out, they might just be sad
The pandemic brought a major upheaval to the lives of Amber Sparks and her 5-year-old daughter, and her daughter is exhibiting unruly behavior…
Continue Reading Coronavirus may ‘never go away,’ says WHO official
The coronavirus spreading across the globe could become a constant presence, a leading World Health Organization official has…
Continue Reading 5 ways to go green during the pandemic
Recycling isn’t just for the environment…
Continue Reading Bored of lockdown yet? This downtime may have some benefits … if you do it right
Bored yet? Great. That could be a good…
Continue Reading Frosted Flakes for dinner. Hiding in the laundry room. This is life for single moms right now.
Anticipating mommy shaming when she had to take her 5-year-old daughter with her to the grocery store, on her daughter’s back MaryAnn Resendez taped…
Continue Reading For the first time, scientists can see how the brain records our memories as we sleep
Scientists have long known our brains need sleep to review the day’s events and transfer them into longer-term memories. Students are often told to…
Continue Reading The science of gossip (and why everyone does it)
People feed off gossip. It’s one reason why, in the 1960s, the National Enquirer swapped the gory, gruesome headlines they were known for with…
Continue Reading Getting to medical appointments during a pandemic
Going to the doctor or pediatrician wasn’t so complicated just a few months ago. Neither was a trip to the dentist or the…
Continue Reading First US study of autism in adults estimates 2.2% have autism spectrum disorder
The first US study of autism in adults estimates that 2.2% of American adults have an autism spectrum condition. That adds up to 5.4 million people…
Continue Reading No, your teenager’s boyfriend or girlfriend cannot come over during the pandemic
As far as first dates go, the one 14-year-old Jake Scott had with his new 15-year-old girlfriend, Abby Westrope, back in early March was epic. It…
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Disneyland Shanghai reopens
The Shanghai Disneyland theme park reopened to visitors with controlled capacity on Monday, after the COVID-19 pandemic in China became more subdued.…
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Census field operations restart this week on limited basis
After shutting down field operations for a month and a half because of the pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau said Monday that it was restarting some…
Continue Reading Costco will start requiring customers to wear masks Monday
Costco is requiring customers to wear facemasks or coverings in its stores beginning May…
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LDS Church releases guidelines for weddings, funerals, ordinances during COVID-19 pandemic
The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced new guidelines for church leaders and members on weddings,…
Continue Reading Here’s how to watch the Super Pink Moon tonight
The Super Pink Moon rises tonight.…
Continue Reading Helping others on the front line stay healthy
These vital truck drivers are carrying a heavier than normal load when bringing us our supplies.…
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Hasbro launches website to keep families busy
Hasbro is pointing parents and caregivers to its new website, BringHomeTheFun.com.…
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LDS Church temporarily closes all temples
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is suspending all temple activity due to concerns over the…
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Senator Risch talks about stimulus package helping Idaho
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho responds to the Trump Administration’s request for a stimulus package to battle the economic impact from the…
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Canada closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is closing his country’s borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident amid the coronavirus…
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How COVID-19 is impacting LDS Church missionary service
Church leaders are implementing some temporary adjustments to missionary…
Continue Reading President Trump declares Sunday as a National Day of Prayer during coronavirus outbreak
President Trump declares Sunday, March 15, 2020 as a National Day of Prayer during COVID-19 outbreak and sends Twitter…
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Temporary adjustments made to LDS temple worship around the world
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the following changes effective March 16, 2020 for all temples…
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All LDS Church gatherings temporarily suspended worldwide
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced beginning immediately, all…
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Some LDS missionaries in Europe to return home due to coronavirus
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced in Europe, all senior missionaries and young missionaries with serious or chronic…
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Thunder Ridge students kindness goes viral
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- This video of a heartfelt gesture already has more that 4 million views and growing. These high school students just wanted…
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WATCH: Flight from Idaho Falls makes emergency landing
A small plane in San Jose, California made an emergency landing Friday with no landing…
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COVID-19’s impact on Latter-day Saints around the world
Recent concern regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has generated much public attention and has caused significant change in travel, personal…
Continue Reading Juror in Harvey Weinstein case says she hopes Annabella Sciorra, others get closure
One of the jurors in the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault and rape case told “Inside Edition” that one of the trial’s key witnesses…
Continue Reading Celebrities rally to send Quaden Bayles to Disneyland after bullying video goes viral
Bullied at school for his dwarfism, 9-year-old Quaden Bayles sobs uncontrollably in the back of his mother’s car — saying to the camera: “Give me a…
Continue Reading LeBron James criticizes MLB commissioner’s handling of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has joined the chorus of athletes speaking out against baseball commissioner Rob Manfred’s handling…
Continue Reading Woman accused of drugging another woman, plotting to steal baby pleads not guilty
Click here for updates on this story TACOMA, WA (KCPQ) — A woman accused of plotting to steal a newborn baby has been…
Continue Reading Gov. Ivey signs executive order forming gambling policy study group
Click here for updates on this story MONTGOMERY, AL (WALA) — Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 719, which…
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Firefighters return home from Australia
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- A pair of Bureau of Land Management firefighters are home after providing assistance in Australia. Battalion Chief…
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Hundreds join search for missing 6-year-old girl last seen playing in front yard
A six-year-old girl is missing in Cayce, South…
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Coronaviruses are in Idaho, but not the strain from China
On Wednesday, officials confirmed a case of novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. to 12.…
Continue Reading A woman used her toes to call 911 after her hands and fingers were crushed while changing tire
A North Carolina woman’s innovative thinking saved her life when her hands became trapped while changing a tire on the side of the highway…
Continue Reading The asteroid that wiped out most life on Earth was a hotbed for bacteria. They were the first organisms to bounce back
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs some 66 million years ago almost took all of life on Earth along with it. The impact of the Chicxulub…
Continue Reading Former Kibler Mayor’s House Burns Down, Arson Investigation Underway
Click here for updates on this story KIBLER, AR (KFSM) — An arson investigation is underway in Kibler after a home,…
Continue Reading Inside the Iowa caucus — in Paris
Iowa came to Paris this week in the form of the first Democratic caucuses ever held overseas. Tbilisi and Glasgow were the other two non-US locations…
Continue Reading The ‘world’s worst cat’ has been adopted
Despite the odds, the “World’s Worst Cat” has just been adopted into a loving family. The Mitchell County Animal Rescue in North…
Continue Reading 103-year-old woman puts on a piano recital every day
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO ) — Imagine doing something you love for nearly 100 years. A…
Continue Reading Fireflies are facing extinction due to habitat loss, pesticides and artificial light
Around the world, fireflies light up the night with their shimmering bodies. But scientists say this magical display is under threat — with the…
Continue Reading LDS Church missionaries being cut in Liberia over supply worries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is reducing the number of missionaries in Liberia due to economic conditions in Liberia and concerns…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 3: Impeachment, Iowa, coronavirus, Syria, travel ban
Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs, who won their first Super Bowl title in 50 years last night. And condolences to everyone fighting off…
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After a tough battle with brain cancer, a 4-month-old rang the ‘cancer-free’ bell in emotional video
After a monthslong battle with brain and spinal cancer, 4-month-old Lillian Grace finally rang the “cancer-free” bell at the hospital — and the…
Continue Reading Celebration held to honor the 60th anniversary of the Greensboro sit-in
Click here for updates on this story GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP ) — The Greensboro Four Sit-In touched the entire nation when…
Continue Reading Families claim power company left them in the dark
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL ) — Imagine getting federal assistance with your Georgia Power…
Continue Reading Diehard fan headed to third Chiefs Super Bowl
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A local metro man has been going to Chiefs games since…
Continue Reading Building projects in New Jersey will now have to account for climate change
An executive order signed this week by Gov. Phil Murphy will make New Jersey’s climate change regulations among the toughest in the nation. The…
Continue Reading US energy-related carbon emissions will only fall 4% from current levels by 2050, agency report projects
Energy-related carbon emissions are expected to decline in the next decade, only to pick up again in the 2030s due to energy demand, according to a…
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