Lee Boyd Malvo Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of convicted DC-area sniper Lee Boyd Malvo. Personal Birth date: February 18, 1985 Birth place: Kingston, Jamaica…
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What teaching during a global pandemic looks like in this classroom
Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (Arizona Daily Star) — Mari Katherine Scruggs carries her laptop…
Continue Reading Teen suspects, 14 and 15, arrested for gunpoint carjacking
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Two teen suspects were arrested in connection with a…
Continue Reading Teacher was a drug dealer with organized crime ties, prosecutors say
Click here for updates on this story BUFFALO, New York (The Buffalo News) — During the day, Michael Masecchia was a…
Continue Reading Mental health institute stops admitting new patients as outbreak grows
Click here for updates on this story DANVILLE, Virginia (Danville Register & Bee) — There are now 12 cases of…
Continue Reading Kansas City officer will not face charges in the killing of an unarmed man in 2020
The Jackson County prosecutor in Missouri will not charge the officer who shot and killed Donnie Sanders in March 2020, according to a statement from…
Continue Reading Judge expresses disgust at 5-yo boy’s shooting
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Expressing disgust over the nature of the allegations, a…
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Officials: Man trying to abduct 12-yo girl arrested after truck gets stuck in snow
Click here for updates on this story MANITOWOC COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — An Ohio man is accused of picking up a…
Continue Reading FBI asks for help identifying bank robbery suspect
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The FBI has put out a call for information…
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Judge: Utah schools don’t need to offer girls’ football
A Utah girl whose football skills won her fame online has lost her court bid to have school districts create football teams for girls.…
Continue Reading Assault rifle, PVC pipe bombs found in man’s room following arrest
Click here for updates on this story NORWICH, Connecticut (WFSB) — A Norwich man was found to have assault rifles and…
Continue Reading Rescuers rappel 20-ft bluff to rescue injured hiker
Click here for updates on this story COMPTON, Arkansas (KFSM) — The National Park Service, along with numerous local…
Continue Reading Fund helps local businesses struggling during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KFSM) — A former Razorback and New England Patriot was in…
Continue Reading Mother charged with killing 6-year-old son and throwing body into Ohio River
After initially reporting him missing, an Ohio mother has been charged with killing her 6-year-old son and disposing of his body in the Ohio River,…
Continue Reading Mother loses son to addiction, tells story to help others
Click here for updates on this story St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana (WDSU ) — Drug overdose deaths have destroyed…
Continue Reading 1993 World Trade Center Bombing Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, which killed six people and injured more than 1,000. Six suspects…
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Biden to announce that Merck will work with Johnson & Johnson to manufacture coronavirus vaccine
President Joe Biden is set to announce on Tuesday that drugmaker Merck will help manufacture a vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson,…
Continue Reading Harry Belafonte Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Harry Belafonte, civil rights activist and award-winning singer and actor. Personal Birth date: March 1, 1927 Birth…
Continue Reading Police accuse man of torching bar and rooming house twice
Click here for updates on this story SCRANTON, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — A Scranton man is now facing charges for twice…
Continue Reading 15 killed in major vehicle crash in Imperial County, California
An SUV packed with people crashed into a semitruck in Imperial County, California, on Tuesday morning, leaving 15 dead and others hospitalized,…
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Advance reservations to be available at additional Yellowstone campgrounds
Beginning March 24, 2021, you will be able to make advance reservations at three additional campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park.…
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Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…
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Gov. Little to hold town hall Tuesday
You can participate in an hour-long statewide telephone town hall with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director…
Continue Reading Frederik Willem de Klerk Fast Facts
Here’s a quick look at the life of former South African president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, FW de Klerk. Personal Birth date: March 18,…
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BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road
Effective March 3, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Salmon Field Office will temporarily close the Discovery Hill Bluffs Road due to highly…
Continue Reading SDE awards federal technology funds for child nutrition across Idaho
Thirteen school districts and child care organizations across Idaho will implement innovative technology for child nutrition programs thanks to more…
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Yellowstone recruiting for 2021 Youth Conservation Corps program
How would you like to work, learn, play and serve in the world’s first national park?…
Continue Reading In Jackson, Mississippi, some residents have been without water going on two weeks
Many residents of Jackson, Mississippi, have been without water since a winter storm hit the area in February. And many are still not sure when it…
Continue Reading Leap Year Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about leap year. 2024 is a leap year. The next leap day is February 29, 2024, on a Thursday. Facts Every…
Continue Reading Only one member from both George Floyd and Derek Chauvin’s families will be allowed to attend trial
Only one member of George Floyd’s family will be allowed to attend his high-profile murder trial in a Minneapolis courtroom because of Covid-19…
Continue Reading Former US gymnast Aly Raisman wants independent investigation into sexual abuse
Olympic champion gymnast Aly Raisman wants an independent investigation into USA Gymnastics after John Geddert’s death. Geddert, who coached…
Continue Reading Multiple vehicle crash in Imperial County, California, leaves at least 12 dead
A multiple vehicle crash in Imperial County, California, on Tuesday morning left at least 12 people dead, California Highway Patrol Officer Arturo…
Continue Reading 1 dead after a vehicle crashes into building, bursts into flames
Click here for updates on this story GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Gettysburg Borough Police are investigating a…
Continue Reading Black celebrities show support for LGBTQ community in Ghana after raid on center
Black celebrities are urging Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo to work with LGBTQ community leaders after security forces raided and shut down…
Continue Reading Multiple vehicle crash in Imperial County, California, seen as mass casualty event
Fire officials in Imperial County, California, said the agency is responding to a multiple vehicle crash that is being treated as a mass casualty…
Continue Reading Mammograms pick up swelling due to COVID-19 vaccine, causing unnecessary fear, radiologists say
When she found a lump in her left breast during a routine self-check, Boston primary care physician Dr. Devon Quasha knew exactly what to do. She…
Continue Reading US needs to hold on for another 2 or 3 months without easing up on COVID-19 measures, expert says. Here’s what’s at stake
Americans have received some good news lately about the coronavirus. But that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear yet, experts warn. A third…
Continue Reading Which COVID-19 vaccine should I get? Dr. Wen weighs in
And then there were three. There are now three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use by the US Food and Drug Administration, manufactured by…
Continue Reading Smartphone addiction ruins sleep, study says, but you can fight back
Addiction to smartphones will result in poor sleep, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in Frontiers in Psychiatry, looked at…
Continue Reading UNLV student plays violin to pay for college
Click here for updates on this story Las Vegas (KVVU) — A few months ago, Maria Bassil was standing in Lebanon. Today,…
Continue Reading Land management planning might reopen
Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — Complex plans for the U.S. Bureau of Land…
Continue Reading Wig shop burglarized; $50K in merchandise stolen
Click here for updates on this story Portland, Oregon (KPTV) — A wig shop was burglarized in northeast Portland, and…
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Gov. Gordon’s State of the State Address
Governor Mark Gordon will deliver his State of the State Address to the 66th Legislature live from the Wyoming State Capitol at 10 a.m. Tuesday.…
Continue Reading POLICE: Juveniles shot while breaking into man’s vehicle at Waffle House
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta (WGCL) — Police say two juveniles were shot by a 32-year-old customer of a…
Continue Reading Students to participate in new crisis and violence plan
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (Quad-City Times ) — Students will be able to participate in the…
Continue Reading Trash talk: Illegal dumping draws ire of officials
Click here for updates on this story ALBANY, Georgia (Albany Herlad) — An Albany dentist is fed up with trash, and he…
Continue Reading Early data shows North Carolina students slipping on standardized tests for math, science
Click here for updates on this story Raleight, North Carolina (WRAL) — Preliminary data from the North Carolina…
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Bills to curb wolf numbers advance in Montana Legislature
Hunters and trappers who kill wolves in Montana could be reimbursed for their expenses by private groups under a proposal advanced by state…
Continue Reading Woman faces felony charge after stealing neighbor’s goat and painting it
Click here for updates on this story Baldwin County, Alabama (WALA) — A Gulf Shores woman was arrested on an animal…
Continue Reading 9-year-old girl with special needs who was shot in head during road rage shooting faces long recovery
Click here for updates on this story Harris County, Texas (KTRK) — A 9-year-old girl with special needs was the victim…
Continue Reading Woman says 87-year-old mom prayed for plumbers to help her
Click here for updates on this story Houston (KTRK) — A Houston family said heaven sent them help when they needed it…
Continue Reading CNN EXCLUSIVE: Leader of Tigray’s forces accuses Ethiopian and Eritrean governments of genocide
The ousted leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has accused the federal government and its Eritrean allies of genocide and other crimes against…
Continue Reading Illinois COVID: 25-year-old patient cheats death 3 times
Click here for updates on this story DuPage County, Illinois (WLS) — Jason Barbosa met the doctor who saved his life…
Continue Reading Golden Globe Awards Fast Facts
Here is a look at the Golden Globe Awards, which are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. February 28, 2021 – The 78th Annual…
Continue Reading These Black women are on the frontlines of the fight against Covid-19
They have administered Covid-19 vaccines on college campuses, provided testing at churches and spent long hours in labs developing an effective…
Continue Reading Family struggles to get inpatient care for teen in need of mental health care
Click here for updates on this story Alma, Michigan (WNEM ) — With nowhere else to go, a mid-Michigan father took to…
Continue Reading Bodies found of father, sons who disappeared
Click here for updates on this story Benton County, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO ) — A family is now planning a funeral for two…
Continue Reading A woman once believed to be a victim in a college sex trafficking case has now been charged in it
Once described as a vulnerable target of the scheme, a former Sarah Lawrence College student has been charged in a sex trafficking conspiracy and…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for March 2: Coronavirus, immigration, SCOTUS, Nigeria, France
Not sleeping well? Your smartphone could be the culprit. That bright, soothing rectangle of light may sap melatonin levels and make it hard to get to…
Continue Reading California lawmakers reach a deal to encourage schools to have students back in class by the end of the month
California leaders have reached an agreement to encourage schools to resume in-person classes by the end of March. The agreement combines proposals…
Continue Reading Aung San Suu Kyi hit with more charges as defiant protesters return to Myanmar streets
Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with more charges Monday, as protesters returned to the streets in a show of defiance…
Continue Reading Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls rescued days after kidnapping
Hundreds of schoolgirls that were kidnapped at gunpoint in Nigeria have been rescued, authorities said. The 279 girls were abducted on Friday by…
Continue Reading Emergency crews rescued Covid-19 vaccines by boat after heavy rain caused flooding in Kentucky
A batch of Covid-19 vaccines had to be rescued by boat after heavy rains threatened the power supply at a Kentucky health facility, according to Gov.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccines needed to be rescued by boat as heavy rain caused flooding in Kentucky
A batch of Covid-19 vaccines had to be rescued by boat after heavy rains threatened the power supply at a Kentucky health facility, according to Gov.…
Continue Reading Hong Kong protesters come out as 47 pro-democracy figures appear in court
Hundreds of protesters risked arrest to demonstrate outside a Hong Kong court, where 47 pro-democracy activists appeared Monday charged with…
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A California doctor performed surgery during a Zoom court appearance
A California doctor’s trial was delayed after he appeared for a virtual court hearing while simultaneously conducting a surgery last Thursday.…
Continue Reading This Black-owned tea brand has seen a boom in sales because of ‘Bridgerton,’ its owner says
The pandemic delayed the launch of Stephanie Synclair’s tea company, but soon after introducing LaRue 1680 online late last year, the native of…
Continue Reading This Virginia school district says it isn’t banning Dr. Seuss’ books. On the annual Read Across America Day, it’s just no longer emphasizing them
A school district in Virginia recently made headlines for allegedly banning books by Dr. Seuss. But Loudoun County Public Schools(LCPS), located in…
Continue Reading Minneapolis wanted to hire social media influencers to help with the city’s message during Derek Chauvin’s trial
Minneapolis had floated a plan to hire six social media influencers to help share information during the upcoming murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the…
Continue Reading Sergeant’s son loses battle with cancer, Henderson County sheriff says
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Henderson County authorities provided a…
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Bowe Bergdahl wants court-martial expunged
US soldier and Hailey, Idaho native Bowe Bergdahl is filing a lawsuit asking for his sentence to be…
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322 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 322 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
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Police investigate Saturday shooting
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday.…
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New video released after avalanche kills Preston man
The Utah Avalanche Center released a new video regarding a large avalanche on the east side of Sherman Peak in the Montpelier Ranger District that…
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Police continue to investigate armed robbery in Ammon
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred February 24 at the Ammon Speedi-Mart. …
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths
Local health officials reported 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area and two new deaths…
Continue Reading Police: Thieves go on spending spree with credit and debit cards they stole from vehicles
Click here for updates on this story GREENFIELD, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Police say two suspects went on a spending spree…
Continue Reading About 390,000 Texans are still under boil water advisories from the winter storm
About 390,000 Texas residents were still under boil water advisories as of midday Monday, almost two weeks after a winter storm slammed large swaths…
Continue Reading Travel nurses deal with stress, loneliness and mistrust while serving as a Covid-19 rapid deployment system
After another workday marked by unimaginable death, Veronica O’Kane would return to a hotel room — empty except for the dumbbell she…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods Fast Facts
Here’s a look at one of the most successful golfers in history, Tiger Woods. Personal Birth date: December 30, 1975 Birth place: Cypress,…
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Cheney reintroduces Grizzly Bear State Management Act
Wyoming Representative Republican Liz Cheney Monday reintroduced “The Grizzly Bear State Management…
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Idaho Falls awarded grant to develop plans for innovation district
A big push toward innovation in Idaho Falls is set to get…
Continue Reading Two men face felony murder charges after Georgia deputy dies from wounds
Two men face felony murder charges in connection with the shooting of a Decatur County deputy who died Monday morning, according the Georgia Bureau…
Continue Reading Spain Train Bombings Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the March 2004 bombings of commuter trains in Spain, which killed 193 people and injured more than 1,800. The bombings are the…
Continue Reading Here’s when the US will see a lot more vaccine doses
Millions more Covid-19 vaccines are on the way. Moderna, Pfizer and now Johnson & Johnson will deliver enough doses to fully vaccinate 130…
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People rarely leave conversations when they want to — here’s how to change it
You’ve been chatting with someone for 20 minutes, but the conversation grew stale halfway through. You look around the room, desperate to find…
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Idaho panel OKs new version of constitutional amendment
A Senate panel of lawmakers has approved a new version of a constitutional amendment allowing the part-time Idaho Legislature to call itself into…
Continue Reading College student is using genetic genealogy to help police crack cold cases
Click here for updates on this story ELIZABETHTOWN, PA (WPMT) — 19-year old Eric Schubert was first interested in…
Continue Reading Should our children go back to school? Dr. Wen helps you decide
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released a road map for bringing students back to in-person instruction. About 89% of…
Continue Reading Jamal Khashoggi Fast Facts
Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist and a Washington Post columnist, was critical of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s…
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SIPH offers free suicide prevention training
QPR Training for suicide prevention will be offered free of charge to the public.…
Continue Reading ‘It feels great’: Volunteers build home ramp for wheelchair-bound veteran stuck indoors for 2 years
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, CA (KOVR) — A wheelchair-bound, retired Coast Guardsman who had been…
Continue Reading High school girl sues county and state of California to allow indoor youth sports
Click here for updates on this story REDWOOD CITY, CA (KPIX) — The family of a Redwood City high school girl volleyball…
Continue Reading Young graduate beginning his career killed by falling tree
Click here for updates on this story BURLINGAME, CA (KPIX) — The family of a young physics researcher at a Bay Area…
Continue Reading Generous Tipper: Restaurant employees see $5,000+ in tips
Click here for updates on this story BROOMFIELD, CO (KCNC) — A restaurant in Broomfield and its employees got a massive…
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Declining Idaho suicide rate likely hurt by pandemic
Idaho’s suicide rate dropped steeply before the pandemic, but the trend may have reversed in 2020, according to federal…
Continue Reading This Wayne County, Michigan, program is helping exonerate people for crimes they didn’t commit. Now it’s going statewide
After spending more than 26 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, Larry Smith was released February 4 through the Conviction Integrity…
Continue Reading Texas attorney general sues electric company Griddy that sent huge bills during storm
Texas’ attorney general filed a lawsuit against Griddy Energy and Griddy Holdings for “false, misleading, and deceptive advertising and…
Continue Reading School shooting in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, leaves 15-year-old in serious condition, police say
A 15-year-old boy shot Monday at a junior high school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is in very serious condition at the children’s hospital in…
Continue Reading Mountain lions thwart planned relocation of bighorn sheep
Click here for updates on this story COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (KCNC) — State wildlife officials spent several days…
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