Penn State University Police investigate ‘Zoom-bombings’
Click here for updates on this story STATE COLLEGE, PA (WPMT) — Penn State University Police said they are…
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Blackfoot police investigate shooting
A 29-year-old man was injured by a gunshot wound after multiple shots were fired in Blackfoot Tuesday…
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Subject of fugitive search makes first court appearance
Richard “Rocky” Iverson, 43, was arraigned Tuesday on five felony counts of Lewd Conduct With a Child Under 16. …
Continue Reading Woman sentenced to 3 days a year in jail for 3 consecutive years after fatal crash
Click here for updates on this story Jackson County, North Carolina (WLOS) — A woman who crashed while driving impaired…
Continue Reading At least 27 students kidnapped as armed men storm Nigeria school
At least 27 students were abducted Wednesday when armed men raided a state-run school in Niger State, north-west Nigeria, a government official told…
Continue Reading Ceiling falls on mom and 6-month-old daughter after pipes burst
Click here for updates on this story Sugar Land, Texas (KTRK) — A Sugar Land mom is trying to figure out her next move…
Continue Reading Fears for dozens of students after armed men storm school in Nigeria
At least 27 students were abducted Wednesday when armed men raided a state-run school in Niger State, north-west Nigeria, a government official told…
Continue Reading Hospital says it has treated 60 patients for carbon monoxide poisoning
Click here for updates on this story Houston (KTRK) — Some families could be going into their third night without power…
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The Los Angeles school board slashes its police force and diverts $25 million to services for Black students
Los Angeles schools are reorganizing the police agency responsible for school safety to combat systemic racism against Black students. The Board of…
Continue Reading An American family stuck in Gaza for months due to Covid restrictions finally leaves: ‘It was hell’
An American family visiting Gaza say they were left “stranded in a hellish situation” for months due to the coronavirus pandemic and a…
Continue Reading High school sweethearts die of Covid-19 hours apart after one last family video call
Blanca Estela Rodriguez looked at her husband of almost 50 years as he lay sedated. Juan had a tube coming from his mouth and a machine was breathing…
Continue Reading Joseph Lieberman Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Joseph Lieberman, former United States senator from Connecticut. Personal Birth date: February 24, 1942 Birth…
Continue Reading Student helps pave the way for girl’s wrestling
Click here for updates on this story Sallisaw, Oklahoma (KFSM ) — Oklahoma’s storied wrestling tradition has long…
Continue Reading Vacation rental damaged by gunfire, ransacked during party
Click here for updates on this story Kansas City, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO ) — Guests at a vacation rental in the Vineyard…
Continue Reading ‘Terrified’ UN envoy issues warning on Myanmar as protesters face down military
Concerns are growing over the potential for violence in Myanmar as anti-coup protesters urge supporters to take to the streets en masse, in defiance…
Continue Reading The gaming world often overlooks players of color. This new studio is changing that
At age nine, Nicodemus Madehdou moved from Monrovia, Liberia to Philadelphia and discovered how video games could connect him to a new culture.…
Continue Reading South Africa scraps AstraZeneca, pivots to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
South Africa has offered its stock of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines to the African Union, a senior health official said, as the country pivots…
Continue Reading New study suggests dinosaurs killed by comet ripped apart by sun’s gravity
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — It’s a story we’re all familiar with: dinosaurs…
Continue Reading This Mohawk woman has been fighting the feds to get her status for 20 years
Click here for updates on this story SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (CTV News) — Cheryl Diane Hutley has been fighting with…
Continue Reading Rapper’s arrest sparks protests in Catalonia
Protesters took to the streets in Barcelona and Girona, in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region, on Tuesday night following the dramatic…
Continue Reading Confused by guidelines on quarantine after vaccination? You’re not alone
Fully vaccinated people can now skip quarantine even if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Marsha P. Johnson
The late Marsha P. Johnson is celebrated today as a veteran of the Stonewall Inn protests, a pioneering transgender activist and a pivotal figure in…
Continue Reading Nigerian entrepreneur Obinwanne Okeke jailed for 10 years in $11m email scam
Celebrated Nigerian entrepreneur Obinwanne Okeke has been jailed for 10 years by a US federal court for masterminding an $11 million cyber fraud on a…
Continue Reading Case against American woman accused of killing a UK teenager can go ahead in the US, judge rules
A judge in the United States on Tuesday ruled that a civil claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas — the woman accused of killing 19-year-old…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 17: Winter weather, Biden, Covid-19, Trump, China
If you’re among the fortunate folks who have survived Covid-19, you might have your Neanderthal ancestors to thank. Here’s what you need…
Continue Reading Dubai princess claims she is being held ‘hostage’ in secret video recordings
The daughter of Dubai’s billionaire ruler, who attempted to flee abroad in 2018, has appeared in secret recordings claiming she is being held…
Continue Reading Biden says teachers should move up in priority to receive Covid-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said during a CNN town hall Tuesday that teachers should be moved higher on the list of those who are getting vaccinated against…
Continue Reading One dead as armed men storm school in Nigeria, kidnap staff, students, witnesses say
One person has died and dozens of students feared abducted as armed men raided a state-run school in Niger state, in Nigeria’s Middle Belt…
Continue Reading One dead as armed men storm school in Nigeria, kidnap staff, students, eyewitnesses say
One person has died and dozens of students feared abducted as armed men raided a state-run school in Niger state, in Nigeria’s Middle Belt…
Continue Reading Biden says teachers should move up in the ‘hierarchy’ to receive Covid-19 vaccines
President Joe Biden said during a CNN town hall Tuesday that teachers should be moved higher on the list of those who are getting vaccinated against…
Continue Reading Mysteries of massive holes forming in Siberian permafrost unlocked by scientists
The massive crater appeared violently and explosively in the Siberian tundra last year — a powerful blowout of methane gas throwing ice and…
Continue Reading Damages case against Anne Sacoolas for wrongful death of Harry Dunn can go ahead in US, judge rules
A judge in the United States on Tuesday ruled that a civil claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas — the woman accused of killing 19-year-old…
Continue Reading 11 people were rescued by boat after a water main break in Philadelphia
Eleven people were rescued by boat in North Philadelphia after a major water main break happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to…
Continue Reading South Korean lawmaker and spy agency dispute whether North Korean hackers stole Pfizer Covid-19 data
Did North Korea hack US drugmaker Pfizer and steal data on Covid-19 vaccines and treatment research? The answer, at least on Wednesday in South…
Continue Reading Winter weather has millions trying to stay warm and vaccine providers worrying about shipping delays
While many Americans were dealing with how to stay warm Tuesday, some vaccine providers were dealing with the news that some shipments were running…
Continue Reading US steps up challenges to Chinese-claimed islands in South China Sea
A US Navy warship sailed by islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the second such sailing in as many weeks, as the Biden…
Continue Reading Cuomo administration’s handling of nursing home deaths calls for serious investigation
Going back more than a hundred years, New York has held the dubious distinction of being a corruption leader among US states and has struggled to…
Continue Reading North Korean hackers stole Covid-19 data from Pfizer, South Korean lawmaker says
North Korean hackers stole technology related to Covid-19 vaccines and treatments from US drugmaker Pfizer, according to a South Korean lawmaker. Ha…
Continue Reading 6 takeaways from Joe Biden’s CNN town hall
President Joe Biden took part in his first town hall since entering the White House last month, answering questions from CNN’s Anderson Cooper…
Continue Reading First FEMA Covid-19 mass vaccination sites open in California amid supply shortage
Two new coronavirus mass vaccination sites opened in California on Tuesday, where cities continue to struggle with securing vaccine supply. The sites…
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Biden says things may be back to normal by next Christmas
President Joe Biden would only commit to a return to normal by next Christmas during a CNN town hall on Tuesday, saying he did not want to boost…
Continue Reading Japan has the most beds per capita in the developed world. So why is its health system crashing?
In late December, Su became sick with Covid-19. The single mother-of-two had a persistent fever and trouble breathing. She knew that her asthma and…
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Biden says things may be back to normal by Christmas
President Joe Biden would only commit to a return to normal by next Christmas during a CNN town hall on Tuesday, saying he did not want to boost…
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Idaho State using innovative tactics to train next wave of police officers
We all know that a being a policeman is a tough job, but you might not how much the position has changed.
Retired Idaho Falls Police Officer Lynn…
All Pocatello Police officers will soon have body cameras
Next time you see a Pocatello Police officer, smile. You’re on…
Continue Reading Arizona schools won’t use letter grades this year because of pandemic
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill on Monday that will suspend the use of a letter grade system in schools statewide, due to how disrupted this…
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Snowmobiling tour group encountered herd of bison in Yellowstone
This group of snowmobilers got a dangerous up-close look at bison in…
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462 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 462 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new…
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House OKs bill to trim Idaho governor’s emergency powers
Lawmakers in the Idaho House have passed legislation to trim a governor’s powers and increase their own during declared emergencies such as the…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 80 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 80 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Cities and states delay Covid-19 vaccine distribution because of winter storms
Vaccine distribution slowed in many areas because of winter storms engulfing much of the country Monday and Tuesday. Here are the localities and…
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Man killed in standoff with Bingham Sheriff deputies identified
A man who barricaded himself inside a home for several hours Sunday died after a shooting involving Bingham County Sheriff deputies.…
Continue Reading At least three New Jersey universities report racist attacks during virtual Black History Month events
At least three New Jersey universities have reported racist attacks during virtual Black History Month events. Rutgers University, Rider University…
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Teton County bars interface wood shingles and shakes
The Teton County, Wyoming Board of County Commissioners has approved an amendment that will bar wood shingles and shakes within the wildland-urban…
Continue Reading Stranger gives woman her coat after receiving compliment
Click here for updates on this story BRENTWOOD, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Tina Powell was just trying to get a few…
Continue Reading Family of Thai immigrant, 84, says fatal attack ‘was driven by hate’
Vichar Ratanapakdee was well-known in his San Francisco neighborhood for his hour-long walks each morning, a ritual that kept him vibrant and healthy…
Continue Reading Carjacking victim shoots suspect in head, cops say
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A carjacking suspect is fighting for his life after a victim…
Continue Reading Teen plunges through thin ice at Central Park pond
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A teenager from Queens is recovering after falling into an icy…
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PCSD25 online kindergarten registration begins Monday
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin online starting Monday, February 22.…
Continue Reading Police say woman killed at car wash when she’s hit by car
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A woman in Queens was struck and killed while waiting at a car…
Continue Reading 3 people were killed and 10 more injured after a tornado struck coastal North Carolina
At least three people were killed and 10 more were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, North Carolina, late Monday, officials…
Continue Reading Mom, dad plead for help in search for missing daughter Noemi Bolivar
HOLLYWOOD, Florida (WFOR) — A devastated mother and father are pleading for the public’s help in the search for their…
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Wyoming details grizzly bear activity
Wyoming Game and Fish has released its 2020 annual report of Grizzly Bear Management Captures, Relocations, and Removals. …
Continue Reading Restaurant hit by a car for 3rd time in 8 days
Click here for updates on this story HAVERHILL, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Steven Hart darted across Route 125 in Haverhill…
Continue Reading Tens of millions of Americans face another round of winter weather
About 105 million Americans throughout the county remain under a winter storm warning or watch as many deal with frustrating power outages and…
Continue Reading Georgia governor announces reforms to state citizen’s arrest law one year after Ahmaud Arbery’s death
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced an overhaul of the state’s citizen’s arrest law Tuesday, one that was used to justify the death of…
Continue Reading Barber seriously injured after stabbing himself in freak accident
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A Beacon Hill barber is lucky to be alive after he accidentally…
Continue Reading Jack Ma Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Jack Ma, co-founder of China’s most successful tech empire and billionaire entrepreneur. Personal Birth…
Continue Reading More doses, fewer ‘blind spots’: What states say they want from the federal government on vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout started as a trickle. But the pace has steadily picked up each week, more than tripling in the first month under the…
Continue Reading Baltimore’s streetside salt boxes become public art fixtures
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The first reference the Baltimore Historical Society could find…
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Gas prices on the rise
Idaho drivers have just experienced the biggest monthly increase in gas prices in the United States. …
Continue Reading Frozen wind turbines, limited gas supplies and rolling blackouts: Behind Texas’ energy woes
Some of the warmest places in Texas, where rolling power outages are occurring across the chilly state, are inside cars and trucks parked in the…
Continue Reading Atlanta’s middle and high school students return to class for first time in 11 months
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta (WGCL) — The final phase of the reopening of Atlanta Public Schools began…
Continue Reading KU head baseball coach suspended for two weeks after DUI
Click here for updates on this story Lawrence, Kansas (KCTV) — The University of Kansas has suspended head baseball…
Continue Reading Man charged with sexually assaulting girls after lengthy investigation
Click here for updates on this story St. Clair, Missouri (KMOV) — A Missouri man is accused of sexually assaulting two…
Continue Reading The record-breaking deep freeze engulfing much of the US isn’t over yet. Here’s what to expect next
Millions of Americans reeling from a deadly storm and massive power outages are about to get walloped by more winter weather. Already, about 2,000…
Continue Reading St. Louis reaches $5M settlement with undercover officer beaten during protests
Click here for updates on this story St. Louis (KMOV) — A settlement has been reached after an undercover officer was…
Continue Reading Krispy Kreme is offering a limited-edition Mars doughnut to celebrate NASA’s rover landing
When NASA’s Perseverance rover goes through the “seven minutes of terror” to land itself on Mars February 18, you can sit back,…
Continue Reading UNH professor allegedly behind offensive Twitter account resigns
A University of New Hampshire faculty member has resigned after a school investigation into “serious allegations of misconduct” on social…
Continue Reading Man shoots, kills his fiancé after argument
Click here for updates on this story Nashville (WSMV) — A man is charged with criminal homicide for shooting and…
Continue Reading Reparations for slavery could have reduced Covid-19 transmission and deaths in the US, Harvard study says
Covid-19 is disproportionately sickening and killing Black Americans, the result of centuries of structural racism, a group of Harvard researchers…
Continue Reading If a winter storm is coming your way, read this
Severe winter storms can keep you stuck inside for days, knock out your power and leave you chattering from the cold. If you’re prepared when…
Continue Reading The 5-year-old injured in a car crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid is awake
The 5-year-old girl who was injured during a car crash involving Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid is “awake,”…
Continue Reading Sheriff: 6 people suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at home
Click here for updates on this story Gladstone, Oregon (KPTV) — Multiple people suffered carbon monoxide poisoning at a…
Continue Reading Nesting season underway for Cape Coral burrowing owls
Click here for updates on this story CAPE CORAL, Florida (WBBH) — They’re cute, they’re curious and they’re…
Continue Reading Residents worry about cats left inside home
Click here for updates on this story CAPE CORAL, Florida (WBBH) — Neighbors became concerned after a half dozen cats…
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Idaho lawmakers propose sweeping cuts to income, sales taxes
Sweeping tax cuts proposed Tuesday by Idaho lawmakers would slash assessments on all income brackets and lower the sales tax from 6% to 5.3%…
Continue Reading ‘Missing all CA students’ billboard sparks controversy as schools work to reopen safely
Click here for updates on this story Rohnert Park, California (KGO) — You cannot miss it if you travel Highway 101…
Continue Reading Dr. Fauci shifts the timeline on when the general public will be able to get a vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines won’t be available to the “general public” before mid- to late May or early June, he told…
Continue Reading Indiana doctors may be forced to tell women abortions can be ‘reversed’
Click here for updates on this story Indianapolis (The Times of Northwest Indiana) — An Indiana House committee agreed…
Continue Reading Man allegedly loaded guns in vehicle, threatened “suicide by cop” before running into CVS store
Click here for updates on this story Kenosha, Wisconsin (Kenosha News) — Before he crashed into a snowbank and fled…
Continue Reading Man taken into custody after woman found dead in hotel room, police say
Click here for updates on this story Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal) — Aman was taken into custody…
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Joint mass vaccination clinics to be held at ISU for eligible people
A mass vaccination clinic will open this week on ISU’s campus to serve the…
Continue Reading Farmers keep newborn calves safe from sub-zero temperatures
Click here for updates on this story BLUE GRASS, Iowa (WQAD) — Despite the frigid temperatures outside, mother nature…
Continue Reading How a hit TV show exposed the failure to learn the lessons of the past on Covid-19
A man lies alone in a hospital bed, frightened and cut off from most of his family and friends, while the outside world grapples with the growing…
Continue Reading Dad, girlfriend, arrested after infant left out in the cold
Click here for updates on this story WILSON, North Carolina (WLOS) — A couple is jailed after investigators said they…
Continue Reading Store employee accused of recording coworkers in the bathroom
Click here for updates on this story SOUTHINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A store worker in Southington is accused of…
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Rewatch the Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…
Continue Reading AFR rescues dog trapped between boulders
Click here for updates on this story Albuquerque, New Mexico (KOAT ) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue made an amazing rescue…
Continue Reading Man says ice fell on his windshield while driving on the freeway
Click here for updates on this story WOOD VILLAGE, Oregon (KPTV) — A Wood Village man is warning drivers to beware of…
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