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As Omicron cases fall, doctors anxiously await possible surge of dangerous child complication MIS-C

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After the Omicron coronavirus variant made a record number of US children sick in January, children’s hospitals across the United States braced for what has come with every other spike in the COVID-19 pandemic: cases of a rare but dangerous condition called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, commonly known as MIS-C. But a number of hospitals say the expected surge in cases hasn’t showed up — at least not yet.

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Powerline down near Fort Hall

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FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFIF) – A powerline caused some traffic early Monday morning near Fort Hall. Police and firefighters both responded to the downed powerline around 2 a.m. this morning. Law enforcement says the downed powerline was due to the winter weather. No injuries or wrecks have been reported at this time.

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American Dog Sled Race a big part of life on Ashton

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The American Dog Derby, is America’s oldest dog sled race with its origins tracing back to 1917. The race has quickly become part of the lives of the people in Ashton as well as those racing with their dogs. For Karen Yeargain, the event has become such a part of her that she can’t imagine what it would be like without being there. “But it’s a lifestyle, and I’ve I’ve indoctrinated more than my share of people into it, which is awesome. But it’s been 34 years doing it and now I’m not ready to stop.”

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