Idaho governor signs property tax legislation
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed a property tax relief bill that opponents say is deeply flawed but backers say is better than…
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Teton County, Wyo. moves to green COVID-19 risk level
The Teton County Health Department announced Teton County, Wyo. has moved down into the Green (New Normal) Risk Level for COVID-19.…
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Two small planes collided over Colorado and both landed safely, one after deploying a parachute
One of two planes that collided in the air near Denver deployed a parachute and slowly drifted to the ground, where two people walked away from the…
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Texas officials move forward on requesting posthumous pardon for George Floyd
Local officials in Texas unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday calling for a posthumous pardon for George Floyd on a drug charge from more than…
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Rigby kite festival hopes to lift spirits this Saturday
Kids of all ages are taking to the skies this weekend as the “Just For Fun” Kite Festival soars into…
Continue Reading Lyft driver speaks after being shot, paralyzed on West Side
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A rideshare driver just doing his job was shot when he was sent…
Continue Reading Man looking for ‘guardian angels’ who pulled him out of burning car
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A car burst into flames, trapping a disabled man and his dog…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 225 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 225 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths…
Continue Reading A tiger seen roaming a Houston yard is nowhere to be found 3 days later. A ‘Tiger King’ star says she’s extremely worried
A Bengal tiger named India hasn’t been located three days after it was spotted in a Houston neighborhood and taken away by a man accused of…
Continue Reading North Texan experiencing ‘sleepless nights’ over parents in India during Covid-19 surge
Click here for updates on this story PLANO, Texas (KTVT) — More disturbing news out of India Tuesday, May 11 about the…
Continue Reading Texas farmer finds 5 migrant girls, 1 unclothed, hungry, crying abandoned at border
Click here for updates on this story QUEMEDO, Texas (KTVT) — A Texas onion farmer was making his morning rounds, when…
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Judge blocks requirement for ‘gay sex’ offender registration
The state of Montana has no valid reason to require a man to register as a sex offender based on his conviction for having gay sex in Idaho in 1993,…
Continue Reading Family thanks police officer 23 years after he saved little girl’s life
Click here for updates on this story PARKER, Co (KCNC) — Natalie Eckhoff doesn’t remember the incident 23 years ago,…
Continue Reading Family mourns mother, 2 young kids killed in crash
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A mom and her two young kids, gone in an instant. Kiara Jones…
Continue Reading Teen still has big goals after losing leg in motorcycle crash
Click here for updates on this story SIMI VALLEY, CA (KCAL, KCBS) — At just 18, Cooper Mulholland was in a near-fatal…
Continue Reading 65 killed in Gaza, 7 killed in Israel as UN warns conflict could turn into ‘full-scale war’
The worst violence in years between Israelis and Palestinians showed no signs of letting up Wednesday, as continued Israeli airstrikes and Hamas…
Continue Reading Man wins $1 million prize from scratch-off after trip to Florida
Click here for updates on this story TALLAHASSEE, Florida (WALA) — The Florida Lottery announced that Calvin Holmes,…
Continue Reading Firefighters respond to unique emergency — a kitty trapped in a car
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — You’ve heard about firefighters rescuing…
Continue Reading Trauma surgeon sentenced for stealing $200,000 in Social Security benefits
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Shreveport trauma surgeon will spend 21 months in…
Continue Reading Two small planes collide over Colorado and amazingly no one was injured
There are no injuries after a midair collision involving two small planes outside of Denver, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.…
Continue Reading Man gets 5 years in prison after carjacking postal truck
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A 40-year-old St. Louis man was sentenced to five years in…
Continue Reading Couple charged with defrauding elderly woman
Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Franklin, TN, couple was arrested on Tuesday on…
Continue Reading ‘He took my firstborn from me,’ Family of woman shot while pregnant shares their grief
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — The family of a woman shot while pregnant is sharing their…
Continue Reading Farmer remains resilient during COVID-19 pandemic
Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — Jon Nelson and J Nelson Farms checks off all the boxes…
Continue Reading Police shed light on kidnappings hoax
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Kansas City police say they have been made aware of…
Continue Reading US Open Golf Tournament Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the US Open Golf Tournament. June 17-20, 2021 – The 121st US Open is scheduled to take place at Torrey Pines Golf Course…
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Rigby Police chief, counselor talk about mental health following school shooting
“It affects every officer differently, just like it affects every other person, but incidents involving children are especially harmful,” Tower…
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2 mobile makerspaces bound for eastern Idaho
Two Think Make Create Labs are being deployed in Pocatello and Fort Hall.…
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Utah to end $300 federal pandemic unemployment benefit
Utah will terminate its participation in the federal government’s pandemic-related unemployment assistance program.…
Continue Reading The Lutheran church elected its first transgender bishop, who will lead 200 congregations
The Rev. Megan Rohrer made history when they became the first transgender pastor in the Lutheran church. This month, they again broke new ground…
Continue Reading University of Michigan officials didn’t act on reports of sexual misconduct against former university physician for decades, report says
An investigation that began in March 2020 into Dr. Robert Anderson, a former University of Michigan physician, details decades’ worth of…
Continue Reading Frito-Lay to make Cheetos for the first time in CT, add 120 new jobs
Click here for updates on this story KILLINGLY, Connecticut (WFSB) — The Frito-Lay company in Killingly will expand its…
Continue Reading Officials: 3-year-old gets hold of gun man left on kitchen table, fatally shoots self
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A 26-year-old Menasha man is facing charges after investigators…
Continue Reading 56 killed in Gaza, 6 killed in Israel as UN warns conflict could turn into ‘full-scale war’
The worst violence in years between Israelis and Palestinians showed no signs of letting up Wednesday, as continued Israeli airstrikes and Hamas…
Continue Reading App lets you report trees plagued with Dutch elm disease
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — A disease is threatening hundreds of…
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2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series to take place at Motor Vu Drive-In
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho has announced its 2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series at the Idaho Falls Motor Vu…
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Pocatello Police concerned about recent overdoses in community
The Pocatello Police Department is issuing a warning that anyone using illegal drugs is placing themselves at risk of ingesting unknown toxic…
Continue Reading Handcuffed man escapes police custody, steals cop car
Click here for updates on this story MONTEREY, California (KSBW) — A man who escaped police custody Tuesday afternoon…
Continue Reading County considering ordinance that would ban retail sale of cats and dogs
Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Orange County is considering an ordinance that…
Continue Reading 2 people taken to hospital with chemical burns after hazmat incident at manufacturing plant, fire officials say
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WYFF) — Two people have been taken to the hospital with…
Continue Reading Skateboarder dies after being hit by off-duty deputy
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Indiana (WLWT) — Police are investigating after an off-duty deputy hit…
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Wyoming to end federal supplemental unemployment benefits
The governor of Wyoming has announced that the state will end its participation in federal supplemental benefits intended to address high…
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Idaho to receive part of $300 million settlement with drugmaker Indivior
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Idaho and other states have reached an agreement with Indivior plc and Indivior Inc. to settle allegations…
Continue Reading Doctor turns grief into helping underprivileged new moms
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A Kansas City doctor has created a nonprofit to…
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Idaho Falls Aquatic Center to offer free swim lessons
The Wes Deist Aquatic Center will kickoff of the summer swim season with free swimming…
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Highway maintenance operations begin on ID-31
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will begin routine maintenance operations with crews crack sealing and dura patching potholes on ID-31…
Continue Reading Employee at school for troubled teens charged with child abuse
Click here for updates on this story WEST JORDAN, Utah (KSL) — An employee at a school for troubled teens has been…
Continue Reading NCAA Basketball Tournament Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the NCAA Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. The single-elimination…
Continue Reading California to effectively end mask mandate when state fully reopens next month, Gov. Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will effectively end its mask mandate next month when the state plans to fully reopen after more than a year of…
Continue Reading No charges against man who shot driver in road rage incident
Click here for updates on this story LAKE SAINT LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) — The St. Charles County Prosecutor’s office…
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Smith’s to offer COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins
Smith’s Food & Drug and Kroger Health announced Wednesday the company is offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations at most of its 141 locations across…
Continue Reading World Cup Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the World Cup football (soccer) tournaments. The World Cup is organized by FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football…
Continue Reading Middle Tennessee gas stations are running out of fuel, but don’t hoard
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Some gas stations across Middle Tennessee say they are…
Continue Reading Brown v. Board of Education Fast Facts
Here’s what you need to know about the landmark US Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education. About the Case The first plaintiff was…
Continue Reading New Oregon residents won’t need to take driver’s knowledge test after June 5
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — If you’ve attempted to get an appointment at the DMV in…
Continue Reading Man bound over for trial in death of 3-month-old son
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT) — A 20-year-old Milwaukee man was bound over for trial…
Continue Reading The ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Radovan Karadzic will serve his genocide sentence in a UK prison
Britain has agreed to a prisoner transfer of ex-Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić, convicted of the Srebrenica genocide, to a UK prison to serve…
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Gov. Little joins 19 other governors to call on Biden, Harris to act on border crisis
In a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday, Governor Brad Little and 19 other governors urged immediate action to…
Continue Reading Iconic Facce pleads guilty for robbing bank after plastic surgery
Click here for updates on this story GULFPORT, MS (WALA) — District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Iconic…
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Idaho Falls Chukars choose Bingham Healthcare Orthopedics as official team doctors
The Idaho Falls Chukars and Bingham Healthcare announced they have finalized a multi-year agreement for sports medicine coverage to the Chukars…
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Judge’s ruling allows for longer sentence for Derek Chauvin in murder of George Floyd
The judge who oversaw Derek Chauvin’s murder trial ruled Wednesday that there were four aggravating factors in the killing of George Floyd, a…
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Wyoming lawmakers continue to mull revenue, K-12 deficit
Wyoming lawmakers discussed what to do about a $300 million annual K-12 education shortfall amid ongoing reluctance to raise or impose new…
Continue Reading Gas hoarding on the rise as demand skyrockets amid fears of a shortage
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — There are pictures, many drivers say, that makes their blood…
Continue Reading 19-year police veteran fired for excessive force incident
Click here for updates on this story TORRINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — The City of Torrington fired a police sergeant…
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CEI to hold virtual graduation for class of 2021
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold a virtual 2021 graduation ceremony Thursday, May…
Continue Reading Transgender woman sues District of Columbia after Department of Corrections houses her in a men’s unit
A transgender woman is suing the District of Columbia after its Department of Corrections placed her in a men’s jail unit despite her telling…
Continue Reading ‘He sacrificed his life saving someone else.’ Firefighter dies battling early morning house fire
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — A firefighter died and four others were…
Continue Reading City partnering with group to offer de-escalation and peacekeeping training
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The city of Portland is partnering with a group to offer…
Continue Reading 48 killed in Gaza, 5 killed in Israel as UN warns conflict could turn into ‘full-scale war’
The worst violence in years between Israelis and Palestinians showed no signs of letting up Wednesday, as continued Israeli airstrikes and Hamas…
Continue Reading 14-year-old bitten by a shark in waters says he’s ready to go surfing again
Click here for updates on this story KANEOHE, Hawaii (KITV) — Even after receiving more than 100 stitches, the…
Continue Reading 19 rescued dogs from Lebanon arrive in Canada
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — A dog rescue group that managed to bring 19 dogs…
Continue Reading With school likely to remain virtual for many students this year, focus should be on the fall: expert
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Another school year will be coming to an end in…
Continue Reading Māori leader removed from New Zealand parliament after performing haka dance
The co-leader of New Zealand’s Māori Party has been removed from parliament for the second time this year, after performing a ceremonial dance…
Continue Reading A man is arrested on a murder charge in the disappearance of a 2-year-old boy in Las Vegas
Las Vegas police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with the disappearance of a 2-year-old boy last week, the police department said. Terrell…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 12: Coronavirus, Congress, Gaza, pipeline hack, voting
About 37 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day, a big boost from last year’s record low. And a huge majority plans to drive…
Continue Reading At least 35 killed in Gaza as Israel ramps up airstrikes in response to rocket attacks
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have escalated further as Palestinian militants in Gaza fired hundreds of rockets into Israel, which…
Continue Reading Perseverance rover is ready to unlock the history of Mars
For the past month, the Perseverance rover has spent much of its time documenting the flights of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars. In between those…
Continue Reading Attorneys for Andrew Brown’s family will continue to petition for release of all videos of fatal shooting
Following the family’s viewing of body and dash camera footage of Andrew Brown Jr.’s death, attorneys for the family recommitted to…
Continue Reading Two California police officers were killed while on duty in a 24-hour span, officials say
Two California police officers were killed while on duty in the span of 24 hours, officials said Tuesday. Detective Luca Benedetti with the San Luis…
Continue Reading Authorities are searching for a missing 7-year-old who disappeared on a Texas beach
Authorities are searching for a seven-year-old boy who disappeared while at a Texas beach with his family Tuesday night. A boat crew and helicopter…
Continue Reading Fulton County District Attorney will seek death penalty against Atlanta spa shooting suspect
Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in the shootings that left eight people dead at three Atlanta-area Asian spas, has been indicted on murder charges,…
Continue Reading There were at least 11 mass shootings across the US this weekend
A gunman opened fire at a family birthday party in Colorado Springs on Sunday, leaving six people dead and a community in mourning. There were at…
Continue Reading Israel ramps up airstrikes as barrage of rockets from Gaza continues
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians escalated further on Tuesday as Palestinian militants in Gaza fired hundreds of rockets into Israel, which…
Continue Reading Colt Brennan, former star quarterback at the University of Hawaii, dies at 37
Former standout college quarterback Colt Brennan died this week in a California hospital, his family confirmed to CNN. “He had been in a…
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Body of drowning victim located
UPDATE 5/11/21: At approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday, the body of drowning victim Matthew Rios was located approximately a mile downstream from the Fun…
Continue Reading Vaccine hesitancy slowing down Idaho’s race against COVID-19
Fewer people are lining up to get a needle in their arm as Idahoans feel uncertain about getting a new…
Continue Reading Colorado Springs shooter was upset that he wasn’t invited to the family gathering where he killed six people, police chief says
The man who fatally shot six people at a birthday party in Colorado Springs was upset at not being invited to the event, authorities said at a news…
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Rigby and surrounding community show up to support students, staff at Rigby Middle School following shooting
“It’s amazing, cause you know, when we play sports or do anything like that, we’re rivals. But when we have something like this we come together and…
Continue Reading Police body camera video shows Andrew Brown Jr. shooting was unjustified, attorneys say
After viewing body and dash camera footage of Andrew Brown Jr.‘s death, attorneys and family members of Brown said Tuesday that it proves…
Continue Reading Immigrants tell harrowing tales of crossing U.S. Southern border
Click here for updates on this story JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WCBS) — About 6,000 people show up at the U.S. southern…
Continue Reading Intelligence community investigating increase in ‘Havana syndrome’
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — The Intelligence Community is investigating what appears to be an…
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Record Idaho growth and new issues
The historic growth rate in Idaho is coming with a high…
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Coffee with Cops creates new relationships
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – A new Coffee with Cops program is creating new relationships in the Rigby community. The new monthly community engagement…
Continue Reading Two sheriff’s deputies were killed when gunfire broke out after dog complaint, Texas officials say
Two Concho County sheriff’s deputies were killed and an Eden city employee critically injured after an altercation with a suspect over a dog…
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EM sites team up to conduct virtual waste inspection
Personnel from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site and EM Nevada Program integrated remote communications tools to enhance required visual…
Continue Reading Man who fled with a tiger has been caught, but the animal is on the loose, Houston police say
Houston authorities have captured a man who allegedly evaded police while housing a Bengal tiger in a yard, but the tiger remains on the lam.…
Continue Reading Mom pleads guilty in daughter’s diabetes-related death
Click here for updates on this story ALTON, Illinois (KMOV) — A Madison County mother accused of concealing her…
Continue Reading Determination of 2 detectives helps solve 27-yo cold case murder
Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — From the day 9-year-old Angie Housman…
Continue Reading A Florida police union said a book about police brutality was propaganda. Now, a local school district has paused its use
Teachers in one Florida county have paused the use of a novel about police brutality after the local police union called the book…
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COVID-19 briefing: Idaho moves to Stage 4
Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen announced during a media briefing Tuesday Idaho is moving to Stage…
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