Armed men storm school, abduct students in new northwest Nigeria kidnapping
Armed men stormed a college in northwest Nigeria in the early hours of Friday morning, opened fire and kidnapped an unknown number of students, a…
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The debate over reopening schools is fierce and divisive. Here’s where people on different sides of the issue are coming from
It’s been one year since millions of students last stepped inside a classroom. One year since schools started shuttering to help get Covid-19…
Continue Reading An Ohio zookeeper is recovering after a cheetah attack
A keeper at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is recovering after being attacked by a cheetah on Thursday, according to a statement from the zoo given to…
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Video shows Rochester, NY police officers pleading with man armed with a knife before fatally shooting him
A police officer in Rochester, New York, is on administrative leave and an investigation has been launched after he shot and killed a man who charged…
Continue Reading ACLU files lawsuit seeking release or vaccination of more San Diego County inmates after latest Covid-19 outbreak
After a recent outbreak of Covid-19 infections at the largest correctional facility in San Diego County, a class-action lawsuit was filed Wednesday…
Continue Reading China successfully launches Long March 7A rocket after failed first attempt
China successfully launched its new-generation Long March 7A rocket early Friday morning on its second attempt, sending an experimental satellite…
Continue Reading Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma test positive for Covid-19
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife, Asma, have tested positive for Covid-19, the president’s office said in a statement Monday. The…
Continue Reading Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul’s appeal rejected by court
A Saudi court has rejected an appeal by prominent women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul that would have allowed her to travel freely, her…
Continue Reading Cheetah attacks a keeper at an Ohio zoo
A keeper at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is recovering after being attacked by a cheetah on Thursday, according to a statement from the zoo given to…
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Economic development was the topic of conversation during Thursday’s work session
Pocatello City Council members met at City Hall on Thursday for their scheduled work…
Continue Reading China to begin trial of two Canadians for alleged espionage soon, state media reports
Two Canadian citizens charged with espionage in China could go on trial “soon,” according to the state-run Global Times newspaper.…
Continue Reading Judge reinstates third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin now faces an additional murder charge in the death of George Floyd after a Hennepin County judge…
Continue Reading Former owners of girls boarding school facing more than 100 felony charges including statutory rape
The former owners of a girls’ boarding school in Missouri are facing more than 100 felony charges between them related to the abuse of 16…
Continue Reading California man sentenced for drowning his two sons in ‘diabolical’ insurance scheme, prosecutors say
A California judge sentenced a man to 212 years in federal prison for killing his two sons in an insurance scheme worth more than $260,000, according…
Continue Reading A St. Louis high school, known for alumni like Tina Turner, was facing closure. Now, officials are trying to save it with art
Sumner High School, the first Black high school west of the Mississippi River, was once a key landmark in its community. But in January, St. Louis…
Continue Reading Parent suspended after using racial slur at game involving Springfield Middle School
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Springfield Middle School parent was suspended…
Continue Reading Passerby talks man back from edge of highway bridge
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A city of Asheville employee is being…
Continue Reading Powerlines sagging into backyard worries homeowner
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A homeowner has been dealing with an unusual nuisance for…
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Local trends as COVID-19 pandemic hits one-year mark
As we come to the year mark when the first case of COVID-19 appeared in Idaho, the number of active cases in the state seems to be…
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Idaho officials ask for bird feeder removals amid outbreak
In an effort to reduce the potential transmission of salmonellosis locally, Idaho Fish and Game recommends those who have bird feeders in their yards…
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364 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 364 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
Continue Reading For the first time since June, SLU Hospital has no Covid-19 patients on ventilators
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Empty beds and more importantly empty ventilators; it means…
Continue Reading ‘He is trying to kill me’: 911 call records woman begging for help in fatal stabbing
Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A 51-year-old Kenosha man is accused of…
Continue Reading Biden set to address nation with an eye toward reopening
President Joe Biden will use his first evening address to the nation to open the next chapter of the coronavirus pandemic, taking stock of the worst…
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Idaho gas prices skyrocket
Idaho gas prices edged above the national average Thursday to statewide average $2.84 per gallon. …
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IF council members to discuss Northgate/1st Street area-wide planning study
The future of Idaho Fall’s City Center may take a critical turn Thursday…
Continue Reading More European nations pause AstraZeneca vaccine use as blood clot reports investigated
Denmark, Iceland and Norway have suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine while the European Union’s medicines regulator…
Continue Reading Lawmakers want the Justice Department to quickly review hate crimes reported during the pandemic
Two Democratic lawmakers are reintroducing legislation Thursday calling for the expedited review of hate crimes related to the pandemic. The…
Continue Reading Texas attorney general files lawsuit against Austin leaders over mask requirement
Texas’ top law enforcement officer is suing leaders in the state’s capital for maintaining local coronavirus mask requirements, saying…
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Pocatello outlines mainline water projects
The Pocatello Water Department plans to replace just over 2 miles of main lines over the next few months. …
Continue Reading Backyard bird feeders blamed for bird deaths
Click here for updates on this story SACREMENTO, California (KOVR) — Backyard bird feeders are blamed for birds…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 179 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 179 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Wyoming election changes move ahead after push by Trump Jr.
Wyoming lawmakers will continue to discuss proposed election changes endorsed by Donald Trump Jr. for their potential to undermine U.S. Rep. Liz…
Continue Reading District suspends teacher for assignment about slavery
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — The South Fayette Township School…
Continue Reading Mom devastated after 15-yo son, an innocent bystander, shot and killed
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — We’re hearing from the mother of a 15-year-old boy who was…
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Gov. Little reflects year of Idaho’s pandemic fight
Governor Brad Little discussed the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Idaho and toured the vaccine clinic…
Continue Reading Austin, Texas, police officer indicted for murder in fatal shooting
A grand jury has indicted an Austin, Texas, police officer on a first-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Michael Brent Ramos…
Continue Reading Bedbugs found on US Navy submarine USS Connecticut
The USS Connecticut, one of the most elite submarines in the US Navy, was infested with bedbugs, and some crew members chose to sleep in their cars.…
Continue Reading 101-yo woman shares letters she wrote to families of prisoners during World War II
Click here for updates on this story LACEY TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WCBS ) — Letters and postcards dating back to World…
Continue Reading Famine has arrived in pockets of Yemen. Saudi ships blocking fuel aren’t helping
When 10-month-old Hassan Ali arrived at the hospital, doctors were hopeful they could save him. So many children in northern Yemen, after all,…
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Women’s History Month spotlights women in male dominated fields
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is spotlighting women who perform typically male-dominated jobs in the utilities field.…
Continue Reading ‘Runway of dreams’ uses fashion to help people with disabilities feel more confident
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — A former fashion designer and the mother of a child with muscular…
Continue Reading Differently-abled cheerleaders are inspiration at gym
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Hard work, passion, and high-energy are the best way to describe…
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Idaho lawmakers want to make legalizing drugs more difficult
A House panel on Thursday approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent the legalization of marijuana and other drugs without the…
Continue Reading Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan mansion sold for approximately $51 million
Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan mansion was sold for approximately $51 million to an undisclosed buyer Tuesday, an attorney for the estate said.…
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COVID-19 risk moves up in Teton County (Wyo.)
Teton County, Wyoming has moved into the “orange” (moderate) risk level for COVID-19 due to an increase in cases.…
Continue Reading Stuntman sits in pool of bean dip for 24 hours to support restaurant
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL KCBS) — A stuntman put his skills to work to support his…
Continue Reading Council member wants city to reconsider repeal of pit bull ban
Click here for updates on this story AURORA, Colorado (KCNC) — A five-year-old boy was hospitalized after a dog attack…
Continue Reading Crystal ball causes house fire
Click here for updates on this story WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisconsin (WCCO) — A crystal ball didn’t predict a fire in…
Continue Reading Family says grandmother’s wedding ring disappeared after she died at hospital
Click here for updates on this story PLYMOUTH, Massachussets (WBZ) — When Phyllis Kimball was admitted to Beth Israel…
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House OKs bill allowing some workers to carry guns at school
The Idaho House has approved a measure allowing certain school employees to carry concealed guns at school.…
Continue Reading Dog helps save man who had fallen through ice
Click here for updates on this story STONEHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A 22-year-old is safe after falling through the…
Continue Reading Dutch inventor of the cassette tape, Lou Ottens, dies age 94
Lou Ottens, the Dutch inventor of the cassette tape, has died at the age of 94, his family has confirmed to CNN. They said the inventor died at his…
Continue Reading The fastest dog in America lives in Maryland
Click here for updates on this story CROWNSVILLE, Maryland (WJZ) — Here’s a fun fact you probably don’t know: The…
Continue Reading Stolen 400-pound playground slide found in a child’s bedroom
Police investigating stolen car parts in Washington were able to close a different case when they found a 400-pound slide that had been stolen from a…
Continue Reading Man drove dealership loaner car to rob bank, tried to use loot to buy BMW
Click here for updates on this story LUBBOCK COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — Prosecutors said he drove a vehicle loaned to him…
Continue Reading Retired police officers keep having tax returns rejected, can’t get through to IRS to find out why
Click here for updates on this story EVANSTON, Illinois (WBBM) — It’s tax season, but more than 100 former Evanston…
Continue Reading Humane society prepares for influx of kittens
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS ) — Spring is around the corner, and so is…
Continue Reading Texas attorney general threatens to sue unless Austin leaders rescind mask requirement
Texas’ top law enforcement officer has threatened to sue leaders in the state’s capital for maintaining local coronavirus mask…
Continue Reading Five Oklahoma City officers charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of 15-year-old
Five Oklahoma City Police officers were charged with first-degree manslaughter in last year’s fatal shooting of a 15-year-old armed robbery…
Continue Reading Coyote sightings up as population increases in urban areas
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT) — Reports of coyote sightings have been on the rise in the Omaha…
Continue Reading St. Patrick’s Day Fast Facts
Here’s a look at St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17 every year. Facts St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of St. Patrick, the…
Continue Reading Mariah Carey Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer and actress, Mariah Carey. Personal Birth date: March 27, 1970 Birth place: Long…
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Idaho had 2 big Powerball winners on March 10
The Powerball draw for March 10 produced two winning tickets in Idaho that were only a single winning number away from winning the $155 million…
Continue Reading USDA extends waivers that provide free meals to students through the summer
The United States Department of Agriculture extended key waivers on Tuesday that make it easier for children to access free meals in their…
Continue Reading FBI, police investigating man charged with impersonating a peace officer
Click here for updates on this story FOLEY, Alabama (WALA) — The FBI and Foley Police Department are investigating a…
Continue Reading Police: Naked man steals cop car, leads officers on chase
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A man who led Omaha Police on a high-speed chase after…
Continue Reading Police investigating 4-month-old baby’s death as a homicide
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO) — Kansas City police are investigating the death…
Continue Reading City looks for public’s input for improving 38 city parks, 3 golf courses
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — The City of Davenport’s Parks and Recreation…
Continue Reading DA: Murder suspect charged in second case; investigators believe there may be more victims
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A Portland man who was arrested for a 1999 cold case…
Continue Reading Churches partner with Walgreens, Uber in vaccination events
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — In an effort to distribute more COVID-19 vaccines in communities…
Continue Reading Cops: Hallucinating man arrested after shooting gas meter
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — Salem Police Department responded Tuesday to a call of a…
Continue Reading Perseverance rover sends back sounds of zapping rocks on Mars
The Perseverance rover is sending back the sounds of Mars — and it’s contributing to the soundtrack. New audio returned from the…
Continue Reading Nigerian startup Flutterwave secures $170 million in capital injections from investors, now valued at over $1 billion
Flutterwave, an African fintech startup has secured $170 million in capital injections from investors, the firm said in a statement Wednesday. The…
Continue Reading Black leaders forming coalition to promote love, peace at shooting scenes
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The shootings in Portland are becoming more brazen,…
Continue Reading Boy sickened with COVID-19 develops new and rare complications
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Pediatric specialists and researchers at Washington University…
Continue Reading A grandmother was eager to get a Covid-19 vaccine. She called a hotline but no one answered for weeks
Rosie Arguello spent the past couple of months glued to her cellphone and landline, calling a hotline to get a Covid-19 vaccine. When she heard the…
Continue Reading Search suspended for person swept downstream in flash flood
Click here for updates on this story PEARL CITY, Hawaii (KITV) — Officials have suspended the search for a person who…
Continue Reading Help available for veterans struggling during the pandemic
Click here for updates on this story MAUD, Texas (KTBS) — Stress from the COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on…
Continue Reading Woman with husband in memory care facility reflects on 1 year of visitor restrictions
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — March 10 marks one year to the day that Gov.…
Continue Reading Wildlife center braces for an animal baby boom
Click here for updates on this story TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Springtime means baby season: bear cubs, fawns,…
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District 93 Board may ask voters to reconsider levies
The Bonneville School Board may consider re-running two levy elections in May. …
Continue Reading Police receive reports of coyote sightings
Click here for updates on this story DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Police in Derry Township said Thursday that…
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Biden signs $1.9T relief bill
President Joe Biden signed into law Thursday the $1.9 trillion relief package that he says will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the…
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Rural Idaho parents plan private prom despite pandemic
A rural Idaho high school isn’t hosting a prom this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but a group of parents planned to throw their own —…
Continue Reading Ex-MLB star Johnny Damon had 4 times legal limit after DUI arrest, during which he voiced support for Trump and Blue Lives Matter
Former professional baseball player Johnny Damon mentioned his support for former President Donald Trump and the Blue Lives Matter movement during a…
Continue Reading A Kroger clinic in Virginia accidentally gave customers empty shots instead of Covid-19 vaccines
Workers at a Kroger clinic in Central Virginia accidentally injected some customers with empty syringes instead of the Covid-19 vaccine, according to…
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Toddler alive against all odds, gets amazing party from firefighters for 2nd birthday
In Vallejo, Wednesday was a birthday party for the…
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Regular business operations resume at Bonneville Drivers License and Motor Vehicle Registration
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Driver’s License and Bonneville County Motor Vehicles offices will be moving back to normal operations…
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The world needs all the doctors it can get right now. This cancer patient is risking the time she has left to become one
Perched on her living room couch, cup of tea in hand, Krista Bose rattles off complex medical terms without the slightest hesitation, then pauses to…
Continue Reading Jury selection begins in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd. Here’s what to expect
The death that sparked a worldwide movement took center stage in a heavily fortified Minneapolis courtroom on Tuesday as jury selection began in…
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Track your tax refund online
After you’ve filed your Idaho income tax return, you can track your refund online.…
Continue Reading 96-year-old accused of being Nazi camp guard is deemed ‘unfit’ for trial
A 96-year-old man accused of being an SS guard at the Stutthof camp in Nazi-occupied Poland has been deemed “unfit to stand trial.” The…
Continue Reading Oregon utility sued over damage from the devastating wildfire that burned 470 homes and left 8 people dead
Two lawsuits have been filed against the local power company, blaming the utility for the extent of the damage caused last year by Oregon’s…
Continue Reading City to use portion of public housing sale to kick start juvenile enter
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (Quad-City Times ) — Davenport city officials intend to use a…
Continue Reading Artist paints 45 heroes in 45 days: Portraits of heroes in the fight against COVID
Click here for updates on this story DURHAM, North Carolina (WRAL) — With brush, oil — and a lot of heart —…
Continue Reading Community helps retired firefighter’s family after destructive house fire
Click here for updates on this story WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisconsin (WiscNews) — The Wisconsin Dells community is helping a…
Continue Reading Sheriff: High School teacher arrested for sending explicit photo to teen
Click here for updates on this story FLOWERY BRANCH, Georgia (WGCL) — A teacher at Flowery Branch High School was…
Continue Reading Famine Fast Facts
Here is a look at famine, a severe and prolonged hunger in a significant portion of a region or country’s population that results in…
Continue Reading Portland finalizes $2.1 million settlement in police shooting of Quanice Hayes
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The Portland City Council has finalized a big settlement…
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