By Karen Lehr Click here for updates on this story BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) — Boise hasn’t always been known for its variety of ethnic food offerings, but a boom in population is expanding restaurant options across the Treasure Valley. A local chef is now honored as a James Beard Award semifinalist for his menu of
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By Devan Cole, CNN Individuals eligible for President Joe Biden’s pardon of all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession can now begin applying for a “certificate of proof” showing that they have been officially forgiven for their crime, the Justice Department announced Friday. The online application, which is run through the Office of the
Continue ReadingBy KIVI Staff Click here for updates on this story BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) — Central District Health has declared an outbreak of syphilis in Public Health District 4. Public Health District 4 is one of seven health districts in the state, consisting of Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties. In 2018, CDH identified 52 syphilis
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Led by Drew Pember’s 29 points, the UNC Asheville Bulldogs defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 75-66 in the Big South Conference Tournament
Continue Reading DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Daniil Medvedev has ended Novak Djokovic’s 20-match winning streak by beating the world’s top-ranked player 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final at the Dubai Championships. The third-seeded Medvedev will face defending champion Andrey Rublev in an all-Russian final that could have political overtones after Rublev reiterated his call for
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By Janelle Chavez, CNN About 20,000 people who attended a large religious gathering in Kentucky last month may have been exposed to measles, and undervaccinated attendees should quarantine and monitor symptoms for 21 days, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Health Alert Network Advisory on Friday. The CDC alert was
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By Jen Christensen, CNN A mobile lab monitoring for air pollution at the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, found one potential chemical of concern at higher levels than normal, a team of scientists from Carnegie Mellon University and Texas A&M said at a briefing on Friday. Researchers said it’s
Continue ReadingFelipe Monforte (CNN Español) — Sallent, un pueblo en la provincia de Barcelona, sigue conmocionado luego de la muerte y el sepelio de un niño argentino de 12 años que se suicidó, un caso cuya investigación continúa. Muchos en España todavÃa se preguntan con perplejidad cómo un menor que, según autoridades, recibÃa ayuda social y
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By Treasure Welle, CNN The families of Orlando, Florida, shooting spree victims, journalist Dylan Lyons and nine-year-old T’yonna Major, shared their emotional story and demanded “sane and responsible gun legislation in America” following the death of their loved ones, Friday on CNN This Morning. “She made me a girl dad, and a gymnastics dad. I
Continue Reading By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press DUNEDIN., Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Friday’s spring training game against Tampa Bay with right knee discomfort. Guerrero was seen walking toward the clubhouse with an athletic trainer in the second inning and was replaced defensivel by Rainer Nunez to start the third.
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Attorney General Merrick Garland made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Friday, according to a Justice Department official, his second trip to the country after Russia invaded a little more than a year ago. The trip was not announced for security reasons, the official said. Garland was invited to Lviv by
Continue ReadingBy KELSEY KUSHNER Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Parents in the Baltimore area are trying to understand what sparked a lockdown at Digital Harbor High School on Thursday. The campus went on lockdown around 9:30 a.m. after officers began receiving reports that someone at the school had a gun, but
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THIS AFTERNOON: Rain totals southeast of Jefferson City are approaching between 1-3″ as rain pulls out early in the afternoon. Those to the northwest are drier but expect gusty winds areawide through sundown up to 25 mph. TONIGHT: Skies mostly clear out overnight but we’ll still see clouds most of Saturday. Lows dive to the
Continue Reading By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coach Chip Kelly has signed a two-year extension with UCLA that keeps him under contract through 2027. The Bruins were 8-4 last season and finished 21st in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll. It was the first time since 2014 they had been ranked
Continue Reading By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Victaria Saxton scored 19 points and Aliyah Boston had her 79th career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina improved to 30-0 with a 93-66 victory over Arkansas at the Southeastern Conference tournament on Friday. The top-seeded Gamecocks will play
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By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Archaeologists have found the earliest direct evidence for horseback riding – an innovation that would transform history – in 5,000 year old human skeletons in central Europe. “When you get on a horse and ride it fast, it’s a thrill – I’m sure ancient humans felt
Continue ReadingSofÃa Benavides (CNN) — ¿Alguna vez soñaste con renunciar a todo, dejar todo atrás y salir a la carretera para escapar de todas tus responsabilidades? Suena bien, ¿no? Pero también suena caro. O al menos, sonaba caro hasta ahora, porque una compañÃa de cruceros está lanzando una opción de crucero de escape de tu vida
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By JULI MCDONALD Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Joyful tears and grateful hearts at a celebration of life in Boston Thursday night. At a Gift of Life marrow registry fundraiser, a New England lymphoma survivor met the selfless stranger from South Carolina, who gave him the most priceless gift. “Whenever
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By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — The New York State Nurses Association is holding a “Day of Action” amid contract negotiations for its members at city-run hospitals. The union is demanding better pay and increased staffing for its 9,000 union members across 11 locations. Their current
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By Sydney Kashiwagi, CNN Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed a bill that will restore the voting rights of thousands of convicted felons in the state this summer once they leave prison, instead of after they complete parole. “Today, I signed a bill into law restoring voting rights for over 55,000 formerly incarcerated people
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