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A man diagnosed with Wuhan coronavirus near Seattle is being treated largely by a robot

Nicole Chavez and Nadia Kounang, CNN | January 23, 2020 at 7:19 pm

(CNN) — The first person diagnosed with the Wuhan coronavirus in the United States is being treated by a few medical workers and a robot. The robot, equipped with a stethosco…

What’s stopping you from owning a home?

RE/MAX Prestige | January 20, 2020 at 5:13 pm

What's stopping you from owning a home in 2020? Here are five common misconceptions about buying a home. Although people have many different reasons for delaying home ownership, no…

Man who viciously beat truck driver sentenced to federal prison

EastIdahoNews.com staff | January 23, 2020 at 5:01 pm

The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. POCATELLO — Stormy Ray Adakai, 24, of Fort Hall, was sentenced in U.S. Distri…

Lawmaker proposes resolution that discourages removing Native American names, symbols from schools

Mike Price, EastIdahoNews.com | January 23, 2020 at 4:37 pm

BOISE — A local legislator will ask Idaho lawmakers to formally voice support for schools with Native American symbols or names. If the Idaho legislature passes Rep. Chad Chr…

UPS to train delivery drivers how to spot signs of sex slavery

Rebekka Schramm, CNN | January 23, 2020 at 3:38 pm

ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Workers at the UPS Atlanta Regional Hub started their day a little differently Thursday. They got a glimpse into some important training all drivers are …

Why you need to make time for sleep

Grand Peaks Medical and Dental | January 14, 2020 at 11:14 am

Phil Wells almost lost his life because someone fell asleep at the wheel.…

She is the first openly bisexual contestant in Miss USA’s 68-year history

Scottie Andrew, CNN | January 23, 2020 at 3:34 pm

CNN) — Miss Utah USA champ Rachel Slawson competed for the crown five times before she finally won. This year, her first time on the national stage, she’ll be competing…

Here’s what’s happening with the old Famous Dave’s building in Idaho Falls

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | January 23, 2020 at 2:25 pm

IDAHO FALLS — Since Famous Dave’s Barbecue restaurant closed its doors in September, many of you have wondered what’s happening with the building. Construction cr…

A herd of elk near Sugar City is causing concerns for drivers

EastIdahoNews.com Staff | January 23, 2020 at 1:12 pm

The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. SUGAR CITY — A herd of about 70 elk moved out of Teton Canyon Jan. 20 and ended up near Sugar City…

Caldwell teen boxing into Idaho history

Matt Sizemore, KIVI | January 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm

CALDWELL (KIVI) — While many 16-year-old girls are worried about getting their driver’s license or what outfit they’re going to wear tomorrow, one Caldwell girl i…

LDS church donates $50,000 to help expand Pocatello homeless shelter

EastIdahoNews.com Staff | January 23, 2020 at 11:48 am

The following is a news release from Aid For Friends. POCATELLO — Aid For Friends received a major boost to its fundraising campaign from the Latter-day Saint Charities Human…

Longtime PBS NewsHour anchor Jim Lehrer is dead at 85

Brian Stelter, CNN Business | January 23, 2020 at 11:28 am

(CNN) — Jim Lehrer, the legendary debate moderator and former anchor of the “NewsHour” television program, died Thursday. He was 85. Lehrer’s death was anno…

It’s been 2 years and there has been no sign of Jed Hall. Police are asking for help.

EastIdahoNews.com staff | January 23, 2020 at 11:03 am

The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. IDAHO FALLS — Wednesday marked the two year anniversary of the disappearance of Idaho Falls teen, Matt…

Federal proposal would allow airlines to block emotional support animals from flying

Gregory Wallace, CNN | January 23, 2020 at 10:23 am

(CNN) — A federal proposal unveiled Wednesday would significantly limit the types of animals entitled to fly in aircraft cabins as emotional support animals. It’s a cra…

‘It’s just not all adding up.’ More details released on suspicious death

Rachel Cox-Rosen, KPVI | January 23, 2020 at 10:06 am

POCATELLO — Police are investigating a woman’s death as suspicious, and they believe she died either by suicide or homicide. But Detective Captain Eric Anderson says th…

What you should expect from your real estate agent

RE/MAX Prestige | November 14, 2019 at 11:33 am

This article is brought to you by RE/MAX Prestige of Idaho Falls, which is dedicated to helping you find the home of your dreams, or helping you sell your home to move on to other …

16-year-old charged as adult in the fatal shootings of his mother and 3 siblings in Utah

Andy Rose, CNN | January 23, 2020 at 9:35 am

(CNN) — A Utah teen has been charged as an adult in the shooting deaths of his mother and three of his siblings at their home in Grantsville. Colin Jeffery Haynie, 16, faces …

High school teacher hopes to open food truck for people with dietary restrictions

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | January 23, 2020 at 9:23 am

ST. ANTHONY — A high school mathematics teacher understands that for people with dietary restrictions, finding certain foods can be a challenge. So he’s putting his che…

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