CDC Updates Immunization Schedule to Emphasize Individual COVID-19 Decisions and Standalone Chickenpox Shots for Toddlers

ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its recommended immunization schedules for adults and children, introducing individual-based decision-making for COVID-19 vaccinations and recommending standalone varicella (chickenpox) shots for toddlers. The changes, approved
Free Alcohol Server Training Offered by Idaho State Police in Ketchum

KETCHUM, ID — The Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) division will host a free alcohol beverage seller and server training on Tuesday, October 14, at Whiskey’s on Main, located at 251 N. Main St. in
Enhanced Health Insurance Credits Set to Expire, Raising Costs for Thousands in Idaho

BOISE, ID – Right now, Bob McMichael and his wife only pay $50 a month for their health insurance premium. That’s deeply subsidized by tax credits Congress created in 2021. But a couple weeks ago, they got
Texas National Guard Ordered to Mobilize to Oregon and Illinois Amid Legal Battle

PORTLAND, OR – California on Sunday joined Oregon and the city of Portland in suing over the Trump administration’s latest attempt to deploy federal troops to an American city. More than 100 members of the California National
Enrollment Down and Financial Pressure Rising, WSU Looks for a Turnaround

PULLMAN, WA – The number of students attending Washington State University appears to be stabilizing after dramatic declines following the COVID pandemic, despite those students paying the highest combination of tuition and mandatory fees among the state’s
Rural Library Goes ‘Adults Only’ to Comply with Idaho Book Law

DONNELLY, ID – This week is Banned Books Week, and it comes at time when the battle over free speech is increasing across the country. Libraries in Idaho and other states are at the center of this
Mass shooting in downtown Montgomery, Alabama leaves 2 dead, 12 injured

At least two people were killed and a dozen more were injured late Saturday night after gunfire erupted in downtown Montgomery while the city was hosting the Alabama National Fair. Montgomery Police Chief Jim Graboys said officers
ALDS: Blue Jays defeat Yankees 13-7; Mariners even series with 3-2 win over Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 13-7 on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the ALDS. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage set a Blue Jays postseason record by striking out 11 in 5 1/3
One killed, another injured in two separate shootings at South Carolina State University homecoming

Authorities said that one person was killed and another was injured in two separate shootings that occurred during South Carolina State University’s (SCSU) homecoming weekend on Saturday evening. The incidents prompted the Orangeburg campus to go into
Former NFL quarterback, current analyst Mark Sanchez arrested after Indianapolis stabbing leaves him hospitalized

Former NFL quarterback and current analyst for Fox Sports Mark Sanchez has been charged with three misdemeanors in relation to an incident early Saturday morning in Indianapolis in which he was stabbed and hospitalized. Sanchez, 38, was