Stories from Tuesday, March 31, 2020

In an official notification, members of the Shoshone Paiute Tribe were informed that due to the increasing risks associated with the spread of the Coronavirus the Tribal Business Council has placed a moratorium on all recreational fishing, camping and hunting within the boundaries of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation to better safeguard the local community...

NEW YORK (AP) — Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are doing their part to help keep kids safe as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on. The beloved Sesame Street Muppets are featured in some of four new animated public service spots reminding young fans to take care while doing such things as washing hands and sneezing...

In just one day, confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped from 114 to 170 in Central District Health’s four-county jurisdiction of Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley Counties. While test timing and result notifications can factor into case count increases like this one, these numbers represent our neighbors, family, friends, and co-workers. Some individuals show mild symptoms, while others require hospitalization for care...

At 5:52 p.m. on Tuesday March 31st, Idaho and states throughout the Northwest were shaken by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake occurred 73 miles from Challis Idaho at a depth of 10 kilometers according to the USGS. A report by KTVB says the Custer County Sheriff's Office has not received any reports of structure damage at this time...