Layne Rabe
News Anchor/Reporter
KMVT/KSVT Twin Falls, Idaho
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Layne Rabe joined KMVT News as the Rise and Shine News Producer in January of 2018. He then transitioned to the Rise and Shine Anchor from 5 to 6 in May of 2018. Layne is a Colorado native and grew up in the small mountain town of Granby.
Layne graduated from Doane College with a degree in Mass Communication with and Electronic emphasis in Television and Radio.
He enjoys the beautiful Southern Idaho scenery and enjoys golfing at all of the great Magic Valley golf courses and kayaking on the Snake River.
Layne is excited to become a part of the Southern Idaho community.
If you have story ideas for Layne send him your ideas at layne.rabe@kmvt.com.
A recent study by RetirementLiving shows respondents rank Idaho the 7th best state for retirement
St. Luke's doctor explains new COVID vaccines were not rushed, rather new technology was used to create vaccines quicker
While the new COVID vaccines were created quickly, a doctor from St. Luke's explains it was in part due to better technology, and no short-cuts were taken.
2020 was a rollercoaster of a year when it can to visitors coming to Southern Idaho during the coronavirus pandemic. Early on in the pandemic, last March, April, and part of May tourist number way down hurting the hotel and restaurant industries.
Even with a pandemic Southern Idaho tourism numbers weren't far from average in 2020 and early numbers are up for 2021
The South Central Health District says proof of residency is to ensure vaccine given to Idaho is given to Idahoans
The South Central Public Health District explains the reasoning behind providing proof of residency before being able to get a COVID vaccine.
The Health District says people who chose not to get vaccines when they first qualified are adding to the already long waiting lists.
The federal government determines how many doses the states get based on population then the state distributes those doses to each health district based on county population.
The Financial Literacy program is designed to increase student’s everyday math skills by covering topics like savings account, checking accounts, managing credit and other financial issues.
The CDC put out guidelines suggesting wearing two masks, St. Luke's explains the most important thing is ensuring the mask fits properly
New masks with graphene are shown to have 98 to 99% bacterial filtration efficiency and kill germs
Law professor explains impeachment process and the constitutionality of Trumps second impeachment trial
University of Idaho College of Law professor explains that under the U.S. Constitution, it seems the Senate was obligated to hold an impeachment trial as former President Donald Trump was in office during the time of the House impeachment.
The College of Southern Idaho and Idaho State have signed a partnership agreement tp ensure it is easier for students to transfer between the institutions
While southern Idaho doesn't typically see a lot of fog, when it does come, it is important for people to keep their distance from the vehicles in front of them
College of Southern Idaho students who want to continue their education will now have a smoother transition to Idaho State University thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.
Two Twin Falls students who qualified for the Business Professionals of America state competition tell us how this year is different than years past.
The Twin Falls School Board of Trustees decided to increase in-person instructional time to five days a week starting March 8.
The Twin Falls School Board of Trustees decided to increase in-person instructional time to five days a week starting March 8.
Colorado College's annual State of the Rockies Project shows Idahoans are more concerned about conservation than they were 10 years ago.
The CDC has updated their quarantine guidelines if you have been exposed to COVID-19 from 14 to just 7 if you test negative and 10 days with no test if you follow safety protocols
Dr. Joshua Kern with St. Luke's says because the new COVID variants spread easier, Idaho is likely people to see them.
A doctor at St. Luke's says some people have had a fever and gotten sick after COVID vaccine but that's not uncommon
St. Luke's explains symptoms from the second COVID-19 vaccine are not unexpected as it is evoking the bodies immune system
Gov. Brad Little says if Idaho is going to get hit with an earthquake it's good to have them in areas with low populations
Idaho's Governor said while the earthquake near Challis is a concern studies show possible earthquakes near Pocatello are a greater concern
The Health district says some vaccines are sent marked as the second dose to ensure people who get the first dose have a second.
Both democrats and republicans say the public is mad about the COVID-19 health orders and not the Governors emergency declaration.
While Idaho Gov. Brad Little spoke out on Jan. 22nd about ending the emergency declaration House legislators commenting on what that would mean for Idahoans.
To get a COVID vaccine through the South Central Public Health District people must sign up on their waiting list on their website
A new AAA study finds when impact speed rises from 40 to 56 mph, risk of serious injury increases by 67%
Idaho's director of emergency management explains emergency orders are more about communities getting FEMA reimbursement than restrictions.
The director of Idaho Office of Emergency Management says an emergency declaration allows communities for reimbursement of funds for COVID-19 relief.
The week of Jan. 25th advocates are meeting with lawmakers virtually to increase Idaho tobacco taxes
St. Luke's explains if you have side effects or a response from the COVID vaccine that is normal.
Cancer patients, survivors and volunteer advocates are meeting virtually with lawmakers all this week to help battle cancer by increasing Idaho tobacco taxes.
St. Luke's said if someone is to get an allergic reaction to a COVID vaccine it normally happens within the first 15 minutes
Health district says some providers receive Moderna and others receive Pfizer to ensure their is consistency with their inventory.
KMVT spoke with a CSI associate professor of history who said instead of arguing over if the election was fraudulent, Americans should allow lawyers and historians determine the extent of fraud, if any.
Health district explains different facilities get different vaccines to ensure there is consistency
Gov. Brad Little was in Twin Falls Wednesday provide updates on COVID-19 and possibility of threats at the capital
Heartburn can be a sign of Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, which can lead to deadly cancer.
A Twin Falls doctor is warning the public the risk of not treating Gastroesophageal reflux disease
A study found families say they started cooking together and sharing household chores during the pandemic.
The flu season in Idaho has been a mild one so far, but the health district said it has concerns about the deadliness of the flu when combined with COVID.
St. Luke's says even though vaccines are being administered COVID precautions still need to be taken
Even with St. Luke's administering the COVID Pfizer vaccine they say they don't know if those vaccinated can still spread the virus
While St. Luke's is continuing to roll out the Pfizer vaccine they said immunity does not come immediately
Study shows 43% of American's admit to drinking and driving
A recent study shows many American’s are still taking the risk and getting behind the wheel after drinking despite all the warnings.