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.
Heartburn can be a sign of Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, which can lead to deadly cancer.
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.
Single vehicle rollovers accidents are the most common, according to AAA Idaho, that's why they are reminding drivers to wear seatbelts
Idaho's distracted driving law is now being enforced but it's also important to buckle up
Idaho State Police early numbers show the state saw a drop in car crashes but that does not mean the roads are safer
Idaho saw the fifth biggest year-over-year gas price from at 46 cents per gallon of regular gasoline.
While COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed nation wide only about 30% have been administered according to the CDC
Due to COVID-19 precautions Robert Stuart Middle School did not have a play in December but recorded a podcast instead
Due to not wanting to put on a play to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Robert Stuart Middle School created a podcast
While many say the COVID-19 is the same as the flu one doctor with St. Luke's says he has never seen a disease that triggers the immune system quite like this
While COVID-19 precautions have changed during the pandemic the South Central Public Health District stresses the importance of not falling to guidelines fatigue
AAA found nearly eight in ten drivers drivers admit to aggressive driving.
The South Central Public health district received a new freezer to store Pfizer vaccine once approved
Members of a federal advisory committee officially voted thirteen to one on who should be the first-in-line to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Because the Pfizer vaccine must be kept so cold it must be administered within six hours of coming out of the freezer, this is all still dependent on if it is approved by the FDA.
Epidemiologist Dr. Sky Blue from Boise spoke with KMVT to explain while this is a new vaccine the drug companies have had the technology to create these vaccine
As coronavirus cases continue to rise COVID-19 patients now make up 37% of the hospitalizations at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center.
With the Food and Drug Administration now getting closer to approving two COVID-19 vaccines. The questions remain who should receive them and how many doses will be available?
This is the live recording of KMVT's Rise and Shine show from 6:30-7 a.m. for VOD.
While there has been a COVID-19 strain believed to spread the disease easier none have seemed to be more severe
A recent study in "Nature" suggests COVID-19 is mutating, but also that it may not matter
This is the live recording of KMVT's Rise and Shine show from 6:30-7 a.m. for VOD.
Hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine are high but only 38% of Idahoans, in a report, say they would get a vaccine as soon as one becomes available.
With schools all across the nation and here in Idaho going to online learning and hybrid schedules it has put a lot of pressure on students, staff and the I-T departments.
While Gov. Brad Little has rolled Idaho back to Stage 2 of the Idaho Rebound plan, the Twin Falls School District will remain in its orange protocols.
Nationally gas prices went up one cent over the weekend but Idaho went down two
While gas prices in the country went up a cent over the weekend they dropped two cents in Idaho and three cents in Twin Falls
This is the live recording of KMVT's Rise and Shine show from 6-6:30 a.m. for VOD.
A constitutional law processor at the University of Idaho says mask mandates are not unconstitutional.
Veterans were honored with a car parade and cheered on by students at Wendell Elementary, Middle and High Schools
The Wendell school district honored veterans with a car parade circling the Elementary, Middle and High Schools.
With the recent surge of COVID-19 cases across Idaho public health efforts are being overwhelmed
St. Luke's explains those who believe they might have COVID-19 work with their primary care physician and not go to the ER
The Jerome Senior Center has closed after site manager, cook, and others test positive for COVID-19, but meals are still being delivered.
St. Luke's Magic Valley explains why it is seeing a high percentage of COVID-19 hospitalizations
Teachers are learning new ways to teach during hybrid schedules and teaching both online and in the classroom.
As we age failing eye sight and cognitive decline can make driving dangerous. It creates a conversation no family wants to have, taking away the keys.
As we age failing eye sight and cognitive decline can make driving dangerous.
Utah hospitals could soon be forced to ration care as hospitals fill up during COVID-19 and Idaho could be close behind.
The Twin Falls School District is in good shape with both cleaning supplies and PPE
More than 54 million Americans may experience food insecurity and over 200, 000 Idahoans.
The Twin Falls School District held a special board meeting Friday morning to discuss the schools COVID-19 risk level
October is National Audiology Awareness Month and it's a great time to get your hearing checked
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Idaho, and while the elderly are the most at risk for getting a severe case, they aren’t the ones getting infected the most.