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.
Education
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Layne Rabe
Heartburn can be a sign of Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, which can lead to deadly cancer.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Layne Rabe
A study found families say they started cooking together and sharing household chores during the pandemic.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 12:30 PM MST
|By Layne Rabe
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
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 7:20 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
Even with St. Luke's administering the COVID Pfizer vaccine they say they don't know if those vaccinated can still spread the virus
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 7:17 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
While St. Luke's is continuing to roll out the Pfizer vaccine they said immunity does not come immediately
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 10:43 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
Study shows 43% of American's admit to drinking and driving
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 11:58 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
A recent study shows many American’s are still taking the risk and getting behind the wheel after drinking despite all the warnings.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 10:24 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
Single vehicle rollovers accidents are the most common, according to AAA Idaho, that's why they are reminding drivers to wear seatbelts
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 10:18 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
Idaho's distracted driving law is now being enforced but it's also important to buckle up
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 10:37 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
Idaho State Police early numbers show the state saw a drop in car crashes but that does not mean the roads are safer
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 10:48 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
Idaho saw the fifth biggest year-over-year gas price from at 46 cents per gallon of regular gasoline.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 10:23 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
While COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed nation wide only about 30% have been administered according to the CDC
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 9:42 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
Due to COVID-19 precautions Robert Stuart Middle School did not have a play in December but recorded a podcast instead
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 10:31 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
Due to not wanting to put on a play to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Robert Stuart Middle School created a podcast
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 10:25 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
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
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 3:24 PM MST
|By Layne Rabe
While COVID-19 precautions have changed during the pandemic the South Central Public Health District stresses the importance of not falling to guidelines fatigue
Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 at 11:42 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
AAA found nearly eight in ten drivers drivers admit to aggressive driving.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 at 9:34 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
The South Central Public health district received a new freezer to store Pfizer vaccine once approved
Updated: Dec. 2, 2020 at 11:15 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
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.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2020 at 8:41 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
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
Updated: Nov. 30, 2020 at 10:21 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
A doctor explains there are differences in COVID-19 that suggests it will not evolve like influenza.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 9:03 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
As coronavirus cases continue to rise COVID-19 patients now make up 37% of the hospitalizations at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2020 at 4:56 PM MST
|By Layne Rabe
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?
Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 at 9:08 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
This is the live recording of KMVT's Rise and Shine show from 6:30-7 a.m. for VOD.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2020 at 10:12 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
While there has been a COVID-19 strain believed to spread the disease easier none have seemed to be more severe
Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 12:51 PM MST
|By Layne Rabe
A recent study in "Nature" suggests COVID-19 is mutating, but also that it may not matter
Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 12:50 PM MST
|By Layne Rabe
A doctor tells us an antigen test shows if you have the COVID-19 virus and could be infections where an antibody test suggests if you've had the virus in the past
Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 7:14 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
This is the live recording of KMVT's Rise and Shine show from 6:30-7 a.m. for VOD.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2020 at 11:29 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
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.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 11:27 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
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.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 12:10 PM MST
|By Layne Rabe
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.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 10:57 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
Nationally gas prices went up one cent over the weekend but Idaho went down two
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 10:34 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
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
Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 10:05 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
This is the live recording of KMVT's Rise and Shine show from 6-6:30 a.m. for VOD.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 9:56 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
A constitutional law processor at the University of Idaho says mask mandates are not unconstitutional.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2020 at 7:15 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
Veterans were honored with a car parade and cheered on by students at Wendell Elementary, Middle and High Schools
Updated: Nov. 13, 2020 at 7:11 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
The Wendell school district honored veterans with a car parade circling the Elementary, Middle and High Schools.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 11:11 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
With the recent surge of COVID-19 cases across Idaho public health efforts are being overwhelmed
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 11:47 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
St. Luke's explains those who believe they might have COVID-19 work with their primary care physician and not go to the ER
Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 11:29 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
The Jerome Senior Center has closed after site manager, cook, and others test positive for COVID-19, but meals are still being delivered.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2020 at 10:53 AM MST
|By Layne Rabe
St. Luke's Magic Valley explains why it is seeing a high percentage of COVID-19 hospitalizations
Updated: Oct. 30, 2020 at 10:34 AM MDT
|By Layne Rabe
Teachers are learning new ways to teach during hybrid schedules and teaching both online and in the classroom.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2020 at 7:18 AM MDT
|By Layne Rabe
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.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2020 at 7:12 AM MDT
|By Layne Rabe
As we age failing eye sight and cognitive decline can make driving dangerous.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2020 at 11:31 AM MDT
|By Layne Rabe
Utah hospitals could soon be forced to ration care as hospitals fill up during COVID-19 and Idaho could be close behind.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2020 at 11:16 AM MDT
|By Layne Rabe
The Twin Falls School District is in good shape with both cleaning supplies and PPE
Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 11:40 AM MDT
|By Layne Rabe
More than 54 million Americans may experience food insecurity and over 200, 000 Idahoans.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 11:21 AM MDT
|By Layne Rabe
The Twin Falls School District held a special board meeting Friday morning to discuss the schools COVID-19 risk level
Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 at 12:14 PM MDT
|By Layne Rabe
October is National Audiology Awareness Month and it's a great time to get your hearing checked
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 11:13 AM MDT
|By Layne Rabe
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.