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.
O’Leary Middle School quiz bowl team won the Easter Idaho Regional Middle School competition in March and now are moving on to the National Science Bowl.
St. Luke's explains if you contract COVID-19 between Pfizer or Moderna vaccine doses to get the second shot once you've recovered.
St. Luke's advises that if you contract COVID-19 between vaccine doses to get the second dose once you feel recovered from the virus
80% of the western United States is in a drought and officials say we need to focus on water abundance
Much of the western United States is running out of water with much of Southern Idaho in the abnormally dry or moderate drought categories.
After six women suffered blood clots after receiving the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine the vaccine rollout is on hold
Brianna Bodily with the South Central Public Health District, who has received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, says the blood clots associated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is extremely rare
The Sun Valley Film Festival will kick off April 14th and it will be all virtual this year
Despite making up 40% of the population only 14.9% of minorities are vaccinated compared to 68.9% of white adults
A recent report by QuoteWizard has found of those fully vaccinated 68.9% were white and only 7.4% were Hispanic or Latino
Long-term stress can lead to more than just mental issues causing headaches, stomach disorders, and depression.
The Health District says about 30% of Southern Idahoans have received one COVID-19 shot and 20% are fully vaccinated
Even with COVID-19 vaccines rolling out health officials are warning that we still have a ways to go before we reach herd immunity
April is Stress Awareness Month and one wellness expert says if not dealt with it can lead to long-term health issues
One nutritionist explains a plant-based diet can help with mental health, physical health, and fatigue.
A plant-based diet can be energizing, help with mental balance, and a good way to shed extra pounds.
Spring cleaning not only helps clean and declutter your living space but improves mental wellbeing
AstraZenica now says the vaccine is 76 percent effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 cases.
One doctor says that after one night of only 4 hours of sleep your bodies natural "killer cells" drops 70%
One study by Matthew Walker shows getting just 4 hours of sleep for one night and your white "killer" cells drop production by 70%
The Department of Health and Welfare has not seen any providers charge patients for a COVID-19 vaccine but reiterate vaccines for all are fr
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says they have not seen any providers charge for the COVID-19 vaccine but have heard rumors of providers charging and they reiterate the COVID vaccine is free
Idaho Bureau of Laboratories say they have sequenced almost 400 virus samples
Idaho’s coronavirus numbers have been trending upward recently and there have been confirmed cases of some of the new variants.
The flu shot will not interfere with the COVID-19 vaccine but the CDC says to wait 2 weeks between different vaccines
The CDC recommends waiting two weeks between different vaccines but the Health District says if you're going to get one over the other choose the COVID-19 vaccine
The Canyon Ridge sophomore student council wanted to thank the healthcare workers at St. Luke's so they created 500 hand-made thank you cards
The Canyon Ridge High School sophomore student council made 500 hand-made thank you cards for St. Luke's healthcare workers
March 19th is World Sleep Day and UW Medicine says sleep is not only important for our immune system and health but behavior and emotions
St. Luke's says people who have received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine may see a rash around the injection site four to 11 days after the shot.
In preparation for Oral Cancer Awareness month next month Whitewater Oral Surgery Group offers free screenings March 18th
The Whitewater Oral Surgery Group will have free screenings on March 18th for Oral Cancer Awareness Month
St. Luke's says people can suffer long term COVID symptoms called post-COVID syndrome or "long haulers"
A new phenomenon from the coronavirus shows some patients recovering can have symptoms for months after contacting COVID-19
A new WalletHub study showed Idaho ranked 8th for its overall effective state and local tax rates
AAA Idaho and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are urging drivers to get vehicle recalls fixed
AAA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are urging drivers to get their vehicle recalls repaired.
St. Luke's says one issue with COVID-19 is that we're still learning and they're seeing multiple long-term symptoms
The CDC and St. Luke's saying people can see symptoms up to six months after contracting COVID-19
The latest COVID vaccine rolled out this week as nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine were shipped out this week. But some are saying they are hesitant to get it.
Some Idaho health districts don’t seem to have residents interested in getting the vaccine, the Magic Valley has thousands on the waiting list
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While some health districts in Idaho may move to priority group 2.3 before March 15th, the South Central Public Health district still has thousands 65 and up waiting for a shot
A recent study compiled the best states for retirees to make their new home, and Idaho ranks number 7
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.