Federal workplace regulators are proposing $127,000 in fines against a Janesville, Wis., computer monitor recycler. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration alleged that CRT Processing LLC exposed workers to carbon monoxide, lead and cadmium. The agency began an inspection at …
A new floodplain map under development for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, shows a levee on the Cedar River’s west bank was too low to protect large sections of the city from a 100-year flood. That’s despite the fact that the properties …
Flooding in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium is expected to add more than $5 million to the cost of the new home of the Indianapolis Colts, officials said. The Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority unanimously approved a resolution that creates …
The moderate earthquake that struck Los Angeles late Tuesday (July 29) morning at 11:42am PDT has not caused major damage or serious injury, according to early eyewitness reports and the Los Angeles Fire Department. Based on the latest available information …
Federal officials said they will continue to monitor and coordinate with California agencies regarding Tuesday’s 5.4 magnitude earthquake that struck just south of downtown Los Angeles. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also urged residents to be prepared for more …
The federal government approved $5.7 million in disaster assistance funding for two Tennessee institutions that suffered tornado damage, Gov. Phil Bredesen said. These grants are part of the federal Public Assistance program administered by FEMA for declared federal disasters in …
Flood insurance policyholders rebuilding in the wake of the June severe storms and flooding in he Midwest may be eligible for up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of bringing their property into compliance with local floodplain ordinances. Policies …
The largest health insurer in Georgia has sent letters containing personal information to the wrong addresses, exposing more than 200,000 Georgians to possible identity theft. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that the letters were sent last week by Blue Cross …
Allstate Insurance Co. has lost its appeal of a $16 million judgment against it for not settling a claim for the $50,000 limit on an auto insurance policy. The Missouri Court of Appeals this week upheld an award of more …
Convicted Mississippi attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs and his son want to prevent their sworn testimony in a Hurricane Katrina lawsuit from becoming public and “undermining the presumption of innocence” if they face criminal charges in the future. Scruggs and his …