Federal investigators said Wednesday they have recovered a broken axle at the scene of an oil train derailment and fire in southeastern North Dakota but don’t know yet whether it caused the wreck. “We’ll want to know if it was …
Guarding a ride that seriously injured several patrons earlier this year is costing the North Carolina State Fair $400 a day. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that the State Fair is paying to have someone watch the ride …
Ohio had a record low number of traffic deaths in 2013, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the State Highway Patrol. At least 923 people died on Ohio roads during the past year, and additional deaths are under review …
For Kris Zimmerman, the anguish he’s felt over the unexpected death of his wife of 21 years has been heightened by the loss of her wedding ring, which was stolen from her finger as she lay dying. Danielle Zimmerman suffered …
Cleanup of tree branch debris in the wake of an early October blizzard in western South Dakota has wrapped up in Rapid City but continues in Sturgis. Rapid City Public Works Director Terry Wolterstorff says the amount of branches and …
West Virginia legislative leaders plan to talk to members of Congress about the rising cost of flood insurance. House Speaker Tim Miley says state residents and small business owners have been hit with “shockingly high” flood insurance costs since Congress …
Winter can be tough, especially on private property, and no one knows that better than Stroud Township resident Pamela Wnuk. She says her property sustained damage after a municipal snowplow driver tore apart the entire length of road at the …
Authorities have charged two Albany men with stealing four tons of storm grates from suburban parking lots and selling them as scrap metal. Police tell local media outlets that 44-year-old John Gulnick and 43-year-old David Kuehl have been charged on …
More than 100 damage claims seeking a total of $662 million have been filed by Arizona property owners and relatives of firefighters who died in the Yarnell Hill fire. The Daily Courier reports that 91 property owners filed claims and …
Tens of thousands of Nevada immigrants living in the United States without legal permission will be able to get behind the wheel and travel the roads of the Silver State legally under a new law that takes effect with the …