A former Wyoming County Council on Aging director can recover damages for aggravation and inconvenience from an insurance company that refused to represent him when the state sued him, a federal appeals court ruled. This week’s unpublished opinion by a …
A former Nampa City Council member has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and 12 years of supervised probation for insurance fraud. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports that terms of the sentence given to Bob Schmidt on Tuesday in 3rd …
The Virginia Highway Safety Office is accepting applications for safety grants. The grants are aimed at reducing traffic deaths and injuries, including programs that increase seatbelt use, deter drunken driving and speeding and distracted driving, and promote motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, …
A Southern California city has announced plans to host a Pamplona-style bull run, months after a neighboring town nixed the event because of safety concerns. The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports the Golden State edition of the Great Bull Run will be …
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin says it is recalling 17,590 sports cars because of a problem with the accelerator pedal molding. The company said Wednesday there had not been any accidents or injuries stemming from the fault, which can cause …
Children are dying less often in traffic accidents: Over a decade, the number who died in crashes dropped by 43 percent, according to a new government report. Health officials say the increased use of car seats and booster seats drove …
The various winter storms that brought snow and bitter cold to the United States in January took more than 50 lives and are expected to result in direct economic losses of about $3.5 billion and insured losses of more than …
Authorities say about one in eight drivers on Minnesota roads does not have a valid license allowing them to get behind the wheel. As part of a joint investigation, KARE-11 and Minnesota Public Radio News analyzed Minnesota court records and …
The South Dakota Senate on Tuesday narrowly approved a measure that would forbid local governments from banning specific breeds of dogs. Senators voted 19-16 to advance the measure to the House. Supporters argued the bill protects dog owners’ rights, while …
The third annual National Tornado Summit being held Feb. 10 and 11 in Oklahoma City will bring together insurance industry professionals, emergency managers, policymakers and weather experts. Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak says it’s an unequaled opportunity for attendees to …