Experts say that advances in technology, particularly social media, are changing how people watch for severe weather and how quickly images of the damage can be shared. John Robinson, the warning coordinator for the National Weather Service’s Little Rock office, …
A Portland, Ore., woman is suing her yoga studio and a glass company after she suffered serious injuries when a mirror fell on her during class. Lindsey Eltinge says she had her eyes closed when the mirror fell in January, …
A Florida woman was arrested for filing fraudulent insurance claims after intentionally flooding her home and setting her kitchen on fire, according to Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater. The claims, totaling more than $70,000, were never paid when suspicions were …
New York City officials are launching a hurricane awareness campaign to help residents prepare for the upcoming storm season. “Know Your Zone” is being billed as a “one-stop-shop” for hurricane preparedness. New Yorkers can log onto the city’s website (http://nyc.gov/knowyourzone …
The West school district is suing its insurer, saying the two sides are $23 million apart on the costs of rebuilding buildings after last year’s devastating Texas plant explosion. The Waco Tribune-Herald reports that the West schools filed their lawsuit …
Amy Eakes was arrested and charged with one felony count each of attempting to obtain property by false pretense and uttering of a forged endorsement, according to an announcement by North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin. Department of Insurance criminal …
The Johnstown Flood Museum is planning $3.45 million worth of upgrades because officials say its exhibits haven’t been updated since the centennial of the great 1889 flood 25 years ago. The Pennsylvania museum has hired Springboard Design of Pittsburgh to …
A disbarred North Kingstown, R.I., lawyer has been arrested on allegations he stole more than $46,000 in client funds. State police charged 65-year-old James Currier with unlawful appropriation over $1,000 Thursday. Authorities say he was disbarred from practicing law in …
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is taking steps to help people affected by a hail storm that brought widespread damage to the eastern part of the state. The agency said Friday that it will allow out-of-state appraisers to speed property damage …
An Iowa company and two executives are expected to plead guilty to selling tainted eggs that were responsible for a 2010 salmonella outbreak that sickened thousands and led to an unprecedented recall of 550 million eggs, according to court documents …