Monthly Archives: <span>July 2014</span>

Earthquake Risk Increased for Nearly Half of U.S.

A new federal earthquake map dials up the shaking hazard just a bit for about half of the United States and lowers it for nearly a quarter of the nation. The U.S. Geologic Survey updated Thursday its national seismic hazard …

Oklahoma AG Secures $42,158 Restitution for Home Repair Fraud

After a four-year pursuit, the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office says it has secured $42,158 in restitution from a Texas man for Oklahoma victims of home repair fraud. The office said Thursday that Randy Leroy Madewell of Danbury, Texas, was charged …

Chinese Drywall Maker Ordered to Pay $55,000, Stop Doing Business in U.S.

A federal judge has ordered a China-based maker of drywall to pay $55,000 in penalties and attorney fees – and to stop doing business in the United States – as punishment for refusing to take part in court proceedings over …

Colorado Organization’s Summer Campaign Coincides With National Auto Theft Prevention Month

The Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT) coalition recognizes National Auto Theft Prevention Month with a new Lockdown public awareness campaign empowering citizens to take an active role in protecting themselves and their communities from auto theft. The summer “Lock Your …

Florida Man Arrested for Stealing Nearly $1.1M in Insurance Premiums

Carlos Gutierrez, the former president and owner of G.M. Underwriters in Miami, was arrested on grand theft and fraud charges after an investigation revealed he stole nearly $1.1 million in insurance premiums from seven insurance and premium finance companies, according …

Nebraska Cooperative Cited After Worker’s Death

Federal labor officials have cited a Nebraska cooperative on several safety violations following the March death of an employee exposed to anhydrous ammonia. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health said in a news release Wednesday that Midwest …

Michigan Family Gets Apology After Dead Man Billed $500

A family says it has received an apology after a dead man was sent a bill for $500 to help defray the cost of emergency response to the northern Michigan car crash in which he died. Carl Norman Little’s stepdaughter …

Minnesota County Designated Primary Disaster Zone

Farmers in four southwestern Minnesota counties are eligible for federal help with crop damage caused by recent heavy rain and hail. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated Rock County a primary disaster zone. That’s where storms damaged about 100,000 …

Former NFL Players Said Painkillers Were Easy to Get up to 2012

Dozens of former players joining a lawsuit against the NFL say teams kept handing out powerful painkillers and other drugs with few – if any- safeguards as recently as 2012. That extends by four years the time frame for similar …

Minnesota Communities Dealing with Rising Flood Damage Costs

Minnesota communities are trying to bounce back from last month’s flooding as damage estimates continue to rise. The state’s deputy director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Joe Kelly, said last month’s excessive rainfall led to a unique disaster. “It’s …