Northwestern Indiana farmers are weighing their crop losses after recent floods that for some farmers was the second wave of flooding they’ve endured this year. Farmer Bill Peterson Sr. said heavy rains in June flooded 400 of the 1,000 acres …
From Texas rice farms to Midwest cornfields, some farmers in the path of Hurricane Ike’s remnants saw profits sink as strong winds battered crops. Along with prospects of lower yields, those farmers in Ohio and several other states will have …
Shrimpers and oystermen lost their boats to the muck. Tourist areas on the coast that should be bustling at the start of convention season are flattened. Lingering power outages are keeping offices empty and restaurants closed from Texas through the …
“Poor packaging by the fashion industry could mean that insurers refuse to pay claims for damaged goods in transit – not to mention that replacement clothing and accessories are unlikely to be delivered in time to catch the season,” warns …
It happens all across the country: people purchase used cars without realizing they were totaled in crashes, floods and other disasters. These buyers end up paying more than the car is truly worth, often face steep repair bills, and — …
West Virginia salvage company workers caused a huge fire in Grafton when sparks from metal-cutting torches made contact with piles of old, dry rubbish. Grafton Fire Chief Craig Crimm said no one was injured in the July 8 blaze, which …
Indiana’s agriculture director says June’s flooding likely caused the worst agriculture disaster in state history, damaging nearly a tenth of corn and soybean crops and costing farmers upward of $800 million. “There’s probably no sector of our state that’s been …
The Illinois and Iowa Insurance Departments have implemented a 60-day moratorium on the cancellation and nonrenewal of insurance policies for people who live in counties affected by the recent storms and flooding. Indiana made its announcement on a moratorium on …
The Coast Guard says salvage operations are to start after two barges carrying iron ore sank in the Ohio River near downtown Louisville, Ky. Authorities shut traffic down on the river near where the two barges sank June 6. Coast …
A fire aboard a 46-foot pleasure boat in Bon Secour Bay on the Alabama coast forced the evacuation of 17 passengers and crew. No one was injured. The Coast Guard rescued 15 people from the “Ellisa,” and took them to …