Midwest News
News for September 2008
September 30, 2008
- Illinois Township Still Swamped by Flooding
- Thousands in St. Louis Area Still Recovering from September Flood
- Ohio Doctor Pleads Guilty to Fraud
- Investigators: Child starts Omaha fire
September 29, 2008
- Ohio Wind Storm Damage Estimates Could Top $500 Million
- Protestor at GOP Convention to File Brutality Lawsuit
- Michigan Doctors Back Bills to Report Unfit Drivers
September 26, 2008
- FEMA Delays Flood Insurance Rule for Illinoisans Near River
- North Dakota Insurance Candidate Wants "Revolving Door'' Legislation
- Illinois Deer-Vehicle Collisions Increase 25% in Two Year Period
- Indiana Preservationist Worries about Windstorm Repairs
- HUD Accepts Iowa's $85 Million Disaster Plan
- 3 More Illinois Counties Declared Disaster Areas
September 25, 2008
September 24, 2008
- Missouri Receives $8 Million in Disaster Assistance
- Flood Aid for Missouri Approved
- North Dakota Firm to Store Explosives Indicating Oil Activity
September 23, 2008
- Illinoise Governor Calls Session on Autism Coverage
- Chicago Area Woman Accepts Settlement in Childbirth Lawsuit
- Indiana Farmers Weigh Impact of Flooding
- Clogged Dryer Vent Suspected in Minnesota Fire
September 22, 2008
- Report: Many Ohio Fire Departments Lag in Response Time
- North Dakota Man Sues AT&T Cable
- Indiana Prosecutors Say Company Damaged Roof in Hail Scam
- South Dakota Teepees Damaged in Storm Covered by Insurance
September 19, 2008
September 17, 2008
September 16, 2008
- Death Toll Rises to 6 in Midwest; 7 Counties Declared Emergency Areas
- Torrential Rains Hit Missouri Causing Flash Floods
- Ohio Director Urges Residents to Inspect for Wind Storm Damage
September 15, 2008
- Kansas Judge Lowers $305 Million Settlement by 80%
- Chicago Pizzeria Owner Accused of Arson for Insurance Payout
September 12, 2008
- Illinois Businessman Accused of Hiring Men to Burn Building
- Minnesota Man Injured While Setting Up for Disaster Drill
- More Missouri Counties Qualify for Disaster Assistance
September 11, 2008
- Missouri Crane Company Fined in Fatal Accident
- Humana Pays $750,000 to Resolve Wisconsin Complaints
- Fire Burns Tons of Cardboard at Iowa Recycling Site
- Berkshire Tightens Insurance for Bank Deposits in Kansas
September 10, 2008
September 9, 2008
- Work Comp Measure to be on North Dakota Ballot
- Indiana Officials Urge Hoosiers to Develop a Disaster Plan
- Improperly Installed Gas Lines Pose Fire Hazard to Indiana Homes
September 8, 2008
- Chicago Man Accused of Swindling Investors
- North Dakota Fire Damage Put at $70,000
- Iowa Governor Threatens Special Session Unless $85 Million Released
September 5, 2008
- Kansas Jury Awards $4 Million for Misdiagnosis of Rocky Mountain Fever
- Minnesota Pool Owner Settles for $8 Million in Case with Girl Fatally Hurt
- University of Northern Iowa Arsonist Released From Prison After 10 Months
September 4, 2008
- Iowa Task Force Reviews Flood Aid; Special Legislative Session Considered
- Iowa Agrees to Pay $50k to Family of RAGBRAI Rider
- Indiana County to Install Flood Warning Sirens with Help from Indian Tribe
- Minnesota Pool Owner Settles Case with Girl Hurt by Drain
September 3, 2008
- Cargo Plane Crashes in Ohio, Killing All 3 Aboard
- Explosion Damages North Dakota Duplex
- Report: Ohio Spent $111M to Insure Workers
September 2, 2008