Lightning-Related Homeowner Claims Dropped in 2013 June 19, 2014 Insured losses to homes from lightning strikes in the United States fell to their lowest level in a decade last...
California Agency Not Doing Enough to Ensure Limo Safety June 19, 2014 Citing incidents like the 2013 limousine fire that killed five women on the San Mateo Bridge, California’s state auditor says...
Lightning Strike Damages South Dakota Airport Runway June 19, 2014 Officials say a runway at Pierre Regional Airport was closed temporarily after a lightning strike blasted several holes in the...
Ex-High School Football Coach Focuses on Youth Sports Injuries June 19, 2014 By JOHN ZENOR The opposing running back from Jack Crowe’s first game as a fulltime high school coach died after a hit later...
Disaster Proclamations for 5 Iowa Counties June 19, 2014 Gov. Terry Branstad has issued disaster proclamations for five Iowa counties following strong storms. Branstad issued the proclamations Tuesday for...
Louisiana Firefighters Receive FEMA Equipment Grant June 19, 2014 The West Feliciana Fire Protection District No. 1 has received a federal grant to go toward new protective equipment for...
$400,000 Settlement in New York City Cab Driver’s Death June 19, 2014 The family of a Staten Island, N.Y., livery cab driver has settled its wrongful-death lawsuit against a dump truck company...
New York City Fire Department Plans Improved Gas Leak Response June 19, 2014 By JONATHAN LEMIRE The New York City Fire Department will now have a much greater role in responding to reports of possible gas...
Michigan Bill Limiting Lawsuits Against Insurers Awaits Governor’s Signature June 19, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones A bill approved by Michigan Legislature that further limits certain consumer lawsuits against insurance companies under the state’s Consumer Protection...
Connecticut Hoarder Crushed to Death Under Debris June 19, 2014 A Connecticut woman described by police as an apparent hoarder was crushed to death when a floor piled with clutter...