Improved Long Term Forecasts at Heart of National Hurricane Center’s Goals August 7, 2014 Advancements in weather prediction tools have allowed the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to introduce two new products, a storm surge... Read More
Texas / South Central News Texas Troopers Make 1100 July Holiday DWI Arrests August 7, 2014 Texas troopers on the lookout for suspected drunken drivers made nearly 1,100 DWI arrests over the Fourth of July holiday... Read More
Midwest News Ex-State Farm Agent Changes Plea in Kansas Fraud Case August 7, 2014 A former Wichita, Kansas, insurance agent accused of defrauding policyholders has struck a deal with prosecutors for a 42-month prison... Read More
Midwest News Iowa Workers’ Comp Commissioner Godfrey to Resign August 7, 2014 Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Christopher J. Godfrey will resign to take a federal position, but will continue pursuing a lawsuit... Read More
Burke's Law Recent Cases Consider Illusory Coverage Arguments August 6, 2014 When the literal language or structure of an insurance policy gives the policyholder the impression of coverage but effectively negates... Read More
Weather Watch: Typhoons, Hurricanes, Tropical Storms August 6, 2014 As the headline implies, there is a lot to watch in the Atlantic and the Pacific in the next few... Read More
Southeast News Salmonella Test Results Faked by Georgia Peanut Plant August 6, 2014 A Georgia peanut plant linked to a deadly salmonella outbreak cut corners and sent fake lab results to customers, endangering... Read More
West News More Than 30 California Homes Damaged by Flash Floods August 6, 2014 When the skies opened up with a vengeance, Michael Honer had a front row seat to the powerful forces of... Read More
West News Home Crumbles in Utah Landslide August 6, 2014 A home is destroyed and neighbors are being evacuated after a landslide in North Salt Lake. The home on Parkway... Read More
Southeast News Mississippi County Gets Fire Department Approval August 6, 2014 When Lamar County was planning construction on a dozen or so fire stations in 2008, consideration had been given to... Read More