Midwest News Pretty But Dangerous Lanterns Banned in Illinois June 3, 2013 What goes up must come down – and if it’s a floating lantern, it poses a serious danger. That’s why... Read More
International News Norway: Cyclist Killed After Falling Into Ravine June 3, 2013 Norwegian police say a 48-year-old man died when he accidentally fell 40 meters (130 feet) into a ravine during an... Read More
Texas / South Central News HSI Seizes $1M in Counterfeit Merchandise From Louisiana Store June 3, 2013 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), along with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, seized 3,082 counterfeit... Read More
Texas / South Central News Weather Channel Meteorologist Injured in Oklahoma Tornado June 3, 2013 The next time meteorologist Mike Bettes talks about the power of tornadoes on The Weather Channel, he can speak from... Read More
How Homeowner Insurance Rates Have Spiked Nationwide June 3, 2013 Nationwide, an average homeowner paid $909 for homeowner insurance coverage in 2010, up 36 percent from 2003. Inflation rose 19... Read More
Texas / South Central News Oklahoma Storms Lead to Damaged, Destroyed Homes June 3, 2013 Oklahoma officials say powerful storms that rolled through the state and spawned several tornadoes also damaged and destroyed homes in... Read More
International News Worker in Accident at U.S.-Owned Indonesia Mine Dies June 2, 2013 A truck driver who was critically injured in an accident at a giant U.S.-owned mine in Indonesia died Saturday in... Read More
Midwest News Illinois Zoo Reopens After Storm Damage May 31, 2013 The Henson Robinson Zoo in Springfield, Ill., is back open after a storm blew down branches and trees and damaged... Read More
Midwest News Michigan Fails to Inspect Dairy Farms, Groceries May 31, 2013 Auditors say a Michigan agency failed to routinely inspect dairy farms, grocery stories and food processing plants for safety. An... Read More
International News Nestle to Boost Study of Harmful Food Infections May 31, 2013 Nestle SA, the world’s biggest food and drink company, is boosting research to tackle the threat of ever-stronger strains of... Read More