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Man Sues Nebraska City for $217,000 Over Motel Closing

The former owner of a motel Beatrice, Neb., officials condemned in 2010 is suing the city for nearly $217,000 in damages. The Beatrice Daily Sun reports that Ray Scott, of Endicott, filed his lawsuit on Wednesday. Scott used to own …

Sherwin-Williams Recalls Acrylic Paint Cans Due to Fire Risk

Sherwin-Williams Co. said Tuesday that it is recalling about 98,400 cans of acrylic paint because some of the canisters are leaking, creating a potential fire hazard. The company is recalling 12-ounce cans of Krylon Triple Thick Glaze and 11-ounce cans …

GE Recalls 1.3M Dishwashers Over Fire Hazard

GE Appliances is recalling about 1.3 million dishwashers because of potential risk of fire, the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Thursday. An electrical failure in the dishwasher’s heating element can pose a fire hazard. GE …

Backyard Burning Now Illegal on All Hawaii Islands

Burning trash in yards has been illegal on Oahu since 1973 and it’s now illegal on all of Hawaii’s islands. The state Department of Health announced Monday rules have been amended to restrict open burning of trash and green waste, …

Mazda Recalls More Than 52,000 Tribute SUVs

Mazda says it’s recalling more than 52,000 Tribute SUVs from the 2001 and 2002 model years because of possible brake fluid leaks. The automaker says that some of the vehicles’ brake master cylinder reservoir cap can leak brake fluid. If …

Wisconsin Guard to Help Clear Fallen Timber

The Wisconsin Army National Guard says dozens of soldiers will help clear downed trees in far northwestern Wisconsin. Powerful storms in July left about 2 million cords of wood on the ground across six counties, equivalent to what loggers would …

Ford to Recall 1.1M Pickups for Gas Tank Problem

Ford is recalling more than a million pickup trucks because their gas tanks can fall off and cause fires. The recall, announced Monday, covers 1.1 million F-150, F-250 and Lincoln Blackwood pickups. The models involved were sold in cold-weather states …

Fire Hazard Closes West Virginia State Complex in Institute

A state complex in Institute has been closed because of electrical problems that the state fire marshal says are an imminent threat to workers. Media outlets report that Fire Marshal Sterling Lewis ordered the 15-building complex’s immediate closure on Monday. …