Monthly Archives: <span>May 2013</span>

Wisconsin Police Aggressive in Redacting Accident Reports

Brenda O’Malley figured she’d get the police accident report and file an insurance claim after her teenage daughter got into a car accident in Sheboygan Falls this past spring. But the report turned out to be so redacted – or …

Oklahoma Schools Destroyed by Tornado Lacked ‘Safe Rooms’

In Moore, Oklahoma, an area residents call Tornado Alley because it’s struck by more ferocious twisters than anywhere in the U.S., two schools destroyed by yesterday’s storm lacked “safe room” shelters that would have cost $600,000 to $1 million per …

Record Rain Leading to Flooding in North Dakota

Heavy rains that have been falling since late last week have led to flooding in North Dakota that has forced some residents from their homes and threatened a dam. Water from a creek and water that is moving overland flooded …

Nevada Senate Approves Driving Privilege Cards

The Nevada Senate has overwhelming approved a bill authorizing driving privilege cards for non-U.S. residents. Monday’s vote was 20-1. SB303 now goes to the Assembly where passage is expected. Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval also backs the proposal. Democratic Senate Majority …

Colorado Stoned-Driving Bill Attracts Lawsuit

A frequent marijuana user who says Colorado’s pending pot DUI legislation violates the constitution is suing to block the bill. Brandon Baker, of Nunn, said he uses marijuana for religious reasons and that the blood limit at which drivers would …

Edison, CPUC Reach $37M Settlement on Southern California Fire

The California Public Utilities Commission has reached a proposed $37 million settlement with Southern California Edison over fallen power lines blamed for starting the October 2007 Malibu Canyon Fire. Santa Ana winds knocked three jointly owned utility poles to the …

Shestack to Lead New AmWINS Voluntary Benefits Practice

Wholesale insurance broker AmWINS Group Benefits has opened a voluntary benefits division to offer supplemental benefits to benefit professionals and their clients including life, dental, vision, accident, short-term disability, critical illness, cancer and medical gap insurance. The Voluntary Benefits Practice …

Georgia’s Denham Agency Joins Keystone Group

The Denham Agency, an Americus-based insurance agency, has become the 14th Keystone Insurers Group partner in Georgia. The Denham Agency was established in 1984 by current president Mike Denham. In 2011, the agency formed a satellite office in Cordele, Georgia. …

Miami-Dade School Officers Settle Sex Abuse Claims Against Police Chief

Two female police officers with the Miami-Dade County school system have settled lawsuits accusing the former police chief of sexually harassing them. Cmdr. Deanna Fox-Williams and Officer Yewande Gibson claimed in the lawsuits that former chief Charles Hurley asked them …

Costs Outpace Resources for Volunteer Firefighters in Mississippi

Fire trucks and other firefighting equipment cost a lot of money, and prices are rising, so Warren County volunteer districts are looking to possibly seek an increase in property taxes. “We’re getting squeezed and squeezed by costs,” said Chuck Tate, …