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Missouri Senators to Pay Potential Damages in Chiefs Rally Shooting Defamation Case

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers will have to pay out of their own pockets if they lose defamation cases filed against them for falsely accusing a Kansas man of being one of the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooters and …

Inszone Acquires Illinois’ ISU Coverall

Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of ISU Coverall Insurance Group, a prominent full-service insurance broker serving the Chicago area. Founded in 2013 by Casey Brennan, ISU Coverall has carved out a niche for itself by offering insurance services that …

Central US States Brace for Possible Severe Storms: Weather Watch

There is a moderate risk — the second highest — of severe thunderstorms across parts of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri affecting more than 3.8 million people, the US Storm Prediction Center said. “All severe hazards will be possible including …

Risk Strategies Acquires Indiana’s Silveus

Risk Strategies announced that it has acquired Silveus Insurance Group, Inc (Silveus). The Indiana-based broker dates back to 1940 and is the country’s largest independent specialty provider of crop insurance. Terms of the deal were not provided. Based in Warsaw, …

Chicago Tribune Faces Suit Over Pay Disparities Among Women and Black Journalists

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Tribune is being sued by some of its staffers, who say they and other women and Black journalists are being paid less than their white male counterparts. The complaint filed Thursday in federal court in …

Michigan Police Arrest 6 Men for Stealing $8M Worth of Vehicles

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Six men working as part of a criminal organization in Michigan have been arrested in connection with the theft of more than 400 vehicles worth about $8 million, authorities said last week. The men, between the …

Kansas Governor Cites Competition Concerns While Vetoing Bill for School Gun-Detection Technology

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a measure Wednesday that could have earmarked up to $5 million for gun-detection systems in schools while expressing concern that it could have benefitted only one particular company. Kelly’s line-item veto leaves in place $5 …

Indigenous Consultant Accuses Chicago Blackhawks of Fraud, Sexual Harassment

A consultant the Chicago Blackhawks hired to improve relationships with American Indian tribes has filed a lawsuit accusing the team, its charity foundation and its CEO of fraud, breach of contract and sexual harassment. Nina Sanders filed the civil action …

People Moves: Klett Named President of Huntington Insurance, Inc.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated, parent company of The Huntington National Bank, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, appointed Angie Klett as president of Huntington Insurance, Inc. Current president Mary Beth Sullivan is retiring July 1 after nearly 20 years of service at Huntington. …

Storms Destroy Nearly 50 Homes in Southwestern Michigan: Officials

PORTAGE, Mich. (AP) — Nearly 50 homes were destroyed and dozens more were seriously damaged during severe weather last week in southwestern Michigan’s Kalamazoo County, authorities said Monday. The lost homes included 24 mobile homes near Portage, the county’s emergency …

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