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Man Accidentally Sets Self, Bus on Fire, Causing $1,500 in Damage

Authorities in southeastern Nebraska say a man trying to smoke drugs in a bus bathroom accidentally set himself and the bus on fire. The incident happened around 4 a.m. Feb. 19 aboard a Burlington Trailways bus on Interstate 80 in …

Texas Supreme Court Affirms Governmental Immunity in Pair of Decisions

The Texas Supreme Court recently delivered rulings on a pair of cases challenging the City of San Antonio’s governmental immunity, and in both instances the court affirmed that the Texas Torts Claim Act protects a city from liability in matters …

People Moves: Ramlo to Retire as CEO of United Fire Group in Oct. 2022; J.M. Wilson Adds Heilman

Randy Ramlo to Retire as CEO of United Fire Group in October 2022 United Fire Group, Inc. president and chief executive officer Randy Ramlo announced he will retire from the company in 2022. A long-term UFG employee, Mr. Ramlo has …

People: Boler Joins Villages Insurance

The Villages Insurance Partners in Florida has named Nathan Boler a personal lines risk consultant. Boler, who began with an Allstate agency in Florida in 2017, then was with State Farm, is now at the Villages Spanish Springs office, the …

Rail Inspectors To Examine Florida Crossings After Spike in Brightline Fatalities

After nine fatal collisions since early November, the Federal Railroad Administration plans to investigate the Brightline passenger train in Florida. “We’re going to start with what we consider to be the most accident prone crossings and work our way back …

Alabama House Approves Anti-Riot Bill Criticized by Blacks

The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation Tuesday that would create a new definition of a riot and provide tougher penalties for people who participate in one. Republicans supporting the bill said it is needed to quell violent protests that …

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Kentucky Fatal Police Shooting

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a northern Kentucky police department after two officers fatally shot an armed man during a traffic stop. The family of Randall Lockaby, 57, of Manchester filed suit last week in federal court …

February 25 Is Deadline For Louisiana Policyholders to File Ida Proof of Loss

February 25, 2022 is the deadline for most Louisiana policyholders to file proof of loss for Hurricane Ida damage. Friday marks the 180th day after Ida made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Most residential and commercial property …

New York Governor Plans Center to Coordinate Public, Private Cybersecurity

New York wants to improve its cybersecurity defenses and will open a joint operations center in the coming months to coordinate between government agencies, critical businesses and utilities, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Hochul said the Brooklyn-based hub will have a …

Phishing Scam Costs Massachusetts Town $102K

The Massachusetts tow nof Tewksbury has been cheated out of more than $100,000 in a phishing scam, but hopes to recover most of the money through insurance claims, the town manager said. An employee of Tewskbury received a seemingly legitimate …

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