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Shooting That Wounded 2 at Chicago White Sox Game Likely Involved Gun fired Inside Stadium, Police Say

CHICAGO (AP) – A shooting that wounded two women at last Friday night`s Chicago White Sox-Oakland Athletics game most likely involved a gun that went off inside Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago`s interim police superintendent said. Officials have said little about …

People Moves: UFG Names Saylor Vice President of Surety

UFG Insurance Names Saylor Vice President of Surety UFG Insurance, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, named Kyanna Saylor vice president of surety. Saylor has been assistant vice president of surety marketing at UFG since 2019. She spent 15 years in …

University of Minnesota Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Negligence in Data Breach Incident

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A lawsuit filed on behalf of a former student and former employee at the University of Minnesota accuses the university of not doing enough to protect personal information from a recent data breach. Attorneys for the two …

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Announces 3.9% Rate Reduction for Public Employers in 2024

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced a 3.9% rate reduction for the state’s public employers, a rate cut that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. The rate reduction will result in nearly $8 million less in premiums in …

Kansas College Reaches Settlement in Suit Alleging Discrimination Against Black Athletes

HIGHLAND, Kan. (AP) – A Kansas community college that was accused of trying to reduce the number of Black student-athletes has agreed to a settlement, the U.S. Justice Department announced Monday. The department said in a news release that the …

Former North Dakota Governor Victim of Car Theft

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer learned a lesson about his car keys after his vehicle was stolen as he hosted a Fargo radio show. Schafer was guest hosting KFGO`s “News and Views” program Friday morning …

Ohio Vinyl Tile Manufacturer Faces $545K in Penalties for Failing to Protect Workers from Hazards

An Ohio-based vinyl tile manufacturer with a history of failing to protect workers from hazards at its Fostoria plant dating back to 2017, now faces an additional $545,853 in federal penalties after investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor. The …

Kansas City Fire Department Faces US Department of Justice Investigation for Alleged Racial Discrimination

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department is under a U. S. Department of Justice investigation for alleged racial discrimination, a Kansas City spokesperson confirmed to The Kansas City Star Thursday. Associated Press phone calls requesting …

Severe Storms and Tornado Cause Damage and Power Outages in Michigan, Leaving 5 Dead

CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – At least one tornado touched down in Michigan as part of severe storms powered by winds of up to 75 mph (121 kph) that downed trees, tore roofs off buildings and killed five people while …

Kansas’ MutualAid eXchange Declared Insolvent, Placed into Liquidation

The District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas has declared MutualAid eXchange (MAX) insolvent, and the company has been placed into liquidation pursuant to a petition filed by the Commissioner of Insurance. The court ruled MAX to be insolvent on August …

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