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Assembly approves bill to slow local government bankruptcies
Union-backed legislation that would make it more difficult for local governments to file for bankruptcy protections sailed out of the Assembly Thursday despite opposition from local officials and business groups. Assembly Bill 506 by Assemblyman Bob
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:48P
WYo. Supreme Court rules in favor of officer
Town of Evansville police department attorney Judith Studer says the lawsuit over Porter's Feb. 12, 2008, termination had been settled for an undisclosed amount before the opinion. The Star-Tribune's attempts to reach Porter, his attorney or the police
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:48P
Deadly crash in southeastern 'Toba
Steinbach RCMP are investigating a deadly crash in the RM of Hanover in southeastern Manitoba. Police are releasing few details, but RCMP say emergency crews were called to a collision between two vehicles at the junction
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:48P
Developer sues city for denying permits
The former owner of a large Evandale Avenue apartment complex has filed a lawsuit against the city that claims he lost as much as $24.5 million when the city opposed his efforts to renovate the apartments after his redevelopment
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:47P
Holder promises to clarify medical pot position
PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) ” US Attorney General Eric Holder has promised to clarify the Justice Department's position on state medical marijuana laws after federal prosecutors warned they might prosecute everyone from licensed growers to regulators.
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:47P
Tree service worker electrocuted in Ormond Beach
Mays was working with a crew from Dahryll Brown's Tree Service when the accident occurred about 11:40 am in the 500 block of N. Beach Street, Ormond Beach police Lt. Kenny Hayes said. Mays had scaled a large palm tree while wearing a harness and spikes
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:47P
Safety reinstated
of police (traffic) says, “The rule has never been deleted from the Motor Vehicles Act. The traffic police department has taken renewed interest to ensure two-wheeler motorists wear helmets for their own safety. A law is worthwhile if applied.
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:47P
Safety reinstated
of police (traffic) says, “The rule has never been deleted from the Motor Vehicles Act. The traffic police department has taken renewed interest to ensure two-wheeler motorists wear helmets for their own safety. A law is worthwhile if applied.
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:47P
NY Senate Passes Bill Requiring Bus Driver Reviews
In this photo provided by the Virginia State Police on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, authorities investigate a commercial bus accident on Interstate 95 near Bowling Green, Va. (credit: Virginia State Police) NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Lawmakers in New York
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:47P
Filer man charged with reckless driving for role in crash that killed two CSI
AP Magicvalley.com | Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2011 12:18 pm | (0) Comments A 20-year-old Filer man is charged with reckless driving for his alleged role in a crash near Twin Falls that killed two College of Southern Idaho students last September.
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:46P