Patricia Wells

At least four people lost their lives as severe storms, including a possible tornado, swept through St. Louis on Friday afternoon. The storms caused significant damage, with roofs torn off buildings, bricks ripped from walls, and numerous trees and power lines downed. Local authorities are currently searching for anyone who may be trapped or injured … Read more

An important clinic in Libby, Montana, has been closed by authorities after a court ordered the seizure of its assets. The Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) has been a vital resource for many in the area, where residents have suffered from health issues linked to asbestos dust from a nearby mine. The closure came … Read more

The Florida Supreme Court recently decided not to review a case involving condominium insurance, leaving some important questions unanswered. This case, American Coastal Insurance vs. Patios West One Condominium Association, arose from a claim related to Hurricane Irma. The court’s choice not to intervene means that in certain parts of Florida, people filing supplemental claims … Read more

The widow of an Arkansas airport director is taking legal action against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) after her husband was killed during a raid last year. Maria “Maer” Malinowski filed the lawsuit in federal court, claiming that the ATF and several agents acted recklessly and negligently during the incident. Bryan … Read more

Four months after wildfires ravaged Los Angeles, Edison International’s Southern California utility is stepping up with a significant $6.2 billion plan aimed at preventing future disasters. This ambitious initiative includes the installation of hundreds of miles of underground power lines and other safety measures to protect the community. The utility plans to roll out this … Read more

Representative Scott Fitzgerald from Wisconsin has reintroduced a bill to remove the subpoena power of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO). This move comes as part of the Insurance Data Protection Act, which Fitzgerald first presented to the House of Representatives in September 2023. Fitzgerald criticized the FIO, saying its recent efforts to gather insurance underwriting … Read more

A petrochemical plant in Louisiana has paused its operations, a move that comes amid concerns about pollution and health risks for the local community. The Denka facility, which produces synthetic rubber, announced the suspension on Tuesday, citing high costs associated with reducing toxic emissions. This decision follows significant financial losses, with the company reporting a … Read more

Severe storms swept through parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, northern Indiana, and Michigan late Thursday night, bringing heavy thunder, lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused significant damage, knocking down trees and leaving thousands without power. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches for the affected areas. Reports confirmed that two tornadoes touched down … Read more

Federal safety regulators are asking Tesla to clarify how its driverless taxis will operate safely in Austin, Texas, next month. This launch is part of a broader push for a nationwide "robotaxi" service, which is important for maintaining investor confidence and the company’s stock price. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to know … Read more

David Richardson, the new head of FEMA, announced a significant change in disaster response funding on Thursday. Starting soon, states will have to cover half the costs of responding to natural disasters, up from the current 25%. This shift comes as Richardson, who took over the agency just a week ago, aims to reform FEMA’s … Read more