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Modesto man receives lengthy sentence for exploiting minors

Daniel Vincent Salazar, Jr., a 29-year-old resident of Modesto, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for his involvement in the sexual exploitation of minors.


Rochester man faces charges for alleged child pornography offenses

A Rochester man, Daniel P. Walsh, 58, has been charged with receipt and possession of child pornography.


Utah man receives maximum sentence for assaulting forest service worker

A Utah man has been sentenced to 364 days in prison followed by one year of supervised release for assaulting a U.S. Forest Service employee.


Minnesota proposes easing tax burdens for business travelers

Minnesota is considering a legislative proposal that could ease tax burdens for nonresident business travelers.


Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks Bible purchases by state superintendent

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has temporarily halted efforts by State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to use taxpayer funds for purchasing Bibles and Bible-based educational materials.


Lincoln County man sentenced for illegal gun possession

Michael Allen Kenney, a 54-year-old resident of Hamlin, West Virginia, has been sentenced to six years and eight months in federal prison.


Seattle man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm charges

A Seattle man, Phuong Nguyen Le, aged 50, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison by the U.S. District Court in Seattle for drug trafficking and carrying a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.


South Dakota man sentenced for failure to register as sex offender

A South Dakota man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.


Ohio man sentenced for exploiting minors via social media

A man from Waterville, Ohio, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for his involvement in the sexual exploitation of children through social media.


AIA welcomes Lori Chavez-DeRemer's appointment as Secretary of Labor

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning extended congratulations to former Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer following her confirmation as the Secretary of Labor.


Newark man convicted for robbing Laurel bank

Justin Cabot, 52, of Newark, was found guilty of bank robbery after a two-day federal trial in Wilmington, Delaware.


NFIB congratulates Lori Chavez-DeRemer as new U.S. Labor Secretary

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has extended its congratulations to Lori Chavez-DeRemer following her confirmation as the Secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor.


Oklahoma man receives 40-year sentence for child sexual abuse

A man from Kansas, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing three children. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced that Sequoyah Jo Hinzo, aged 30, was convicted on charges including two counts of Aggravated Sexual...


Newport Beach man indicted for alleged tax evasion using gambling losses

An Orange County resident is set to appear in court following a federal grand jury indictment.


FTC returns $25.5 million after tech support scam

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $25.5 million to consumers who were misled into purchasing computer repair services by two tech support companies.


Morgantown business owner sentenced for broadband funding fraud

Timothy Chad Henson, the owner of Clearfiber, Inc., has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for money laundering.


National Farmers Union honors Tom Harkin with award for service to agriculture

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has recognized former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa with the 2025 Award for Meritorious Service to American Agriculture.


Fresno man pleads guilty to exploiting minor through online platforms

Peter Yang, a 34-year-old resident of Fresno, has entered a guilty plea to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.


NFU awards KC Sheperd for excellence in agricultural journalism

At the National Farmers Union's 123rd Anniversary Convention, KC Sheperd of Radio Oklahoma Ag Network was honored with the 2025 Milt Hakel Award for Excellence in Agricultural Journalism.


Flat Rock man pleads guilty after explosive device causes home explosion

A Flat Rock man, Steven Marchbanks, 58, has pleaded guilty to charges of illegally transporting and receiving an explosive device.