Stories by Press release submission on Federal Newswire


A public scoping comment period initiated for proposed Wildcat mining exploration project

The Humboldt River Field Office is currently reviewing a proposed mining exploration Plan of Operations (Plan) in Wildcat Canyon, from Millennial Nevada, LLC.


Bureau of Land Management to begin NEPA process for the Golden Currant Solar Project Application

The BLM has granted a variance for the Golden Currant Solar Project right-of-way application in coordination with appropriate federal, state, local agencies, Tribes, and public outreach.


BLM to reopen Calico Early Man Site

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reopening the Calico Early Man Site, an archaeological site about 15 miles northeast of Barstow in San Bernardino County after completing remediation to eliminate public safety hazards.


Prescribed fire planned for Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office will conduct a multiple day prescribed fire on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), pending appropriate weather and seasonal conditions, from mid-March to early May.


BLM Wheatland Off-Range Corral to reopen for wild horse and burro adoptions

The Bureau of Land Management’s Wheatland Off-Range Corral is reopening for wild horse and burro adoptions this spring after a yearlong closure. To celebrate its reopening, the BLM is offering approximately 700 wild horses and burros in an online adoption event scheduled for March 13-20.


BLM Southwest District sheep grazing sub-committee to meet March 14

The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District Resource Advisory Council will hold its first of six meetings of a sub-committee formed to consider domestic sheep grazing in bighorn sheep habitat.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and ordered federal aid to supplement the tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from Dec. 21-25, 2022.


FEMA Approves State’s Request to Extend Financial Period of Assistance

FEMA has approved the state of Louisiana’s request to extend the financial period of assistance for eligible Hurricane Ida survivors, including the Individual and Households Program appeal deadline.


Two Weeks Left for Alabama Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Assistance

Alabama homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property from the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have two weeks left to apply for federal assistance.


Hazard Mitigation Saves Millions for Rural Community

It is unwise to do the same thing repeatedly and expect different results. This applies to just about everything in life, including how we recover from the damaging effects of a natural disaster.


FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at The Home Depot in Prattville

Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit The Home Depot in Prattville to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.


Helping Cyber Defenders “Decide” to Use MITRE ATT&CK

Since the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced its first edition of Best Practices for MITRE ATT&CK® Mapping nearly two years ago, the ATT&CK framework has evolved, expanded, and improved its ability to support more than just optimized cyber threat intelligence to the cybersecurity community.


Ensuring Next Generation 911 Interoperability

New testing and certification program, laboratory will improve the functionality of our national 911 system.


Three Individuals and One Business Indicted on Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity Among Other Charges for Operating Cryptocurrency Kiosks in Northeast Ohio

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley announced that a Cuyahoga County grand jury has returned an indictment charging S and P Solutions, Sonny Meraban, 45, Reza Mehraban, 75, and William Suriano, 69, on several charges including Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, Conspiracy, and License Requirement Violation for owning and operating cryptocurrency kiosks in Northeast Ohio from August 2002 to February 2023.


16 Defendants Charged in 112-Count Indictment Alleging Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft in Stolen Mail Scheme

Sixteen individuals are facing federal bank fraud and aggravated identity theft charges alleging their participation in a stolen mail scheme in and around the Americus, Georgia, community and Florida amounting to more than $165,000.


Serial Con Artist Sentenced To 51 Months In Connection With Embezzlement Scheme

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that TRACII SHOW HUTSONA was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for her embezzlement of more than one million dollars as part of a confidence scheme


Orlando Man Sentenced to More Than 9 Years in Prison for Fraud Schemes

U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Keith Ingersoll (46, Orlando) to nine years and one month in federal prison for wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.


Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center set for March 13 to inside North Central West Virginia Airport

Residents of Harrison County, W.Va., and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) from March 13 to 17, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up” enrollment center inside the airport’s information center.


TSA officers prevent second traveler this week from bringing a gun onto flight at Norfolk International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Kentucky man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight on Wednesday, March 1, just two days after they stopped a Nevada woman from carrying her gun onto a flight on Feb. 27.


TSA PreCheck® sets new active membership record

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced its TSA PreCheck® application program has surpassed 15 million active members, setting a new record for the program that began in December 2013.