Stories by Savannah Howe on Federal Newswire


Alabama woman pleads guilty to government fraud scheme

An Alabama woman admitted to her involvement in a fraud scheme that cost one Georgia county's taxpayers millions of dollars.


Charleston man admits to unlawful weapon possession after meth operation sting

A Charleston, W.V., man admitted guilt to federal gun crimes earlier this month, according to a March 2 U.S. Department of Justice news release.


Georgia man to serve five years for carrying firearms as a felon

A Georgia man will reportedly go to prison for inadvertently revealing to a local gun shop that he illegally possessed firearms as a convicted felon.


Biden announces ban on Russian aircraft from U.S. airspace

Russian aircraft are barred from American airspace in response to the Russian invasion of the democratic state of Ukraine.


NHTSA announces first-of-its-kind rule to protect occupants of self-driving vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is making historic steps in protecting the human occupants of self-driving cars, according to a March 10 news release.


Madigan receives indictment for alleged corruption

A former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives was reportedly indicted for a long history of political corruption earlier this month. 


Interior Department seeks proposals for Klamath Basin restoration activities after years of 'severe drought'

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is looking for proposed restoration activities to help Oregon's Klamath Basin recover from years of severe drought with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


D.C. man admits to buying yacht, sports car with CARES Act loans

A Washington, D.C., man will serve up to 50 years in prison after he was caught using federal COVID-19 small business relief dollars to fund a lavish lifestyle.


Fish and game club donates funds to Fergus Falls Wetland Management District

The Fergus Falls Fish and Game Club, a group of sportsmen and women in Fergus Falls, Minn., has donated an undisclosed amount to the Fergus Falls Wetland Management District to address staffing issues and project backlog.


Capitol Reef National Park kicks off spring season, celebrates Pi Day

Utah explorers get ready! The Capitol Reef National Park is now open for the spring season.



Gambino mobster's 10-year sentence 'a steep price' for extortion crimes

A Howard Beach, New York man associated with the Gambino organized-crime syndicate has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and $75,000 in restitution for his confessed role in an extortion plot involving arson.


Department of Transportation announces $2.2 billion in grants supporting essential transit jobs

The Federal Transit Administration announced the release of American Rescue Plan funds to support day-to-day public transit operations across 18 states, as reported in a March 7 U.S. Department of Transportation news release.


Grand Canyon National Park creates new website for associated tribes

In an effort to further recognize the connections of tribal members with the land and to provide information on current projects, Grand Canyon National Park announced a new website to continue honoring and elevating native perspectives.


Federal Transit Administration to roll out funding for low- and no-emission public transport

More than $1.4 billion in competitive grant funding is now available for the development of zero-and low-emission transit buses.


Juarez man sentenced to life for cartel crimes

A Mexican cartel member will reportedly spend the remainder of his days behind bars for his part in the Sinaloa Cartel's narcotics distribution operations.


San Diego man to serve 20 years for armed robberies

A California man will spend more than 20 years in prison after being found guilty of three armed robberies.


Bureau of Indian Affairs advances Nevada solar energy projects

The Chuckwalla Solar Project has moved into a new phase with the advancement of the project by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, along with the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians, the Bureau of Land Management and other federal partners.


NHTSA finalizes rule to improve auto accessibility for people with disabilities

A recent ruling by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation allows new provisions in the code of federal regulations for modifying cars to accommodate people with disabilities.


Biden announces plans to increase clean energy, lower electric vehicle prices

In his March 1 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced changes he wants to make to combat climate change and cut energy costs for American families.


Bureau of Reclamation announces WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects grant opportunity

A new funding opportunity is available for government entities and other organizations looking to launch small-scale water efficiency projects.