News from August 2016
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced John Gilmore, age 41 of Baltimore, today to 77 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
By DOL Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: The Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has a record-and it’s not one to brag about. Designated a performance-based organization by Congress, FSA has an obligation to set and meet clear and measurable goals, customer service standards, and performance targets. Unfortunately, the organization has routinely failed to live up to those responsibilities at the expense of taxpayers, student borrowers, and the institutions that serve them.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: The Denali Park Road, which closed after a mudslide just west of Eielson Visitor Center more than a week ago, will reopen tomorrow if current weather and area conditions continue and the road remains stable for traffic. Rain is likely for the area according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather forecast, but the amount predicted is not alarming to park managers and experts, and the area of concern has stabilized during the past week.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: MARINA, Calif. - Effective Aug. 9, the Bureau of Land Management is implementing fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office. The fire restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. announced today that Emmett Green, 45, of Delevan, N.Y., pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: MOOSE, WY -Initial findings from recent water monitoring at and near Huckleberry Hot Springs, Polecat Springs and Kelly Warm Spring within Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway indicate the presence of pathogens that may affect the health and safety of humans when in contact with these waters.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2016
News Release: BARTLETT COVE, AK -This summer marks the 100th anniversary of William Skinner Cooper's first visit to Glacier Bay in 1916. An avid plant ecologist and outdoorsman, Dr. Cooper was dedicated to developing a fundamental theory of plant succession in the bay. His investigations here highlighted for him the...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2016
News Release: The lightning-caused Fawn fire, burning in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park since August 5, has grown to an estimated 915 acres as of 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 7. Crews are actively monitoring the fire by air. Smoke from the fire has been visible throughout the northern portion of the park and in surrounding communities;however, no facilities, trails, or roads are threatened.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 6, 2016
News Release: Tucson, AZ - As early as Aug. 16, visitors to Saguaro National Park may observe a low-flying helicopter in route to spray herbicide on invasive buffelgrass in rugged backcountry terrain. We anticipate treating buffelgrass infestations at both the Rincon Mountain District and the Tucson Mountain District.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 6, 2016
News Release: Searchers found missing teen Fauna Jackson inside the park at about 8 a.m. this morning, Saturday, August 6. She was uninjured and was taken to a local hospital for a welfare check. Jackson is currently in the care of Teton County Sheriff’s Office.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 6, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - #Ride4Gabe 2016 started the morning in Cave City, Kentucky, and is scheduled to cross into Tennessee before the afternoon. Later today they’ll meet with local Duchenne families before continuing their journey to Alabama, where they are scheduled to break for the day shortly after 8 p.m.
By DOE Newswire | Aug 6, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - #Ride4Gabe 2016 started the morning in Cave City, Kentucky, and is scheduled to cross into Tennessee before the afternoon. Later today they’ll meet with local Duchenne families before continuing their journey to Alabama, where they are scheduled to break for the day shortly after 8 p.m.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 6, 2016
News Release: Crater Lake National Park will lift the Level 1 Evacuation Notice for Rim Village and Park Headquarters on Sunday, August 7, at 8 a.m. The entire length of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) within Crater Lake National Park, including the alternate route along the Rim Trail, will also reopen at this time. The Lightning Springs Trail and camp will remain closed until further notice.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 6, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - #Ride4Gabe 2016 started the morning in Cave City, Kentucky, and is scheduled to cross into Tennessee before the afternoon. Later today they’ll meet with local Duchenne families before continuing their journey to Alabama, where they are scheduled to break for the day shortly after 8 p.m.
By USDA Newswire | Aug 6, 2016
News Release: Alexandria, La., Aug. 6, 2016 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Elanor Starmer today announced the start of the 17th annual National Farmers Market Week, joining USDA’s Louisiana state leadership and local officials to kick off the week’s activities...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 6, 2016
News Release: Fire Does Not Pose a Threat to Park Visitors.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 6, 2016
News Release: MOOSE, WY -At approximately 8 a.m. this morning, Saturday, August 6, Fauna Jackson was located in Grand Teton National Park. She was uninjured and transported to St. John's Medical Center for a welfare check. Jackson is currently in the care of Teton County Sheriff's Office.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 5, 2016
News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with Connecticut and state officials to resolve claims that the state failed to provide voter registration opportunities required by Section 5 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA).
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 5, 2016
News Release: Former Officer Willie Fred Knowles, 66, of the Homer, Louisiana, Police Department pleaded guilty today to violating the civil rights of a woman identified only as K.M., announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, and U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley of the Western District of Louisiana. Knowles also pleaded guilty to making false statements about the incident to the FBI.
By Commerce News Now | Aug 5, 2016
News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released the following statement on the July jobs report, which showed that U.S. employment rose by 255,000 while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.9%.
