Statement of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Recent Threats by Canadian Officials

By Commerce News Now | Apr 30, 2017

News Release: "The Department of Commerce's recent preliminary decision to impose tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber was based on the facts presented, not on political considerations. If any Canadian or British Columbian official wishes to present additional information, we will consider it carefully and impartially. ...

Chairman Royce Statement on Retirement of Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2017

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement after Chairman Emeritus and Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa Chair Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) announced that she will retire at the end of the 115th Congress...

Temporary closure of San Juan National Historic Site

By Interior Newswire | Apr 30, 2017

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico- San Juan National Historic Site will be closed effective today, Sunday, April 30th at 1:00p.m. “The decision to temporarily close the park is out of abundance of care for our team members and visitors during the May Day event. We want to ensure that no one is placed into a position...

Tourism to San Juan National Historic Site Creates 85.1 million In Economic Benefits Report Shows Visitor Spending Supports 1065 Jobs In Local Economy

By Interior Newswire | Apr 30, 2017

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico- A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,456,552 visitors to San Juan National Historic Site in 2016 spent 85,162.5 million in communities near the parks. That spending supported 1,065 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of 104.363 million.

Sequoia National Park Hosts Go Native Event

By Interior Newswire | Apr 30, 2017

News Release: SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. April 30, 2017 - The Sequoia Parks Conservancy (SPC) in collaboration with local tribal representatives will be holding Go Native - A Native American Cultural Celebration - Saturday, May 6th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Foothills Picnic Area across the highway from the Foothills Visitor Center in Sequoia National Park.

Mission Man Charged with Assaulting a Federal Officer

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer.

Eagle Butte Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender was sentenced on April 24, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Tampering with a Witness

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Tampering with a Witness was sentenced on April 25, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

Mission Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender was sentenced on April 19, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

Eagle Butte Man Charged with Assault

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.

Pine Ridge Man Indicted for Assault and Burglary

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and First Degree Burglary.

Ivan Zayd Guillama Rosario Arrested for Making Threats

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: Ivan Zayd Guillama Rosario Arrested for Making Threats.

Eagle Butte Woman Sentenced for Forgery

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, woman convicted of Forgery was sentenced on April 18, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

Mission Man Found Not Guilty of Assaulting a Federal Officer

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man was acquitted of Assaulting, Opposing, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer as a result of a federal jury trial in Pierre, South Dakota. The trial began April 18, 2017, and concluded on April 19, 2017.

Search Suspended as High River Levels Return

By Interior Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: Although the water levels had dropped somewhat overnight, search efforts today (Saturday) were restricted to crews in two boats looking at river banks and shallows again today. The onset of very heavy rains, thunder, and dense fog brought those two boats off the river by 2:30 pmtoday (4/29).

South Antelope Woman Sentenced for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a South Antelope, South Dakota, woman convicted of Assault With a Dangerous Weapon was sentenced on April 18, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

National Reentry Week 2017

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: The Department of Justice designated the week of April 23-30, 2017, as National Reentry Week. National Reentry Week, which held its inaugural event in 2016, is a week designed to highlight the advocacy for formerly incarcerated individuals as they successfully return to and contribute to their communities.

Tourism to Fort Union National Monument creates $805,900 in Economic Benefits

By Interior Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: Watrous, NM: A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 12,000 visitors to Fort Union National Monument in 2016 spent $805,900 in communities near the park. That spending supported 11 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $910,700.

Ft. Thompson Man Sentenced to 180 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Ft. Thompson, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on Feb. 27, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

Great Falls International Airport gets new state-of-the-art checkpoint screening equipment

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2017

Release: GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed the latest security checkpoint screening technology at Great Falls International Airport (GTF).