News published on Federal Newswire in January 2017

News from January 2017


Cherry Creek Man Sentenced for Sexual Contact with a Minor

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Cherry Creek, South Dakota, man convicted of Sexual Contact with a Minor was sentenced on Jan. 23, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Pukwana, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol Causing Serious Bodily Injury to a Minor.


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm.


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Hot Springs, South Dakota, man convicted of Interference with Commerce by Robbery, and Use and Brandishing of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime of Violence was sentenced on Jan. 20, 2017, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Transportation for Prostitution was sentenced on Jan. 23, 2017 by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.


Park Recruiting for Visitor Services Volunteers

News Release: Haleakalā National Park is recruiting local residents for visitor center volunteers and Kia`i ala Hele (Trail Guardians) volunteers to educate visitors about the unique natural and cultural resources of Haleakalā. Families are particularly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Wednesday, February, 15, 2017.


Mission Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor was sentenced on Jan. 23, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.


Mitchell Man Sentenced for Abusive Sexual Contact

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Mitchell, South Dakota, man convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact was sentenced on Jan. 23, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.


Cherry Creek Man Sentenced for Sexual Contact With a Minor

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Cherry Creek, South Dakota, man convicted of Sexual Contact with a Minor was sentenced on Jan. 23, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.


Mission Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor was sentenced on Jan. 23, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.


Thompson Statement on the Effects of Trump's Executive Order

News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the effects of President Trump’s Executive Order on refugees and immigration...


George L. Painter Looking for Lincoln Lecture Series

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, IL: Lincoln Home National Historic Site invites the public to attend the George L. Painter Looking for Lincoln Lectures on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center, 426 South Seventh Street, Springfield, Illinois. The Visitor Center will open one half hour early, at 8:00 a.m.


Bismarck, North Dakota Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that Michael David Rivera, age 29, of Bismarck, North Dakota, appeared before U.S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson on Jan. 26, 2017, in Fargo, North Dakota, and made his initial appearance, and pled guilty to the Indictment that charged him with Receipt of Images Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of Minors.


Reminder: Sunrise Viewing Reservation System Begins Wednesday, February 1, 2017

News Release: The National Park Service is reminding people that on Feb. 1, 2017, visitors in personal or rental vehicles wishing to view sunrise at Haleakalā National Park must make sunrise viewing reservations ahead of time at recreation.gov. The online reservation system, which began Dec. 1, 2016, was implemented...


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Mitchell, South Dakota, man convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact was sentenced on Jan. 23, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.


News Release: Three individuals pleaded guilty this week in connection with a health care fraud scheme involving two Brooklyn, New York clinics that caused approximately $55 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid. Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s ...


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with BB&T Corporation

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: BB&T Corporation, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Consent Order to Cease and Desist dated Jan. 25, 2017 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.