News published on Federal Newswire in January 2018

News from January 2018


News Release: Haleakalā National Park and the Pacific Whale Foundation are recruiting local volunteers for a plant removal project on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Volunteers will physically remove young pine trees and other small invasive plants from the Summit District. Transportation, training, hand tools, gloves...


NEXT WEEK: #SubEnergy to Kick-Off ‘DOE Modernization’ Hearing Series

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today announced a hearing for Tuesday, January 9, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “DOE Modernization: Advancing DOE’s Mission for National, Economic, and Energy Security of the United States."


Four Quebec Men Sentenced In Fraud Scheme Involving Burlington Area ATMs

News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that four Quebec men have recently been sentenced in United States District Court in Rutland following their guilty pleas to charges stemming from their involvement in a cross-border conspiracy to commit access device fraud.


News Release: In San Antonio today, Rodney Lyle Roberts was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for preparing false tax returns, announced United States Attorney John F. Bash, and Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Acting Special Agent in Charge Andy Tsui, San Antonio Field Office.


News Release: Tracy Swartout has been named Acting Superintendent for Mount Rainier National Park, effective January 8, 2018. Swartout will replace Superintendent Randy King, who retires in January following a 40+ year career with the National Park Service (NPS), including the last 14+ years at Mount Rainier. Swartout will serve until the Superintendent position can be announced and filled.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today announced a hearing for Tuesday, January 9, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “DOE Modernization: Advancing DOE’s Mission for National, Economic, and Energy Security of the United States."


NEXT WEEK: #SubEnergy to Kick-Off ‘DOE Modernization’ Hearing Series

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today announced a hearing for Tuesday, January 9, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “DOE Modernization: Advancing DOE’s Mission for National, Economic, and Energy Security of the United States."


4 more members and associates of MS-13 charged in ongoing central Ohio investigation

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - Four additional individuals alleged to be members and associates of MS-13 have been charged by a federal grand jury in a superseding indictment unsealed Tuesday, following an ongoing investigation by the FBI, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and local authorities.


Wanblee Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Wanblee, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse.


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.


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced on Dec. 11, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.


Ziebach County Man Indicted on Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Ziebach County, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Drug-Involved Premises, and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.


News Release: Pipestone National Monument News Release. For Release, Jan. 1, 2018. Contact: Cody Goraczkowski Phone: 507-825-5464 Ext. 213 Email: e-mail us. National Parks Offer Free Admission for 4 Days in 2018. Pipestone, MN: All national parks, including Pipestone National Monument, will waive entrance fees...


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Ziebach County Man Indicted on Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Ziebach County, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Drug-Involved Premises, and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.


Mission Man Sentenced for Possession of Cocaine

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance was sentenced on Dec. 19, 2017, by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno.