News from August 2020
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 10, 2020
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Nolan Donald, 21, of Lyndonville, NY, who was convicted of being an unlawful drug user in possession of firearms and ammunition, and possessing with intent to distribute, and distributing marijuana, was sentenced to serve three years home confinement by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 10, 2020
News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JERMAYNE BUTLER, also known as “Main," “Main Live" and “Liver," 39, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 78 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for his leadership role in a New Haven drug trafficking ring.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 10, 2020
News Release: Attempted Bank Robbery in Lemon Grove.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 10, 2020
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Charleston woman was sentenced to federal prison for a drug crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Courtney Ferrell, 45, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. She also will serve four years of supervised release.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 10, 2020
News Release: On Sunday afternoon, August 9, park rangers responded to a report of a 47-year-old female, from Tallahassee, Florida, who took a 25 to 30-foot tumbling fall near the top of Bridal Veil Falls into the pool below. The woman suffered serious injuries.
By Labor Gazette | Aug 9, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.
By Labor Gazette | Aug 9, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2020
News Release: RAWLINS, Wyo. - BLM Wyoming fire crews are currently working the Bradley Fire located about 50 miles north of Rawlins, Wyoming on Bradley Peak. The fire is approximately 1,600 acres and 10% contained.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2020
News Release: LAS VEGAS - On August 8, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District Office concluded the 2020 Nevada Wild Horse Range Herd Management Area (HMA) Emergency Wild Horse Gather. The BLM gathered and removed 126 wild horses from areas within the HMA located in Nye County, Nev. The action was necessary due to lack of water and declining health of the wild horses. Gather operations were conducted using the water and bait trap method.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2020
News Release: ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - Minimal Fire activity occurred on the Richard Mountain Fire and crews were able to achieve 90% containment yesterday. The BLM Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team is also working to demobilize units assigned to the fire and prepare to turn management of the incident over to a local Type 4 team.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 9, 2020
News Release: Acres: approx. 2,993 acres. Percent Containment: 57%. Start Date: Friday, August 7, 2020. Cause: Human Caused - Under Investigation. Origin Location: 10 miles E of Crown King, AZ. Fuels: high desert grass and brush. Personnel Assigned: approx. 150 personnel. Bumble Bee Fire still active north of...
By DOL Newswire | Aug 9, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.
By Labor Gazette | Aug 8, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued the following statement regarding the signed Presidential Memorandum Authorizing the Other Needs Assistance Program for Major Disaster Declarations Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019: “Today’s Presidential Memorandum reflects President Trump’s ...
By Labor Gazette | Aug 8, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued the following statement regarding the signed Presidential Memorandum Authorizing the Other Needs Assistance Program for Major Disaster Declarations Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019: “Today’s Presidential Memorandum reflects President Trump’s ...
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 8, 2020
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) made the following comments after President Trump signed memoranda regarding unemployment benefits and the suspension of payroll taxes...
By State Newswire | Aug 8, 2020
News Release: Washington-Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement on the passing of Brent Scowcroft...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 8, 2020
News Release: Acres: approx. 2,700 acres Percent Containment: 20%.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 8, 2020
News Release: RAWLINS, Wyo. - BLM Wyoming fire crews have responded to the Bradley Fire, which started at approximately 2:30 p.m. on August 7, 2020. The fire is currently 400 acres, 0% contained and burning in sage brush, grass, and juniper on private and BLM managed lands about 50 miles north of Rawlins, WY. The cause of the fire is unknown.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 8, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $1.65 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to six EDA Economic Development District and Alaska Native planning organizations across Alaska to update economic development plans and fortify programs to assist communities in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 8, 2020
News Release: ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - Fire activity continues to moderate on the Richard Mountain Fire and crews are focused on achieving 100% containment by reinforcing established control lines and install new lines as needed. The BLM Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team is also working with federal, state and local agency administrators to evaluate the fire area and implement rehabilitation measures.
