News from August 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Rapid City, 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 Aug. 25, 2021, by Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
Release: The United States joins others around the world in commemorating the first International Day for People of African Descent. This day was created to promote the extraordinary contributions of Africans and members of the African diaspora around the world and is an opportunity to focus on eliminating all...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: The 29th Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area and enjoy a fun-filled day of stories, music, crafts and more. Storytelling has always been an important part of the Big South Fork community. What started as a small program for local schools 29 years ago has turned into a full day long festival with professional storytellers from around the world.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: CONCORD - Gianno Koeiman, 31, of Lawrence, Massachusetts pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: RENO, Nev. - In compliance with a recent district court decision (Louisiana v Biden), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for public feedback on parcels that were previously under consideration for competitive auction at the deferred 2021 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 lease sales. To the extent parcels had already been deferred from those sales through analysis completed by the prior administration, those parcels will not be reevaluated.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: A man who possessed firearms and ammunition after having prior convictions of two felonies and while being an illegal drug user was sentenced to sixteen months in federal prison on Aug. 26, 2021, in federal district court in Sioux City.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: McALLEN, Texas - A 20-year-old McAllen resident has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a meth conspiracy, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux and Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: FALLS CHURCH, Va. - The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States is seeking public scoping comments on 20 parcels totaling approximately 6,816 acres proposed for an upcoming competitive oil and gas lease sale in Covington County, Alabama, as well as Jones and Franklin counties in Mississippi. In compliance...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: ELY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District, Wells Field Office and Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office concluded the FY2021 Antelope Complex emergency wild horse gather about 50 miles north of Ely, Nev., on Aug. 30, 2021. The BLM gathered and removed 2,192 wild horses from public lands.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: Convicted of Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Crime.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: SPRINGDALE, UT - Zion National Park officials confirmed that 4:57 am MT Washington County Sheriff Deputies were involved in a pursuit starting in St George. The suspect was allegedly setting fires in dumpsters and to LDS churches. The suspect was pursued from St George into Zion National Park where he...
By USDA Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
Release: Summary: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is advising the public of our decision to concur with the World Organisation for Animal Health’s (OIE) bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) risk designations for Ecuador and Serbia. The OIE recognizes Ecuador ...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: LAKEVIEW, Ore. - While the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLMs) Gerber Recreation Area remains open year-round, the area will be entering off-season starting Sept. 9, 2021. During the off-season, no amenities are provided, such as drinking water, trash collection, and there will be no camp host on duty; however, camping is FREE. The gates to Horse Camp will be closed on Dec. 1, 2021.
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Uzbekistan as you celebrate 30 years of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity on September 1.
By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I wish to congratulate the people of Trinidad and Tobago as you celebrate your independence on August 31.
By USDA Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: SIDNEY, MONTANA, Aug. 31, 2021 - USDA, Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, in collaboration with the Soil Health Institute in N.C., evaluated the measurement of carbon dioxide flush-a rapid, reliable, and inexpensive method producers can use to measure soil health on dryland cropping systems-and refined it to be closely associated with most soil properties and long-term crop production.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: HAMMOND-Mary Cossey, age 54, of Munster, Indiana, entered a plea of guilty to one count of wire fraud before United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon, announced Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: ROANOKE, Va.- A Buchanan, Virginia woman was sentenced today to 24 months in federal prison after pleading guilty in February to multiple credit card fraud charges.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: Memphis, TN - Israel Urbina, 26, a convicted felon, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a contraband. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr., announced the sentence today.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 31, 2021
News Release: Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued a statement after the Medicare and Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual outlook for the programs...
