News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Mohave Valley Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Offenses Against Minors

News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - On Aug. 24, 2022, Kyle Matthew Thompson, 47, of Mohave Valley, Arizona, was sentenced by United States District Judge David G. Campbell to 30 years in prison. On Feb. 24, 2022, a jury found Thompson guilty on two counts of Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct with two 15-year-old girls, and two counts of Commission of Sex Offense by Registered Sex Offender.


What did Commerce Department publish on Sept. 2?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What releases are upcoming from the Federal Reserve System on Sept. 6

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 6.


Chairs Thompson and Demings Mark Start of National Preparedness Month

News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, the start of National Preparedness Month was marked by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. Both will serve as National Preparedness Month Congressional Co-Chairs this year.


DOE Releases First-Ever Plan to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Release: Strategic Plan Furthers DOE Commitment to Ensuring the Federal Workforce Reflects the Diversity of America


Purported Surgeon Sentenced To 9 Years In Federal Prison For Romance Scam Involving Online Dating Websites

News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - Brian Brainard Wedgeworth (a/k/a “Dr. Brian Anderson," a/k/a “Dr. Anthony Watkins," a/k/a “Dr. Brian Adams," a/k/a “Dr. Edward Chen," a/k/a “Dr. Brian Chris," a/k/a “Dr. Chris Williamson," a/k/a “Dr. Brian Christopher Williamson," a/k/a “Dr. Brian Edmonds," a/k/a “Dr. Brian Ammerson,"...


Former Police Officer Fined $10,000 for Assault on Customer of St. Louis County DMV

News Release: ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Matthews T. Schelp on Wednesday fined a former Northwoods, Missouri police officer $10,000 for assaulting a patron of a driver license office in Florissant.


Section Of Trail Ridge Road In Rocky Mountain National Park Closes Earlier Today For Vehicle Extraction

News Release: At approximately 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, Rocky Mountain National Park received a call from a visitor traveling on Trail Ridge Road who saw a vehicle off road. A small SUV with one occupant had driven off Trail Ridge Road east of Gore Range Overlook, and the vehicle came to rest approximately 500-feet down the steep slope. While the occupant was being rescued, Trail Ridge Road was temporarily closed for two hours.


New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Announces Autumn Schedule

News Release: Glen Jean, WV - New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Acting Superintendent Jason Newman announced today that autumn operating hours will be in effect at park facilities starting September 6. During this fall season, the Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing and Sandstone Visitor Center in Sandstone...


Worker Safety and Health Program discussed on Sept. 2 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a six page proposed rule on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Sept. 2?

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Extends Flexibility that’s Helping Manufacturers, States get Formula to WIC Families

News Release: Department will continue covering costs of alternate formulas


Justice Department Secures Settlement Agreement with the Indiana State Nursing Board Addressing Discrimination Against People with Opioid Use Disorder

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the Indiana State Board of Nursing (Nursing Board) to resolve claims it violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The settlement agreement ensures that nurses who take medication to treat ...




St. Peters woman accused of $200,000 pandemic loan fraud

News Release: ST. LOUIS - A grand jury on Wednesday indicted a woman from St. Peters, Missouri on charges accusing her of committing a $204,095 fraud involving a loan program intended for small businesses to continue to pay their employees during the pandemic.


Perry Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - Stephen Lance Gamble, 46, of Perry, Florida, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, on Aug. 31, 2022, after previously pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine or 500 grams or more...


EPA Awards $3.5 Million to Protect Coastal Habitats through a National Estuary Grant Program

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the award of $3.5 million to an ongoing program that will support projects to protect and restore the nation’s estuaries—those rich, productive coastal habitats where freshwater rivers and streams meet tidal areas. The funds were the second such award from EPA to Restore America's Estuaries (RAE), which manages the competitive National Estuary Program (NEP) Watersheds Grant Program.


Notice published on Sept. 2 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Beckley Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - Liteef Hughes, 41, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to the distribution of cocaine base, also known as “crack.".