Albany Lawmakers Tackling Economy In Special Session

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 81 F Governor David Paterson says there aren't any budget deals for the legislature to vote on during today's emergency session in Albany.

Feds Indict Birmingham Area Man for Medicare Fraud

A Gardendale man has been arraigned in U.S. District Court for health care fraud.

Woman gets 12 months for impersonating psychologist

A court ordered a Manchester woman to serve a 12-month sentence after finding she engaged in deceptive business practices by falsely representing herself as a licensed psychologist, the state Attorney General's ...

Zephyrhills police chief put on leave

Police Chief Russell Barnes was placed on unpaid leave Monday after an internal investigation showed he falsified department records.

Continue reading "Judge: Detroit City Council cannot hold hearing to remove mayor"

The City Council's effort to remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick at a trial-like hearing was thwarted by a judge Monday who ruled the council doesn't have the authority under the city charter to force the mayor from ...

Judge refuses to work in moldy Marion courthouse

A judge says he will no longer conduct Superior Court and Juvenile Court operations at the Grant County Courthouse because of a mold problem that is aggravating his health problems.

EPA: Milwaukee Misses Clean Air Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency says the Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay areas are violating federal clean air standards and may need additional anti-pollution regulations.

Ozone alert issued today

The Vanderburgh County Health Department and Evansville Environmental Protection Agency have issued an Ozone Alert today.

California Air Agency Sued Over Emission Credits

A coalition of environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit against Southern California's anti-smog agency Monday, accusing it of allowing companies to pollute by selling them invalid emission credits.

Majesco Entertainment Announces Motorcycle Racer Powerbike for Nintendo DS

Death-defying street racing hits the DS in Europe. August 18, 2008 - It's time to rev the engine, kick the clutch and gun it to the finish line as Majesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of video ...

Court OKs SemGroup LP severance packages

OKLAHOMA CITY A Delaware bankruptcy judge approved severance packages Monday for 230 laid-off employees of SemGroup LP, which filed for Chapter 11 reorganization July 22.

WexTrust Capital Accused of Ponzi Scam

Two owners of a private-equity firm that claimed to be profiting from investments ranging from real estate to diamond mines were arrested and charged with robbing more than $100 million from investors, many of ...