Des Moines Towing Industry Faces Allegations of Predatory Practices Amid Calls for Regulation The lack of regulation in Des Moines’ competitive towing industry has led to accusations of unethical practices and garnered attention from state and city lawmakers, according to an Axios investigation. Why It Matters Iowa ranks among the states with the least protections … Read more
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A crash on southbound Highway 52 early Monday morning has led to several lane closures. The incident occurred near the 2nd Street exit, just before the 6th Street Southwest bridge. Reports indicate multiple vehicles were involved, and debris appears to be on the roadway. Significant traffic delays have been caused by the … Read more
General motors (gm) announced on monday that it is selling its stake in the ultium cells llc battery factory in delta township, michigan, to its joint venture partner, south korea-based lg energy solution. This factory, which was initially touted as a key part of michigan’s role in the electric vehicle (ev) industry, is still under … Read more
ST. LOUIS — Missouri governor mike parson denied clemency for christopher collings, a death row inmate scheduled for execution on tuesday for the 2007 murder of 9-year-old rowan ford. Collings, 49, is set to be executed by lethal injection at the state prison in bonne terre, missouri. His conviction is for sexually assaulting and strangling … Read more
The California Assembly has adopted a new rule reducing the number of bills each legislator can introduce from 50 to 35, as part of the house rules implemented at the start of this legislative session. Senate President pro tem Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) expressed openness to discussing a similar cap for senators. Legislators can request … Read more
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced her proposed $39.3 billion budget for the 2025-2027 period on Monday. This budget focuses on housing, homelessness, mental health services, education, and transportation. It includes a $4.7 billion increase in spending compared to the current two-year budget. Kotek’s plan, titled “Building on Progress,” prioritizes maintaining the state’s shelter system, building … Read more
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. — A South Carolina driver, Jamie Lee Komoroski, pleaded guilty on Monday to charges connected to a tragic crash that killed a bride and seriously injured her groom as they left their wedding reception. Her sentencing is expected soon. Komoroski admitted guilt just before her trial was set to begin. She pleaded … Read more
Iowa’s elected officials officially confirmed the results of the 2024 election on monday. Republicans won big in all races. A total of 1.67 million iowans voted, with a voter turnout of 74.2%. This is slightly lower than the record turnout in 2020, when 1.7 million people voted (75.8%). “I want to thank iowans for participating … Read more
American Health Imaging, Inc. (AHI) and its founder, Scott Arant, will pay over $5 million to settle accusations of breaking the law by giving gifts and payments to doctors in exchange for sending patients to AHI’s testing centers. The U.S. Attorney for Northern Georgia, Ryan Buchanan, stated that between 2011 and 2019, AHI gave doctors … Read more
Good morning, everyone! Cold air is still hanging around the Northeast, and another cold blast will hit on Thursday. This one will bring strong winds, some rain, and light snow. The chilly weather will stick around through the weekend, possibly leading to freezing rain or snow on Monday or Tuesday as another storm arrives. In … Read more