Freight Railroads Fail to Join Federal Safety Program After Ohio Derailment August 25, 2025 By CAIT KELLEY / Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland Two and a half years after a derailed train spewed toxic gases across eastern Ohio, none of the nation’s largest...
Missouri’s Mutual Insurance Companies Report Stronger Results in 2024 August 22, 2025 The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) announced the state’s mutual insurance companies reported a considerable reduction in net...
Gymnastics Coach at Renowned Iowa Gym Accused of Sexual Abuse August 22, 2025 By Ryan J. Foley and Eddie Pells The U.S. gymnastics world was only just recovering from a devastating sexual abuse scandal when a promising young coach moved...
Honeycomb Launches in Minnesota August 21, 2025 Honeycomb Insurance, a digital MGA specializing in property and casualty coverage for landlords and condominium associations, announced that it has...
Minnesota Sues TikTok Over Addictive Algorithms August 21, 2025 By Steve Karnowski Minnesota on Tuesday joined a wave of states suing TikTok, alleging the social media giant preys on young people with...
Midwest Gas Station to Pay $35K in Discrimination Case August 20, 2025 Kwik Trip Inc., a family-owned gasoline station and convenience store with over 800 locations in the upper Midwest, agreed to...
People Moves: NFP Tabs Ryan to Lead Complex Risk Business in Central and West Regions August 20, 2025 NFP, an Aon company and leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, has appointed...
Ohio Healthcare Facility to Settle Race Discrimination Charge August 19, 2025 Progressive North Ridgeville, LLC, a healthcare facility in North Ridgeville, Ohio, agreed to pay $5,000 and take corrective action to...
Ugly Corn Photos on Social Media Show Risk Posed to Record US Crop August 19, 2025 By Erin Ailworth and Michael Hirtzer The US government is forecasting a record corn crop this year, but pictures of ugly-looking plants spreading fast through social...
Rockford Mutual Launches Commercial Insurance Offerings in Michigan August 18, 2025 Rockford Mutual announced the official launch of their suite of commercial insurance products in the state of Michigan, effective August...