Marathon Oil reaches $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations in North Dakota
The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations at the companyโs oil and gas operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of 'hostile' laws
The NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida, joining two other civil rights groups in warning potential tourists that recent laws championed by Gov_ Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are โopenly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.โ.
Cuban migrants flow into Florida Keys, overwhelm officials
More than 500 Cuban immigrants have come ashore in the Florida Keys since the weekend, the latest in a large and increasing number who are fleeing the communist island.
Man distracted gas station employees to grab cash, Lynchburg police say
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Lynchburg police are looking for a man who they say distracted gas station employees and grabbed cash. It happened Thursday evening at the Marathon gas station on Wards Road. Police say the man drove off in a white vehicle after taking the money. They believe that he lives in either Lynchburg or Campbell County. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Bond with the Lynchburg Police Department at (434) 455-6060, extension 550.