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Water issues resolved at Nebraska State Penitentiary after two main breaks

Water issues resolved at Nebraska State Penitentiary after two main breaks The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services confirmed that lingering water issues at the Nebraska State Penitentiary were resolved on Wednesday morning LINCOLN, Neb. —Previous …

Water service restored for inmates at Nebraska State Penitentiary

Water issues resolved at Nebraska State Penitentiary after two main breaks The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services confirmed that lingering water issues at the Nebraska State Penitentiary were resolved on Wednesday morning LINCOLN, Neb. —Previous …

NDCS says Water Restored at State Penitentiary

File photo courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 12)–Water has been restored for inmates and staff members at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services shared the update …

Water restored at Nebraska State Penitentiary

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Water has been restored for inmates and staff members at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services shared the update Wednesday morning. Around 300 inmates were evacuated from the Nebraska State …

Oklahoma prison hires 100 goats to restore historic rodeo arena

Summary: – Oklahoma officials turned to 100 goats to clear overgrown brush at a historic prison rodeo arena. – The project aims to make the Oklahoma State Penitentiary grounds safer and more accessible. – The arena once hosted the famous “Greatest Show on …

Water lines break at state penitentiary

The Nebraska State Penitentiary suffered two major water line breaks, the first on Thursday Aug, 6, with a second occurring the next day. Some inmates have been relocated to temporary incarceration. Also, Nebraska Department of Corrections spokeswoman …

Weirton man pleads in connection with 2024 murder

NEW CUMBERLAND -- A Weirton man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2024 fatal shooting of his then-girlfriend and was sentenced Friday to 30 years in a state penitentiary. Jordan Lee Pager, 34, entered the guilty plea before …

Goats Clear OSP Rodeo Arena

McALESTER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is enlisting an unlikely group of workers to help restore the grounds around the historic Oklahoma State Penitentiary rodeo arena: 100 goats. The goats, relocated from ODOC’s goat farm in Lexington …

Execution of Cuesta-Rodriguez set for this morning

A man convicted of killing his common-law wife is set to be executed this morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, 71, already consumed his last meal and will be put to death at 10 a.m. by way of lethal injection …

Oklahoma executes killer

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma County killer Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez was put to death Thursday at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. He died by lethal injection for the 2003 shooting death of Olimpia Fisher, 43, the mother of two daughters. The time of …

Cuesta-Rodriguez executed

A man convicted of killing his common-law wife was executed Thursday morning inside the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, 71, died by lethal injection. He was pronounced dead at 10:13 a.m. and did not have any final words …

NDCS Provides Additional Info Into Water Line Leaks at State Penitentiary

File photo courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 11)–There’s new information stemming from the water line problems at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, which have been ongoing since last Thursday. In an update …

Gas line struck at Nebraska State Penitentiary during water line repair work

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Around 300 inmates were evacuated from the Nebraska State Penitentiary Monday evening after a contractor repairing the water line struck a gas line near one of the housing units. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS …

Work is Being Done to Fix Water Line Breaks at the Nebraska State Penitentiary

LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 11)–Two water line breaks have happened since last Thursday at the Nebraska State Penitentiary near 14th and Nebraska Parkway, with one line near the library fixed on Friday, while another near a housing unit happened on Friday and has …

More Shake-Ups at the South Dakota State Penitentiary

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Several shake-ups in the South Dakota State Penitentiary have some concerned about possible nepotism. The scrutiny comes after State Penitentiary Warden Joe Roemmich and Major Cody Hanson were terminated last week. There are …

Families protest at Oklahoma State Penitentiary, demand answers over treatment of inmates

MCALESTER, Okla. — Family members and supporters gathered outside the Oklahoma State Penitentiary to demand answers about the treatment of their incarcerated loved ones, raising concerns about alleged assaults, medical care and conditions inside the prison …

Oklahoma and Tennessee each execute one man in two of three US executions scheduled on same day

Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez has been put to death by the state of Oklahoma, in the first of three executions scheduled for Thursday in a rare triple procedure that underlines the renewed appetite in the US for state killings. Just one hour later, Darrell Hines …

Gas line struck at Nebraska State Penitentiary during water line repair work

BOE of today, Thursday, August 13: oppositions to Police and Prisons and Holy Year Jacobean 2027

The Official State Gazette (BOE) of this Thursday publishes several calls and resolutions of interest for those participating in selection processes of the Administration, along with various agreements between ministries, autonomous communities, and public …

California's New 3-Day Used Car Return Law Puts Vehicle Condition Documentation in the Spotlight

California's SB 766 adds a 3-day cancellation right for qualifying used vehicles, putting greater focus on vehicle condition records. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new California law taking effect October …

Janet Walker, in Commemoration of National Wellness Month, Details Her Personal Story of Survival in 'Unholy Alliances'

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Walker, author, screenwriter, and publisher of Haute-Lifestyle.com, in commemoration of National Wellness Month, details her survival story in the nonfiction narrative memoir “ …

SeeResponse Launches Signal-Based Outbound Service That Times B2B Outreach to Real Buying Triggers

Instead of static cold lists, the service watches for live signals such as hiring activity, team expansion, and leadership changes. WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SeeResponse, a B2B growth marketing …

SKLAR KIRSH PARTNERS ANDREW KIRSH AND KATY CONROY TOP REAL ESTATE LAWYERS FOR 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California-based law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Partners Andrew Kirsh and Katy Conroy have been named to the 2026 edition of Lawdragon's "500 Leading Real …

ExpertPages® Releases New Data on AI Adoption in Litigation: 35% of Expert Witnesses Now Using Generative AI Tools

Follow-Up to the 2026 Top Line Report Reveals How AI is Driving Productivity, Despite High Concerns Over "Hallucinations" SAUSALITO, CT, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following its recent release highlighting …

Senior Justice Law Firm Celebrates 10 Years with New Headquarters and 'Senior Justice Law Firm Tower' in Boca Raton

The largest elder abuse law firm in the United States marks a decade of growth with an expanded Boca Raton headquarters and nationwide reach. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior Justice Law Firm, the …

MICHIGAN SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWYERS FILES SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWSUIT AGAINST DR. OUMAIR AEJAZ AND METRO DETROIT HOSPITAL

Lawsuit Alleges Plaintiff, Jane Doe, Was Sexually Assaulted By Doctor At Metro Detroit-Area Hospital Where She Was Admitted As Patient FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michigan Sexual Assault Lawyers …

Prosperity for US Foundation Releases White Paper on Direct Democracy and Citizen Petition Rights

“The Battle for Direct Democracy in America” Calls for Stronger Citizen Petition Rights and Modernized Digital Signatures WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national …

Gary Gottlieb Named Among Toronto’s Top 3 Divorce Lawyers for 2026

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toronto family lawyer Gary Gottlieb has been ranked No. 3 among Toronto’s top-rated divorce lawyers for 2026 in a list published by FamilyLLB, a Canadian publication focused on …

Main Street Economics Warns National Debt Will Hit $40 Trillion This Week

Les Rubin: “We Are Spending Our Way Toward Financial Ruin” WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States is on the verge of another staggering fiscal milestone, with the national debt now above $39.93 …

IronOrbit Named a Visionary in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service

ANAHEIM HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IronOrbit, a specialized cloud service provider of AI-ready Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and managed IT solutions, announces that it has been recognized in the 2026 Gartner® …

Haywood Hunt & Associates Welcomes Gary Askin as Senior Advisor for Fraud Risk, Intelligence & Strategic Investigations

Former Waterloo Regional Police Superintendent and senior fraud executive brings over four decades of investigative, intelligence and leadership experience. TORONTO, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc …

Complete Care Announces Shelby Reid as Chief Executive Officer, Advancing Patient-Centered Healthcare

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Complete Care has announced the appointment of Shelby Reid as chief executive officer, promoting the longtime executive after 17 years of leadership and service with the …

Resolve Legal Group Receives 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Its Client-Centred Approach to Family Law

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Resolve Legal Group has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Lawyer – Family Law category for Southern Alberta. …

Burrow & Associates Brings Whole-Recovery Conversations to Georgia Families Through Crashes, Claims & Clarity

Ongoing podcast examines the medical, emotional, financial and legal questions that can arise long after an accident. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An accident may last only seconds, but its aftermath can …

Parent Coach Specializing in Custody Battles Reveals Decision Filter

The Center for Family Resolution introduces a self-trust check for moms stuck second-guessing divorce decisions. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Family Resolution today revealed the What's …

DeepJudge Introduces Agent Handoff Protocol, with Harvey and Thomson Reuters Among First to Adopt

Open protocol enables users to move between AI platforms without starting fresh, carrying the context needed to continue their work. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DeepJudge, the institutional intelligence platform …

Personal Injury Attorney Behind $3.5M Truck Wreck Recovery Reveals Evidence Preservation Protocol

Stewart Law Offices details the first-hours evidence strategy behind its tractor-trailer injury cases. ROCK HILL, SC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stewart Law Offices today revealed the Evidence Preservation Protocol, the …

Byteful Joins the Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative

Membership brings Byteful's ethically sourced network, serving 1,700+ customers and 30 billion+ requests a month, into an i2Coalition-convened consortium. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Byteful, the UK-based …

Kiteworks Doubles Down on Its Data Control Plane Commitment with Launch of Agent and Human Error Prevention

Data Policy Engine governing email, file sharing, and AI agents now covers emails sent to the wrong recipient: the breach type DLP tools are built to miss. SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiteworks, which empowers …