Record Low Colorado Mountain Snow Doesn’t Bode Well for Drought-Stricken West

Published on April 7, 2026

Hydrologist Maureen Gutsch trudged through the mud and slush to confirm a grim picture: Colorado just had its worst snowpack since statewide recordkeeping began in 1941. Even more troubling, mountain snow accumulations peaked a month early and contained just half …

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Iowa Contractor Charged for Public Adjusting Without a License

April 7, 2026
An Iowa contractor has been charged with acting as a public adjuster without a license and insurance fraud. Joseph Starr, 39, of Rockwell, was charged with two counts of acting as a public adjuster without a license and one count …

Yes, Motorist Can Sue for Pothole Injury if the City Knew, Mississippi High Court Says

April 7, 2026
No, a municipality is not always immune from negligence claims, and yes, a motorist can sue the city government for injuries caused by an unrepaired pothole if the city was aware of the hazard, the Mississippi Supreme Court concluded last …