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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
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$3 million awarded for Forest Legacy project north of Zion National Park
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $3 million for a Forest Legacy project in Washington County during its latest round of funding. Dubbed the 'Zion Connectivity Project' due to its proximity to Zion National Park, the project aims to preserve forested areas from potential fragmentation or development through conservation easements. According to the USDA website, a conservation easement 'allows the land to remain in private ownership while ensuring that its environmental values are retained.' Natalie Conlin, the Forest Legacy program manager for the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, said the location of the project, combined with its wildlife assets and numerous springs, garnered strong support. The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands will use the funding to purchase conservation easements in two properties totaling 766 acres. Landowners receive economic compensation to keep their forests as forests. 'Thanks to the efforts of these private landowners and The Conservation Fund, protecting this important forested area was recognized as a priority to the national program,' Conlin said. The land in the Zion Connectivity Project is home to California condors — the largest land bird in North America. After becoming extinct in the wild in 1987, the condors were placed in a captive breeding program and later reintroduced, reaching a total population of over 500 today, both captive and free-flying across the different location. The presence of the California condor in southern Utah makes this area a critical habitat for its preservation. Additionally, the project contains 4 miles of streams, including a half-mile segment of the La Verkin Creek, a tributary to the Virgin River, which was designated as a National Wild and Scenic River in 2009. La Verkin Creek provides direct benefits to six native fish species, including the federally endangered Virgin River chub and woundfin, as well as the state-listed Virgin spinedace and flannelmouth sucker. As part of the Upper Virgin watershed, preserving this area ensures wildlife will continue to have access to these stream flows and ponds during their migration from lower desert elevations. Both conservation easements are crucial for the local wildlife habitat. The project site links nearby big game migration corridors, offering summer range for deer and elk, and provides year-round habitat for black bears and dusky grouse. The project area includes old-growth ponderosa pines that are unique to this region. These ancient trees offer food and nesting cover for wildlife and possess resistance to wildfires. Alongside two other Forest Legacy projects (Zion Overlook and Viewtop) and protected lands La Verkin and Taylor Creek BLM Wilderness Area, the Zion Connectivity Project will form a 1,752-acre link of protected lands north of Zion National Park.
Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
A $1 million 7-Eleven stop for a Florida Lottery player in South Florida
A Royal Palm Beach man won a $1 million prize on a 7-Eleven run and claimed his money last week. Vaughn Conlin laid out $20 for a Gold Rush Legacy Florida Lottery scratch-off game at the 7-Eleven at 10025 Belvedere Rd.. Conlin didn't get one of the four $10 million top prizes, but he found himself holding one of the 20 $1 million second prize tickets. Conlin claimed his prize at the district office in Palm Springs, taking a one-time lump sum payoff of $640,000.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Automotive
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Iowan sues makers of Jeep Wrangler 4xe due to risk of battery fire or explosion
DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowan is suing Jeep's parent company as a result of a potential safety risk. JB Conlin purchased a Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in 2022. This vehicle has a hybrid engine and a rechargeable EV battery pack. Last month, he filed a lawsuit against Stellantis, the makers of the vehicle. He told WHO 13 News that his goal with the lawsuit is to raise awareness among other consumers about the potential safety risks associated with the vehicle's EV battery. The lawsuit comes after Conlin watched a YouTube video posted by a Michigan firefighter that exposed the potential dangers of the vehicle. In the video, the firefighter showed footage of what he said was a Jeep 4xe exploding in Belgium. He also showed other videos of the vehicle on fire. Tractors line Highway 14 to honor longtime Jasper County farmer The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued five recalls since this vehicle was launched. Three of them were related to EV battery failure, loss of power, fire, or explosion. A recall issued in October advises consumers to park the car outside and away from structures or other vehicles because of the risk of fire when the car is on or off. The battery is located inside the vehicle, as opposed to having the battery under the hood like in other vehicles. The battery is located under the backseat, which is a typical location where children sit, 'I've got nieces and nephews that would ride in it and my family… if I'm driving it, they were freaking out,' said Conlin. Conlin now keeps his car parked outside of his garage at a distance from his home. 'So, I basically have a $60,000 lawn ornament. And so, I'm not driving it much at all right now because of the safety concerns and I don't feel comfortable selling it to somebody now, so I and other consumers are kind of stuck,' he said. In Iowa, new motor vehicle owners are protected under the Iowa Lemon Law. According to the Attorney General's website, for a vehicle to qualify as a 'lemon,' one or more of the following must be true: The vehicle has been in the shop three or more times for the same problem and the problem still exists; The vehicle has been in the shop one time due to a defect likely to cause serious bodily injury or death and the problem still exists; The vehicle has been out of service for any number of problems for 20 or more days, and a problem still exists. The days do not need to be consecutive. If the Attorney General's office deems the vehicle a 'lemon' after the manufacturer has had a reasonable opportunity to repair the car, then the manufacturer has to either buy the vehicle back from the customer at the price they paid or give the customer a similar vehicle. Conlin said Stellantis has failed to do that and failed to fix the problem. A spokesperson for Stellantis declined to comment as a result of pending litigation. The Iowa Department of Transportation told WHO 13 News that there were 482 Jeep Wrangler PHEV 4xe vehicles registered in Iowa as of December 31, 2024. Iowan sues makers of Jeep Wrangler 4xe due to risk of battery fire or explosion Tractors line Highway 14 to honor longtime Jasper County farmer Iowa Barber Coalition urging lawmakers to approve bill to allow training on the job Iowa Senate amends, approves Governor Reynolds' school cellphone restriction bill Skylar Vann and Oklahoma easily dispatch Iowa from women's NCAA Tournament, 96-62 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Union Pacific Announces Appointment of Christina Conlin to Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
OMAHA, Neb., March 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Railroad has announced the appointment of Christina Conlin as senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary succeeding Craig Richardson, who is set to retire at the end of March. Conlin will oversee all aspects of the company's legal affairs, including commercial transactions and litigation, labor and employment and regulatory matters. She will also lead the company's claims management team. "Christina is a wonderful addition to the Union Pacific team," said Union Pacific Chief Executive Officer Jim Vena. "She brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record of leadership that will enhance operational efficiency and drive long-term value." Conlin joined Union Pacific in Dec. 2024 as senior vice president and Deputy General Counsel. In this role, she served as a steward of legal affairs, protecting the railroad's reputation, mitigating risk and providing strategic counsel to the senior leadership team. Before joining Union Pacific, she led Goodyear's Legal Enterprise Risk group, which included legal oversight for labor and employment; regulatory affairs; environmental, health and safety; compliance and ethics; and sustainability reporting. She also served as partner at Baker McKenzie in its International Commercial group and held multiple roles at McDonald's Corporation, including European chief compliance officer. Conlin started her career as a private practice trial lawyer. "Over the past decade, Craig has led Union Pacific through a dynamic legal and regulatory landscape," said Vena. "I am grateful for his contributions and look forward to seeing Christina continue to help us navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead as we deliver safe and reliable service for our customers." ABOUT UNION PACIFIC Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at View source version on Contacts Union Pacific Media Contact: Kristen South at 402-544-5034 or media@ Sign in to access your portfolio
