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Anthony Edwards Remembered: Milwaukee Grieves Loss of Beloved Father and Grandfather in Tragic Father’s Day Shooting MILWAUKEE, WI — What was meant to be a day of family, gratitude, and reflection instead turned into a nightmare for the loved ones of Anthony Edwards, a 56-year-old Milwaukee man whose life was senselessly taken on Father’s Day,…

Snyder, Texas Grieves After Tragic Murder-Suicide Claims Lives of Father and Two Children SNYDER, TX — The peaceful calm of a small West Texas town was shattered on Sunday, June 15, 2025, as Snyder was rocked by an unfathomable tragedy that claimed the lives of a father and his two young children in what authorities…

Jack Yeo Remembered: Downers Grove Mourns a Life of Leadership, Kindness, and Grace DOWNERS GROVE, IL — With heavy hearts, the community of Downers Grove and the broader professional world are mourning the unexpected passing of Jack Yeo, a deeply admired communications executive, mentor, and friend. Jack passed away suddenly at his home in Downers…

Jack Yeo Remembered: Downers Grove and the Communications World Mourn the Loss of a Beloved Leader, Mentor, and Friend DOWNERS GROVE, IL — With a heavy heart and solemn reverence, the town of Downers Grove, Illinois, and the broader professional communications community are mourning the sudden and unexpected loss of Jack Yeo, a deeply respected…

Lance Khan Remembered: University of St. Thomas and Houston Community Mourn Beloved 21-Year-Old Student-Athlete After Sudden Tragedy HOUSTON, TX — The University of St. Thomas and the greater Houston community are mourning the devastating loss of Lance Khan, a 21-year-old student-athlete whose vibrant life came to a sudden and heartbreaking end in the early hours…

Hassan Lugundi, Fnu Reena, and Infant Victim Remembered: West Valley City Mourns After Triple Shooting Tragedy at WestFest WEST VALLEY CITY, UT — What was meant to be an evening of celebration, music, family, and unity turned into a harrowing nightmare on Saturday, June 15, 2025, during the annual WestFest event in West Valley City.…

Quan Vaughn Remembered: Cahokia Heights Mourns the Heartbreaking Loss of a Beloved 19-Year-Old After Tragic Shooting CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL — The early hours of Sunday, June 16, 2025, brought unspeakable sorrow to the community of Cahokia Heights, Illinois, following the tragic and violent death of 19-year-old Quan Vaughn, a young man whose life was full…

Arron L. Hall Jr. and Deron McHenry Remembered: Kansas City Grieves the Loss of Two Promising Teenagers After Tragic Double Shooting KANSAS CITY, MO — A deep and sorrowful silence has settled over Kansas City following the devastating news of a fatal shooting that claimed the lives of two 18-year-old young men, Arron L. Hall…

Henrico County Tragedy: 2-Year-Old Cameron Massie Drowns in Backyard Pool Just One Day After Mother’s Wedding HENRICO COUNTY, VIRGINIA — What should have been the joyful aftermath of a long-awaited celebration quickly transformed into unimaginable tragedy for one family in Henrico County. Just one day after a mother’s wedding—a day filled with love, laughter, and…

Loon Lake Grieves the Sudden Loss of Amber Calicoat, 43, Following Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 395 LOON LAKE, WASHINGTON — A deep and enduring sorrow now hangs over the tight-knit community of Loon Lake, where residents are mourning the tragic and unexpected death of Amber Calicoat, a 43-year-old woman whose life was taken far…

Dublin Grieves the Tragic Death of Jack Goss, 21, Following Devastating E-Scooter Collision: A Community Remembers a Life Full of Promise DUBLIN, IRELAND — A wave of profound sadness has swept across the city of Dublin following the tragic and untimely death of Jack Goss, a vibrant 21-year-old whose life came to a heartbreaking end…

Skiatook in Shock After Tragic Domestic Violence Incident Claims Life of Tanya Anderson SKIATOOK, OKLAHOMA — A deep and painful silence now lingers over the tight-knit community of Skiatook following the devastating and violent death of Tanya Anderson, a woman beloved by many whose life was cut short in what authorities are calling a horrific…

Lawton Grieves the Heartbreaking Loss of Kyleigh Shotton: Community Mourns a Bright Light Gone Too Soon LAWTON, OKLAHOMA — A quiet but deeply emotional grief has fallen over the city of Lawton, Oklahoma, in the wake of the sudden and heartbreaking death of Kyleigh Shotton on June 16, 2025. As news of her passing spread…

Ben Mourer ’07 — A Community Mourns the Loss of a Beloved Coach and Alumnus MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA — A deep sense of loss has swept through the alleys, tracks, and hearts of Allegheny College as they mourn the shocking death of Ben Mourer, the head cross country and track & field coach and an esteemed…

STEVENS COUNTY, WA—In Loving Memory of Abigail Hill, 21 — A Bright Light Tragically Taken by a DUI Crash STEVENS COUNTY, WA — The Stevens County community is enveloped in grief following the devastating and sudden loss of 21‑year‑old Abigail Hill in a tragic vehicle collision on June 15, 2025. Abigail’s passing has sent shockwaves through her…

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah__Three Dead, Including Infant and Woman, in Mass Shooting at WestFest Carnival in Centennial Park WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A wave of grief and shock has swept through West Valley City following a tragic mass shooting late Sunday evening at Centennial Park, during the annual WestFest carnival. Five people were struck…

DeLainey “Foral” Foral, 17 — A Bright SkyHawk’s Life Taken Too Soon in ATV Accident OMAHA, NE — The Skutt Catholic High School community and the greater Omaha area are profoundly grieved after the tragic and untimely death of DeLainey “Lainey” Foral, a spirited Class of 2026 student. She lost her life in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident…

Double Homicide on Asheville Lane: Community Reels After Fatal Shooting Involving Teens in Fort Worth FORT WORTH, TEXAS — In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the Fort Worth community to its core, two teenagers were killed during a violent confrontation in a residential neighborhood on Asheville Lane. The fatal shooting occurred on Monday, June…

MILLSBORO, DELAWARE — The community of Millsboro is mourning the tragic and untimely death of 19-year-old Andree’ Mosley Jr. of Ellendale, Delaware, who was fatally shot during a violent incident in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 14, 2025. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit has arrested 25-year-old Marcus Harris in connection with the…