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Ava Lodico, 18-Year-Old Honor Student, Tragically Killed in Devastating Single-Vehicle Crash on Prom Night in Falmouth FALMOUTH, Mass. — The tight-knit Falmouth community is mourning the devastating loss of Ava Lodico, an 18-year-old senior at Falmouth High School, whose life was tragically cut short in a heartbreaking car crash late Saturday night. Ava, known for…

  Dakota Britthouer Fatally Shot; 17-Year-Old Omariraine Red Bear Arrested for First-Degree Murder in Rapid City Shooting Incident RAPID CITY, S.D. — The close-knit community of Rapid City has been shaken to its core following the tragic and violent shooting that claimed the life of 33-year-old Dakota Britthouer late Saturday morning. Law enforcement officials swiftly…

Trigg Kiser, 3-Year-Old Son of TikTok Star Emilie Kiser, Battles for Life After Devastating Drowning Accident at Family Home in Chandler, Arizona CHANDLER, ARIZONA — The social media world and the community around TikTok star Emilie Kiser are reeling from an unimaginable tragedy after her 3-year-old son, Trigg Kiser, was found unresponsive following a drowning…

Shooting Incident at Big T Plaza in Dallas on May 18, 2025, Sparks Panic Among Shoppers and Employees; No Injuries Reported, Investigation Ongoing DALLAS, TX — May 18, 2025 — A sudden and unsettling shooting incident took place on Sunday afternoon inside Big T Plaza, a prominent shopping center located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood…

Paul David Ley-Harris Murdered in Lower Providence Township: Jordan Antrim Arrested for Murder and Robbery in Daylight Shooting Incident LOWER PROVIDENCE TWP., PA — May 18, 2025 — Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Lower Providence Township Police Chief Michael Jackson jointly announced today the arrest of 32-year-old Jordan Antrim of Philadelphia for…

Body of Drowning Victim Recovered from American River in Placer County: Investigation Underway PLACER COUNTY, CA – May 18, 2025 — In a heart-wrenching development that has deeply affected the local community, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team successfully recovered a body from the American River this Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025. The recovery…

  26-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured in Waterville Street Shooting in Waterbury, Connecticut: Community on Edge as Police Probe Targeted Attack Waterbury, CT — May 19, 2025 — A 26-year-old woman remains in critical condition after a harrowing and violent incident rocked the city of Waterbury Monday afternoon. The woman, whose name has not yet been…

Zanir Childs, 18, Fatally Shot in East New York; 18-Year-Old Woman Injured in Saturday Night Double Shooting on New Jersey Avenue An 18-year-old man, identified as Zanir Childs of Wortman Avenue, was fatally shot, and an 18-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to the arm in a double shooting that occurred late Saturday night in…

  Tragic Loss in Philadelphia: Woman and Young Girl Fatally Shot in River Park Neighborhood In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the River Park community, a woman in her 30s and a young girl between the ages of 6 and 8 were fatally shot on Sunday night. The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating…

Tragedy in Fremont, Ohio: Train Strikes Multiple Pedestrians Near Hayes Avenue Bridge, Resulting in Two Fatalities and Ongoing Search for Missing 5-Year-Old Child A devastating incident occurred on the evening of May 18, 2025, in Fremont, Ohio, when a train struck multiple pedestrians near the Hayes Avenue Bridge. The collision resulted in two confirmed fatalities,…

Tragedy Strikes Fremont: Train Hits Multiple Pedestrians Near Hayes Avenue Bridge, Leaving Two Dead, One Injured, and a 5-Year-Old Child Missing in Sandusky River; Search and Recovery Operations Intensify Near Brady’s Island A peaceful Sunday evening was shattered in Fremont, Ohio, when a freight train struck a group of pedestrians near the Hayes Avenue Bridge,…

Mass Casualty Incident in Fremont Leaves Two Dead, Several Injured, and a Child Missing After Train Strikes Multiple Pedestrians on Hayes Avenue; Emergency Crews Continue Search Efforts in Nearby River A tranquil Sunday evening in Fremont, Ohio, turned to tragedy when a mass casualty incident was declared on the 500 block of Hayes Avenue following…

In Loving Memory of Margaret Dunn: Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Community Pillar Whose Life of Compassion, Strength, and Grace Will Forever Be Remembered “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbell With heavy hearts, solemn reflection, and profound sorrow, we come together to honor and celebrate the life…

  América Yamilet Sánchez Obituary, Death: Veracruz Cadet Fatally Struck in Mexican Navy Ship Collision with Brooklyn Bridge—A Tragic Incident Reverberating Across Borders The name América Yamilet Sánchez now echoes with grief and reverence in two nations. A 20-year-old cadet in the Mexican Navy, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a rising star from…

Port Orange Victim Defrauded of $21,000 and Edgewater Homeowner Scammed Out of $9,000: Busy Bee Roofing Operator Andrew Ingram Arrested for Allegedly Posing as Licensed Contractor, Triggering Criminal Investigation into Unlicensed Roofing Fraud Across Volusia County In a case that has reverberated across Florida’s home improvement sector and drawn intense scrutiny from law enforcement, regulatory…

Andrey Gadson, Beloved Senior Student and Cherished Member of the Tiger Family, Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership, and Unwavering Dedication [City, State] — The community is mourning the tragic loss of Andrey Gadson, a senior student whose vibrant spirit and unwavering dedication left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Andrey’s untimely passing has…

Dr. Floyd L. Moreland, 79, Revered Scholar and Preservationist Who Saved Seaside Heights’ Iconic Carousel, Passes Away SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — The Seaside Heights community and amusement park enthusiasts nationwide are mourning the loss of Dr. Floyd L. Moreland, a distinguished scholar and passionate preservationist who was instrumental in saving and restoring the town’s historic…

Jammy Weaver, 53, Fatally Struck by Fallen Utility Line in Devastating Johnston Motorcycle Accident: Community Mourns Beloved Resident as Authorities Probe Circumstances of U.S. Highway 25 Collision JOHNSTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — The tight‑knit community of Johnston is reeling after a tragic late‑night motorcycle accident claimed the life of Jammy Weaver, 53, on Friday, May 16,…

  Diamond Fisk, 23, Fatally Shot Outside Empire Lounge in Akron: West Akron Nightlife Turns to Mourning After Late-Night Gunfire Near Popular Club Leaves One Dead, Sparks Police Investigation AKRON, OHIO — A vibrant weekend gathering at a well-known Akron nightlife venue turned into a scene of horror and heartbreak early Sunday morning, when Diamond…

Guy Edward Bartkus Identified as Perpetrator in Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing: FBI Labels Attack as Act of Domestic Terrorism PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA — In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through the nation, federal authorities have identified 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus of Twentynine Palms, California, as the individual responsible for the devastating explosion…