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Emporia, Kan.: ESU Issues Emergency Alert for Active Situation at Newman Regional Health Facility EMPORIA, Kan. — Tension swept through Emporia Thursday afternoon after Emporia State University (ESU) issued an emergency alert regarding a potentially dangerous situation at Newman Regional Health. The alert warned students, faculty, and nearby residents to remain indoors and follow safety…

Portland, Ore.: Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Northwest Portland Early This Month PORTLAND, Ore. — Authorities have confirmed the identity of the woman who tragically died earlier this month after being struck by a vehicle in Northwest Portland. The Portland Police Bureau identified the victim as 60-year-old Patsy Leigh Miller, a longtime…

Portland, Ore.: Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Northwest Portland Early This Month PORTLAND, Ore. — Authorities have confirmed the identity of the woman who tragically died earlier this month after being struck by a vehicle in Northwest Portland. The Portland Police Bureau identified the victim as 60-year-old Patsy Leigh Miller, a longtime…

Nashville, Tenn.: Two Victims Die in Tragic Nolensville Pike Motorcycle Collision Tuesday Night NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities in Nashville have confirmed the tragic deaths of both victims involved in a motorcycle crash earlier this week. The Metro Nashville Police Department reported that the collision occurred Tuesday night on Nolensville Pike, near a local gas station,…

Canandaigua, N.Y.: Truck Driver Jonathan Stills Dies in Devastating State Route 5&20 Crash Wednesday Morning CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Authorities have confirmed the identity of the truck driver involved in a fatal crash Wednesday morning in Canandaigua. The victim has been identified as 40-year-old Jonathan Stills, a resident of Lima. The accident occurred on State Route…

Harris County, Texas: Second Individual Arrested in Connection to Tragic Highlands Area Child’s Death HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Authorities in Harris County have confirmed the arrest of a second individual connected to the tragic death of an 8-year-old child in the Highlands area. The arrest comes as investigators continue to piece together the events that…

Mount Pleasant, N.Y.: Bronx Man Loses Life in Taconic State Parkway Motorcycle Crash Wednesday Night MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. — Authorities in Mount Pleasant are investigating a tragic motorcycle crash on the northbound side of the Taconic State Parkway that claimed the life of a Bronx man Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 9:16 p.m., leaving…

Rapid City, S.D.: Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at East Watertown Street Apartment Complex Wednesday Evening RAPID CITY, S.D. — Authorities in Rapid City are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday evening at an apartment complex located in the 200 block of East Watertown Street. Law enforcement officials responded to reports of gunfire shortly after…

Shreveport, La.: Law Enforcement Conducts Manhunt for Felony Suspect in Walker Road Bert Kouns Area SHREVEPORT, La. — Law enforcement agencies in Shreveport have launched an active manhunt after a felony suspect was reported in the Walker Road and Bert Kouns area. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and Shreveport Police are coordinating efforts to locate and…

Eagle Pass, Texas: Authorities Investigate Deadly Crash on U.S. Highway 277 Early Thursday Morning EAGLE PASS, Texas — Authorities in Eagle Pass are investigating a deadly crash that occurred early Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 277. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded promptly to the scene after receiving reports of a serious accident…

Thousand Palms Authorities Identify Man Found Deceased on Railroad Tracks Early Tuesday Morning THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. — A man was discovered deceased on railroad tracks early Tuesday morning in Thousand Palms, authorities reported. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene after receiving a report from passersby who noticed the body. The victim has…

Westminster authorities confirm tragic loss of local man after early morning motorcycle crash near community WESTMINSTER, Colorado — Authorities have confirmed that a Westminster man lost his life in a devastating motorcycle crash early Thursday morning near the community. The tragic incident has left loved ones grieving and the community in shock as investigators work…

Trinity County community mourns tragic loss of worker Bradley Wrightsman in hazardous workplace accident TRINITY COUNTY, Texas — The community of Trinity County is mourning the tragic loss of Bradley Wrightsman, 46, who passed away on August 27, 2025, while working in a hazardous environment. His sudden passing has left friends, family, and co-workers devastated,…

Tragic ambulance accident in Van Buren leaves young girl dead after being struck near home VAN BUREN, Maine — A devastating incident unfolded Wednesday afternoon when a young girl lost her life after being struck by an ambulance near her home in the small northern Maine community of Van Buren. Authorities confirmed her identity later…

Houston, Texas — Two Harris County Precinct 4 Deputies Injured After Being Struck by Suspected Impaired Driver on Sam Houston Toll Road Houston, Texas — Two deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office were injured late Wednesday night when they were hit by a suspected impaired driver along the Sam Houston Toll Road…

Champaign, Ill. — Authorities Investigate 45-Year-Old Man’s Shooting Death Near Railroad Tracks Wednesday Morning Incident CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Authorities in Champaign are investigating the tragic shooting death of a 45-year-old man discovered near the city’s railroad tracks early Wednesday morning. The victim’s sudden loss has left the local community in shock as police continue to…

Lake Park Community Mourns 19-Year-Old Quantavis Bellamy After Tragic Late-Night Shooting Incident Tuesday LAKE PARK, Fla. — The Palm Beach County community is grieving the loss of 19-year-old Quantavis Bellamy after a tragic shooting late Tuesday night. The young man’s sudden passing has left family, friends, and neighbors struggling to process the heartbreaking news. Authorities…

Seat Pleasant Authorities Confirm Shaunte Denise Canty’s Passing After Devastating Two-Vehicle Collision Tuesday Afternoon SEAT PLEASANT — Authorities have confirmed the passing of 35-year-old Shaunte Denise Canty, a Washington, D.C. resident and devoted young mother, following a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday afternoon. The incident has left family, friends, and neighbors in shock as they mourn…

South Bend Authorities Confirm Jaylin Micou’s Passing Following Early Morning Portage Avenue Shooting SOUTH BEND — Authorities have confirmed the passing of 37-year-old Jaylin Micou, a South Bend resident who was wounded in a shooting outside a local bar earlier this month. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on August 10 near My Place Bar…

Marquette County Authorities Confirm Eileen Mandel’s Passing After Extensive Search Efforts in Michigan MARQUETTE COUNTY — Authorities have confirmed the passing of 69-year-old Eileen Mandel, whose disappearance Sunday evening prompted extensive search efforts across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The news has left family, friends, and community members grappling with the sudden loss and reflecting on the…