Oklahoma City, OK – A tragic plane crash near Wiley Post Airport in Bethany took the lives of a new pilot and his wife, leaving behind a scene of devastation and grief. The pilot, Barrett Ellis, was in communication with the tower controller when he reported losing power and declared an emergency just before the … Read more
Los Angeles, California – A devastating plane accident on January 4, 2024, claimed the lives of two young sisters, Madita and Annik. Their cousin, Jessica, took to Instagram on Friday, January 5, to express the family’s deep sorrow. Madita, a 7th-grade student at Louis Armstrong Middle School, was known for her lively spirit and academic … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An investigation into a fatal tanker truck crash in central Illinois has revealed that the incident may have been triggered by another vehicle attempting to pass the chemical-laden truck, a federal transportation official disclosed on Sunday. The crash, which claimed the lives of five people, occurred when the tanker truck, carrying … Read more
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The tragic loss of the Bragg family in a house explosion in December has left the community of Monticello, Arkansas in mourning. Don Bragg, a project leader for the U.S. Forest Service, and his wife Hope, a STEM instructor for the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service’s 4-H program, along with two of their … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Saturday, severe storms ripped through central Tennessee, claiming the lives of six people and sending about two dozen to the hospital as homes and businesses suffered damage across multiple cities. Three individuals, including a child, lost their lives when a suspected tornado struck Montgomery County, just north of Nashville, near the … Read more
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Iranian authorities announced on Friday the arrest of 11 individuals suspected of involvement in the bomb blasts that claimed the lives of nearly 90 people at a memorial service for a slain military commander in Kerman, southeastern Iran. The Islamic State militant group has taken responsibility for the attacks that … Read more
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that over 500 gun purchases have been blocked under the new gun law that requires stricter background checks for young people. The law, which went into effect in 2022, requires additional checks for anyone under the age of 21 attempting to purchase a gun. The law has led … Read more
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and the Grenadines – The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has confirmed the identities of those tragically lost in Thursday’s plane crash near Bequia, an island part of St Vincent and the Grenadines. The victims include Christian Klepser, a 51-year-old US national, and his two daughters, Madita Klepser … Read more
AUGUSTA, Maine – Lawmakers in Maine gathered for the first time since the state’s deadliest mass shooting to honor the victims and survivors. The father of one of the 18 people killed in the shooting called for action to prevent future tragedies and emphasized the need for change in gun laws. Arthur Barnard, the father … Read more
A powerful winter storm wreaked havoc in Southeastern Europe and along the Black Sea coast, leaving at least 13 people dead and dozens injured in Ukraine, Moldova, and Russia. The storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines, and left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity. In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported five deaths and … Read more