In rural areas of Montana, residents are facing high percentages of preventable premature deaths, particularly in noncore counties. Disparities in premature deaths were found to vary by cause and were associated with demographic factors such as race and ethnicity. Data on disparities in cause-specific premature deaths are needed to develop interventions and health care policies … Read more
Neudorf, Saskatchewan – RCMP are currently investigating a concerning incident that took place at a rural residence near Neudorf, resulting in the tragic deaths of four adults. The investigation stemmed from a wellness check requested at around 6:05 pm on March 24, prompting the Melville RCMP to respond to the distress call. Upon arrival at … Read more
Spartanburg, Pennsylvania – Authorities are seeking leads from the public in the investigation of the tragic killing of a pregnant 23-year-old Amish woman in a rural area of northwestern Pennsylvania. Rebekah A. Byler was found as the victim of a criminal homicide inside her residence on Fish Flats Road near Spartansburg. The discovery was made … Read more
HEBRON, N.Y. – In a rural town 40 miles north of Albany, a group of friends found themselves in an unexpected situation while searching for a house party. They were traveling in a convoy of two cars and a motorcycle when they mistakenly turned into the driveway of a residence belonging to someone named Monahan. … Read more
ASHBURNHAM, Mass. – Three people were reported dead in a small plane crash in rural Massachusetts, according to local authorities on Wednesday. The crash took place in a densely wooded area in Ashburnham, a small town in north-central Massachusetts. The victims’ identities have not yet been released, and it is unclear what caused the crash … Read more
Perry, Iowa – An 11-year-old sixth-grade student tragically lost his life in a mass shooting at Perry High School in rural Iowa. Ahmir Jolliff was identified as the victim of the shooting, which occurred on the first day back from winter break. Jolliff was one of eight individuals who were shot at the combined high … Read more