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Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls Across Massachusetts (
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Did you feel it? Parts of Eastern Massachusetts were rocked on Saturday afternoon by a seismic "boom" that could be heard across parts of the state and in Rhode Island. The cause? Possibly a meteor, according to some reports. Others claim it was an earthquake that could be felt throughout the region. The flash density product really shows this anomalous "flash" which is pretty distinctive of a bolide/meteor reentry. east of Boston. This is the likely source of the loud boom/explosion. pic.twitter.com/ka5b9KfiQ7 — Nick Stewart (@NStewWX) May 30, 2026 "The flash density product really s…
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Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video
A military air show turned into an emergency scene after two fighter jets went down during a live demonstration. Two US Navy F-18 Growler jets crashed while performing at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, May 17. Initial reports indicate the jets collided in midair about two miles from the base, CBS affiliate KBOI-TV Idaho News in Boise reported. A video of the collision was posted by @Breaking911 here on social media. BREAKING: Two U.S. Navy jets collided mid-air and exploded during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Forc…
Police & Fire
Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter
A teenager was rescued after getting stuck in muddy water while hiking after dark at a US wildlife refuge, police said. The 15-year-old, called 911 after becoming trapped in mud inside Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge at 7:27 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, according to Suffolk County police. The Shirley, Long Island teenager told dispatchers he had gone for a walk on the trails and could not find his way back after nightfall. While trying to navigate through the woods, he stepped into an offshoot of the Carmans River, sinking into the mud and becoming stuck, police said. Aviation Section offi…
Police & Fire
'I Killed My Wife': Belchertown Man Who Admitted Wife's Fatal Shooting In 911 Call Denied Bail
A deadly shooting inside a Western Massachusetts 55-plus community has left one woman dead and a man charged with murder. The violence unfolded Friday night, March 27, along Daniel Shays Highway in Belchertown. Police say the case is still under active investigation. Mark Opper, 56, appeared in Eastern Hampshire District Court on Monday morning. He faces charges of murder and assault and battery on a family or household member. A judge ordered him held without the right to bail, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. According to court documents, the case began with a 911 …
Police & Fire
26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash Into NJ Pond: Monroe Twp PD
A 26-year-old woman was killed when her vehicle slid off an icy New Jersey roadway and overturned into a pond on Saturday morning, Dec. 27, police said. At 9:10 a.m., officers responded to West Malaga Road and Bracken Drive after a passing motorist reported the crash, Monroe Township police said. Investigators determined that a 2025 Kia Sportage had been traveling eastbound on West Malaga Road, when it began to side-slip due to icy road conditions, police said. The vehicle slid about 650 feet west of Bracken Drive, exited the roadway to the right, struck the roadway edge, and overturned, a…
Schools
Brown University Shooting: Person Of Interest Detained, FBI Says
A person of interest has been detained in the Brown University mass shooting Saturday, Dec. 13, the FBI announced Sunday morning, Dec. 14. At least two people were killed and eight others were injured following reports of an active shooter near Barus & Holley Engineering, officials said. Eight people were listed in critical, but stable condition at the hospital following the incident, officials said. The shelter-in-place was lifted Sunday morning. "We continue to ask anyone with information that could help this investigation to call the Providence Police Department at 401-652-576…
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Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’
Actress Wenne Alton Davis was killed after being struck by a car in Midtown Manhattan. The 60-year-old Davis was crossing Broadway near West 53rd Street just before 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, when a Cadillac XT6 SUV made a left turn and hit her, according to the New York Daily News. The news of Davis’ death has left many in the local theater and television community shocked and saddened. The driver, 61, remained at the scene, and Davis’ friend told the Daily News that they had the right of way at the time of the crash, the outlet said. Emergency responders found Davis with severe hea…
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Man Slips Over Edge, Falls 130 Feet To His Death At Grand Canyon
A 65-year-old man tragically fell to his death at the Grand Canyon’s Guano Point after slipping over the edge. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona reported receiving a call around 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, to assist with a technical recovery. Search and Rescue teams located the man’s body approximately 130 feet down on a scree pile. Technical rope technicians used a lowering and raising system to recover the body, which was then transported to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office. The recovery effort involved multiple agencies, including the Hualapai Tribal Po…
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Ex-JP Morgan Analyst’s Family Questions Probe Into Death At Boston Bar Mogul’s Mansion: Report
A promising young professional’s night out with one of Boston’s top nightlife figures ended in tragedy after she was found dead in his home, a new report says. Months later, her family has questions about the investigation. Julia Phan, 24, was found dead inside the Burlington home of Ran Duan, 38, a celebrated bar owner named GQ’s “Most Imaginative Bartender” in 2014. Phan, who had recently quit her analyst job at JP Morgan, had been invited by Duan to a New Year’s Eve concert at Roadrunner, a Brighton music venue, the Boston Globe said. Security footage obtained by police showe…
Police & Fire
Ware Woman Killed After Car Hits Parked UPS Truck in Belchertown
A Ware woman died after her car slammed into a parked UPS truck on Route 9 in Belchertown. Police said the unidentified 48-year-old woman was alone when her vehicle struck the truck outside a home at 300 Ware Road shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Paramedics rushed her to Baystate Wing Medical Center in Palmer, where she was pronounced dead. The UPS driver suffered minor injuries after being knocked down in the crash. The crash is under investigation.
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Update: 800-Plus Killed, Thousands More Injured After Horrific Earthquake In Afghanistan
A powerful nighttime earthquake tore through eastern Afghanistan, flattening homes and triggering frantic rescues as the death toll climbed into the hundreds. The Taliban-led government said on Monday, Sept. 1, that at least 800 people were killed and more than 2,800 injured after the 6.0-magnitude quake struck near the Pakistan border. The tremor caused casualties and damage in Nangarhar province, which includes Jalalabad, and the neighboring provinces of Kunar and Laghman. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Sunday night, Aug. 31, about 17 miles from Jalalabad at a depth of…
Schools
21 Hospitalized, 1 MedEvaced After PA Football Team Crashes: EMS
Twenty-one people were hospitalized after a school bus carrying Aliquippa Junior High football players crashed on Shaffer Road in Economy Borough, Beaver County EMS said. Police, fire, and EMS were called to the 190 block of Shaffer Road for the crash involving a bus with students and staff from the Aliquippa School District around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, according to officials. One patient was flown to Allegheny General Hospital, two were taken to UPMC Children’s, and others were transported by ground, authorities said. Some parents later took their students to a Sewickley hospit…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed After Truck Makes Illegal U-Turn On I-91: Police
A deadly crash on I-91 North in Longmeadow is under investigation after a pickup truck reportedly made an illegal U-turn in a construction zone, setting off a chain of events that ended in tragedy. The crash happened near the .8-mile marker around 8:47 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. According to investigators, a 2023 Ford Maverick pickup was traveling south in construction-related traffic when it used an emergency turnaround to make a U-turn and head north. A motorcyclist coming up I-91 North couldn't stop in time and hit the truck, according to the Hampden District Attorney's Office. Stat…
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New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why
The US State Department has issued updated travel guidance for one of America’s closest neighbors, citing a mix of safety risks for visitors. The advisory that went live on Tuesday, Aug. 12 applies to Mexico, where officials say travelers should “exercise increased caution” because of threats that include terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. It is classified as Level 2 on the agency’s four-tier alert system, which ranges from Level 1 (“exercise normal precautions”) to Level 4 (“do not travel”). According to the advisory, violent crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking,…
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2 Dead, 10 Injured; Timelapse Video Shows Fatal Explosions At US Steel Clairton Coke
A timelapse video and photos captured by the Breathe Project show the massive plume from a deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works on Monday, Aug. 11, that has now left two people dead two missing, and 10 injured, officials confirmed later Monday night. The explosion happened at 10:51 a.m. between coke oven batteries 13 and 14 inside the sprawling coking facility along the Monongahela River in Clairton, sparking a fire and a large-scale emergency response, according to Allegheny County Emergency Services (ACES). There were multiple secondary explosions, officials explained. B…
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Two Infants Under 7 Months Brutally Injured By Daycare Teacher: Affidavit
A Montgomery County woman has been charged with violently assaulting two infants in her care at a child care facility in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Thursday, July 31. Catalina Baldwin, 37, of Phoenixville, was arrested after a joint investigation by Upper Providence Township Police and Montgomery County Detectives revealed two babies suffered life-threatening injuries while under her sole supervision at Oaks Early Learning Center, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. First Infant: 7-Month-Old Girl S.F. Police and EMS were called at 10:20 a.m. on Wednesd…
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911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (
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UPDATE: Pennsylvania’s 911 system was fully restored by 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to officials. Emergency call functionality has resumed statewide following Friday’s widespread outage. Residents can now call 911 as normal for emergencies. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has not yet released details on what caused the disruption. Authorities thanked the public for their cooperation and encouraged residents to continue following official updates through their county’s emergency services and social media pages. ORIGINAL: A statewide alert blared across phones in Pen…
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911 Supervisor Went To ER With These Symptoms In May — Two Months Later, She Died
Sussex County is mourning the loss of a public servant, wife, and mother, who died after a months-long battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. Supervisory Public Safety Telecommunicator Shannon (Quinn) Thonus, of Sandyston, died following a courageous battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced on Saturday, July 12. According to a GoFundMe launched in May, Shannon’s diagnosis came unexpectedly after a trip to the emergency room for abdominal pain — revealing cancer that had already spread to her liver. The campaign, launched in May by family friend Andrea Wehrenberg rai…
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Man Killed Setting Off Fireworks On Wareham Beach During July 4 Celebration
The Fourth of July ended in tragedy for a 70-year-old Massachusetts man who was killed by a firework while setting them off during a beachside celebration, officials said. Robert Spagnuolo, a father of four from Wareham, was pronounced dead at the scene after a firework exploded and caused traumatic facial injuries, according to the Massachusetts State Police and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. The incident happened shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Friday, July 4, on Beach Street in Wareham, where first responders found Spagnuolo suffering from an “apparent facial injury from a fi…
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4 Hospitalized After Car Careens Off I-91 In Longmeadow Rollover Crash
Authorities are asking drivers to be careful after the second major crash happened on I-91 in Longmeadow in 48 hours. The most recent crash happened Tuesday afternoon, July 1, when a car left the interstate near the Connecticut state line and rolled over into a tree, Longmeadow firefighters said. All four people inside were taken to area hospitals. The car was shredded in the crash, but miraculously, no one suffered any life-threatening injuries. This is the second serious crash in Longmeadow in as many days.
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Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt
The suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses has been apprehended after a two-day manhunt. New, updated story: Gunman Went To Total Of 4 Lawmakers’ Homes Night Of Double-Fatal Shooting: Feds Vance L. Boelter, age 57, now faces second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder charges, according to a criminal complaint after his arrest late Sunday night, June 15. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said at a press conference Boelter's arrest came after "two sleepless nights" in the state and what he described as a "complex and dangerous manhunt" involving hundr…
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US Issues Do Not Travel Warning 'For Any Reason' To This Country
The US State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory, the highest severity classification, strongly advising American citizens against all travel to Iraq. New, updated story - State Department Issues Do Not Travel Warning For Israel The advisory cites significant safety concerns, including the threats of terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, and civil unrest, which pose serious risks to travelers in the region. In the warning released on Wednesday, June 11, the State Department emphasized, “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason.” The warning cites terrorism, kidn…
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Update: 1 Confirmed Survivor After Plane With 242 Aboard Crashes In India; Dozens Die On Ground
This story has been updated. There is at least one confirmed survivor after a London-bound plane with 242 passengers crashed into a residential area immediately after takeoff in western India. Dozens more casualties have been reported on the ground, with the total death toll rising to around 290, authorities announced. The incident involving the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner occurred at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city of Ahmedabad around 1:30 p.m. local time Thursday, June 12, Air India said. Plumes of thick black smoke from the crash scene were s…
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Crash Report Reveals Heroic Dad, Son Died Trying To Save Suicidal Brother From Bristol Amtrak
A 110 mph Amtrak train struck a father and his two sons during a frantic struggle on the rails in Bristol Borough, Bucks County, on Thursday, April 3 at 6:02 p.m., newly released investigative records obtained by Daily Voice through a Freedom of Information Act request on Wednesday, June 11 show. Christopher Cramp, 56, and his eldest son, David Cramp, 31, were pulling 24-year-old Thomas Cramp off the tracks when all three were hit by southbound Train 85, according to the redacted Amtrak Police report. Thomas had just fallen toward an adjacent line after what officers believe was a suicide at…
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25-Year-Old Microbiologist Shot Dead On PA Sidewalk; Boyfriend Charged With Murder: DA
A 25-year-old woman was shot and killed on a West Conshohocken sidewalk early Sunday morning, and her boyfriend has been charged with her murder, Montgomery County authorities announced on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Alyssa Rose Wiest, a Quality Control Microbiologist at GSK, was found face-down with multiple gunshot wounds to her torso on the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue around 12:25 a.m., according to West Conshohocken Police and District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. Officers administered first aid before she was rushed to Lankenau Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Wiest, a graduate of the…
Schools
Kindergartener Hands Out Alcohol In Jell-O At PA School: Superintendent
A Pennsylvania kindergartener handed out alcoholic Jell-O cups to classmates at school, alarming parents and prompting a hospital visit, school officials said. The incident happened at Johnstown Elementary School in Cambria County earlier on Wednesday, May 14, according to a statement from Greater Johnstown School District Superintendent Dr. Amy Arcurio. Three students reportedly ingested alcohol from the Jell-O shots before staff intervened. All affected children were evaluated by the school nurse and then taken by EMS to a local hospital for further treatment. Parents met their children t…
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Popular Influencer Shot, Killed During Livestream At Her Mexico Beauty Salon
A popular 23-year-old social media influencer was shot and killed while doing a livestream at her beauty salon in Mexico. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in Zapopan, part of the metro area of the western city of Guadalajara. The victim, Valeria Marquez, had 229,000 followers on Instagram, and some of the videos she posted on TikTok were viewed by hundreds of thousands of people. She was streaming on TikTok when the incident occurred. According to initial investigations, she was at her establishment when a man entered the premises and apparently fired a …
Police & Fire
Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials
Two Essex County corrections officers died by suspected suicide on the same day, authorities confirmed. Officer Joey Hernandez's death occurred outside the Essex County Jail, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said, while Sgt. Joseph Trezza committed suicide in Roxbury, according to Carmen Martin, a spokesperson for the ECPO. Both deaths happened on Tuesday, May 6 but are unrelated, Martin said. Henny was always a good conversation and even a better laugh. Legit guy who will be deeply missed. Trezza was my guy,... Posted by Vikram Tamessar on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 To my brother…
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Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation
A small plane flipped upside down at a Pennsylvania airport Friday morning, marking the fourth aircraft crash in the state since January and intensifying concerns over aviation safety. The crash happened just before 10:40 a.m. on Friday, April 18, at Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA) in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. According to Colin Riccobon, spokesperson for LVIA, the plane ended up on its roof after an incident on Runway 24. One pilot was on board, and they were evaluated by EMS. Fire personnel on the scene confirmed the pilot was uninjured. Initial radio dispatch described…
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3 Children Among 5 Found Dead In Carbon Monoxide Incident, Authorities Say
A man, woman and three children were found dead inside an Ohio home in what authorities believe was a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. The victims were discovered on Tuesday, April 15, after a call to 911 at around 10:45 a.m. reported multiple unresponsive individuals inside a residence in Clay Township, on State Route 7, according to Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin. Gallia County is located in southeast Ohio and borders West Virginia. When emergency personnel arrived, it was confirmed that the five had died inside the residence, Champlin said. The Gallia County Coroner has foun…
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Actress From Popular '90s Sitcom Dies At Age 58
One of the best-known cast members of a popular 1990s sitcom has died. Cindyana Santangelo was 58 years old. On Married ... With Children, she played the recurring role of The Jiggly Room dancer Sierra Madre under the name Cindyana Lair. First responders were called to her California property in Malibu on Monday, March 24 for an unspecified medical emergency, and she was then rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to TMZ. An autopsy is pending. A New York native with the given name Cindy Lehrer, she was born in Manhattan in 1967, and grew up …
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