The NFL has lost one of its fiercest competitors and most iconic defenders. George Atkinson, the hard-hitting former Oakland Raiders safety who helped define the team’s identity in the 1970s, has died at the age of 78. The Raiders announced Monday that Atkinson’s family informed the organization of his passing in Georgia. No cause of…

In a tragic coda to a life marked by extraordinary beauty and profound suffering, Swedish actor and musician Björn Andrésen has passed away at the age of 70. Andrésen rose to international fame in 1971 when the Italian director Luchino Visconti cast the 15-year-old in the haunting role of Tadzio in the film Death in…

In a profound loss for the jazz world, Jack DeJohnette, one of the most inventive and deeply musical drummers of his era, has died at the age of 83. He departed on Sunday in Kingston, New York, from congestive heart failure, surrounded by his wife, family and close friends. DeJohnette’s career spanned over six decades…

Idaho — Authorities are investigating a tragic accident that occurred Saturday evening involving a female pedestrian and a freight train. The incident, which has left the community in shock, is currently under review by the Idaho State Police. Details surrounding the circumstances of the accident have not yet been released, and the identity of the…

Bettendorf, IA — A local family is mourning the loss of Jaime, who tragically died in a car accident on Friday, October 24, leaving her husband Joel and their child Zander to cope with the aftermath. The accident, described by loved ones as devastating, also left Zander struggling to recover from injuries sustained in the…

Hannah Marie Smuin, infant daughter of Brooke Jolley and Shane Smuin, tragically passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Born on May 12, 2025, Hannah’s brief life brought love and hope to her family, and her loss has left a profound sadness in the hearts of those who knew her. Funeral services will be held…

Columbia City, IN — David Lewis Johnston, 83, a beloved local restaurateur and longtime member of the Columbia City community, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by family. Born March 27, 1942, in Warsaw, Indiana, David, known fondly as Dave, grew up in Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw High…

In an unimaginable tragedy, the family of 6-year-old Gavin is grappling with a heartbreaking loss. Gavin, the beloved son of Amanda and Wade, passed away yesterday in a tragic accident, leaving his family and community in shock and mourning. Describe different by loved ones as a “beautiful soul, full of laughter and love,” Gavin brought…

Baytown, TX — A devastating car crash on Thursday, October 23, around 7 p.m., has left the Baytown community reeling. Two young brothers, ages 10 and 8, were left with no brain activity following a collision involving a vehicle operated by a Russell resident and a Baytown Police Department officer. Three girls, ages 16, 14,…

Columbus, OH — Police are investigating a heartbreaking incident in which a 7-year-old boy accidentally shot himself after discovering an unattended firearm at a short-term rental property. The child was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving family and neighbors in shock. Authorities say the boy somehow accessed the weapon while inside the rental unit. Emergency…