Author: Voxtrend News
On September 2, 2025, the quiet town of Castle Rock, Colorado lost one of its brightest lights. Sonja Johanna Strom — a 20-year-old student and beloved daughter — passed away, leaving behind a stunned community still trying to process the loss. From her earliest years, Sonja radiated warmth and an unbeatable energy. Raised by her parents, Peter Strom and Christine Strom, and growing up alongside her sister Annika Strom, she was deeply woven into Castle Rock’s community fabric. Through childhood, school, sports, volunteering and even summer jobs — Sonja threw herself wholeheartedly into the town she loved. Her motivations and…
Florence, S.C. — The details emerging from Florence County are not just serious—they are heartbreakingly complex. A 26-year-old mother of three, Aladrian Chandler, now faces a serious felony charge after police allege she had an inappropriate encounter with a 14-year-old boy inside her car, all while her young children were seated nearby. It is a detail that has stunned local investigators and underscored the disturbing nature of the accusations. Chandler, a resident of the area, was formally charged with second-degree criminal sexual misconduct with a minor, a count that carries with it a potential sentence of two to ten years…
A quiet Tuesday afternoon at Kentucky State University (KSU) in Frankfort, Kentucky erupted into tragedy when a 19‑year-old student, Dejon Fox, was shot dead, and another student was left in critical condition. The alleged shooter, identified as 48‑year-old Jacob Lee Bard of Evansville, Indiana, was swiftly taken into custody — an arrest that has left the community reeling and seeking answers. The violence struck in the south campus area, near Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall, around 3:10 p.m., when police received reports of an active aggressor. Within four minutes, officers arrived on the scene and secured the area. Bard —…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A routine Tuesday afternoon at Kentucky State University (KSU) turned into tragedy when a gunman opened fire near a student dormitory, killing one student and critically wounding another. The suspect, swiftly arrested, is now facing serious charges. At approximately 3:10 p.m. local time, the Frankfort Police Department received reports of an “active aggressor” on campus — a call that triggered an immediate law-enforcement response. Officers reached the scene just four minutes later, by 3:14 p.m., where campus security had already detained a suspect. The shooting occurred near Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall, a dormitory located on the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A wave of shock and grief swept through Kentucky State University (KSU) Tuesday afternoon after a shooting on campus left one of its students dead and another fighting for their life. The suspect — not a student — was swiftly arrested as panicked classmates scrambled for safety. A Quiet Afternoon ShatteredJust after 3:10 p.m., reports came in of an “active aggressor” on campus, and within minutes officers arrived at the south side near Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall, a residence dormitory at KSU. Inside the dorm courtyard and hallways, horror unfolded — students ducked for cover, screams…
Jennifer Jensen’s family, former students and colleagues gathered this week with a single, aching purpose: to hold each other up and celebrate a life that asked little in return and gave so very much. The funeral home on West Hill Road — where visiting hours and a memorial service were announced for Sunday, December 14 — became a place crowded with stories, tears and small, honest laughter that sounded more like healing than sorrow. Friends described Jennifer as the kind of person who made ordinary rooms feel warmer the moment she walked in. Neighbors who stopped by the visitation spoke…
A quiet Tuesday evening commute turned tragic for the community of Zanesville after a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 claimed the life of 45-year-old Todd McVicker. According to authorities, the crash happened around 5:48 p.m. on December 9, 2025, in Washington Township, Muskingum County. Investigators say McVicker was driving a 2022 Toyota Highlander westbound when — for reasons not yet determined — his vehicle veered across the median and into the eastbound lanes. His car then collided head-on with a 2017 Kenworth T680 semi-truck operated by 35-year-old Habtom Teweldebrhan of Blacklick. The force of the initial collision was so powerful…
She was just 24 — full of promise, creativity, and love. On Monday, December 9, 2024, Tegan Hallie Zoephel passed away unexpectedly in Georgia, leaving behind a stunned community of family, friends, and colleagues. Her passing has stirred grief among those who knew her brilliance, kindness, and the warmth she brought to everything she touched. Tegan was born on June 14, 2000, in Aurora, Illinois, to parents Jeffrey Zoephel and Kimberly (Jesch) Zoephel. From childhood, she gravitated toward creative expression: drawing, painting, playing piano, acting in school theater — whether on stage or behind the scenes. Her love for storytelling…
It’s been a year since sanitation crews began picking up trash twice a week in Center City and South Philadelphia. Starting Jan. 5, the city will be expanding the program to North Philadelphia. Twice weekly service will launch within the boundaries of Vine Street to Hunting Park Avenue from Broad Street to the Schuylkill River, and Vine Street to Glenwood Avenue from Broad Street to the Delaware River. Carlton Williams, the Director of Clean & Green Initiatives, said the program has been a success. In 2023, the litter index average was 1.50, scoring “Little to no litter” on the Philadelphia…
Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team were charged with felonies after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Florida last weekend. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the eight teenagers were charged with retail theft over $750 and conspiracy to commit retail theft in connection with the alleged incident that happened Saturday. The teens’ ages ranged from 13 to 15 years old. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the theft was caught on surveillance video. The teens split up into two groups during the theft at Dick’s Sporting Goods —…