Author: Voxtrend News
Fairbanks, Alaska — The Fairbanks community is in deep mourning after the sudden loss of Win Ostanik, the cherished son of University of Alaska Fairbanks Men’s Basketball head coach Frank Ostanik. Win’s passing has left a profound ache in the hearts of family, friends, teammates and everyone who crossed his path in this tight‑knit northern town. Win was known for his gentle spirit, curiosity about the natural world and the way he cared for others. Born and raised in Fairbanks, he developed a deep relationship with the Alaska wilderness early in life — a love that grew as he spent…
Boston — Elle Simone Scott, the warm‑hearted chef, culinary producer, test cook, and founder of SheChef who broke barriers in the food world and inspired countless cooks, has died at 49. Her family confirmed she passed away on January 5, stirring an outpouring of grief and admiration from fans, colleagues, and mentees across the culinary community. Elle, born LaShawnda Sherise Simone Scott in Detroit in 1976, always believed in the power of food to connect people. She began her professional journey as a social worker in Detroit but lost her job, car, and home during the 2008 recession. That harsh…
Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother from Minneapolis, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent early Wednesday near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Her death has sent shockwaves through the city and ignited public outcry and protests. Good, who was not part of the federal operation, died after being struck by gunfire while inside her vehicle during an expansive immigration enforcement action. That morning, federal agents with ICE were carrying out what the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) described as a major immigration enforcement push in south Minneapolis. Witnesses said agents surrounded Good’s…
Boston — A somber mood has settled over Boylston Street after the tragic death of Eliza McKown, daughter of well-known American activist Abby Johnson, at the Mandarin Oriental Boston late last week. McKown was found unresponsive at the luxury hotel’s spa area on New Year’s Eve and later pronounced dead by emergency responders called to the scene. Authorities have not yet disclosed full details about what led to her passing as the investigation continues. Friends and loved ones are remembering McKown as someone with a warm heart and a gentle spirit. In the wake of the news, messages of love…
In south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a large federal immigration enforcement operation, officials and local leaders confirmed. Good, a Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen, died after the encounter near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, just blocks from a neighborhood still sensitive from past police violence. The day began with reports of a strong federal presence in the Powderhorn area as part of what the Department of Homeland Security called a targeted immigration enforcement effort involving thousands of agents. Minneapolis police and local officials…
Calgary woke up today with heavy hearts, mourning the loss of Anna Murphy Dianne, a passionate advocate, community builder, and deeply cherished friend whose life was cut tragically short. Anna’s death on January 6, 2026, has left friends, colleagues, and the many people she inspired across Alberta reeling with grief and reflection. Anna was known as a warm and thoughtful presence in Calgary’s downtown and civic life, dedicating her energy to making the city a place where all people could feel seen and respected. She spent her professional days as a sales consultant at Holt Renfrew, where coworkers remember her…
MINNEAPOLIS — A woman was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Wednesday morning in the south Minneapolis neighborhood near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue as a sprawling federal immigration enforcement operation unfolded, sending shockwaves through the community and igniting protests that lasted throughout the day. Around 10:30 a.m., Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials said federal agents were carrying out targeted actions when a crowd gathered and tensions escalated. DHS described the incident as a “vehicle ramming related” confrontation, asserting the woman in a burgundy SUV allegedly tried to use her car to strike…
James “Jimmy” Thomas, a 47‑year‑old volunteer firefighter from Bradenville, was shot and killed inside a Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania home on New Year’s Eve. Thomas died while quietly eating dinner, unaware that a man who once shared a life with his host was about to change everything. Police say 30‑year‑old Robert D. Naugle Jr. walked into the house on December 31, 2025, without speaking a single word. Naugle’s estranged wife was at the dinner table with Thomas—just friends, she later told investigators. Without warning, Naugle pulled out a gun and fired 10 shots at Thomas. Screenshot The scene was chilling. An…
A quiet early‑morning in Indianapolis turned into heartbreak when 23‑year‑old Kenneth Anthony Murff Jr. was fatally shot after a confrontation sparked by a jealous threat. The shooting happened around 4 a.m. on November 11, 2025, on North Oxford Street in a neighborhood still trying to make sense of that night. Police say 19‑year‑old Antwan Hayes had threatened to harm “the next man” his former girlfriend dated after their breakup earlier in the year. The woman told investigators she tried to stay hidden and keep her new relationship private because of Hayes’ ominous warning. That morning, the woman arrived at her…
A quiet Tuesday morning turned into a nightmare for the Riverton community when 37‑year‑old Jennifer Damm and her 8‑year‑old daughter Kendyn died in a crash on Interstate 55 just south of Springfield. The collision happened around 6:40 a.m. near milepost 92, close to the split with Interstate 72 as the morning commute was beginning, according to the Illinois State Police. Police say the passenger car carrying the mother and daughter struck the back of a semi‑truck in the southbound lanes. Emergency crews arrived quickly to a scene that was chaotic and heartbreaking. Both Jennifer and Kendyn were pronounced dead at…