Author: Voxtrend News
Controversies over a flood basin at Heather Hills Elementary School and the firing of a former police chief are among the reasons Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson faces a challenge in Tuesday’s election. Village Trustee Joni Bradley-Scott, a real estate agent, said as mayor she would be more inclusive and transparent than Nelson, who was first elected in 2021. “Flossmoor is at a political juncture,” Bradley-Scott said Wednesday. “We can do things as they’ve always been done, or we can make new inroads. And that is asking the community what they want — in terms of businesses, in terms of events,…
A historic painting of George Washington is back in proper hands more than a year after an art theft in Englewood. The painting, a valuable copy on reverse glass of a well-known image painted by American artist Gilbert Stuart, was turned over to Englewood police after a tip to Crime Stoppers. “I think this painting is amazing. It’s really high quality,” said Englewood Police Detective Christian Contos. The painting is done on glass, explained Monica Brown, managing director of fine arts for Freeman’s | Hindman, an auction and appraisal company. Brown looked up the history of the painting and explained…
Employees across the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began receiving notices of dismissal on Tuesday in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people. The notices come just days after President Trump moved to strip workers of their collective bargaining rights at HHS and other agencies throughout the government. Some employees found out they’d been cut when they arrived at work Tuesday morning and discovered their security badges had been disabled. Others waited in long lines to get into their buildings amid the delays and confusion. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a…
Washington — Democratic Sen. Cory Booker is delivering a marathon speech on the Senate floor, which started Monday evening and has continued into Tuesday, in a protest of the Trump administration’s policies. Booker, a 55-year-old who first came to the Senate in 2013 and is now the fourth-ranking Democrat, began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday and said he would continue speaking “for as long as I am physically able.” As the sun rose on Tuesday morning, he was still speaking from the Senate floor. Booker cited the legacy of leaders, like late congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis,…
After a fairly mild Monday, the active weather is picking up across Colorado on Tuesday. The mountains are littered with Winter alerts, and southeast Colorado is under the threat of high fire danger going into Tuesday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories, Freeze Warnings, Avalanche Warnings, Wind Advisories, Red Flag Warnings, and High Wind Warnings all cover parts of the state. The mountains will continue to see snow throughout Tuesday, falling heavily at times. Snow totals in some mountain areas could reach up to 12″. Along with the new snow come some stronger wind gusts, which could cause some visibility concerns heading…
Denise Donahue and her family are facing an unimaginable loss. Her only child, Aiden Zeallor, just 21 years old, tragically lost his life as an innocent bystander in a recent shooting on I-95. What was supposed to be an ordinary day turned into a devastating nightmare, leaving a mother without her son and a family grappling with heartbreak. The circumstances surrounding Aiden’s death have left his loved ones in disbelief, trying to make sense of a senseless tragedy that has torn their lives apart. Aiden was known for his kind heart, infectious energy, and unwavering love for those around him.…
The heartbreak of losing a child is something no parent should have to endure, yet for Fernando Medel, that unimaginable pain became a reality when his 17-year-old son, Armando Ortiz, was tragically killed in a car crash on Union Cross Road in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Now, as his family navigates the depths of grief, they are sharing Armando’s story—not only to honor his memory but also to encourage parents to have crucial conversations with their teenage drivers. On Thursday afternoon, troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash that claimed the life of Armando…
The base jumping community, along with family and friends in Entiat, Washington, is mourning the devastating loss of Elliot Barstow, who tragically passed away on March 30, 2025, during a base jumping accident. A seasoned extreme sports enthusiast with over 25 years of experience, Elliot had dedicated much of his life to the pursuit of adventure, pushing the boundaries of human potential while embracing the thrill of the unknown. His untimely death has left a profound impact on those who knew him, both within the base jumping world and beyond, as they try to come to terms with the loss…
The discovery of Clifton Doe, a middle-aged Caucasian man, in a vacant lot in Nashville has left the community searching for answers. His identity remains a mystery, and authorities are now asking for the public’s assistance in piecing together the details of his life. This case has sparked an outpouring of concern as locals and law enforcement work together to help identify this man and understand the circumstances that led to his presence in the vacant lot. The discovery of his personal effects offers some clues, but much about his past remains unknown, and investigators are struggling to learn more.…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) — The Clark County Health Department is facing tough financial decisions as budget cuts loom over vital public health programs. Although the exact dollar figure has yet to be determined, one thing is clear—Health First Indiana and lifesaving local initiatives are at risk. “Some of our funding just recently allowed us to supply a local fire department with an automated CPR device. The very next day, they were able to get someone’s pulse back,” said Dr. Eric Yazel, Clark County Health officer and Indiana’s EMS medical director, highlighting the importance of such programs. The department relies on…