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Measles death of unvaccinated child in Texas outbreak is 1st fatality in US in a decade

Thursday, February 27 by ABC News

(LUBBOCK, Texas) -- An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak in the western part of the state that has infected more than 100 people.Lubbock city spokesperson Lauren Adams confirmed the death to ABC News on... Read More.

New Mexico man dies of plague in states 1st fatality since 2020: Health officials

Wednesday, March 13 by ABC News

(SANTA FE, N.M.) -- A New Mexico man has died from plague in the state's first human fatality since 2020, according to health officials.The man lived in Lincoln County -- located in the southeastern part of the state -- and was hospitalized from the... Read More.

UNLV shooting: At least one fatality, sources say

Wednesday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A suspect is dead following a fatal shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on Wednesday, according to authorities and sources.There is at least one fatality, according to multiple sources. Sheriff Kevin McMahill said there were three victims in unknown... Read More.

Fatality confirmed in Vermont flooding amid extreme weather nationwide

Thursday, July 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Authorities in Vermont announced Thursday that one person was killed during this week's flooding.Stephen Davoll, 63, from Barre City, died Wednesday as a result of a drowning accident in his home, the Vermont Department of Health said. Davoll is the first... Read More.

Connecticut woman dies from rare tick-borne virus in 2nd fatality this year in US

Saturday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Connecticut woman has died from the rare tick-borne disease Powassan virus, the state's Department of Public Health announced.This is the first fatality recorded in the state and the second in the U.S. this year after a Maine resident died from... Read More.

One person dead in DuBois shooting, suspect in custody

Friday, March 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – One person was reportedly killed in a shooting in DuBois Thursday afternoon, and the suspect is in custody.Official details remain limited, but the victim has been named by the Clearfield County Coroner as 46-year-old Jude Srock on DuBois.DuBois City Police Chief... Read More.

State Police: 471 crashes, two fatalities on New Year’s weekend

Wednesday, January 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 471 motor vehicle crashes, which killed two people and injured 97 others, during the New Year's holiday weekend from Dec. 31, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022.Alcohol was a factor in 8% of the crashes, including one fatal crash, and... Read More.

Wisconsin Christmas parade: 8-year-old boy identified as 6th fatality

Wednesday, November 24 by ABC News

(WAUKESHA, Wis.) -- Six people were killed and dozens were hurt when an SUV driver barreled into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.The suspect, 39-year-old Darrell Brooks, is in custody, authorities said.Latest headlines: -8-year-old boy identified as 6th fatality -13 children... Read More.

Irvona man killed in fatal head-on crash in Clearfield County

Monday, October 4 by wcednews

Beccaria Township, PA – Police are releasing details about a fatal crash in Clearfield County last week.25-year-old Zachary Miller from Irvona had been driving his Ford Fusion on Dorsey Avenue in Beccaria Township, between Irvona and Coalport, last Wednesday morning around 11:30.For unknown reasons,... Read More.

Details on fatal Route 28 car vs motorcycle crash

Thursday, September 23 by wcednews

Redbank Township, PA – More details are coming out about the fatal accident between a motorcycle and a car that happened last week in Clarion County.State Police in Clarion say the crash happened just after 9 p.m. Friday on Route 28 at its intersection... Read More.