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Heartbreak in Los Molinos as Community Mourns Loss of Teen to Train Tragedy

Thursday, January 16

A tragic incident occurred late Wednesday night in Los Molinos when a 17-year-old girl, Olivia Freemyers, was struck and killed by a train just before midnight. Olivia, who graduated from high school in May and planned to attend cosmetology school, lived across the train tracks... Read More.

Tragedy on Highway 36 DUI Arrest Leads to Second-Degree Murder Charge

Thursday, January 16

A multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday resulted in one fatality, multiple injuries and the arrest of a driver suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. The incident occurred around 7:47 a.m. on Highway 36 eastbound, just west of US Highway 395. WILLIAM ROBERT DOUGHERTY was... Read More.

Tragedy Strikes Oroville School as Gunman Injures Two Children

Thursday, December 5

Investigators have identified the gunman who shot and injured two kindergarteners at a small private school in Oroville on Wednesday.Additionally, the Butte County... Read More.

Tragedy Strikes Susanville as Authorities Investigate Double Fatality

Monday, November 11

After shots rang out, first responders arrived on the scene to find two unnamed individuals dead inside a vehicle late Saturday morning.On November 9 at approximately 10:10 a.m., Lassen County Dispatch received multiple reports of a shooting near Grand Avenue and Fifth Street in... Read More.

Remote River Tragedy Highlights Perils of Kayaking in Treacherous Waters

Thursday, October 10

Plumas Search and Rescue (SAR) assisted in a tragic accident that claimed the life of a kayaker on Friday, October 4th, on the South Fork Feather River, just downstream of the Little Grass Valley Reservoir dam. Plumas SAR teams were immediately dispatched following the... Read More.

Fatal Head-On Collision Claims Two Lives on Bass Hill; Unsafe Passing Leads to Tragedy

Thursday, August 17

Update:Susanville CHP has confirmed the collision near Sunnyside Rd. on US395 resulted in the loss of two lives. The identities of the individuals involved are being withheld pending family notification.The collision occurred when a 73-year-old man from Susanville was observed driving in his white... Read More.