Wyoming snowmobile trip ends in tragedy for Nicholas Bringhurst

 

Wyoming was the scene of a heartbreaking accident this past Sunday when a 31-year-old Utah man, Nicholas Bringhurst, lost his life in a powerful avalanche. Nick was a well-loved adventurer from Springville who spent much of his life guiding others through the rapids of the Colorado River. He was out enjoying the backcountry with a close friend in the LaBarge Creek area when the mountain gave way, burying him under a heavy blanket of snow and his own machine.

The two friends were riding on a steep, ungroomed slope around 2 p.m. at an elevation of nearly 9,000 feet. Experts later classified the slide as a D2 avalanche, which is more than enough force to bury and kill a person. Even though Nick was an experienced outdoorsman and was wearing an avalanche airbag, the slide happened so fast—dropping only about 60 feet—that the device didn’t have the time or space to pull him to the surface.

When the snow finally settled, Nick’s friend realized something was wrong because the sound of Nick’s engine had suddenly cut out. He rushed back to the slope, located the burial site, and desperately dug Nick out from under two feet of snow. He immediately started CPR, fighting to save his friend’s life while a satellite emergency device sent out a distress signal to local rescuers.

Star Valley Search and Rescue and a helicopter team from Air Idaho responded quickly to the GPS alert. Despite their best efforts and the heroic actions of his friend on the scene, Nick couldn't be revived. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that he passed away right there on the mountain, surrounded by the rugged wilderness he loved so much.

Forecasters from the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center believe the slide was triggered by a dangerous "Christmas crust." This is a unstable layer of ice formed by rain during the holidays, which was then covered by fresh, heavy snow. It created a hidden trap on the slope that was just waiting for a trigger, making the terrain much more dangerous than it looked to the naked eye.

Back home in Springville, the community is reeling from the loss of a man described as having a "contagious smile" and a heart as big as the rivers he navigated. Nick and his wife, Lauren, were a perfect match, having bonded years ago over their shared love for rafting and the outdoors. They had been married since 2021, building a life centered around mountain biking, skiing, and any adventure that took them under the open sky.

To help Lauren navigate this impossibly difficult time, friends have set up a GoFundMe campaign that has already seen an outpouring of love from hundreds of people. While a funeral is being held this Saturday in Springville to honor his legacy, his family is asking that any donations be directed toward the search and rescue teams who helped bring him home. Nick lived life in a big way, and he will be remembered by those who knew him as a man who embodied the strength and constancy of the water he loved.

Woodbridge's Evangeline Williamson Missing: A Family's Desperate Search

Woodbridge is currently a community on edge. Families here are hugging their kids a little tighter today as the search for 15-year-old Evangeline Williamson enters a critical stage. The young girl, known to her loved ones as Evangeline Elizabeth Blu Williamson, has been missing since January 12, leaving a massive hole in the hearts of those who know her. It’s the kind of situation that every parent in Northern Virginia dreads, and right now, the clock is ticking.

Evangeline is just a teenager, standing about 5 feet 4 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, she was dressed like any other kid her age, wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and white sneakers. But there is nothing ordinary about her absence. Those closest to her say this is completely out of character for her, which is exactly why the Prince William County Police Department is treating this with such high-level urgency.

The search isn't just staying local to the Woodbridge area. Authorities have reason to believe that Evangeline might be on the move. Tips suggest she could be heading toward Springfield, Virginia, or even much further south and west. Detectives are looking into possible sightings as far away as Urbana, Ohio, and Columbus, Georgia. There are even whispers that she could be trying to reach Alabama or Texas, specifically the Temple and Frisco areas.

Back home, the community response has been nothing short of incredible. Neighbors are pounding the pavement, and local social media groups are flooded with her photo. Everyone is looking for that one piece of the puzzle—a doorbell camera clip, a witness at a gas station, or a person who saw her at a bus stop—that could lead her back home. The Prince William County Police are currently poring over surveillance footage from every corner of the area to track her last known steps.

The pain the Williamson family is going through right now is unimaginable. They have been incredibly vocal in their pleas for help, asking anyone and everyone to keep their eyes peeled. They aren't looking for headlines; they just want their daughter back in her own bed, safe and sound. They’ve described her as a vulnerable youth who needs to be found immediately, and they are leaning heavily on the kindness of strangers to make that happen.

Police are asking people to be vigilant, especially if they are traveling through the states she might be heading toward. Even a small detail that seems unimportant could be the break investigators need. If you’ve seen a girl matching her description in a hoodie and white sneakers at a rest stop or a diner, the authorities want to hear from you. No detail is too small when a child's safety is on the line.

If you have seen Evangeline or have any clue where she might be, please don’t stay silent. You can reach out to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678. You can also call the Prince William County Police Department directly at 1-703-792-6500. Let’s help this family get the answers they need and bring Evangeline home where she belongs.

Tai Kok Tsui: The Traitors’ Jade Scott Opens Up on the Loss That Shaped Her Life

When The Traitors aired a powerful dinner party scene this week, it wasn’t the game twists that moved viewers most. It was 25‑year‑old contestant Jade Scott’s quiet but heartbreaking revelation about a tragedy she’s carried since her teens. The University of Warwick PhD student shared, with real emotion, how she lost her mother and younger half‑sister in an incident that changed her life forever. 

Scott was seven when her parents divorced and her mum moved back to their home in Tai Kok Tsui, a neighbourhood in Kowloon, Hong Kong. After the separation, her mother worked hard to build a stable life for her new family. But in 2018, Scott learned that something unimaginable had happened: her mum and her seven‑year‑old sister had been found dead together. Emergency services had been called to their flat after concerns were raised by their domestic worker, who hadn’t been able to contact them. Firefighters broke into the apartment and found the two unconscious in each other’s arms, later confirming both had died. 

On screen, Scott’s voice wavered as she explained why winning the Traitors prize money mattered so deeply to her. “I’d like to buy my own home,” she said, her eyes holding both sadness and determination. She described how that day changed her life, forcing her to rebuild not just her future but her understanding of herself. The loss of her mother, someone she was very close to, shook her identity at a core level. “Our parents form a part of our own identity,” she told her fellow players, adding that trusting new people can be slow for her because of how intensely she’s felt life’s ups and downs. 

What made her story especially striking on the show was the contrast between the high‑stakes strategy of The Traitors and the simple, real world stakes Scott carries with her. Surrounded by castle intrigue and betrayals, her admission pulled focus back to what most people would consider the real game of life: finding resilience after deep loss. Fellow contestants responded with warmth and encouragement, recognizing not just her bravery on the show but her strength in life. 

Scott’s life today is a testament to rebuilding. Beyond the Traitors castle walls, she pursues advanced research into women’s health and pregnancy, a field she chose in part because it feels meaningful and connected to support and care. Outside of her academic life, she shares a close relationship with her partner, Sam Brown Light, a business owner engaged in women‑focused nutrition work. 

Her father, Stuart Scott, has also had a public chapter of his own challenges. A former head of currency trading at HSBC, he faced legal accusations in the United States over alleged insider trading. That case, after a lengthy battle, was dropped by prosecutors in 2023. Despite such pressures, Jade has carved her own path, staying focused on her goals and her personal growth. 

On the current series of The Traitors, Jade remains part of the final group of contestants navigating alliances and suspicions. Her story offered a rare, human moment amid the game’s drama, and reminded audiences watching that behind every strategy and every vote in the castle, there are real lives, real histories, and deeply felt reasons for why people play. 

MINNEAPOLIS Officials Walz and Frey Face DOJ Probe After Deadly ICE Clash

Minneapolis is at the center of a dramatic federal investigation as the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a probe into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly trying to impede Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the state. The inquiry, which sources say involves possible conspiracy charges under federal obstruction laws, marks a stark escalation in tensions between local Democratic leaders and the federal government. 

The dispute began to boil over after a week of unrest in the Minneapolis region. Federal authorities deployed nearly 3,000 ICE and Border Patrol officers to the Twin Cities to carry out arrests of people suspected of being in the country illegally and to investigate alleged fraud. That massive deployment, described by the Department of Homeland Security as the largest of its kind, unleashed fierce local criticism and widespread protests. 

The Justice Department’s investigation focuses on public statements Walz and Frey made about the federal immigration operation. According to officials familiar with the matter, prosecutors are examining whether their words rose to the level of conspiring to prevent federal agents from doing their jobs through “force, intimidation or threats,” a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 372. This statute has historically been used in cases involving coordinated obstruction of federal officers, not merely political speech. 

Walz and Frey have been outspoken critics of the federal surge. Both leaders, while urging protesters to remain peaceful, have accused federal agents of creating instability and undermining public safety with aggressive tactics. Frey described the situation as “not sustainable” and warned that local police were being pulled into conflicts with ICE agents on the streets, a claim that has resonated with many residents exhausted by the chaos. 

The backlash was fueled further by the fatal shooting of Minnesota resident Renee Good by an ICE officer, an incident that shocked the community and sparked even larger demonstrations. Good’s death intensified calls from local leaders and activists for greater accountability in federal immigration enforcement and deepened the divide between state and national officials. 

Federal officials have stayed largely quiet on details of the probe, declining to comment publicly. But Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has publicly criticized Walz and Frey, accusing them of encouraging actions that could amount to felony obstruction. Meanwhile, Walz has urged calm, telling Minnesotans not to “fan the flames of chaos,” while also condemning what he sees as politically driven enforcement that has hurt community trust. 

As the investigation unfolds, no charges have been filed yet, and it remains uncertain how far the Justice Department will go. The situation underscores deep fractures in American politics over immigration policy and federalism, with local leaders caught between community outrage and federal authority. Many in Minneapolis – from elected officials to grassroots activists – are bracing for what comes next as the city remains tense and divided. 

ATLANTA: Injured Driver’s Crash and Manhunt After Timothy Shane’s Hospital Escape

Atlanta police and sheriff’s deputies finally brought a dramatic manhunt to an end after Timothy Shane, a 52-year-old Rockdale County inmate, escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital and sparked chaos across the city and surrounding counties. What began as a routine medical visit turned into a multi-day search involving stolen cars, a serious crash and frightened neighbors before Shane was caught hiding in an abandoned home early Wednesday morning in Newton County. 

Shane was at Grady late Sunday after jail officials said he tried to hurt himself. Just after 1:20 a.m. Monday, he slipped away from deputies while wearing a hospital gown and no shoes. Investigators later said his restraints had been removed for medical testing and were not put back on properly, allowing Shane to bolt down corridors and out a door without an officer stopping him. 

Less than a mile from the hospital, Shane stole an SUV that was parked on the street. Inside that SUV was a Glock handgun, which was taken during the getaway, according to law enforcement sources. Shane crashed the SUV into another vehicle in Atlanta, seriously injuring the driver in that crash, and then fled on foot. The victim later described facing a long road to recovery after the frightening collision. 

Once free, Shane didn’t stop. Surveillance video showed him stealing a silver Pontiac Grand Prix near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Deputies later found that car abandoned at a Publix parking lot in Henry County. Along the way, he changed clothes, got shoes on his feet and even managed to hail a rideshare vehicle to a residence in south Rockdale — though he wasn’t there when deputies searched the house. 

For over 50 hours, law enforcement agencies from multiple counties and even police K-9 units combed the metro Atlanta area looking for Shane. Neighbors in Covington reported a man matching his description knocking on doors in the early morning hours, asking for help and looking disoriented. Doorbell cameras captured footage that helped officers track his movement. 

At about 1 a.m. Wednesday, deputies, with help from a tracking dog, followed a scent to an abandoned house on Morris Drive in Newton County. Shane was found inside and taken into custody without further incident. Officials said he did not resist when they found him, ending an escape that had terrified residents and stretched law enforcement resources. 

Rockdale Sheriff Eric Levett said the internal investigation shows “policy violations” in how Shane’s restraints were handled, but so far there’s no evidence to pursue criminal charges against the deputy involved. That deputy remains on paid administrative leave as authorities work to understand exactly how a chained inmate slipped away from under custody in one of the city’s busiest hospitals.