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Ole Braatelien has been writing for The Western Journal since 2022. He earned his bachelor's degree from ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Raphael Mayorga, right, is accused of intentionally running over police Sgt. Patrick Kepp.

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Police Officer Paralyzed After Driver, 19, Intentionally Runs Him Over, Police Say

A 36-year-old police sergeant has lost the use of his legs after being struck by a driver attempting to evade officers.

By Ole Braatelien October 19, 2023

A Lucid Air electric car is seen in the Czech town of Ralsko on Sept. 19.

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EV Loses Power After Making 'Startingly Loud Bang,' Has to Be Towed Twice

"[T]he instrument cluster lit up with warning lights and error messages including 'Drive System Fault, Contact Customer Care.'"

By Ole Braatelien October 19, 2023

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise speaks to reporters as he leaves a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Scalise does not have enough Republican votes to secure the speaker of the House position, which may pave the way for Rep. Jim Jordan.

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Scalise Does Not Have Votes to Be Speaker, Trump Favorite Expected to Re-Enter the Race

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise may not have the votes to become speaker, leaving the door open for a Trump ally to secure the spot.

By Ole Braatelien October 12, 2023

Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera, a student and football player at Windsor High School in Connecticut, died Tuesday.

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15-Year-Old Football Player Dies After Collapsing at Practice

In another tragic instance of young people dying suddenly, a 15-year-old boy collapsed on the field during football practice.

By Ole Braatelien October 12, 2023

A white F-150 pickup drives through Trump National Doral Miami golf resort.

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'Brazen' Impostors Hit Trump's Doral Golf Club in Broad Daylight, Make Off with Huge Haul

Thieves hit Donald Trump's Florida golf resort twice in the same day. But did they have help on the inside? Police are investigating.

By Ole Braatelien October 5, 2023

An aerial image taken on Aug. 10 shows waterfront homes and buildings in Lahaina, Hawaii, burned to the ground in the aftermath of wildfires that ravaged Maui.

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Gov't Incompetence? Lives Lost? Everything You Need to Know About the Maui Fire

The Maui fire was one of the greatest tragedies in American history. Here's everything you need to know about what happened.

By Ole Braatelien September 4, 2023

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Unprovoked Bear Attacks and Kills Man Having Coffee, Drags Him 75 Feet Down Embankment

A man was enjoying his coffee at a campsite Friday morning when something horrible happens. Officials say it caught him unaware.

By Ole Braatelien June 18, 2023

Pat Casey competes in the BMX Dirt qualifying round during the X Games Sydney 2018 at Sydney Olympic Park in Sydney, Australia, on October 19, 2018.

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Young Gold Medalist Dead at 29, Killed on Property Owned by Fellow Champion

A BMX champion's life was cut short after a tragic accident. He was just 29 years old and left behind a wife and two children.

By Ole Braatelien June 11, 2023

Actor Josh Duhamel, pictured in a January file photo attending the Los Angeles premiere of "Shotgun Wedding."

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Hollywood Actor Admits to What He's Been Doing in North Dakota: In Case 'S*** Hits the Fan'

The "Transformers" star has been "prepping" for more than 10 years now. It's taken some time, but he's not "roughing it" anymore.

By Ole Braatelien and May 29, 2023

Parents speak out about losing their daughter Esra Haynes due to a dangerous trend.

A Current Affair / YouTube video screen shot

Parents Speak Out After Teen Daughter Dies from 'Chroming' - Latest Alarming Social Media Trend

A 13-year-old girl was at a sleepover when she suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Now her parents are warning others.

By Ole Braatelien May 28, 2023

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Police Officer Paralyzed After Driver, 19, Intentionally Runs Him Over, Police Say

EV Loses Power After Making 'Startingly Loud Bang,' Has to Be Towed Twice

Scalise Does Not Have Votes to Be Speaker, Trump Favorite Expected to Re-Enter the Race

15-Year-Old Football Player Dies After Collapsing at Practice

'Brazen' Impostors Hit Trump's Doral Golf Club in Broad Daylight, Make Off with Huge Haul

Gov't Incompetence? Lives Lost? Everything You Need to Know About the Maui Fire

Unprovoked Bear Attacks and Kills Man Having Coffee, Drags Him 75 Feet Down Embankment

Young Gold Medalist Dead at 29, Killed on Property Owned by Fellow Champion

Hollywood Actor Admits to What He's Been Doing in North Dakota: In Case 'S*** Hits the Fan'

Parents Speak Out After Teen Daughter Dies from 'Chroming' - Latest Alarming Social Media Trend

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