Ole Braatelien, Author at The Western Journal

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Ole Braatelien, a writer for The Western Journal since 2022, earned his bachelor's from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Jeff Geraci of Virginia Beach, Virginia, had a heart attack on the way back from the gym in August 2025 and thanked God that he crashed right next to a cardiologist's office.

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Man Thanks God After 'Miracle' Heart Attack While Driving Leads to Car Crash in Front of a Cardiologist

He had just finished a cardio workout at the gym. But when he finished, he felt something wasn't right and thought about not driving.

By Ole Braatelien September 27, 2025

Cars move along the highways in Tucson, Arizona, on Sept. 18, 2025.

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Teen Killed by His Own Brother in Arizona Road Rage Incident, But His Family Says There's More to the Story

A man was reportedly chasing the two brothers just before the incident. Their father rushed to help, but by then it was too late.

By Ole Braatelien September 27, 2025

Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr. allegedly held four disabled adults captive in his home in South Carolina prior to his arrest on Aug. 1, 2025.

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House of Horror: Man Arrested, Accused of Imprisoning 'Vulnerable Adults' in Basement

Two of his captives were a disabled married couple, one of whom died from lack of sustenance and medical attention.

By Ole Braatelien September 27, 2025

Christian author and theologian Christopher Yuan, pictured on the right, was paralyzed after an accident on Sept. 22, 2025.

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Christian Author and Theologian Christopher Yuan Hospitalized After Serious Accident: 'Please Pray'

The theologian was using a device commonly used for back pain when he fell over. His mother said he was paralyzed from the neck down.

By Ole Braatelien September 23, 2025

South Korean pastor Hyun-bo Son endured over 20 lawsuits but has now been arrested and placed behind bars.

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Feature

'Standing Strong': South Korean Megachurch Pastor Who Defied COVID Lockdowns and Woke Laws Arrested and Jailed

Since 1993, Pastor Son Hyun-Bo grew the floundering church from 20 members to more than 4,000 members every Sunday.

By Ole Braatelien September 22, 2025

Danie Wright advised pet owners to stay alert -- and to stay away from water.

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Gator Tries to Make a Meal Out of Florida Woman's Puppy, but She Wasn't Having It: 'I Punched Him in the Eye'

The woman had lived at the same property for 20 years and had never seen an alligator in her backyard before.

By Ole Braatelien September 21, 2025

Earl Lee Johnson was found guilty of first-degree murder on Sept. 12, 2025, over the killing of Janice David in 2022 near Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Sick: Man Who Killed a Woman Live on Social Media for Fame Found Guilty, Now He Will Face a Judge

The killer's defense attorney even compared him to Tyler Robinson, the suspected assassin of Charlie Kirk.

By Ole Braatelien September 21, 2025

Jessica Mauthe was arrested after her landlord made the discovery while cleaning out the house from which she was evicted.

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Horror: Woman Evicted from Home Arrested After Police Find Dead Infants Inside Hidden in Bags

The woman's landlord noticed a stench while he was cleaning up the home. He opened the closet and discovered the unthinkable.

By Ole Braatelien September 21, 2025

President Donald Trump grimaces at a reporter Friday at a news conference in the Oval Office.

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'Quiet!': Trump Shuts Down 'Really Obnoxious' Reporter in the Oval Office

President Donald Trump signed an order Monday to create an anti-crime task force, including the National Guard, for Memphis, Tennessee.

By Ole Braatelien September 20, 2025

A shallow depth of field stock photograph of police tape.

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Breaking

Breaking: Suspect Accused of Shooting Up ABC Affiliate After Kimmel Suspension Appears to Be Anti-Trump Leftist

The shooting happened just days after leftist comedian Jimmy Kimmel was suspended for bashing Charlie Kirk on air.

By Ole Braatelien September 20, 2025

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Man Thanks God After 'Miracle' Heart Attack While Driving Leads to Car Crash in Front of a Cardiologist

Teen Killed by His Own Brother in Arizona Road Rage Incident, But His Family Says There's More to the Story

House of Horror: Man Arrested, Accused of Imprisoning 'Vulnerable Adults' in Basement

Christian Author and Theologian Christopher Yuan Hospitalized After Serious Accident: 'Please Pray'

'Standing Strong': South Korean Megachurch Pastor Who Defied COVID Lockdowns and Woke Laws Arrested and Jailed

Gator Tries to Make a Meal Out of Florida Woman's Puppy, but She Wasn't Having It: 'I Punched Him in the Eye'

Sick: Man Who Killed a Woman Live on Social Media for Fame Found Guilty, Now He Will Face a Judge

Horror: Woman Evicted from Home Arrested After Police Find Dead Infants Inside Hidden in Bags

'Quiet!': Trump Shuts Down 'Really Obnoxious' Reporter in the Oval Office

Breaking: Suspect Accused of Shooting Up ABC Affiliate After Kimmel Suspension Appears to Be Anti-Trump Leftist

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