Student taken into custody after report of threats at Oak Creek West Middle School
OAK CREEK -- The principal of Oak Creek West Middle School on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a message to parents amid an investigation into "verbal threats" made by a student.
OAK CREEK -- The principal of Oak Creek West Middle School on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a message to parents amid an investigation into "verbal threats" made by a student.
'Fix it!' President Trump hosts students, parents affected by school shootings
WASHINGTON — Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen security, students and parents appealed to President Donald Trump on Wednesday to set politics aside and protect America's school children from the scourge of gun violence.
WASHINGTON — Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen security, students and parents appealed to President Donald Trump on Wednesday to set politics aside and protect America's school children from the scourge of gun violence.
MPS superintendent's message to parents: 'Doing everything possible to keep our students, staff safe'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a letter to MPS families, outlining the steps taken within the district to keep students safe.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a letter to MPS families, outlining the steps taken within the district to keep students safe.
Students in Waukesha could be disciplined for attending March 14 walkout without parental permission
WAUKESHA -- The superintendent of the School District of Waukesha on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a clarification regarding the district's policy on students participating in walkouts, ahead of an event scheduled for March 14.
WAUKESHA -- The superintendent of the School District of Waukesha on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a clarification regarding the district's policy on students participating in walkouts, ahead of an event scheduled for March 14.
Trending YouTube video calls Florida school shooting survivor an 'actor' — That’s a lie
A top trending video on YouTube Wednesday suggested an outspoken survivor of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is an actor.Calls by student David Hogg for stricter gun laws in the days after last week's massacre have made him the subject of smear campaigns and demonstrably false conspiracy theories."I'm not a crisis actor," Hogg told CNN's Anderson Cooper on "AC360" Tuesday. "I'm someone who had to witness this and live through this and I continue to be having to do that."He added, "I'm not acting on anybody's behalf."The YouTube video, captioned "DAVID HOGG THE ACTOR," is of a local television report from Southern California in which a young surfer gets into an argument with a Redondo Beach lifeguard after the youth is criticized for placing his boogie board on top of a trash can.
A top trending video on YouTube Wednesday suggested an outspoken survivor of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is an actor.Calls by student David Hogg for stricter gun laws in the days after last week's massacre have made him the subject of smear campaigns and demonstrably false conspiracy theories."I'm not a crisis actor," Hogg told CNN's Anderson Cooper on "AC360" Tuesday. "I'm someone who had to witness this and live through this and I continue to be having to do that."He added, "I'm not acting on anybody's behalf."The YouTube video, captioned "DAVID HOGG THE ACTOR," is of a local television report from Southern California in which a young surfer gets into an argument with a Redondo Beach lifeguard after the youth is criticized for placing his boogie board on top of a trash can.
Pres. Trump says more must be done to protect children
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was to hear in person Wednesday from students at the Florida high school that was struck by last week's shooting as he tries to show he is serious about tackling gun violence.The White House said students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were expected for a "listening session," along with representatives of survivors from shootings at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School and Colorado's Columbine High School.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was to hear in person Wednesday from students at the Florida high school that was struck by last week's shooting as he tries to show he is serious about tackling gun violence.The White House said students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were expected for a "listening session," along with representatives of survivors from shootings at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School and Colorado's Columbine High School.
Assembly OKs grants to pay for armed guards in Wisconsin schools, rejects universal background checks
MADISON — Wisconsin school districts would get state grants to pay for armed guards under a Republican plan approved Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the state Assembly.The Assembly voted to OK the plan, 71-24, hours after Republican Speaker Robin Vos said he didn't expect any gun bills to pass before the end of the legislative session.
MADISON — Wisconsin school districts would get state grants to pay for armed guards under a Republican plan approved Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the state Assembly.The Assembly voted to OK the plan, 71-24, hours after Republican Speaker Robin Vos said he didn't expect any gun bills to pass before the end of the legislative session.
Woman destroys her gun in wake of Florida school shooting
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A Connecticut woman says she destroyed her gun because she did not want to be associated with gun culture after the deadly shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.Amanda Meyer told WTIC hunting is a right of passage for her."It's a birthright.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A Connecticut woman says she destroyed her gun because she did not want to be associated with gun culture after the deadly shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.Amanda Meyer told WTIC hunting is a right of passage for her."It's a birthright.
At least 10 threats involving schools in SE WI in week since Florida school shooting
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has counted at least 10 threats involving schools in SE Wisconsin in the six days since the school shooting in Parkland, Fla.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has counted at least 10 threats involving schools in SE Wisconsin in the six days since the school shooting in Parkland, Fla.
Troopers buy plane ticket to help stranded woman get to Florida after school shooting
NEW YORK – Jordana Judson lives in New York.
NEW YORK – Jordana Judson lives in New York.
'One of our own was a hero:' Florida teen shot 5 times saved at least 20 lives
PARKLAND, Fla. -- A 15-year-old student who was shot five times during last week's massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is credited with saving the lives of at least 20 other students.A fundraising site says Anthony Borges was shot in both legs and his back while attempting to close and lock a classroom door last Wednesday.
PARKLAND, Fla. -- A 15-year-old student who was shot five times during last week's massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is credited with saving the lives of at least 20 other students.A fundraising site says Anthony Borges was shot in both legs and his back while attempting to close and lock a classroom door last Wednesday.
Pennsylvania church plans to bless worshipers’ assault rifles
DREHER TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Parents are expressing concern after a church announced it will hold a gun blessing ceremony next week and worshipers are encouraged to bring assault weapons with them.
DREHER TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Parents are expressing concern after a church announced it will hold a gun blessing ceremony next week and worshipers are encouraged to bring assault weapons with them.
Petition seeks full military burial for JROTC student who 'died a hero' in Florida school shooting
PARKLAND, Fla. - A petition has been created to honor a JROTC student who was killed last week in the Florida school shooting while helping his classmates get to safety.15-year-old Peter Wang was among the 17 killed in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.Wang was in his Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps uniform when he was killed while holding doors open for other students, allowing them to seek safety.The petition calls for a 'Full Honors Military Burial' for Wang.
PARKLAND, Fla. - A petition has been created to honor a JROTC student who was killed last week in the Florida school shooting while helping his classmates get to safety.15-year-old Peter Wang was among the 17 killed in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.Wang was in his Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps uniform when he was killed while holding doors open for other students, allowing them to seek safety.The petition calls for a 'Full Honors Military Burial' for Wang.
Florida school shooting puts pressure on lawmakers to act
PARKLAND, Fla. — The deadly shooting at a Florida high school has put pressure on the state's Republican-controlled Legislature to consider a sweeping package of gun-control laws in a state that has resisted restrictions on firearms for decades, lawmakers said Monday.The legislative effort coalesced as 100 students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School prepared to ride buses more than 400 miles to the state capital Tuesday to urge lawmakers to act to prevent a repeat of the massacre that killed 17 students and faculty last week.The suspect, 19-year-old former student Nikolas Cruz, made his first appearance in court Monday.
PARKLAND, Fla. — The deadly shooting at a Florida high school has put pressure on the state's Republican-controlled Legislature to consider a sweeping package of gun-control laws in a state that has resisted restrictions on firearms for decades, lawmakers said Monday.The legislative effort coalesced as 100 students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School prepared to ride buses more than 400 miles to the state capital Tuesday to urge lawmakers to act to prevent a repeat of the massacre that killed 17 students and faculty last week.The suspect, 19-year-old former student Nikolas Cruz, made his first appearance in court Monday.
Teacher killed in Florida massacre left fiancee funeral instructions in case he died in a school shooting
PARKLAND, Fla. - A teacher killed while saving students in last week's Florida massacre gave his fiancee instructions on what to say at his funeral should he ever die in a school shooting.Gwen Gossler said the conversation with her fiance, Scott Beigel, happened while they were watching coverage of a previous school shooting on television, The New York Post reports."Promise me if this ever happens to me, you will tell them the truth - tell them what a jerk I am.
PARKLAND, Fla. - A teacher killed while saving students in last week's Florida massacre gave his fiancee instructions on what to say at his funeral should he ever die in a school shooting.Gwen Gossler said the conversation with her fiance, Scott Beigel, happened while they were watching coverage of a previous school shooting on television, The New York Post reports."Promise me if this ever happens to me, you will tell them the truth - tell them what a jerk I am.
President Trump fumes over Russia investigation as nation mourns
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As the nation mourned, President Donald Trump kept largely silent about the Florida school shooting victims and the escalating gun control debate, instead raging at the FBI for what he perceived to be a fixation on the Russia investigation at the cost of failing to deter the attack.From the privacy of Mar-a-Lago, President Trump vented about the investigation in a marathon series of tweets over the weekend.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As the nation mourned, President Donald Trump kept largely silent about the Florida school shooting victims and the escalating gun control debate, instead raging at the FBI for what he perceived to be a fixation on the Russia investigation at the cost of failing to deter the attack.From the privacy of Mar-a-Lago, President Trump vented about the investigation in a marathon series of tweets over the weekend.
Women's March organizers are planning a national student walkout to protest gun violence
PARKLAND, Fla. — Women's March organizers are encouraging students, teachers and their allies to walk out of schools on March 14 to protest gun violence.They're demanding that Congress take legislative action on gun control in the wake of last week's deadly school shooting in Florida instead of merely tweeting their thoughts and prayers."Students and staff have the right to teach and learn in an environment free from the worry of being gunned down in their classrooms or on their way home from school," reads the group's statement. "Parents have the right to send their kids to school in the mornings and see them home alive at the end of the day."The event is the brainchild of EMPOWER, the Woman's March youth branch, and will take place exactly one month after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
PARKLAND, Fla. — Women's March organizers are encouraging students, teachers and their allies to walk out of schools on March 14 to protest gun violence.They're demanding that Congress take legislative action on gun control in the wake of last week's deadly school shooting in Florida instead of merely tweeting their thoughts and prayers."Students and staff have the right to teach and learn in an environment free from the worry of being gunned down in their classrooms or on their way home from school," reads the group's statement. "Parents have the right to send their kids to school in the mornings and see them home alive at the end of the day."The event is the brainchild of EMPOWER, the Woman's March youth branch, and will take place exactly one month after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Life or death main decision for school shooting suspect
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The evidence against the Florida school shooting suspect is so overwhelming, the only question left for the courts if he is convicted is whether he will be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison.The fate of 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, who faces 17 counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, will depend on his mental state and the wishes of the victims' families, which have a say in how the prosecution proceeds.Broward County Public Defender Howard Finkelstein, whose office is representing Cruz, said there were so many warning signs that Cruz was mentally unstable and potentially violent that the death penalty might be going too far.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The evidence against the Florida school shooting suspect is so overwhelming, the only question left for the courts if he is convicted is whether he will be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison.The fate of 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, who faces 17 counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, will depend on his mental state and the wishes of the victims' families, which have a say in how the prosecution proceeds.Broward County Public Defender Howard Finkelstein, whose office is representing Cruz, said there were so many warning signs that Cruz was mentally unstable and potentially violent that the death penalty might be going too far.
White nationalist appears to disavow connection with shooter
PARKLAND, Fla. — A white nationalist appears to have lied to The Associated Press and other news organizations when he claimed that Florida school-shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was a member of his obscure group.Law enforcement officials have said they didn't have any evidence to support the claim that Republic of Florida leader Jordan Jereb made in interviews with several news organizations.Jereb told The Associated Press on Thursday that Cruz had participated in paramilitary drills in Tallahassee, where his group is based.
PARKLAND, Fla. — A white nationalist appears to have lied to The Associated Press and other news organizations when he claimed that Florida school-shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was a member of his obscure group.Law enforcement officials have said they didn't have any evidence to support the claim that Republic of Florida leader Jordan Jereb made in interviews with several news organizations.Jereb told The Associated Press on Thursday that Cruz had participated in paramilitary drills in Tallahassee, where his group is based.