CRIME & SAFETY
Mount Horeb middle schooler describes talking with armed student day before he was killed
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. -- More than a week after an armed student was killed outside Mount Horeb Middle School, students, parents and staff are speaking out about last Wednesday's events, the school environment that led up to them and the community response since. "The day before, on Tuesday, I had...
Wisconsin police chase, fatal crash; no charges for officer
DANE COUNTY, Wis. - The Wisconsin police officer involved in a pursuit that led to a fatal crash will not be criminally charged, officials announced on Friday, May 10. Monona police tried to stop a "suspicious vehicle" the night of Jan. 1, but the driver fled, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation said. The vehicle later crashed into a tree, and all three people inside died at the scene.
Students, staff show support for Mount Horeb Area School District
When the unthinkable happens, support is more important than ever. Students in the Mount Horeb Area School District returned to classes this week after a student armed with what turned out to be a pellet gun was shot and killed outside of the middle school last Wednesday. Once contacted by...
Verona Police, School District discourage 'senior assassins' water gun game after police called
VERONA, Wis. -- Verona police and school district leaders are discouraging high school seniors from playing a game with water guns called "senior assassins," which many around the country are escalating with toys that look more like firearms.
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