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Nashville shooter fired 152 shots inside school, documented plans to commit mass murder, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:51 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- The shooter who took the lives of six people at The Covenant School last week fired a total of 152 rounds before being shot by officers, Nashville police said in an update on their investigation Monday.According to police, Audrey Hale fired 126 rifle rounds and 26 nine-millimeter rounds while at the school. Based on the currently available information, investigators believe Hale worked alone. Police also said collective writings written by Hale (found in the shooter's bedroom and vehicle) show Hale was planning over a period of months to commit mass murder at The Covenant School. Hale also considered "the actions of other mass murderers," the documents show. 911 calls made during Covenant School shooting released Police said the writings remain under careful review by the Metro Nashville Police Department and the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit in Virginia. Two Metro police officers shot and killed Hale. Officer Rex Englebert shot a total of four rounds f...

Renamed Schaumburg post office honors war veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:51 GMT

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Veterans of America's most recent war were honored in the northwest suburbs on Monday. The Schaumburg Post Office will now be known as the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building, to honor the veterans of the nation's most recent conflicts. ‘Felt like a guinea pig’: 90-year-old suburban atomic veteran conflicted after receiving medal "With the post office being named after OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) veterans, it will ensure that the veterans that served there will forever be remembered," said Eric Morales with the Veterans of Foreign Wars.Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) sponsored the bill to have the post office renamed. President Biden signed it into law last December.

Family of man found dead in Lady Bird Lake in 2018 responds to recent deaths

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Less than two months after 30-year-old Jason John's body was found in Lady Bird Lake, another man in his 30s was found dead in roughly the same spot. Both were last seen on Rainey Street. At approximately 12:50 p.m. Saturday, APD officers found Jonathan Honey, 33, in Lady Bird Lake near 10 Rainey Street, a release from the Austin Police Department said. Homicide and Missing Persons Unit Detectives, Lake Patrol Unit, along with Crime Scene Specialists, responded to the scene to investigate, they reported.It's a story Mitchell Gutierrez is all too familiar with. His 25-year-old brother, Martin was also found dead in the lake several years ago after being last seen on Rainey. "He was at a bar on Rainey Street. Went alone. And never came back," Gutierrez said. APD confirms body found at Lady Bird Lake is missing man from Rainey Street Gutierrez and his family have been pushing for change in that area for years, but with recent deaths in the lake, they have convinced ...

Spring allergens in full swing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:51 GMT

Austin (KXAN) -- Sneezing? Sniffling? It could be allergies. Central Texas pollen continues to heat up. Early April is when we, on average, hit the middle and peak of the majority of our Spring Tree pollens. Here is a look at what pollen to expect here in central Texas:Austin Allergy CalendarNotice once we get to the end of May and early June is when we typically stop experiencing Tree pollen. Right on cue, Willow trees have jumped to the highest count of the season reaching 832 grains per cubic meter. Oak trees, the worst of them all during this time of the year, continue to remain in the 'Very High' category with a whopping 11,753 grains per cubic meter. Find the latest allergen counts for Central Texas, as measured by PollenSense, an automated pollen sampling machine that gives KXAN updated counts every minute, instead of once a day. Here is what our packed pollen slide showed from early Monday morning:Pollen Sensor SlideOur sensor uses artificial intelligence to identify differe...

Schenectady woman arrested for trying to cash fraudulent checks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:51 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Sunday, State Police arrested Kayla Willis, 34, of Schenectady. Willis was charged with three counts of Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree and three counts of Attempted Petit Larceny. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say the arrest was made following an investigation into reports of people attempting to cash fraudulent checks throughout the Capital Region. Investigations determined that Willis had tried to cash fraudulent checks at Albany, Rotterdam, and Schenectady financial institutions. Willis was located at her home and transported to State Police Headquarters in Latham for processing. Willis was issued multiple appearances tickets to appear in court at a later date. Police anticipate additional arrests to be made in connection to the investigation.

Birthday restaurant specials in the Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you're looking for a place to celebrate your birthday, many restaurants and bars around the area offer free food and drinks for your special day. Here's where you can get some birthday freebies in the Capital Region. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Barnsider RestaurantHalf off on your birthday (ID required). You must choose from the dining room menu and your meal must be accompanied by another entrée of equal or greater value.Address: 480 Sand Creek Road in ColonieBombers Burrito BarA free giant margarita on your birthday (when you spend $20 or more).Address: 258 Lark Street in AlbanyWolff's BiergartenA free 2 liter boot of beer on your birthday.Address: 895 Broadway in Albany and 165 Erie Boulevard in SchenectadyWasabiFree all-you-can-eat sushi on your birthday.Address: 195 Wolf Road in Colonie and 63 Putnam Street in Saratoga SpringsAzuma Sushi BistroFree birthday meal when celebrating with a g...

Police: Hudson man arrested, charged with Burglary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:51 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Sunday, Saugerties Police arrested Jason Dominguez, 37, of Hudson, following an incident at 87 Delaware Street in Glasco. Dominguez was charged with Burglary in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Dominguez had forced his way into the victim's house, threw the victim on the floor, and took their cell phone to prevent them from contacting police. The victim's 9-year-old daughter was present and witnessed the incident. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim and the child.Dominguez was arraigned in the Town of Saugerties Justice Court and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to reappear in court on April 19.

Schenectady PD arrests juvenile with a loaded handgun

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:51 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday evening, the Schenectady Police Department responded to a juvenile creating a traffic hazard near 1224 State Street. When officers attempted to stop the suspect, they attempted to flee on foot. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police were able to detain the individual and found them to have a loaded handgun. The juvenile was charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree and Crossing at Other Than a Crosswalk.

Body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna ID'd as Kevin White, missing for months

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:51 GMT

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Canajoharie Police Chief Bryan McFadden has given an update regarding the body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna. The body, found Saturday around 4:05 p.m., was identified as Kevin White, 42, reported missing in January. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Per McFadden, a kayaker on the Mohawk called the police he saw the body floating in the water. Niskayuna Ice and Water Rescue responded with an airboat, and officers confirmed that the body wore khaki pants and a green shirt. Schenectady County Coroner Mark Dufresne sent the body to Ellis Medicine pending an autopsy at 9 a.m. on Monday.Before the autopsy was completed, McFadden noted that the clothing and a hand tattoo on the body appeared to match White. They also reported that no signs of trauma were evident. Old Doane Stuart school demolition complete, city offering reward for information By Monday afternoon, McFadden confirmed that it was Kev...

WSJ: McDonald's closes U.S. offices ahead of layoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s has closed its U.S. offices for a few days as the company prepares to inform corporate employees about layoffs, according to a published report. The Wall Street Journal cited an internal email from the Chicago fast-food giant saying U.S. corporate staff and some employees overseas should work from home while the company notifies people of their job status. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! McDonald’s declined to comment on the report early Monday. The report said McDonald’s would inform its employees this week about staffing decisions that are part of a broad restructuring of the company announced earlier. Though the U.S. labor market remains strong, layoffs have been mounting, mainly in the technology sector, where many companies over-hired after a pandemic boom. Policymakers at the Federal Reserve have forecast the unemployment rate may rise to 4.6% by the end of this year, a sizable increase hist...