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'You’re just trying to survive': UNLV student recaps harrowing active shooter situation

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The deadly active shooter situation on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on Wednesday brought out the raw emotion in some students.For Matthew Felsenfeld, the confusion and fear took him to an urgent task."It's the moment you call your parents and let 'em know you love 'em. You know, it's the moment you call 'em. That's it. You get no other moment if that active shooter comes in," Felsenfeld told Nexstar's KLAS in an interview at UNLV. "I called my mom, called my grandma, called my friends, called every single person and started texting people, and they all texted me back, 'I love you,'" he continued. "Don't forget to do that, always tell people you love them, because you never know when the last day is."The shooting began shortly before noon on Wednesday on the fourth floor of the Beam Hall, Frank and Estella Building, home of UNLV’s Lee Business School. The shooting moved to other floors in the building before authorities "engaged in a shootout"...

Families of spree shooting victims mourn outside South Austin home

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sobs of grief could be heard outside the south Austin home where two people were shot and killed Tuesday. Their respective family members coming together to pray and reflect just 24 hours after those fatal shots rang out. 6 people dead after shooting spree in Austin, double homicide in Bexar County A man and woman were fatally shot outside the home on the 1700 block of Shadywood Drive on Tuesday, according to the Austin Police Department.On Wednesday, police identified the man as Emmanuel Pop Ba, 32. The woman was identified as Sabrina Rahman, 24.On Wednesday, police said Shane James, 34, was the suspect in this homicide, a double homicide in Bexar County, as well as the shootings of an Austin Independent School District officer and an APD officer.After Tuesday's fatal double shooting in South Austin, families of the deceased visited the site where their loved ones were injured. Among prayers and tears, all clung to one another for support. | Frank Martinez/KXAN Ne...

Texas schools 'disappointed' after Legislature leaves $800M for safety on the table

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Some Texas school leaders are feeling frustrated after state lawmakers gaveled out, likely for the rest of the year, without passing funds already set aside to help school districts pay for new safety and security measures mandated by the state. BACKGROUND: Texas Legislature finishes fourth special session without school vouchers, public education funds and more Left on the table included a proposal that would have funneled $800 million for school safety initiatives, which school districts have struggled with meeting under a new law. Senate Bill 5 from the fourth special session was tasked with various school funding measures, including "doubling the per campus allotments and per student allotments" for improved safety measures made into Texas law earlier this year under House Bill 3.House Bill 3 in the regular session this year made it a requirement for every Texas campus to have an armed person. The measure proved difficult for school campuses to fulfill, as ...

Texas vs OU will be played at the Cotton Bowl Stadium through 2036

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The University of Texas Austin and University of Oklahoma have agreed to a contract extension saying the Allstate Red River Rivalry game will continue to be played at the Cotton Bowl Stadium through 2036, the schools announced in a news release. The single largest investment in the stadium's history will be made by the City of Dallas, at an estimated $140 million. The two year project includes renovations to the stadium to enhance the fan experience, the release said.The Dallas Sports Commission and Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District is increasing the game fees paid to each school. “We’re thrilled we’ve been able to extend the contract and continue our partnership with Oklahoma, the State Fair of Texas and the City of Dallas on our great game,” said UT Vice President and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director Chris Del Conte in the release. “There is absolutely nothing like the Allstate Red River Rivalry game, and with all of its history, tradition and p...

Union College under investigation for alleged incidents of antisemitism

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Union College is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education over an alleged incident of antisemitism. The education department's Office of Civil Rights opened an investigation Tuesday over claims of discrimination toward Jewish students. Saint Rose students protest college closure, demand answers Union said it is aware of the investigation into the incidents that allegedly took place in October and November. The college said it is cooperating fully with the investigation, and it is confident with how they have responded to the alleged incidents.

Crossgates Mall owners receive five-year loan extension

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The group that owns Crossgates Mall has secured another loan extension for the mall. Pyramid Management Group said the new extension allows the mall to stay open for another five years. Saint Rose students protest college closure, demand answers Officials said the mall brings in nearly 10 million visitors a year. The extension comes as housing projects will be completed near the mall in 2024. A Costco is also planned for the area.

14-year-old charged with murder of Berkeley teen

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Hazelwood teenager has been charged with the shooting death of a Berkeley teen earlier this year.The shooting happened on the evening of March 26 in the 6800 block of Larry Lane.A probable cause statement from the Berkeley Police Department alleges more than a dozen teenagers, many of them armed with guns, were walking up Larry Lane. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Surveillance video from homes and businesses shows some of the armed individuals firing guns. The bullets struck nearby vehicles and homes. Gunfire struck and killed a 14-year-old.Police claim witnesses and surveillance video helped investigators identify Clifton Booze Jr., 14, as the shooter.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged...

Kiszla: Does coach Sean Payton trust Russell Wilson to get the Broncos in the end zone, much less the playoffs?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT

If Sean Payton needs his quarterback to see the game through the coach’s eyes, Russell Wilson is the wrong guy to be running the Denver offense.This sticky problem goes beyond the way Wilson and Payton process plays and analyze the game in real time.  What we’re witnessing is nothing less than a minor football miracle, because during this remarkable 5-1 stretch of success that has pushed the Broncos back in playoff contention, I sometimes wonder if this quarterback and this coach are even watching the same game.While Wilson preaches faith that a struggling Denver offense is thisclose to a happy breakout of touchdown dances, Payton grouses about “chaos” in the red zone and laments receiver Jerry Jeudy has reason to be frustrated after repeatedly being undetected by his quarterback as he runs wide open down the field.With not another misstep allowed against four AFC foes left on their schedule, the Broncos worked Wednesday on strategy to beat the Los Angeles Chargers. I as...

Children can send wishes to Santa at Santa Monica pop-up post office

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT

As the holiday season approaches, the Santa Monica Pier non-profit is bringing the holiday cheer with its “Letters to Santa” pop-up post office desk launching December 7. The post office desk will give families and children a special opportunity to write a letter to Santa and send their holiday wishes to the North Pole. Located inside the Merry-Go-Round Building, the festive station will be open Monday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. until December 24."We're thrilled to bring the joy of the season to the Santa Monica Pier with our 'Letters to Santa' pop-up Post Office desk," said Jim Harris, Executive Director of the Santa Monica Pier Corp. "This initiative is all about creating magical moments for families and visitors, and we're honored to be a part of their holiday memories."Families are encouraged to bring their children to enjoy the fun and excitement of holiday cheer and writing to Santa. 

Rams sign Packers all-time leading scorer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT

The Los Angeles Rams are adding a veteran to their roster who sits atop the scoring list of one of the NFL's most illustrious franchises.On Wednesday, the Rams announced they had signed placekicker Mason Crosby to its practice squad.Crosby, 39, spent 16 years with the Green Bay Packers after being selected by the team in the 6th round of the 2007 NFL Draft. An ironman, Crosby never missed a game, appearing in 258 games for the Green and Gold. In Green Bay, he was successful on more than 81% of his career field goals and became the team's all-time leading scorer and was a 2011 Super Bowl champion.He's 11th all-time in NFL scoring history and also appeared in more consecutive games than any other placekicker in NFL history.Crosby never indicated any plans to retire, but has spent the entire NFL season as a free agent after his Packers career came to an end. His former team ended up drafting kicker Anders Carlson, like Crosby, in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft.If added to the acti...