Morning Edition: Tuesday, October 4th
Bomb threat in Waterloo, Geneva shooting investigation raises frustration, homeowner stops home invasion, and busing students to school is a challenge.
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A bomb threat at the Waterloo High School resulted in early dismissal on Monday. No injuries were reported, but district officials apologized to parents and family for a technical issue with getting the message out. [MORE]
“It’s sad,” said Lieutenant Matthew Colton of the Geneva Police Department. Two shootings are currently under investigation and getting cooperation has been tough. “I’m tired of a small portion of our community that have no regard for human life. We have seen a drastic spike in violent crime in our city, and with little to no victim or witness cooperation – it makes it difficult to solve and/or prevent these heinous acts of violence.” [MORE]
Police say the suspect was airlifted to a regional trauma center. The homeowner is not facing any criminal charges after interrupting a home invasion and injuring the suspect. However, the suspect who was not identified will face charges. Here’s what we know now. [MORE]
What happens to your personal information when your ID or license gets swiped at the store for an age-restricted purchase? Is that data being kept safe? Those questions explored in an in-depth look today at what those scanners are doing in grocery stores or gas stations. [MORE]
Why can’t more kids be bused to school in Geneva? That question is being asked as parents struggle with kids walking to school in partial- or complete darkness. Some of them live at the very edge of the district’s bus policy, which means they have a 30-minute walk each day. [MORE]
Questions are still swirling as a violent murder remains under investigation in Waterloo, Seneca County. What led to Will Waugh’s death? Investigators say it was a dispute at a local bar, but admitted rumors are running rampant around the community. [MORE]
