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Names of Victims in Newtown, Connecticut Massacre Revealed

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:58:00 +0000

Authorities have released the names of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in which Adam Lanza, 20, reportedly killed 27 people, as well as himself. Lanza's rampage began when he shot and killed his mother, Nancy, at her home before he drove to Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed six adults and 20 children before taking his own life.

Another School Shooting; What Do You Say To Your Kids?

Karen Snyder — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:26:45 +0000

Counselors at the Central Wyoming Counseling Center in Casper say, first of all, don’t avoid the subject. Kathy England, with the Therapeutic Family Care Program says tell the truth. “Children are going to hear about it. They’re gonna hear it at school. They’re going to hear it from their friends. It’s not going to be [...]

Talking to Children About Tragedy in Wake of Connecticut School Shooting

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:16:03 +0000

How do you explain the unexplainable to children? Today, parents across the country, including myself, were faced with this -- fumbling over words while explaining the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown - located only 20 miles away from my own daughter's elementary school.

Casper Offers Condolences Following Connecticut School Shooting

Ian Delap — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:31:30 +0000

At Wal-Mart East in Casper a banner is on display for those who wish to offer their condolences to the families involved in the Connecticut tragedy.

President Obama's Tearful Address to the Nation Following the Connecticut School Shooting

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:34:01 +0000

President Obama addressed the nation following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Our hearts are broken today… for the parents and grandparents, sister and brothers of these little children, and for the families of the adults who were lost. [button href="http://k2radio.com/connecticut-school-shootin/" title="RELATED: Complete Live Coverage" align="center"] Watch the President’s Entire Address:

Ohio School Shooting Rattles Residents as Attacker Is Brought Into Custody

Shauna Wright — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:30:30 +0000

A shooting at an Ohio high school had local residents on lock-down for a short period on Monday morning. The chaos reportedly started around 7:30 a.m. at the 1,100-student Chardon High School, about 30 miles outside Cleveland. Local news footage showed parents whisking children away from buildings as ambulances waited outside, and a spokeswoman for [...]