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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
New details released in Marshall school bomb case
MARSHALL, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — More details were released regarding the 19-year-old woman who was arrested last week, after police say she allegedly had multiple 'incendiary devices' and was planning to use them at her former school. According to court documents, Ahnna Tipton, now of Evansville, was arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device after police said she told them she planned to deploy the devices at her former school, Marshall High School, in hopes of harming other people. On May 29, a detective with the Evansville Police Department, who is also certified as a Bomb Technician, was dispatched to St. Vincent's Emergency Room in reference to a possible destructive device. Upon arrival, another officer had transported Tipton to the emergency room for a psychological evaluation after she made suicidal threats, said officials. During that time, police said they allegedly found 'a pill bottle wrapped in duct tape with a matchstick protruding from the lid and a piece of cloth affixed.' Inside the same backpack, police also allegedly found a piece of aluminum piping with both ends secured by duct tape. After removing the tape from the piping, an officer saw incendiary materials inside and detected a strong chemical smell, according to court documents. These items were confirmed to be improved incendiary devices by bomb technicians, according to officials. During an interview with police, Tipton allegedly admitted to creating the devices and planned on initiating the devices by using a matchstick or another flammable ignition source. Tipton also allegedly told police she had two similar devices located inside her home. Inside Tipton's bedroom, the Evansville Police Department Hazardous Devices Unit allegedly located the two additional devices inside energy drink bottles, constructed using the same materials and design as the devices located in her backpack. Tipton then allegedly explained to police that she had planned to use the devices at Marshall High School with the intent to commit harm, according to court documents. 'The construction of the devices demonstrates a deliberate attempt to create an improvised incendiary weapon. Of particular concern is the presence of confinement, especially in the aluminum pipe device. Confinement significantly increases the potential hazard posed by such devices. When a flammable or reactive mixture is ignited inside a confined space, pressure can rapidly build, resulting in a deflagration or low-order explosion. This can cause the container to rupture violently, dispersing hot materials and shrapnel, and dramatically increasing the likelihood of injury, fire, or structural damage,' said court documents. The Evansville Police Department said a bomb unit was then sent to the school to check for more of these devices. According to court documents, these devices meet the definition of a 'destructive device' under Indiana Code § 35-47.5-2-4, resulting in Tipton being arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device, a level five felony. 'If deployed as designed, these devices would pose a serious risk to life and property. The intentional manufacture, possession, and planned use of such items reflect a clear and dangerous threat to public safety,' said court documents. Tipton is scheduled for an initial court hearing on June 4 at 1:00 p.m. in the Vanderburgh Circuit Court. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Former Clark Co. student arrested in Indiana after bomb threat of former school
MARSHALL, Ill. (WCIA) — A former Marshall High School graduate was arrested in Indiana after planning to deploy destructive devices at her former school. In a joint statement from the Marshall Police Department and Marshall Community School District, they announced that on Friday, they were informed of the arrest of a past graduate of Marshall High School in Evansville, Indiana, where the female subject currently lives. Urbana Fire Department responds to house fire The information given to them from the Evansville Police Department is that the former student had in her possession 'incendiary,' or fire starting, devices with a plan to deploy the devices at her former school in Clark County. The subject remains in custody on the charge of possession of a destructive device. Both the Marshall Police Department and school district will remain in communication with the Evansville Police Department for the latest information and updates regarding this situation. They applauded both the St. Vincent Police Department and the investigation conducted by the EPD Bomb Technicians for leading to a safe arrest made during this incident. 'The safety of our community, students and staff is always our top priority and we remain committed to ensure this even when school is not in session,' part of the statement reads. 'We will keep you informed of any further developments as they become available.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Afternoon Briefing: Dolton board defends salary increase for superintendent making $450K
Good afternoon, Chicago. Tiwanda Parker, a college and career coach at Marshall High School, wonders how she could make a convincing argument for students to apply for jobs at Chicago Public Schools without a more stable pension picture. 'We have to make sure that we believe in this profession,' she said. 'And a part of believing in this profession is … making sure that those basic benefits are in place.' Who picks up the bill for the disputed $175 million pension payment for nonteaching CPS staff has been a looming question mark for the district in recent weeks and months. It is part of what led to the resignation of the previous school board and the subsequent firing of schools' chief Pedro Martinez late last year. Fast forward three months, and the ongoing back-and-forth is part of what led to last week's delay of a budget amendment to balance the city's books by the end of March. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History Dolton Elementary School District 148 Board members say they were excluded from discussions leading to a salary increase for Superintendent Kevin Nohelty, boosting his $450,000 salary $30,000 each of the next two years. Read more here. More top news stories: Illinois AG pushes for more funding amid legal battles with Trump administration Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere cited after accident with child bicyclist Once a Chicago-based firm with only a local presence, @properties has grown into the largest residential real estate brokerage in the Chicago region and the eighth-largest residential brokerage in the U.S. by sales volume. Read more here. More top business stories: Former Chicago Bulls player Zach LaVine lists Chicago condo for nearly $7M Evanston OKs lakefront mansion's 40-year lease as event venue, hotel The Bulls' success is propelled by a thunderous series of performances from Coby White, who became the first Bulls player since Michael Jordan to earn back-to-back Eastern Conference Player of the Week awards. Read more here. More top sports stories: Chicago White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith and Grant Taylor will be on display at Double A Chicago Cubs name RHP Ben Brown as the 5th starter while RHP Brad Keller makes the bullpen About 2% of the global population reports hearing what researchers and conspiracy theorists alike call 'the Hum.' The real-life phenomenon, which is still unexplained, inspires a new opera at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: Lady Gaga announces 'Mayhem' tour with Chicago concerts in September Northlight Theatre breaks ground in Evanston, plans to open in fall 2026 Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said today it was a 'mistake' for national security officials to discuss sensitive military plans on a group text chain that also included a journalist — a leak that has roiled President Donald Trump's national security leadership. Read more here. More top stories from around the world: The Atlantic releases the entire Signal chat showing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis Palestinians protest Hamas in a rare public show of dissent in Gaza
Chicago Tribune
26-03-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Dolton board defends salary increase for superintendent making $450K
Good afternoon, Chicago. Tiwanda Parker, a college and career coach at Marshall High School, wonders how she could make a convincing argument for students to apply for jobs at Chicago Public Schools without a more stable pension picture. 'We have to make sure that we believe in this profession,' she said. 'And a part of believing in this profession is … making sure that those basic benefits are in place.' Who picks up the bill for the disputed $175 million pension payment for nonteaching CPS staff has been a looming question mark for the district in recent weeks and months. It is part of what led to the resignation of the previous school board and the subsequent firing of schools' chief Pedro Martinez late last year. Fast forward three months, and the ongoing back-and-forth is part of what led to last week's delay of a budget amendment to balance the city's books by the end of March. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Dolton 148 Board defends salary increase for superintendent making $450,000 Dolton Elementary School District 148 Board members say they were excluded from discussions leading to a salary increase for Superintendent Kevin Nohelty, boosting his $450,000 salary $30,000 each of the next two years. Read more here. Illinois AG pushes for more funding amid legal battles with Trump administration Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere cited after accident with child bicyclist @properties Christie's International Real Estate CEOs talk about 'secret sauce' for success, sale to Compass Once a Chicago-based firm with only a local presence, @properties has grown into the largest residential real estate brokerage in the Chicago region and the eighth-largest residential brokerage in the U.S. by sales volume. Read more here. More top business stories: Former Chicago Bulls player Zach LaVine lists Chicago condo for nearly $7M Evanston OKs lakefront mansion's 40-year lease as event venue, hotel Column: Wait, are the Chicago Bulls good now? Here's what to make of their 8-2 stretch. The Bulls' success is propelled by a thunderous series of performances from Coby White, who became the first Bulls player since Michael Jordan to earn back-to-back Eastern Conference Player of the Week awards. Read more here. In Lyric Opera's 'The Listeners,' one little sound drives a woman to the edge About 2% of the global population reports hearing what researchers and conspiracy theorists alike call 'the Hum.' The real-life phenomenon, which is still unexplained, inspires a new opera at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: Lady Gaga announces 'Mayhem' tour with Chicago concerts in September Northlight Theatre breaks ground in Evanston, plans to open in fall 2026 Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard calls Signal chats a 'mistake' as Trump officials face grilling over leaked military plan Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said today it was a 'mistake' for national security officials to discuss sensitive military plans on a group text chain that also included a journalist — a leak that has roiled President Donald Trump's national security leadership.
CBS News
04-02-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Third day of immigration policy protests continue downtown Los Angeles
For the third day, demonstrators continued protesting the Trump administration's immigration policies in downtown Los Angeles, with some neighboring high school students joining the effort as they walked off campus midday. Groups of students from Marshall High School, James A. Garfield High School and Bravo Medical Magnet School walked off campus in student-led demonstrations. Aerial footage showed a large group of Boyle Heights students as they walked along sidewalks from Bravo Medical Magnet School toward city hall. School officials encouraged students to stay on campus for safety purposes, and to "express their views on campus." Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho encouraged students not to stay home, and to protest "within the school facilities." By 1 p.m. on Tuesday, a large group convened at city hall. Protests kicked off on Sunday, where up to 3,000 demonstrators caused traffic disruptions as they closed the 101 Freeway for hours. Police ultimately declared an unlawful assembly and forced the group to disperse. The freeway fully reopened by Sunday night. Los Angeles Police Department officials said five officers sustained minor injuries while responding to the daylong incident pm Sunday. Two arrests were made, one for felony vandalism to an MTA bus and another for assault with a deadly weapon for throwing objects at officers. Four vandalism reports were made for damage to police vehicles, which included slashed tires, and one crime report was filed for pointing a laser at officers. On Monday's National Day of Action, demonstrators took to the streets again, moving through downtown Los Angeles, leading police to issue a dispersal order in the early evening. LAPD officials said by the afternoon, the group had grown to about 800 pedestrians and 200 vehicles. California Highway Patrol officers blocked "multiple attempts" made by demonstrators to get onto the 101 Freeway. By 2:15 p.m., demonstrators breached city hall barriers and "continued to vandalize the area," as fireworks were set off and vehicles burned out. Police said fireworks were being directed toward officers and projectiles were thrown as the crowd grew to about 1,000. Two officers suffered minor injuries but no arrests were made on Monday.
