Amanda Klinger News Today

Fake threats against schools have been on the rise in recent years.

In September, schools across the country started getting hoax calls that active shooters were on their campuses. But nearly one month in, there are more questions than ever.

The Topeka USD 501 high school was just one target in a "swatting" spree that falsely claimed active shooters at several Kansas high schools.

By Peter Mertz

Schools in at least a dozen cities, including Durango and Boulder, received threatening phone calls. No injuries were reported.

The incident is part of a disturbing trend experts say is growing nationally.

The incident is part of a disturbing trend experts say is growing nationally.

In September, schools across the country started getting hoax calls that active shooters were on their campuses. But nearly one month in, there are more questions than ever.

In September, schools across the country started getting hoax calls that active shooters were on their campuses. But nearly one month in, there are more questions than ever.

In September, schools across the country started getting hoax calls that active shooters were on their campuses. But nearly one month in, there are more questions than ever.