Crime

Police investigate report of threats at Kearney Middle School

Police are investigating after a student allegedly threatened another student or students at Kearney Middle School.

In a statement on its Facebook page, the Kearney Police Department said it received information Friday night of the threats and contacted the Kearney School District.

On Saturday, the police department said it continued the investigation and conducted interviews. No arrests have been announced.

Police said it plans to increase its presence at the school.

“We believe that we have a much better understanding of this alleged incident. We have been working with the Kearney School District to ensure that everyone will be safe and that Monday will be another productive day of learning at the Kearney Middle School,” police said in a statement.

This story was originally published April 13, 2019 at 7:15 PM.

Kaitlyn Schwers
The Kansas City Star
Kaitlyn Schwers covers breaking news and crime at night for The Kansas City Star. Originally from Willard, Mo., she spent nearly three years reporting in Arkansas and Illinois before returning to Missouri and joining The Star in 2017.
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