Recent online threats directed at schools have prompted area school districts to take extra precautions.

 

 USD 461 Neodesha officials say recent online threats circulating via social media have been investigated by the school resource officer and the Neodesha Police Department to determine if the threats have a local origin. Police have determined that the threats have originated out-of-state and do not pose a danger to students and staff.

 

District Superintendent Juanita Erikson says the district has responded with a heightened sense of safety and security and that the situation continues to be monitored. Law enforcement has determined that there is no local threat.

 

Schools in Humboldt were locked down briefly last week after a threat was found to have local origins. Police have made an arrest in that case and charges are pending.