Wausau Police and School Leaders Investigated Threatening Statement

Thursday, September 15th, 2022 -- 2:01 PM

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Wausau police and school leaders investigated a threatening statement on Wednesday.

While the threat didn't specifically single out Wausau West High School, district leaders still took it seriously and started the day with an increased police presence.

But upon further investigation it was determined that the threat didn't have any teeth behind it, and that the statement was made against several schools in the state that also had the word "West" in their name.

District officials emphasize that no students or staff were ever in danger, and thanked the students who came forward to report the social media message, adding all threats are taken seriously.

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