BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 430 officials investigated a reported bomb threat Tuesday morning, according to a statement from school district superintendent Jason Cline and Horton Police Chief Jon Boller.
Just after 8a.m. Tuesday, the school district issued an evacuation procedure after police alerted the school of a reported bomb threat in the city of Horton.
As a precaution, the school district along with local law enforcement activated and implemented the school district's emergency protocols included in the crisis plan.
Local and county law enforcement conducted a search of the Horton Elementary School, 300 East 16th Street and Horton High School, 1120 East First Avenue. After the search, law enforcement and school district officials issued an all clear and returned the schools to normal operation. All staff and students were accounted for, according to Cline.
Police released no additional details and have not reported an arrest.