LYON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Lyon County are investigating an alleged safety threat at Emporia High School and have arrested one student.

Emporia police alerted officials at the school of a possible safety risk at the school on Wednesday, according to a social media report.

A 14-year-old student was arrested according to a media release and he is cooperating with the investigation.

The threat was verbal and nothing was found at the school that could harm students.

Two juveniles at the Emporia skate park on Tuesday overheard a third high school-aged student say he planned to bomb the school Wednesday.

The juveniles described the teen as Hispanic, wearing glasses.

Charges are pending following a review from the Lyon County Attorney’s Office.

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LYON COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities in Lyon County are investigating a safety threat at Emporia High School.

Emporia police alerted officials at the school of a possible safety risk at the school on Wednesday, according to a social media report.

“Because safety is a high priority, parents and students at Emporia High School can expect to see extra security measures in place today at school,” according to a message from the school district to parents.

“Although it was only a vague tip, we want to assure parents and students we are taking it seriously.”

No additional details were released early Wednesday.

The first day of classes for USD 253 was August 18.