McPHERSON— Law enforcement authorities and USD 418 officals are investigating alleged threats to students at McPherson High School.

On Thursday evening, McPherson Police received a report from McPherson USD 418 staff concerning a 15-year-old former student possibly threatening to commit violence at McPherson High School, according to a media release.

On Friday morning, McPherson High School administration reported to police that a 15-year-old student had threatened to commit violence at the school. Police have taken the student into custody for criminal threat.