Kenosha, Wisconsin – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside reopened Saturday afternoon after authorities determined there was no active threat on campus.
According to a statement from the university administration, local and campus law enforcement completed a thorough investigation into an earlier security concern and confirmed the situation had been resolved.
Campus operations officially resume at 1 p.m., with all classes, activities and events scheduled for 1 p.m. or later proceeding as planned. Campus dining services were set to reopen at 4 p.m.
University officials noted there will be an increased police presence throughout the day as a precaution. Additional information will be provided when authorized by law enforcement.
Earlier alerts prompted disruptions to normal campus operations while authorities assessed the situation. Officials did not release details about the nature of the initial concern.
The university thanked campus police and local law enforcement partners for their rapid response and expressed appreciation for the campus community’s cooperation during the disruption.
The brief closure affected students attending afternoon classes and campus employees scheduled during reopening hours.
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