Winfield High School and Middle School in Cowley County, Kansas experienced a brief lockdown due to a possible threat, resolved by 4 p.m.

Winfield High School and Middle School in Cowley County, Kansas experienced a brief lockdown on Wednesday afternoon due to a possible threat, with law enforcement authorities on site. A delayed dismissal resulted in school buses running late. USD 465 confirmed that students were not in direct danger, and the "possible threat" was resolved by 4 p.m. Further details will be reported as they become available.