McPherson County courthouse evacuated after ongoing threat by phone, police say
The McPherson County courthouse was evacuated Thursday due to an ongoing threat by phone, the McPherson Police Department said on social media.
The courthouse was evacuated shortly before 3:20 p.m. The nature of the threat is unknown.
The roads around the courthouse are closed and police are asking residents to stay away from the area. No other details were provided.
McPherson is a city of 13,865 and is an hour northwest of Wichita.
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Eduardo Castillo
The Wichita Eagle