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UW-Parkside campus reopens following an evacuate or shelter in place warning

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside had issued a Ranger Alert on Saturday morning following a security concern.
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KENOSHA — The University of Wisconsin-Parkside reopened campus at 1:00 p.m. following a Ranger Alert that was sent earlier on Saturday morning.

The university announced in a statement on Saturday afternoon saying that there will be an increased police presence on campus throughout the rest of the day and more information will be released when it is authorized by law enforcement.

At around 10:00 a.m., the university released an alert to students and faculty, as well as social media, to notify that the campus is closed and to either evacuate or shelter in place.

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Yellow crime tape blocks off an area. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

The university then sent an update at around 11:45 a.m. to announce that all classes and events that were scheduled for Saturday afternoon had been suspended until further notice.

"The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff remain out highest priority," the University Administration wrote in statement. "Please continue to monitor your email and official alert channels for further instructions."


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