SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026 – 1:33 p.m.
KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Following an early Saturday morning potential threat at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus, authorities say that the concern has been resolved and the campus has reopened.
According to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Facebook page, the shelter-in-place has been lifted, and the campus has reopened at 1 p.m.
University officials say a thorough investigation was conducted and authorities have determined that there is no active threat to the campus. It was also noted that all classes, activities, and events scheduled for 1 p.m. or later will go on as originally scheduled.
There will also be an increased police presence on campus throughout Saturday
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our campus police department and local law enforcement partners for their rapid, professional response and for ensuring the safety of our campus community. Finally, we thank the entire UW-Parkside community for your patience, cooperation, and calm during this disruption. We understand that events like these can be stressful, and we appreciate your commitment to keeping our campus safe.
UW-Parkside
No additional details were provided.
Original story: University of Wisconsin-Parkside issues alert of ‘threat to campus,’ shelter in place
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026 – 11:43 a.m.
KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside has issued an alert of a possible threat to campus on Saturday morning.
An initial Facebook alert from the Kenosha-based university states, “UWP RANGER ALERT! Threat to campus. Campus is currently closed. Evacuate immediately or shelter in place.”
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Around 11:48 a.m. on Saturday, University Administration sent out an updated Facebook post about the incident, which can be read in its entirety below:
At 10:13 a.m., the campus was closed following a reported security concern. Law enforcement is actively investigating the situation. Out of an abundance of caution, the campus remains closed at this time. All classes and events scheduled for this afternoon are suspended until further notice. We will provide another update as soon as law enforcement has concluded their investigation. We are deeply grateful for the rapid and professional response of our local law enforcement partners and for the continued patience and cooperation of our campus community during this time. The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. Please continue to monitor your email and official alert channels for further instructions.
UW-Parkside University Administration
This is a developing story. Local 5 will provide an update when more information is released.
