UPDATE: Multiple schools went on lockdown Thursday morning; threat deemed 'non-credible'

Valparaiso High School was among several that imposed security lockouts Thursday morning. Bob Kasarda, file, The Times Multiple schools in Northwes...

January 28, 2023
3:52 AM

Valparaiso High School was among several that imposed security lockouts Thursday morning. Bob Kasarda, file, The Times Multiple schools in Northwest Indiana received threats this morning from an unknown caller and went into lockdown, or lockout, status, police said. Authorities announced publicly that Valparaiso, Portage and Hobart high schools received threatening calls and implemented security measures, and Wheeler High School in Porter County also implemented a lockout. Once lifted, Portage High School dismissed its students for the day.

Times Staff