Children’s Wisconsin Hospital Lifts Lockdown After Bomb Threat Deemed Non-Credible
Children's Wisconsin Hospital in Milwaukee lifted its lockdown after an investigation determined there was no credible threat following an initial bomb threat.
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, November 11, 2026 — Children’s Wisconsin Hospital in Milwaukee has lifted a lockdown that was initiated following a bomb threat. The hospital confirmed that authorities investigated the threat and determined it was not credible.
The lockdown was put in place as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Following a thorough investigation by law enforcement and hospital security, officials concluded that there was no immediate danger. The specific details of the bomb threat, including when and how it was received, were not immediately made available. The name of the investigating agency was also not provided.
Hospital operations have now resumed their normal course. The duration of the lockdown was not specified, nor were the exact procedures followed during the investigation. The hospital has not released further statements regarding the incident.
Story summarized from the original created by Desiree Fischer, CBS58 on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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