Police: threat made to Fayette Schools not credible

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Fayette police are investigating after a possible threat was reported against the Fayette R-III School District on Wednesday.

The police department said on Facebook that the report was made around 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday.

Police Chief Bo Wells said in the statement that they do not believe the threat to be credible.

Fayette officers, along with deputies at the Howard County Sheriff's Office and school officials, investigated the threat.

No details were provided about the type of threat or who reported it.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education online directory states there were 668 students across the three schools in the 2025-26 school year.

Extra law enforcement is expected to be on campus, according to Wells.

ABC 17 News has reached out to the school district.