North Gem School evacuated following unconfirmed threat; all students safe, dismissed for day

CARIBOU COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — North Gem School in Bancroft was evacuated, and students were dismissed for the day on Wednesday following an unconfirmed threat received against the building. Local law enforcement remains on-site for further investigation.

The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Police (ISP) are currently on the scene conducting a sweep of the building, according to the Idaho Enterprise News.

Lt. Todd Orr from the Idaho State Police confirmed that a school has been evacuated as a precaution and all students are safe. The Caribou County Sheriff's Office has stated it will release additional details later today.

Local News 8 is monitoring this developing story. We will provide updates on-air and online as new information becomes available.