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Bomb threat forces evacuation, lock down of courthouse, court services
However, officers find no suspicious items in sweep
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Courthouse employees filled the meeting room at the Barton County Sheriffs Office as they waited for deputies to complete a thorough sweep of the building. - photo by VERONICA COONS Great Bend Tribune
Anyone trying to get into the Barton County Courthouse in Great Bend Friday morning was turned away at the doors by Barton County Sheriff’s Office deputies. The courthouse was closed, evacuated and locked down due to a bomb threat, Sheriff Brian Bellendir said. Fortunately, it appeared to be a false alarm.