Colby-Abbotsford Police Department

City of Colby, WI (May 26, 2026) On Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at approximately 10:35 AM, the Colby-Abbotsford Police Department was dispatched for an emergency alert button which was activated at the Colby Elementary School.
Officers responded immediately. The first responding officer spoke with a school official, who informed the officer that there was not an active shooter incident but at this time did not know why the alarm was activated. Officers immediately cleared the elementary school and determined that there was not an emergency.
As a precaution, officers cleared both the middle school and high school building as well. Officers determined there was not an active emergency incident in any of the school buildings.
At this time, it is unknown how the emergency alert button was activated and it is currently under investigation to determine cause.
No additional information will be released at this time.
Alex Bowman
Chief of Police
Colby-Abbotsford Police Department

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