Rumors are flying around Phillips as to what item was found at the school in Phillips. Allegedly, an "unexpected item" was found in a school's bathroom. Some rumors stated it was an item that would be used in a weapon or a weapon.
My Price County wrote to Superintendent Rachel Hoffman asking for clarification. As of the time of publication, we have not received a response but will update this article if one is received.
Chief of Police Mike Hauschild for the City of Phillips did provide some answers, stating, "The investigation is still ongoing. What I can tell you is that the item found was not a magazine, laser, or weapon. The Phillips Police Department is working in cooperation with the School District of Phillips. Student safety is the number one priority, and steps were taken to safeguard the students."
If any further information is received, we will update this article, but we wanted to get what we know now out to the public as soon as possible to clear up rumors and worries. The article continues after the ad; keep reading.
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UPDATE: 11-10-2025
We asked Chief Hauschild for more information and clarification regarding the "unexpected item" found at the school. He added that "two .22 caliber bullets were found in the middle school boys' bathroom. They were found by a student who turned them into a teacher. A folding knife was found during a search of a locker during that day. No one came forward with ownership of the .22 caliber bullets. Interviews were conducted by school officials with the juveniles who used the bathroom from the start of school until when the bullets were found. The bathroom was secured until a thorough search by law enforcement could be completed, and nothing was found during the search. An administrative hold was put on for the school during the search."
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