Lander Police Department investigates bomb threat at Wyoming Catholic College

LANDER (WNE) —- The day after a suspected explosive device was found at the state Capitol, Lander Police responded to reports of a possible bomb threat at the Wyoming Catholic College.

The Lander Police Department received an email Thursday indicating "a possible bomb threat directed at the Wyoming Catholic College," LPD Interim Police Chief Kelly Waugh said in a statement. 

"Out of an abundance of caution, officers immediately responded and began a thorough investigation in coordination with the Wyoming Department of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation," the release said.

Officials assessed, secured and contained "affected" locations at the college, Waugh explained, and the areas were searched, but no explosive devices or credible threats were found.

The email threat was deemed a hoax similar to other threats made along the East Coast in recent months.

"The LPD would like our community to know that we take every threat seriously to ensure the safety of our community," Waugh said. "Officers acted quickly and professionally to verify that there was no danger to the public."

The LPD is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the person who made the email threat is encouraged to contact the department at 307-332-3401.

This story was published on Oct. 25, 2025.