Parents renew calls for security after knife incident at Northwest High

  • A knife incident at Northwest High reignited calls from families—like Lawrence Frazier’s—for metal detectors and stricter safeguards, echoing concerns voiced since last year’s on-campus shooting.
  • The district says it has reviewed and improved its safety procedures since the school shooting in 2024, yet parents argue the lack of metal detectors and visible deterrents leaves schools vulnerable.
  • The incident comes just weeks after another knife incident at Central High.

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Omaha Public Schools is confirming a staff member was injured after a student displayed a knife inside Northwest High School on Wednesday.

Parents learned about the incident in a letter sent home from the Principal…

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