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id: 5b597d3042
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-13 18:12 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 18:12 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Knife found at Jeffersontown High School; staff investigate

School staff began investigating after a knife was found Wednesday at Jeffersontown High School, and parents asked whether it passed the school's weapons detection system.

Section: [Schools](/louisville/section/life.md) · Entities: [Jeffersontown High School](/louisville/wiki/jeffersontown-high-school.md)

## Coverage

- [WAVE (NBC)](https://www.wdrbwave.com/2026/11/13/weapons-detection-system-called-into-question-after-knife-found-jeffersontown-high-school/), 2026-11-13 18:12 EST: Weapons detection system called into question after knife found at Jeffersontown High School

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