If you’re headed out into the wild this summer, you may need to jump online and book a reservation before you go.

The Colorado Supreme Court has affirmed that the state’s independent redistricting committees can continue their work to redraw political districts while the U.S. Census Bureau finalizes the 2020 count.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a law that will allow to-go alcoholic drinks and cocktails to be available on a more permanent basis.

DATA

• Cases: 103 
• Hospitalizations: 6 
• Deaths: 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 06/01/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID test.

June Weeks

June 7, 1923 – May 31, 2021

Graveside memorial services for June Weeks will be held at 1:00 p.m. MDT/2:00 p.m. CDT Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Haskell County, Kansas, Cemetery with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Peacock Funeral Home.

Dwayne Louis Baxter

May 27, 1936 – May 26, 2021

Dwayne Louis Baxter was born to Louis A. Baxter and Imogene (Short) Baxter May 27, 1936, in Friona, Texas. Dwayne passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Southeast Colorado Hospital. He was 84 years old.

Dwayne was raised on the family farm near Friona until they bought a ranch and moved to Chivington in 1948. 

He spent his teen and young adult years in Chivington and Eads, growing up with his four brothers and many friends. 

Order of Events

7:45 Scratch Meeting – Coaches Hospitality Room

8:15 Coaches Meeting – Coaches Hospitality Room

9:00 Field Events – Preliminary and Finals (9 advance to finals)

• Boys Shot Put, Triple Jump
• Girls Discus, High Jump, Long Jump

9:00 Running Events

• Girls 800 M Medley Relay- Against Time
• Girls 3200 M Relay – Against Time
• Boys 3200 M Relay – Against Time
• Girls 100 M Hurdles – 8 qualifying for finals

The COVID-19 pandemic put Oklahoma cattle producers in an unprecedented bind, making it difficult for them to get products to market.

The state of Texas announced Tuesday it has reached a $195 million agreement with a major tobacco company.

Getting older is hard. You leave the workforce upon retirement, your kids leave the nest, and your friendships may begin to change. It turns out, you may even find it more challenging to lose weight as you get older. Here are some reasons why losing weight is tougher as we age so that you’re ready for whatever comes your way.