From the 133-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

UNWARRANTED PUNISHMENT

"It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity."

Proverbs 17:26

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 30, 2020.

Portions of eastern Colorado saw improved conditions over the past week according to the latest update from the National Drought Mitigation Center.

Following recent rains, severe drought dropped from Kit Carson County, as well as northern portions of Lincoln County, replaced with moderate conditions.

The coming week in Kiowa County is expected to be hot, with just a few chances for rain.

Temperatures Saturday afternoon will reach the mid-90s, with a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4:00 p.m. Later in the evening, the potential for thunderstorms increases through midnight as the overnight low drops to the lows 60s. Less than one-tenth inch of rain is expected, though amounts could be higher where thunderstorms do develop.

The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred Saturday morning near Towner in eastern Kiowa County.

According to CSP, the vehicle rolled several times, ejecting the occupants. One person was fatally injured.

Four others were transported to a hospital in Tribune, Kansas. Their names, ages and conditions have not been released.

The investigation in ongoing.

In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court has upheld California's restrictions on attendance at religious services due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Chief Justice John Roberts cast the deciding vote.

Photo of the week from the May 29, 2020, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Iris in bloom near Eads.