Flash flood watches and warnings are in effect for eight western states that have been battling wildfires over the last several months.

A special breakfast when you have a little extra time.

Gravity is the reason things with mass or energy are attracted to each other.

Birthdays

August 2

• Lorraine Saffer
• Aiden Michael
• J.D.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would make the site of a World War II Japanese internment camp in southeastern Colorado a National Historic Site.

The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on July 15, 2021; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman, Donald Oswald. Robertson opened the meeting with Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Those in Attendance

• Donald Oswald, Chairman
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Mike Lening, Commissioner
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Minutes: Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the June 24, 2021; minutes as presented. Motion carried.

Nebraska’s budget surplus is particularly good news for the state’s farmers, Mark McHargue, Nebraska Farm Bureau president, said.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis urged the U.S. Senate to pass a $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure package in a statement Wednesday.

President Joe Biden on Thursday said his administration will require all federal employees and contractors to show proof of vaccination.