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.

Birthdays

June 1

• Dea Weeks
• Shae Krentz
• Ted Dolph* In Memory
• Jaxon Stoker
• Kim Freeman
• June Beaman
• Rachel Specht

June 2

• Taylor Tuttle
• Ethan Guirguis
• Lonnie Eder
• Trey Michael Hines

June 3

• Micah Crawford
• Emma Briggs* In Memory
• Carmileta Degering

June 4

• Shanda Walker
• Brandon Szuch
• Shea Johnson

Epidemiologists focus on diseases among groups of people. They also study the spread of disease among animals.

Policymakers need to figure out ways to sustain the behaviors that are helping flatten the curve as cities begin to end their lockdowns.

Kiowa County is adopting a Public Health Order that will take effect May 30, and provides two approved variances from state orders.