The Black Bridge Fire in Bent County has attracted assistance from Kiowa County and other neighboring fire agencies, along with the State of Colorado.

Encountering a bear in Colorado can go wrong for both humans and bears. Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers tips to be bear aware this spring.

Fishing report and conditions for 59 locations across Colorado for the week ending April 5, 2019.

Hitting a pothole at higher speeds increase the chance of damaging tires - the Colorado Department of Transportation encouges drivers to report potholes.

Photo of the week for April 5, 2019 in the Kiowa County, Colorado, Press - Contrails from a jet over Kiowa County.

Birthdays

Breakfast

• April 8: Waffles, apple juice, milk, orange
• April 9: Cinnamon rolls, grape juice, milk, pears
• April 10: Egg patty, toast, apple juice, milk strawberries
• April 11: Muffins, yogurt, orange juice, milk, mixed fruit

Lunch

• April 8: Barbeque pork sandwich, chips, pears, milk, fruit and salad bar
• April 9: Scalloped potatoes, ham, green beans, strawberries, roll, milk, fruit and salad bar
• April 10: Burritos, lettuce, tomatoes, mixed fruit, milk, fruit and salad bar
• April 11: Sloppy joes, potato salad, pe

This week at Lamar Theatre

April’s showers bring May’s flowers, but they can also wreak havoc on your basement and health. Below, we describe four health hazards of a wet basement.