By Chris Sorensen

Is it February or April? While the calendar shows one thing, temperatures at or above seasonal norms tell another story.

The forecast across Kiowa County for the coming weekend will be pleasantly warm, with daytime highs in the mid-60s under sunny skies, and overnight lows staying at or above the freezing mark.

This week at Lamar Theatre

Starts Friday

A Dog's Purpose, 6:45 p.m. daily

XXX: Return of Xander Cage, 8:40 p.m. daily

Coming Soon

Lego Batman Movie

John Wick: Chapter 2

By Coach Bart Michael

It is time to start Pee Wee wrestling practice. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all students preschool through eighth grade, ages 3 through 14, to try wrestling. It is my opinion, that your child will enjoy this rewarding experience.

Middle school wrestling originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, at Lamar has been moved to Friday, February 24, starting at 2:00 p.m.

Weatherization and Crisis Intervention programs ensure efficient home heating 

The Low-income Energy Assistance Program’s (LEAP) primary mission of helping Coloradans pay winter home heating costs is complemented by two crucial programs: the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program.

​Help threatened and endangered wildlife with a voluntary contribution through the “nongame and endangered wildlife cash fund” on your Colorado tax returns this year. Filling out line No. 1 of Colorado tax form 104CH (the Voluntary Contributions Schedule form) supports wildlife rehabilitation and preservation of threatened and endangered species in the state through Colorado Parks and Wildlife programs.

The Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest following a high-speed pursuit that occurred Wednesday (February 15).