The Knights of Columbus Pancake and Sausage Feed originally scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 14 has been rescheduled to Sunday, Jan. 21.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
Russell Shrine Club's monthly meeting at the Russell VFW on Jan. 10 is cancelled.
No school for Ellinwood, USD 355 on Wednesday
No school for Lyons, USD 405 on Wednesday
The Lake Barton Golf Club annual meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening has been moved to Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 9
KDOT: Because of low visibility caused by blowing snow creating “whiteout” conditions, the Kansas Department of Transportation has closed all state highways in Barton, Edwards, Kiowa, Pawnee and Rush counties and in much of Stafford County.In Stafford County, the closings are from U.S. 281 to the west, including U.S. 281. Go to kandrive.gov for updates on highway conditions across Kansas.
KDOT: Dangerous winter weather has closed most highways in Pratt County – with the exception of U.S. 54 from Pratt east to Cunningham. Even on the section of U.S. 54 that remains open east of Pratt, motorists should avoid travel if possible because of the conditions and time it will take crews to eventually clear the highway. Because of low visibility caused by blowing snow creating “whiteout” conditions, the Kansas Department of Transportation had already closed all state-maintained highways in much of south central Kansas: in Barton, Edwards, Kiowa, Pawnee, Reno, Rice and Rush counties and in much of Stafford County. In Stafford County, the closings are from U.S. 281 to the west, including U.S. 281.
USD 431 Board of Education Meeting has been postponed. The new date for the January Board of Education meeting will be Monday, January 15 at 7 pm at the USD 431 District Office, 165 West 3rd Street, Hoisington.