Norton County Emergency Management

03/05/2026

Everyone is welcome! Public is encouraged to attend!

01/23/2026

01/23/2026

Forecast this weekend? COLD!
With the temperatures dropping and the wind chills possibly around -20 degrees, we wanted to share some tips.

01/06/2026

12/25/2025

12/18/2025

**This Post Is No Longer Current**

***1:15 PM MT Update: The High Wind Warning has been cancelled for Yuma, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne counties in CO as winds continue to decrease.***
Winds this morning and through the afternoon will be gusting back up to 60-70 MPH, with some isolated 80 MPH gusts possible. These strong winds and dry conditions will lead to rapid wildfire spread and blowing dust. Travel and fires are not advised today!

12/18/2025

** * UPDATE 1030pm Wednesday: High Wind Warning for Thursday now goes into effect at MIDNIGHT (instead of 6 AM)...to account for possibility of brief 50-60 MPH gust potential overnight/early Thurs AM

A High Wind Warning remains in effect for our entire area on Thursday:
HOWEVER, the warning now starts at Midnight/12 AM to account for the first of TWO SEPARATE periods of very strong winds:

1) Mainly between 12-4 AM, a brief/initial surge of north-northwesterly gusts as high as 50-60 MPH will race south across our forecast area (these high winds won't last very long at any given location).

2) The "main event" for high winds is still expected DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS on Thursday...as we are expecting several hours of sustained northwest winds as high as 35-45 MPH...gusts as high as 55-65 MPH.

12/18/2025

**POST NO LONGER CURRENT**

⛔ I-70 CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS FROM COLBY TO GOODLAND
Blowing dust is causing reduced visibility. Delay travel until conditions improve. Closure info available on kandrive.gov and the KanDrive app.

12/13/2025

Use extreme caution when traveling the roadways this morning! We had freezing drizzle most of the night. Use caution on your sidewalks and driveways as well!

07/16/2025

If anyone is available to help on the final day of cleanup in Grinnell, they would sure appreciate it! Groups or individuals are welcome! Neighbors helping neighbors. Let’s show them some support!

07/09/2025

The FairEntry system is now open and ready to receive your county fair entries at http://nortoncountyfair.fairentry.com. The deadline to have your entries completed is July 7th by midnight for all 4-H exhibits. Open class exhibit entries will be accepted up until the day of judging.
The fair book is available online on our Twin Creeks website and in the Twin Creeks Extension Office. To view online: 2025 Norton County Fair Book
**Judging schedules are coming back for the 4-H building exhibits!** A SignUp Genius will be sent out after the entry deadline closes to those who entered. Watch for these emails as they will also have a deadline to get signed up!

Please pay close attention to the fair schedule for judging and activities. Also, watch for county fair project-specific emails through 4HOnline. Do not hesitate to contact the Extension office (785-877-5755) if you have any questions.

Happy Fair Season!!