WEATHER: (March 31, 2025) MONDAY – High yesterday was 66° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 36° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny with a high near 75° and light south winds.
LOCAL: Xcel Energy announced they will activate Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings across the area Tuesday, April 1st. The EPSS allows power lines to remain in service during periods of elevated wildfire risk, with additional protection settings enabled. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of the region tomorrow…CASA and Cowboys – Gala & Casino Night, is this Saturday night at The Country Rose, in Summerfield. The evening features a steak dinner, open bar and casino games. Tickets can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/casaandcowboys…Izak Dominguez led the Herd Track Team with two golds in the 110m and 300m Hurdles at the Hereford invitational Friday. The 1600m relay team of Jose Almaraz, Keeton Caperton, Brandon Almaraz and Ethan Gonzales also placed 1st, running a 3:27. The Herd placed 3rd overall… Hereford held on for a win over Dumas in district baseball on Friday afternoon, 2-1. The Whitefaces are 4-2 in league play and host Canyon tomorrow afternoon…The Lady Whitefaces faced #19 Dumas in softball action and fell to the Demonettes, 19-1. Hereford is 2-6 on the district campaign…The Red Raiders’ season ended Saturday night when the Florida Gators came from behind to win, 84-79, and advance to the Final Four. Florida outscored Tech in the final minutes 23-8. Texas Tech was 7-13 from the free-throw line in the loss. All four No. 1 seeds are in the Final Four for the first time since 2008. Duke faces Houston and Florida faces Auburn in the semifinals… A Boil Water Notice has been issued for the Deaf Smith County Freshwater Supply 1……KPAN salutes Anna Solomon as the Good Neighbor of the Day……WT Services is now offering 1 Gig internet for $79.95.