Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
(KAIR) -- Crews in the City of Atchison and in Atchison County are making their final preparations for the major winter storm expected to hit the area.
Expected to hit it’s hardest early Thursday morning, Atchison City Manager Trey Cocking says pre treatment will begin this evening.
(Play Audio)
Cocking encourages citizens to not travel unless it’s essential, especially in the morning.
(Audio Continues)
In the County, Road and Bridge Supervisor Matt Dorssom says they plan to start treatment as soon as the snow falls.
(Audio Continues)
A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect from midnight Thursday until six Friday morning.
Emergency officials encourage citizens to assemble a winter storm kit, which includes a flashlight and batteries, bottled water, non-electric clock, blankets, a first-aid kit, non-perishable foods, and extra bed essentials.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Holton schools mourn student death
Info sought on missing Sabetha teen
Missing Atchison couple draws renewed interest
Fleeing, drugs, hold Atchison man
Atchison's USD 409 names new Superintendent
ATCH CO SO seeks tips regarding stolen motorcycle
Jackson Heights names new MS/HS Principal
Atchison foundry renamed in acquisition
Tecumseh Prison inmates arrested for 2023 assaults
NioCorp to begin 12-week drilling program
Olathe woman arrested in Jackson Co on drug charges
Hiawatha City Commission approves fireworks on trial basis
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief to retire
Dean, assistant, secured for proposed BC med school
Two new members appointed to Brown Co Planning Commission
Falls City Council hears updated on electric department
Early morning power outage planned for Falls City
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters
LATEST STORIES
Jefferson Co bridge work underway
Dean, assistant, secured for proposed BC med school
Richardson Co board conducts grievance hearing
Update to Nebraska State Park burn bans
Holt Co, Mo bridge project delayed
Auburn, Neb to celebrate 143rd birthday
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters
Auburn School Board approves administrator salaries
RELATED STORIES
Atchison Co Commission Focuses On Speed Limits
Warnock Lake in Atchison Under Public Health Warning
Auburn School Board Approves Bids
Amelia Earhart Bridge Open to Final Traffic Configuration
One Person Injured in Atchison Wreck
MMA Meet and Greet Hopes to Provide Spark to Atchison Economy
Atchison Co Commission to Talk Transfer Station Privatization
Atchison Co to Take Over Township Road Maintenance
Atchison Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault
St. Joseph Man in Custody for Atchison Car Burglaries and Chase
Hiawatha, Ks 66434