Rural Messenger

Rural Messenger Rural interest publication distributed throughout South-Central Ks. The Rural Messenger is printed weekly.

The views in the Rural Messenger are the those of the writers and advertisers and do not represent the views of the Rural Messenger and staff.

01/08/2025

Rural interest publication distributed throughout South-Central Ks. The Rural Messenger is printed weekly. The views in the Rural Messenger are the those of the writers and advertisers and do not represent the views of the Rural Messenger and staff.

01/06/2025

I-70 reopened to traffic across Kansas

The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened westbound and eastbound I-70 to through traffic in both directions from Salina to the east Geary County line. This was the last section of I-70 that remained closed because of the blizzard conditions that impacted the state on Jan. 4 and 5.

Other state highways continue to reopen across the state of Kansas, including I-135, U.S. 81, U.S. 75, and highways in Reno, Butler and Harvey counties. However, motorists are advised to slow down, use caution and be prepared for changing road conditions as some highways remain icy and snow packed.

For the latest updates on road closures and conditions, visit kandrive.gov, or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.

01/06/2025

State roads start to reopen following severe winter weather

Kansas Department of Transportation crews are making progress in reopening state roads across the state. Major state highways in northeast Kansas are open, including all interstate highways in the Kansas City metro area.

I-70 remains closed in both directions from Hays to the K-177 exit south of Manhattan. State highways in north central Kansas remain closed in Jewell, Republic, Washington, Mitchell, Cloud, Clary, Lincoln, Ottawa, Ellsworth, Saline, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, McPherson, Marion and Chase counties. South central Kansas state highways in Reno, Harvey and Butler counties also remain closed.

“This storm was an extraordinary weather event, delivering record-breaking snowfalls in many areas,” Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed said. “Our crews were prepared and responded as quickly as possible, but the storm’s scale created significant challenges. We appreciate the traveling public’s patience and cooperation throughout this event as it allowed crews to make substantial progress overnight. KDOT remains focused on reopening roads, but we encourage travelers to use caution as snow-packed conditions may persist in some areas.”

In addition to clearing roads overnight, KDOT crews worked in cooperation with the Kansas Highway Patrol and local emergency management officials to guide stranded motorists on I-70 in Dickinson County to shelter.

As weather conditions improve across the state, KDOT reminds drivers to maintain a safe distance from crews and equipment working to clear the roads.

Check KDOT’s updated traveler information website, kandrive.gov, for updates on highway conditions across Kansas.

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This information can be made available in alternative accessible formats upon request. For information about obtaining an alternative format, contact the KDOT Division of Communications, 700 SW Harrison St., 2nd Fl West, Topeka, KS 66603-3745 or phone 785-296-3585 (Voice)/Hearing Impaired – 711.

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01/06/2025

KDOT advises against non-emergency
travel due to blizzard conditions

The Kansas Department of Transportation advises all motorists to avoid non-emergency travel, especially in northeast and north central Kansas, as dangerous blizzard conditions persist.

All state highways in Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Doniphan, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Atchison, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Douglas, Johnson, Lyon, Osage, Jewell, Republic, Washington, Mitchell, Cloud, Clay, Lincoln, Ottawa, Ellsworth, Saline, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, McPherson, Marion and Chases counties are closed, including I-70.

Motorists currently traveling in affected areas are advised to adjust travel plans immediately.

“This is a major, statewide winter weather event,” Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed said. “We appreciate the cooperation of the public in staying off the roads so our crews can focus on reopening routes as quickly and as safely as possible. KDOT is out in force working diligently in these challenging conditions.”

KDOT crews are working to reopen roads, with priority given to major routes. Progress will depend on weather conditions.

If you are currently stranded, call *47 for Kansas Highway Patrol Dispatch and provide your location. KDOT encourages motorists to follow the guidance of emergency personnel and call for assistance to determine the best course of action.

KDOT also advises motorists who must travel to have emergency kits on hand with clothes, blankets, food, water and other supplies.

For updates on highway conditions across Kansas, visit kandrive.gov.

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This information can be made available in alternative accessible formats upon request. For information about obtaining an alternative format, contact the KDOT Division of Communications, 700 SW Harrison St., 2nd Fl West, Topeka, KS 66603-3745 or phone 785-296-3585 (Voice)/Hearing Impaired – 711.

01/05/2025

All highways closed in northeastern Kansas

I-70 now closed to Missouri state line

Low visibility, impassable conditions and extreme winter weather has caused highways to close in northeastern Kansas, including I-70 east to the Missouri state line, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

I-70 CLOSURE: I-70 is now closed in both direction from the Missouri state line in Kansas City west to the Ellsworth County line in western Kansas. Eastbound I-70 is also closed from Hays to the Missouri state line.

In addition, all highways are now closed in Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Doniphan, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Atchison, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Lyon, Osage, Douglas, Wyandotte and Johnson counties.

These closures are in addition to the closures that took place in north central Kansas earlier this afternoon. Those include all highways in Washington, Clay, Geary, Dickinson, Morris, Marion, Chase, McPherson, Saline, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ottawa, Mitchell, Republic, Cloud and Jewell counties.

Additional road closures are possible as the winter storm continues to move across the state.

Check KDOT’s updated traveler information website, www.kandrive.gov, for updates on highway conditions across Kansas. KDOT also advises motorists who must travel to have emergency kits on hand with clothes, blankets, food, water and other supplies.

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This information can be made available in alternative accessible formats upon request. For information about obtaining an alternative format, contact the KDOT Division of Communications, 700 SW Harrison St., 2nd Fl West, Topeka, KS 66603-3745 or phone 785-296-3585 (Voice)/Hearing Impaired – 711.

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The Rural Messenger is a weekly rural-interest newspaper distributed throughout Central Kansas, from Oklahoma to Nebraska.

Full of classified ads, auctions and popular columnists, including Milo Yield, Lee Pitts, Doris Schroder, Steve Gilliland, John Marshall and Sandy Pugh, the publication is extremely popular and is enjoyed by over 40,000 readers weekly.

As an advertising medium, it is economical and effective. Giving advertisers exposure to both digital and print, it’s the next step beyond digital.