PlainsWest Court Appointed Special Advocates Program requests funds from Kimball County Commissioners

PlainsWest CASA officials have requested financial assistance from the Kimball County Commissioners for the program.

July 9, 2026Updated: July 9, 2026

By Kristi Shields

PlainsWest Court Appointed Special Advocates Program requests funds from Kimball County Commissioners

PlainsWest CASA Director Krista Bruns is speaking to Kimball County Commissioners about the impact that the CASA program has on children in the court system.Kristi Shields

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PlainsWest Court Appointed Special Advocates Program requests funds from Kimball County Commissioners

Regional

Thunderstorm Warning until 9:30 p.m. for Panhandle counties

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Western Kimball County

Firefighters investigating Sterling apartment fire

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for western Wyoming

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Panhandle counties

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of northeastern Colorado

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