Joan H. (Knutson) Olson, formerly of Bottineau, N.D. passed away April 20, 2022, at Reeds Cove Health and Rehabilitation, Wichita, Kansas.

She was born September 23, 1942, in Richardton, N.D. to parents, Walter and Erna (Rasch) Knutson of Halliday, N.D. When Joan was five years old, her family moved to McKenzie, N.D. She received her education at McKenzie Grade School, and then Bismarck High School.

East- and west-bound I-70 between Goodland and Colby has reopened, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. I-70 had been temporarily closed due to winds, zero-visibility conditions and vehicle crashes

Motorists traveling in northwest Kansas are asked to use caution and/or reduce travel due to weather conditions.