Top News Image State lawmakers prep Coloradans ahead of special session Bill in Congress to blame for $800M hole in previously balanced state budget, lawmaker tells town hall audience Image Human emissions driving Colorado River ‘megadrought,’ CU Boulder research finds The Colorado River Basin’s current “megadrought” is the worst dry spell the region has experienced in at least 1,200 years. Image Three new ICE detention centers reportedly planned in Colorado There could be up to three new immigrant detention centers in Colorado run by federal authorities by the end of the year. Image Top articles for the week ending August 16, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 16, 2025. Image Colorado AG asks court to dismiss Tina Peters’ habeas corpus petition The Colorado attorney general’s office has asked for the dismissal of the habeas corpus petition filed by former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. 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Image State lawmakers prep Coloradans ahead of special session Bill in Congress to blame for $800M hole in previously balanced state budget, lawmaker tells town hall audience Image State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, SNAP changes States are still sorting through the long-term impacts of federal legislation — and what, if any, actions they can take to soften the blow. Image Trump’s bid to support coal could cost ratepayers billions, report finds Orders from the U.S. Department of Energy to save coal plants from retirement could cost ratepayers more than $3 billion per year. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Ham and Swiss Breakfast Casserole This is a quick and easy ham, egg, and cheese casserole. Prepare it the night before and bake it in the morning for a hot meal for your family or guests. 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Image State lawmakers prep Coloradans ahead of special session Bill in Congress to blame for $800M hole in previously balanced state budget, lawmaker tells town hall audience
Image Human emissions driving Colorado River ‘megadrought,’ CU Boulder research finds The Colorado River Basin’s current “megadrought” is the worst dry spell the region has experienced in at least 1,200 years.
Image Three new ICE detention centers reportedly planned in Colorado There could be up to three new immigrant detention centers in Colorado run by federal authorities by the end of the year.
Image Top articles for the week ending August 16, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 16, 2025.
Image Colorado AG asks court to dismiss Tina Peters’ habeas corpus petition The Colorado attorney general’s office has asked for the dismissal of the habeas corpus petition filed by former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Image 142 methane-spewing wells to be plugged, a fraction of Colorado’s eligible ‘orphan’ risks State regulators in Colorado have chosen 142 older, low-producing oil and gas wells to be permanently plugged.
Image Democratic AGs sue DOJ to receive federal funding for victims of violent crimes Violent crime victims and their families across the country stand to lose more than $1 billion in direct compensation and support services.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - August 19, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - August 18, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - August 18, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Despite federal shift, state health officials encourage COVID vaccines for pregnant women Heading into the respiratory illness season, states and clinicians are working to encourage pregnant patients to get COVID-19 vaccinations.
Image State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, SNAP changes States are still sorting through the long-term impacts of federal legislation — and what, if any, actions they can take to soften the blow.
Image Obituary - Delisa Lee (Eikenberg) Weeks Obituary for Delisa Lee (Eikenberg) Weeks of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Funeral Services - Delisa Lee (Eikenberg) Weeks Funeral services for Delisa Lee (Eikenberg) Weeks of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Celebration of Life - Bradley Dean Larrew Celebration of Life for Bradley Dean Larrew of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - July 24, 2025 Minutes of the July 24, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image Top articles for the week ending August 16, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 16, 2025.
Image About Town – August 18, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Eads School lunch menus - August 19-21, 2025 August 19-21, 2025, breakfast and lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 16, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 16, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending August 16, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 16, 2025.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 30 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 9, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 9, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending August 9, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 9, 2025.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 29 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
Image Tariffs have no negative impact on Colorado car sales - so far A recent report on the automotive industry found that tariffs have not yet had an impact on car sales in Colorado.
Image Colorado unemployment drops slightly, 10th highest in U.S. Unemployment in Colorado dropped by 0.1 percent from May to 4.7 percent, ranking the state’s unemployment 10th highest in the nation.
Image Inflation outpaces median income in Southwestern states The BEA released statistics looking specifically at how disposable personal income is distributed across households in each state.
Image Rural Alaska village banks on alternative energy as economic driver Kotlik, a Yupik native village nestled on the banks of the Yukon River is using alternative energy as an economic driver.
Image Opponents of Texas redistricting say proposed maps would hurt minorities Opponents of proposed redrawn Congressional maps in Texas say the changes will hurt Latino, Black and Asian voters.
Image New Mexico group aims to prevent gerrymandering with 'fair' redistricting A group of New Mexico lawmakers and voting rights advocates renewed redistricting meetings this month.
Image Proposed constitutional amendment would give Colorado governor emergency redistricting authority Measure comes in response to Trump-pushed partisan efforts in other states.
Image Colorado House lawmaker files campaign finance complaint against Republican colleague A Republican state House member has filed a campaign finance complaint against a colleague.
Image Air in New Mexico national parks could soon be less breathable A new report from the National Parks Conservation Association showed cars and trucks play a major role in air pollution in parks.
Image Movie Review - Freakier Friday Critic Bob Garver looks at "Freakier Friday." Does it live up to the original, or the remake?
Image EarthTalk - ¿Es cierto que las auroras boreales serán más intensas en los próximos 50 años? Estas luces se ven principalmente desde zonas de gran latitud cercanas al Ártico y se producen cuando el Sol libera partículas cargadas durante los vientos solares.
Image EarthTalk - How are the world’s penguin species faring? Penguins are some of the most recognizable and beloved birds in the world.
Image Movie Review - Freakier Friday Critic Bob Garver looks at "Freakier Friday." Does it live up to the original, or the remake?
Image Movie Review - The Bad Guys 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Bad Guys 2." Does it match the 2022 original?
Image Movie Review - The Fantastic Four: First Steps Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." Will those first steps be the last?
Image Midwest farmers brace for ripple effects of federal land access freeze Young farmers in the Midwest face growing uncertainty, after a freeze on a federal program that supports land access.
Image Commentary: A paradigm shift on the Colorado River is the only way to confront the water crisis The Trump administration’s decision to withhold water funding benefits nobody and hurts everybody.
Image The well-lived life of John Stulp Colorado governors of the past and possibly the future gathered in Lamar to pay their respects. His last wishes were that the wheat harvest go on.
Image Push for more deportations could boost demand for foreign farmworkers with ‘guest worker’ visas Agricultural employers say they can’t find enough people to hire who can legally work – at least without higher wages and much-improved job requirements.
Image Kansas leaders reject demands for food program data; feds threaten to withhold some funding State leaders continued to stand firm against federal demands for personal data of Kansans who have received food assistance.
Image Opponents of Texas redistricting say proposed maps would hurt minorities Opponents of proposed redrawn Congressional maps in Texas say the changes will hurt Latino, Black and Asian voters.
Image State lawmakers prep Coloradans ahead of special session Bill in Congress to blame for $800M hole in previously balanced state budget, lawmaker tells town hall audience
Image Weather Service is hiring back hundreds after Nebraska U.S. Representative highlighted need The National Weather Service announced this month that it would hire back 450 meteorologists, hydrologists, and radar technicians.
Image Democratic AGs sue DOJ to receive federal funding for victims of violent crimes Violent crime victims and their families across the country stand to lose more than $1 billion in direct compensation and support services.
Image Three new ICE detention centers reportedly planned in Colorado There could be up to three new immigrant detention centers in Colorado run by federal authorities by the end of the year.
Image Colorado AG asks court to dismiss Tina Peters’ habeas corpus petition The Colorado attorney general’s office has asked for the dismissal of the habeas corpus petition filed by former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Image Colorado sued over social media warnings for minors An internet trade group filed a lawsuit against Colorado Thursday morning, challenging a new law.
Image Air in New Mexico national parks could soon be less breathable A new report from the National Parks Conservation Association showed cars and trucks play a major role in air pollution in parks.
Image As Grand Canyon burns, officials say federal cuts could raise wildfire risk in Arizona Officials warned federal cuts to clean energy and public lands protections will increase extreme weather risks throughout Arizona.
Image EarthTalk - How are the world’s penguin species faring? Penguins are some of the most recognizable and beloved birds in the world.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo les va a las especies de pingüinos del mundo? Los pingüinos son unas de las aves más reconocibles y queridas del mundo.
Image Democratic AGs sue DOJ to receive federal funding for victims of violent crimes Violent crime victims and their families across the country stand to lose more than $1 billion in direct compensation and support services.
Image State lawmakers prep Coloradans ahead of special session Bill in Congress to blame for $800M hole in previously balanced state budget, lawmaker tells town hall audience
Image State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, SNAP changes States are still sorting through the long-term impacts of federal legislation — and what, if any, actions they can take to soften the blow.
Image Trump’s bid to support coal could cost ratepayers billions, report finds Orders from the U.S. Department of Energy to save coal plants from retirement could cost ratepayers more than $3 billion per year.
Image Cooking at Home - Ham and Swiss Breakfast Casserole This is a quick and easy ham, egg, and cheese casserole. Prepare it the night before and bake it in the morning for a hot meal for your family or guests.
Image Cooking at Home - Sweet Cornmeal Pudding with Ginger and Cinnamon This baked pudding combines milk and cornmeal with spices to produce a custard-like dessert that you can serve on special occasions.
Image Cooking at Home - Tomato Basil Soup This creamy soup can be prepared using pantry staples such as canned tomatoes and non-fat dry milk.
Image Cooking at Home - Vegetable Cheese Soup Swiss cheese, vegetables, and curry powder make this thick and creamy soup a filling meal on a cold night this winter.
Image Policy decisions affected by party affiliation, views about science Science is supposed to be fact-based and objective but new research shows the way it is being used is definitely not.
Image Golden Paw Celebrity Punt, Pass & Kick Contest kicks off CSU Pueblo’s ‘Fortnight’ CSU Pueblo will kick off its academic year with the first-ever Golden Paw Celebrity Punt, Pass & Kick Contest.
Image Curious Kids: If everyone in the world turned on the lights at the same time, what would happen? System operators use sensors and sophisticated computers to track electricity demand so they can adjust power production up or down as needed.
Image Curious Kids: Do you really need to read to learn? Whether reading a book or listening to a recording, the goal is the same: understanding.
Image As Grand Canyon burns, officials say federal cuts could raise wildfire risk in Arizona Officials warned federal cuts to clean energy and public lands protections will increase extreme weather risks throughout Arizona.
Image EarthTalk - How are the world’s penguin species faring? Penguins are some of the most recognizable and beloved birds in the world.
Image Movie Review - Freakier Friday Critic Bob Garver looks at "Freakier Friday." Does it live up to the original, or the remake?
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo les va a las especies de pingüinos del mundo? Los pingüinos son unas de las aves más reconocibles y queridas del mundo.
Image Curious Kids: If everyone in the world turned on the lights at the same time, what would happen? System operators use sensors and sophisticated computers to track electricity demand so they can adjust power production up or down as needed.
Image Cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed The dismantling of the country’s terrorism and extremism prevention programs began in February 2025.
Image 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids Children who hesitate to ask or answer questions risk becoming adults with the same habits.
Image Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers With the start of another high school football season around the corner, a long-simmering dispute has heated up: prayers at games.