Back-to-back October storms pushed rivers across southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico to record or near-record flows, forcing evacuations and prompting Governor Jared Polis to seek federal disaster aid.

Governor Jared Polis proposed his final budget on Monday, asking lawmakers to limit Medicaid growth to 4.3 percent and cut nearly 30 programs to save $988 million.

Rivers across southwest Colorado broke records again Sunday night as a second atmospheric river hit, and the National Weather Service warned of historic flooding in five Colorado counties and one in Utah.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on whether Colorado's universal preschool program can bar two Catholic preschools from excluding LGBTQ+ children and parents while receiving public funding.

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck near Weston in southern Las Animas County early Sunday, November 1, causing no damage or injuries, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 31, 2026.

Voters across the country will choose governors in 36 states and more than 6,000 legislative seats today, with Democrats poised to win a majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years.

Polls show tight Florida races, but experts say turnout will decide, Supreme Court rejects the Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots, Michigan voter: Faith and the ballot box go hand in hand.

Trump’s final midterm pitch attacks Democratic nominees as ‘dangerous,’ last-minute voters could prove influential in key races, and voting rights groups ease fears of federal interference.

A devastating Learjet crash in Florida kills all nine people aboard, Iowa's religious leaders aim to heal political divisions, and Nebraska data centers are under fire on Election Day eve.

Research shows the economy is top of mind for midterm voters in Arkansas, the economy and immigration raids could sway undecided Catholic voters, and a group spurs low-income, infrequent Maryland voters to the polls.

Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has reached 1,286 cases and six deaths, far more than South Carolina's 997 cases with no deaths, as experts point to age and health risks.

A Hopelab study found high school students want a voice in school cellphone bans, saying they feel unprotected without phones during emergencies and lack clear active shooter plans.

With Election Day November 3, Oregon advocates and recent polling say rising medical costs and healthcare coverage losses, including nearly 600,000 Oregonians at risk, will shape voters' decisions.

Colorado officials urge drivers to slow down and move over during Responder Safety Week, November 2 through 6, as roadside crews clearing crashes face deadly risks on highways.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Kiowa County Hospital District Board received updates on staffing gaps, a SAMHSA grant award, a new clinic and ambulance barn, and a preliminary budget at its September 22 meeting.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo warns Eads and Kiowa County residents of strong north winds with gusts up to 50 mph and a 70 percent chance of showers Monday.

The Colorado Division of Insurance recovered $15,803,329 for consumers last fiscal year, with homeowners and health insurance complaints bringing back the largest shares, according to its annual report.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 31, 2026.

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for October 26-31, 2026

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The National Weather Service in Goodland, Kan., warns Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County could see gusts of 50 to 60 mph from Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning, with a 50 percent chance.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for October 26-31, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for October 26-31, 2026

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending October 31, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 31, 2026.

Dense fog and a windy, wet Monday are forecast for Cheyenne County, with the National Weather Service in Goodland, Kan., warning drivers to use caution through the weekend.

Kit Carson School calendar for November 2-15, 2026

Cheyenne Wells School calendar for November 2-15, 2026

Former State Representative Josh Svaty says shrinking rural Kansas populations have broken the property tax model that funds local government, leaving towns unable to pay for basic services.

Rising healthcare, gas and grocery costs are putting Republicans on defense in midterm races, and a new Urban Institute analysis finds 49 percent of families cannot afford basic living costs.

Single-family home completions fell to their lowest pace since May 2020 as rising mortgage rates, material costs and labor shortages squeeze builders, while Midwest and West apartment construction surged.

South Dakota Social Security recipients will receive a 3.6 percent cost-of-living increase in 2027, averaging $75 more a month, though AARP says it may not keep pace with rising prices.

Voters across the country will choose governors in 36 states and more than 6,000 legislative seats today, with Democrats poised to win a majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years.

More than 1.5 million Coloradans have already voted in the 2026 midterms, and eligible residents can still vote in person or register on Election Day before 7 p.m.

Democrat Aaron Gutierrez, an attorney running for the Pueblo-centered Senate District 3 seat, says Pueblo could decide whether Democrats set a new electoral high-water mark in Colorado.

Nebraska residents such as Bellevue resident David Linder are worried that growing data centers could raise household electricity bills as voters head to the polls Tuesday.

Economic Policy Institute calculator shows Colorado could fund nearly 20,000 teachers, 17,000 firefighters and 15,000 nurses instead of paying the $268 billion cost of mass deportations.

Firefighters, in particular, face a “significantly elevated risk” of developing colorectal, prostate, testicular, bladder, thyroid and pleural cancers

Governor Jared Polis proposed his final budget on Monday, asking lawmakers to limit Medicaid growth to 4.3 percent and cut nearly 30 programs to save $988 million.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "You Can See Everything.” Does he get a good look?

Colorado officials confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Weld County dairy's bulk tank milk on October 23, placing the herd under state quarantine and changing Colorado's federal status to Affected.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a Sac County commercial turkey flock of about 44,400 birds, prompting Governor Kim Reynolds to issue a disaster proclamation for the county.

Bird flu has spread to 27 Washington dairy farms in three weeks, and State Veterinarian Amber Itle says the risk to humans remains very low while testing continues weekly.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Former Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline director Christopher Gregory asks state investigators to probe all 122 judges on the ballot, alleging they concealed misconduct and misled voters before Tuesday's retention vote.

Democrat Aaron Gutierrez, an attorney running for the Pueblo-centered Senate District 3 seat, says Pueblo could decide whether Democrats set a new electoral high-water mark in Colorado.

Nebraska's Economic Forecasting Advisory Board lowered revenue projections by about $355 million for the 2028 and 2029 biennium, deepening the deficit to roughly $1.2 billion for lawmakers to close.

Firefighters, in particular, face a “significantly elevated risk” of developing colorectal, prostate, testicular, bladder, thyroid and pleural cancers

Supporters urge Governor Laura Kelly to commute the life sentence of Sarah Gonzales-McLinn, who killed her abuser in Lawrence in 2014, citing a Washburn University Law Clinic report that alleges an unfair trial.

Colorado officials urge drivers to slow down and move over during Responder Safety Week, November 2 through 6, as roadside crews clearing crashes face deadly risks on highways.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation arrested Steven Boyles, 61, on a first-degree murder warrant in the October 30 death of his brother, Kevin Boyles, 59, in Trinidad.

Former Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline director Christopher Gregory asks state investigators to probe all 122 judges on the ballot, alleging they concealed misconduct and misled voters before Tuesday's retention vote.

Transparent solar windows use embedded nanoparticles or organic salts to capture invisible ultraviolet and infrared light and turn it into electricity while letting visible light pass through.

Back-to-back October storms pushed rivers across southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico to record or near-record flows, forcing evacuations and prompting Governor Jared Polis to seek federal disaster aid.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo warns Eads and Kiowa County residents of strong north winds with gusts up to 50 mph and a 70 percent chance of showers Monday.

The National Weather Service in Goodland, Kan., warns Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County could see gusts of 50 to 60 mph from Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning, with a 50 percent chance.

Economic Policy Institute calculator shows Colorado could fund nearly 20,000 teachers, 17,000 firefighters and 15,000 nurses instead of paying the $268 billion cost of mass deportations.

Governor Jared Polis proposed his final budget on Monday, asking lawmakers to limit Medicaid growth to 4.3 percent and cut nearly 30 programs to save $988 million.

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy fined Walgreens stores in Burlington and Fort Madison $1,000 each after both closed temporarily in late 2025 without notifying customers or staff.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued AI image company A2E, alleging its platform lets users nudify Floridians, including children, and generate sexually explicit images of minors.

Nebraska residents such as Bellevue resident David Linder are worried that growing data centers could raise household electricity bills as voters head to the polls Tuesday.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on whether Colorado's universal preschool program can bar two Catholic preschools from excluding LGBTQ+ children and parents while receiving public funding.

A Hopelab study found high school students want a voice in school cellphone bans, saying they feel unprotected without phones during emergencies and lack clear active shooter plans.

Twyla Baker, president of Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College on the Fort Berthold Reservation, says a $70 million gift from Yield Giving will fund scholarships and campus needs at tribal colleges.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "You Can See Everything.” Does he get a good look?

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will hold a lottery from November 1 to 15 for 250 permits to cut Christmas trees at Golden Gate Canyon State Park on December 5.

Imagine losing an arm and simply growing a new one. This amazing ability of regeneration isn’t just something from a superhero movie – it actually happens in real life for some animals.

Republicans are betting that claims of rampant voter fraud will motivate supporters before the 2026 midterms, but a Nevada researcher warns the strategy could suppress turnout and backfire.

In the immediate aftermath of the American Revolution, the economy was in shambles, 25,000 Americans had died, and chaos erupted.

Sleep is not one single thing; you go through several stages of sleep every night.