Top News Image Colorado bill restricting ammunition sales passes committee Legislation further restricting firearm ammunitions sales in Colorado successfully passed committee Thursday. Image Trump names oil advocate Colorado resident Kathleen Sgamma for BLM director President Donald Trump has selected the head of a Denver-based oil and gas trade group to be the Bureau of Land Management’s next director. Image House committee approves supplemental spending, addresses sexual assault kit backlog The Colorado House Appropriations Committee met Tuesday to discuss supplemental appropriations for many state departments. Image Colorado officials say $570 million in federal funds still frozen despite court order More than half a billion dollars in congressionally authorized funds are still being withheld from public and private entities across Colorado. 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Image New Nebraska case of highly contagious bird flu reported A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock in Saunders County, Nebraska. Image U.S. House GOP releases budget that raises debt limit by $4 trillion, extends tax cuts U.S. House Republicans released their budget resolution, laying out a vision for raising the debt limit and drafting a reconciliation package. Image Distance between animal feedlots and North Dakota towns still up for debate North Dakota lawmakers are still sorting out a thorny agricultural issue getting to the heart of local zoning restrictions for animal feedlot operations. Government & Politics Image Colorado bill restricting ammunition sales passes committee Legislation further restricting firearm ammunitions sales in Colorado successfully passed committee Thursday. Image Politics: 2025Talks - February 14, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Governor Polis Appoints Jon J. 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Image Federal judge blocks ‘catastrophic’ Trump administration cut to NIH grant funding Judge Angel Kelley entered the brief, two-page order, which “shall remain in effect until further order of this Court.” Weather & Climate Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 12, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 12, 2025. Image Nevada Conservation League sets 2025 policy priorities The Nevada Conservation League says its policy priorities for this year's legislative session reflect what Nevadans value. Image EarthTalk - Is leisure travel so bad for the planet that we are all better off just staying home? According to the International Air Transport Association, in 2024 global air travel increased by 10.4 percent. Image EarthTalk - ¿Son los viajes de ocio tan perjudiciales para el planeta que es mejor que nos quedemos en casa? Según la Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional, en 2024 el transporte aéreo mundial aumentará un 10,4%. Personal Finance & Business Image Golden Plains Insurance annual educational scholarship announced Golden Plains Insurance has its annual scholarship initiative for the academic year 2025-2026. Image Colorado officials say $570 million in federal funds still frozen despite court order More than half a billion dollars in congressionally authorized funds are still being withheld from public and private entities across Colorado. Image King Soopers strike continues, Democrats join picket lines The United Food and Commercial Workers Local Union No. 7 initiated the two-week strike of more than 10,000 unionized workers. Image Report: Military service members pay more for car loans Military borrowers pay higher costs and face greater financial risks than civilian borrowers when taking out credit to buy a car. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Whole Wheat Pancakes Adding more whole grains to your diet is easy with this tasty pancake recipe. Image Cooking at Home - Low Fat Ranch Dip A blender transforms canned beans, herbs, and spices into this delectable ranch style dip! Image Cooking at Home - Lime-Marinated Flank Steak with Stuffed Poblano Peppers A simply marinated lean beef flank steak grilled alongside poblano peppers stuffed with whole-grain brown rice, black beans and tomatoes. Image Cooking at Home - Lentil Barley Soup A big pot of lentils, tomatoes, and pearl barley simmer into this hearty soup. A great "make ahead" for quick meals and easy clean up. Science, Tech & Education Image New Mexico could buck trend of states scaling back sex ed in schools A coalition of New Mexico groups is supporting a bill this session to require "Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education" for public school students. Image Golden Plains Insurance annual educational scholarship announced Golden Plains Insurance has its annual scholarship initiative for the academic year 2025-2026. 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Image Colorado bill restricting ammunition sales passes committee Legislation further restricting firearm ammunitions sales in Colorado successfully passed committee Thursday.
Image Trump names oil advocate Colorado resident Kathleen Sgamma for BLM director President Donald Trump has selected the head of a Denver-based oil and gas trade group to be the Bureau of Land Management’s next director.
Image House committee approves supplemental spending, addresses sexual assault kit backlog The Colorado House Appropriations Committee met Tuesday to discuss supplemental appropriations for many state departments.
Image Colorado officials say $570 million in federal funds still frozen despite court order More than half a billion dollars in congressionally authorized funds are still being withheld from public and private entities across Colorado.
Image Colorado tops in nation for residents with education beyond high school Colorado is number one nationally, tied with Massachusetts, for its percentage of residents who have a credential or degree beyond high school.
Image As activists mobilize against drilling, oil and gas operators sour on Colorado A decision by Colorado state regulators to put two multiwell oil and gas proposals on hold showcased the growing influence of Denver-area antidrilling groups
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 14, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image As states mull Medicaid work requirements, two scale theirs back More than a dozen states had Medicaid work requirement programs approved during Trump’s first administration.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 14, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 13, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image U.S. House GOP releases budget that raises debt limit by $4 trillion, extends tax cuts U.S. House Republicans released their budget resolution, laying out a vision for raising the debt limit and drafting a reconciliation package.
Image Trump names oil advocate Colorado resident Kathleen Sgamma for BLM director President Donald Trump has selected the head of a Denver-based oil and gas trade group to be the Bureau of Land Management’s next director.
Image USDA Update – February 14, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Photo of the Week - February 14, 2025 Photo of the week from the February 14, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Frost on Jackson’s pond and nearby trees last week.
Image Letter from the RE-1 Superintendent – Build a positive environment for student athletes Game day is 100 percent for our student athletes to compete and to try their skills and strategies against an opposing team.
Image Obituary - Sharlleen Ruth Swisher Obituary for Sharlleen Ruth Swisher, of Prowers County, Colorado, formerly of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County switches emergency dispatch services Kiowa County has recently changed services for dispatching law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services.
Image Plainview Junior High Knowledge team places first at Vilas meet January 31, Plainview’s junior high knowledge team headed to the Vilas Middle School Meet, where they placed first.
Image Eads School breakfast and lunch menus - February 17-20, 2025 February 17-20, 2025, breakfast and lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – February 14, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Luke 5:1–11 (ESV) Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 3-8, 2025 February 3-8, 2025, basketball scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams.
Image RRWCD to hold quarterly board meeting in Burlington The Board of Directors of the Republican River Water Conservation District will meet at the Burlington Community and Education Center
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 3-8, 2025 February 3-8, 2025, basketball scores for southeast Colorado girls high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 8, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 8, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending February 8, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 8, 2025.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 4 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 Cost of living, political dysfunction top concerns for Utahns Utahns are concerned about being able to afford housing and other costs, such as groceries and taxes.
Image Trade war fears ease as Trump pauses tariffs after concessions from Canada, Mexico Major markets pared some losses after President Donald Trump paused his plans for 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada.
Image One way Trump could help revive rural America’s economies When communities begin to lose quality-of-life assets, residents notice. Younger people tend to migrate away.
Image U.S. gas prices expected to drop nationwide in 2025 For American drivers, 2025 is poised to bring continued relief at the pump, marking the third consecutive year of gas price drops.
Image Over 2,300 Coloradans voted from jail in 2024 under new law The number of Coloradans in jail who voted in the 2024 election soared from previous years.
Image Some Nebraska lawmakers seek exemptions in voter-led paid sick leave law, as others protest Nebraskans voted to require paid sick leave for eligible employees; two dozen state lawmakers are seeking to carve out exceptions.
Image Colorado measure would end sanctuary state policy Colorado measure would end sanctuary state policy
Image U.S. Supreme Court declines Montana voting rights case The nation's highest court has declined to hear a case about Montana voting laws which would have disproportionately affected Native people.
Image Colorado obesity rate linked to economic inequality, low minimum wages More than one in five Coloradans are considered obese, a chronic medical condition leading to serious health risks.
Image As states mull Medicaid work requirements, two scale theirs back More than a dozen states had Medicaid work requirement programs approved during Trump’s first administration.
Image New Nebraska case of highly contagious bird flu reported A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock in Saunders County, Nebraska.
Image Why 'Nigerian Prince' scams continue to dupe us Why 'Nigerian Prince' scams continue to dupe us
Image Movie Review - Dog Man Critic Bob Garver continues to look for a way to break the streak of low-rated movies in 2025. Will "Dog Man" be the one to do it?
Image Movie Review - Flight Risk Can critic Bob Garver break the streak of low-rated movies as he looks at "Flight Risk?"
Image Movie Reviews - Wolf Man and One of Them Days Critic Bob Garver looks at two recent release this week, "Wolf Man" and "One of Them Days."
Image USDA Update – February 14, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image New Nebraska case of highly contagious bird flu reported A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock in Saunders County, Nebraska.
Image U.S. House GOP releases budget that raises debt limit by $4 trillion, extends tax cuts U.S. House Republicans released their budget resolution, laying out a vision for raising the debt limit and drafting a reconciliation package.
Image Distance between animal feedlots and North Dakota towns still up for debate North Dakota lawmakers are still sorting out a thorny agricultural issue getting to the heart of local zoning restrictions for animal feedlot operations.
Image Colorado bill restricting ammunition sales passes committee Legislation further restricting firearm ammunitions sales in Colorado successfully passed committee Thursday.
Image Governor Polis Appoints Jon J. Olafson to the 2nd Judicial District Court The vacancy was created by the retirement of the Hon. Shelley I. Gilman.
Image Colorado measure would end sanctuary state policy Colorado measure would end sanctuary state policy
Image Over 2,300 Coloradans voted from jail in 2024 under new law The number of Coloradans in jail who voted in the 2024 election soared from previous years.
Image House committee approves supplemental spending, addresses sexual assault kit backlog The Colorado House Appropriations Committee met Tuesday to discuss supplemental appropriations for many state departments.
Image Federal judge orders all grant and loan payments must be resumed by Trump administration A federal judge told the Trump administration Monday that it must comply with a previous ruling.
Image Federal judge blocks ‘catastrophic’ Trump administration cut to NIH grant funding Judge Angel Kelley entered the brief, two-page order, which “shall remain in effect until further order of this Court.”
Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 12, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 12, 2025.
Image Nevada Conservation League sets 2025 policy priorities The Nevada Conservation League says its policy priorities for this year's legislative session reflect what Nevadans value.
Image EarthTalk - Is leisure travel so bad for the planet that we are all better off just staying home? According to the International Air Transport Association, in 2024 global air travel increased by 10.4 percent.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Son los viajes de ocio tan perjudiciales para el planeta que es mejor que nos quedemos en casa? Según la Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional, en 2024 el transporte aéreo mundial aumentará un 10,4%.
Image Golden Plains Insurance annual educational scholarship announced Golden Plains Insurance has its annual scholarship initiative for the academic year 2025-2026.
Image Colorado officials say $570 million in federal funds still frozen despite court order More than half a billion dollars in congressionally authorized funds are still being withheld from public and private entities across Colorado.
Image King Soopers strike continues, Democrats join picket lines The United Food and Commercial Workers Local Union No. 7 initiated the two-week strike of more than 10,000 unionized workers.
Image Report: Military service members pay more for car loans Military borrowers pay higher costs and face greater financial risks than civilian borrowers when taking out credit to buy a car.
Image Cooking at Home - Whole Wheat Pancakes Adding more whole grains to your diet is easy with this tasty pancake recipe.
Image Cooking at Home - Low Fat Ranch Dip A blender transforms canned beans, herbs, and spices into this delectable ranch style dip!
Image Cooking at Home - Lime-Marinated Flank Steak with Stuffed Poblano Peppers A simply marinated lean beef flank steak grilled alongside poblano peppers stuffed with whole-grain brown rice, black beans and tomatoes.
Image Cooking at Home - Lentil Barley Soup A big pot of lentils, tomatoes, and pearl barley simmer into this hearty soup. A great "make ahead" for quick meals and easy clean up.
Image New Mexico could buck trend of states scaling back sex ed in schools A coalition of New Mexico groups is supporting a bill this session to require "Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education" for public school students.
Image Golden Plains Insurance annual educational scholarship announced Golden Plains Insurance has its annual scholarship initiative for the academic year 2025-2026.
Image Elon Musk’s DOGE targets U.S. Department of Education for millions in funding cuts The U.S. Education Department was hit with hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts.
Image Federal judge blocks ‘catastrophic’ Trump administration cut to NIH grant funding Judge Angel Kelley entered the brief, two-page order, which “shall remain in effect until further order of this Court.”
Image Home Country – The cold factor Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Two men sentenced on multiple Montana fish and wildlife violations Two men sentenced on multiple Montana fish and wildlife violations
Image Colorado House approves bill that would regulate fence construction on San Luis Valley ranch The chamber passed House Bill 25-1023 Thursday on a 45-19 vote that was mostly party-line.
Image Curious Kids: Where does black fall on the color spectrum? To understand where black falls on the color spectrum, first consider what light actually is.
Image US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck With a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
Image Is DOGE a cybersecurity threat? A security expert explains the dangers of violating protocols and regulations that protect government computer systems.
Image AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code What do you think there are more of: professional computer programmers or computer users who do a little programming?