Democratic gubernatorial candidates Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser debated in Denver Thursday, one week before Colorado begins mailing primary ballots on June 30.

Incumbent Sheriff Bryan Williams and challenger Joshua Robertson squared off Thursday at an Eads forum to outline their law enforcement philosophies ahead of the June 30 primary election.

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

Colorado counties tasked with enforcing 'One Big Beautiful Bill' cuts

Colorado Springs ministry leader Victor Marx faced his two Republican rivals for governor in a televised debate Tuesday, drawing sharp attacks over his credibility and qualifications from both opponents.

Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have banned companies from using personal data to set individualized prices and wages, saying it could prevent legitimate consumer discounts.

President Trump announced $700 million in federal spending to build and refurbish coal power plants across the country, invoking Cold War-era authority to save existing facilities and create new ones.

A Utah family pooled resources with their son-in-law to buy a Tennessee home, exemplifying how first-time buyers nationwide are turning to shared living arrangements and family help to afford housing amid persistently high prices.

Federal agriculture officials confirmed the first U.S. detection of New World screwworm in a Texas calf, prompting immediate containment efforts across the region.

Maternal-fetal medicine specialists reaffirm acetaminophen as safe and effective for treating pain and fever during pregnancy, contradicting last year's Trump administration warnings about autism risks.

Introducing a new program by The Daily Yonder and the Center for Rural Strategies: Yonder Radio! This is a new 60-minute show featuring nuanced stories that represent the 60 million people who live in rural America and the distinct communities they call home. This week, we begin by talking with reporter Kaitlyn McConnell about a small town in Missouri that is recovering after a tornado hit last year. Then, we head to Minnesota with Arts Midwest reporter Frankie Felegy, to hear about a town that hosts a festival to celebrate the birthday of a local owl. We’ll also take a trip around the world with travel writer Rolf Potts, who gives insight on how to represent rural places in writing and storytelling. We kick off Pride Month with a discussion about representation in data, and how much data exists about rural queer people. Then, our partners at ICT have a story about the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling on birthright citizenship, and how it could affect Native American Tribes. Our featured artist this week is Nico Albert Williams, an Indigenous musician who is part of the metal band Medicine Horse.

The GOP Senate pushback on democrats in an effort to protect Trump's $1.8bn fund; Texas congressman wants to roll back Clean Air protections; NYS lawmakers consider broad redistricting amendment; Maine climate group: U.S. coal investment is a step in the wrong direction.

Trump – without proof – alleges vote fraud in California. A North Dakota Republican proposes a SAVE Act workaround and New York lawmakers advance a redistricting amendment.

Trump fires back at “bad” republicans for their votes to limit the president’s war powers; Pennsylvania borough council rejects rural data center; Colorado counties tasked with enforcing 'One Big Beautiful Bill' cuts; Advocates slam proposed cuts to programs for California seniors.

Incumbent Sheriff Bryan Williams and challenger Joshua Robertson squared off Thursday at an Eads forum to outline their law enforcement philosophies ahead of the June 30 primary election.

Photo of the week from the June 5, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Western Kingbird at Jackson’s Pond south of Eads in Kiowa County, Colorado. - Chris Sorensen.

Temperatures climb toward 100 degrees through Sunday as critical fire weather conditions develop across western Kiowa County by early next week.

Death Notice - Sheri Renee Lyon

Sheri Lyon, a longtime Eads and Wamsutter resident who founded the Wamsutter Ambulance Service and dedicated over four decades to community service, died June 1 at age 71.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens Nee Noshe Reservoir near Eads to emergency fishing starting June 1 as drought threatens to dry out the fishery entirely.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending June 3, 2026.

Eads could see showers and thunderstorms Wednesday evening before warm, dry weather takes over through the weekend with highs climbing to the low 90s.

Cheyenne Wells warms to the mid 90s this weekend with slight storm chances Friday before hot, dry, and windy conditions arrive midweek.

Cheyenne Wells could see storms Wednesday evening before temperatures climb into the low 90s this weekend under mostly sunny skies.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Cheyenne Wells faces a slight risk of severe storms Monday afternoon and evening as temperatures climb into the low 90s, with supercells capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending May 30, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 23, 2026.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens Nee Noshe Reservoir near Eads to emergency fishing starting June 1 as drought threatens to dry out the fishery entirely.

Cheyenne Wells enjoys sunny skies and mild temperatures through the weekend before a cold front drops Sunday's high to near 68.

California is considering handing oil refineries and other major polluters billions of dollars in free emission allowances.

Eleven weeks into the Iran war and a global energy shock, California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation, an average of $6.15 a gallon this week.

A gallon of regular gasoline Monday cost an average of $4.52, according to AAA up from $4.14 a month ago and $3.14 a year ago.

North Dakota and other states are looking for solutions to keep grocery stores in business in rural areas.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser debated in Denver Thursday, one week before Colorado begins mailing primary ballots on June 30.

Incumbent Sheriff Bryan Williams and challenger Joshua Robertson squared off Thursday at an Eads forum to outline their law enforcement philosophies ahead of the June 30 primary election.

Republicans push voting restrictions citing election security while Congress cuts funding to the federal agency that actually helps states run secure elections.

Colorado Springs ministry leader Victor Marx faced his two Republican rivals for governor in a televised debate Tuesday, drawing sharp attacks over his credibility and qualifications from both opponents.

Federal agriculture officials confirmed the first U.S. detection of New World screwworm in a Texas calf, prompting immediate containment efforts across the region.

Introducing a new program by The Daily Yonder and the Center for Rural Strategies: Yonder Radio! This is a new 60-minute show featuring nuanced stories that represent the 60 million people who live in rural America and the distinct communities they call home. This week, we begin by talking with reporter Kaitlyn McConnell about a small town in Missouri that is recovering after a tornado hit last year. Then, we head to Minnesota with Arts Midwest reporter Frankie Felegy, to hear about a town that hosts a festival to celebrate the birthday of a local owl. We’ll also take a trip around the world with travel writer Rolf Potts, who gives insight on how to represent rural places in writing and storytelling. We kick off Pride Month with a discussion about representation in data, and how much data exists about rural queer people. Then, our partners at ICT have a story about the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling on birthright citizenship, and how it could affect Native American Tribes. Our featured artist this week is Nico Albert Williams, an Indigenous musician who is part of the metal band Medicine Horse.

Whooping cough cases have been on the rise in Colorado over the past two years after a pandemic-era dip and a growing anti-vaccine movement.

Maternal-fetal medicine specialists reaffirm acetaminophen as safe and effective for treating pain and fever during pregnancy, contradicting last year's Trump administration warnings about autism risks.

Colorado activates its New World Screwworm emergency response plan after the parasite was confirmed for the first time in the United States, detected in a Texas calf.

Federal agriculture officials confirmed the first U.S. detection of New World screwworm in a Texas calf, prompting immediate containment efforts across the region.

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

Congress is pushing to block state animal welfare laws like California's Proposition 12 through the federal farm bill, sparking a debate over whether states or the federal government should regulate livestock farming practices.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser debated in Denver Thursday, one week before Colorado begins mailing primary ballots on June 30.

Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have allowed Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials for constitutional violations during enforcement operations.

Trump – without proof – alleges vote fraud in California. A North Dakota Republican proposes a SAVE Act workaround and New York lawmakers advance a redistricting amendment.

Colorado counties tasked with enforcing 'One Big Beautiful Bill' cuts

In 2013, Abbott sued New Mexico and Colorado, alleging New Mexico was unfairly syphoning water from the Rio Grande River before it reached Texas.

Incumbent Sheriff Bryan Williams and challenger Joshua Robertson squared off Thursday at an Eads forum to outline their law enforcement philosophies ahead of the June 30 primary election.

Congress is pushing to block state animal welfare laws like California's Proposition 12 through the federal farm bill, sparking a debate over whether states or the federal government should regulate livestock farming practices.

Governor Jared Polis signed legislation to strengthen Colorado's prison population management law after overcrowding measures released only dozens of inmates in nine months.

Lamar faces mid-90s heat this weekend with gusty winds and rising fire danger as temperatures climb toward 100 degrees early next week.

Cheyenne Wells warms to the mid 90s this weekend with slight storm chances Friday before hot, dry, and windy conditions arrive midweek.

Temperatures climb toward 100 degrees through Sunday as critical fire weather conditions develop across western Kiowa County by early next week.

A Republican-backed federal bill would exempt low-producing oil wells from methane leak detection rules, potentially affecting thousands of California operations.

A Utah family pooled resources with their son-in-law to buy a Tennessee home, exemplifying how first-time buyers nationwide are turning to shared living arrangements and family help to afford housing amid persistently high prices.

A Kansas healthcare leader and a U.S. Representative are questioning why funding needed to continue essential scientific research isn’t being paid out.

Colorado counties tasked with enforcing 'One Big Beautiful Bill' cuts

Colorado families with children can receive $120 per child this summer through the state's Summer EBT program to help cover grocery costs while school is out.

A Kansas healthcare leader and a U.S. Representative are questioning why funding needed to continue essential scientific research isn’t being paid out.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt threatens to call a special legislative session to ban deceptive AI-generated political ads after lawmakers failed to regulate the technology this year.

Oregon's state treasurer hands kindergarteners at Beaverton's Vose Elementary $100 each to start college savings accounts, part of a statewide push to increase post-secondary education enrollment.

A federal judge rejected a request to reinstate two University of Alabama student magazines suspended last year over concerns about diversity and inclusion policies.

Portland animal rights activists gathered more than 126,000 signatures to put a measure on Oregon's November ballot that would ban hunting, fishing and most animal agriculture.

New Mexico forecasters predict the state will hit peak wildfire season later this month after an unusually active start driven by low snowpack and early lightning strikes.

A San Miguel County landowner faces five counts of aggravated assault for allegedly threatening fishermen with firearms on the Pecos River over nearly three years.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?

During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball.

Amazon’s announcement that it would open its logistics network to other companies has major implications for consumers trying to ‘shop small.’

Those big orange balls don’t help with electricity flow or improve the efficiency of the power lines, but they do have a very important job.

Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among them are substance use, mental health problems, homelessness and jail time for those who served in the military.