The National Weather Service places Kiowa County under a heat advisory Sunday as temperatures climb to 100 to 105 degrees across southeast Colorado.

Colorado's new firearms safety course requirement takes effect August 1, forcing gun buyers to complete state-approved training before purchasing semiautomatic weapons.

A Denver nonprofit and a Hudson resident sue the town, claiming it is bypassing local zoning rules to allow a private company to reopen a defunct prison as an immigration detention facility.

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

Governor Jared Polis vetoed 12 bills during Colorado's 2026 legislative session, surpassing his previous record despite Democrats controlling both chambers of the General Assembly.

Grand Junction High School reassigned the student newspaper's faculty advisor less than two weeks after a teacher complained about a student column criticizing U.S. funding of Israel's Gaza operations.

Eighteen states and Washington D.C. are suing to overturn the Trump administration's freeze on new onshore wind projects across the country.

Homicides fell 18% in the first half of 2026 across major U.S. cities, putting the nation on track for another historic low in killings since at least 1900.

Measles cases across 44 states have already surpassed all of 2025, driven largely by unvaccinated people in areas with vaccination rates below protective levels.

A federal judge in Virginia ruled that the FDA failed to justify 2023 restrictions on mifepristone, the medication used for early pregnancy termination, joining a Hawaii court in ordering the agency to reconsider the rules.

Trump considers wider war after 13th night of US strikes on Iran; A new Tennessee law penalizes youth for illegal vape, tobacco purchases; NYC neighbors debate future use of abandoned Queens rail lines; Arizona veterans battle homelessness amid SNAP cuts.

A Colorado election official warns that mass voter challenges filed by private citizens could surge in 2026, potentially confusing eligible voters and suppressing turnout through a confusing verification process.

Twenty-six states sue the Trump administration for illegally threatening to withhold billions in federal emergency and counterterrorism funds unless they adopt election changes and cooperate with immigration enforcement.

House Republicans passed legislation requiring voter ID and restricting congressional stock trading, though the measure faces long odds in the evenly divided Senate.

The National Weather Service places Kiowa County under a heat advisory Sunday as temperatures climb to 100 to 105 degrees across southeast Colorado.

Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.

Photo of the week from the July 24, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Turkey vultures in flight over Kiowa County, Colorado - Chris Sorensen.

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Temperatures in Kiowa County will climb to 103 degrees Sunday as a high pressure system brings dry, hot weather through early next week.

Eads reaches 100 degrees Wednesday as evening thunderstorms move into Kiowa County with a 50 percent chance of rain.

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

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending July 20, 2026.

Cheyenne County faces dangerous heat this weekend with temperatures climbing to 102 degrees by Sunday as a high-pressure system settles over the region.

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

Cheyenne Wells reaches near 98 degrees Wednesday with evening thunderstorm chances before cooler air and rain arrive Thursday night.

Cheyenne County reaches near 100 degrees Monday before a cold front Tuesday brings midweek thunderstorm chances of 50 to 60 percent.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Minutes of the June 9, 2026, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.

Cheyenne Wells faces sunny skies this weekend with highs near 91 Saturday and 93 Sunday before heat climbs toward triple digits early next week.

Gas prices resumed climbing this week after a month of decline, with Colorado's average jumping twelve cents to $3.98 a gallon as Middle East tensions roil global oil markets.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado.

Western states led economic growth in the first quarter while agricultural regions like South Dakota contracted, new federal data shows.

A Colorado election official warns that mass voter challenges filed by private citizens could surge in 2026, potentially confusing eligible voters and suppressing turnout through a confusing verification process.

House Republicans passed legislation requiring voter ID and restricting congressional stock trading, though the measure faces long odds in the evenly divided Senate.

North Carolina's elections board voted 3-2 to allow county staff to disqualify absentee ballots with irregularities like improper sealing or wrong envelopes before the 2026 midterms.

A Supreme Court ruling striking down limits on party spending coordination with candidates gives political parties more flexibility to direct big donor money to competitive races ahead of the midterm elections.

New Mexico experienced 50 dust storm events in the first three months of 2025, ranking fourth nationally as severe storms threaten air quality, health and transportation safety.

A federal judge in Virginia ruled that the FDA failed to justify 2023 restrictions on mifepristone, the medication used for early pregnancy termination, joining a Hawaii court in ordering the agency to reconsider the rules.

The Trump administration froze over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing the need for more documentation to verify claims in high-risk service areas.

Washington doctors urge parents to schedule annual checkups for children before school starts to ensure they are vaccinated, growing properly, and ready physically and mentally for the classroom.

Farmers and regulators are turning to sustainable alternatives like microbial pesticides and parasitic insects to replace hazardous chemicals while maintaining agricultural productivity.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms a fourth wolf pack with successful pups this year, as researchers track the state's growing population in remote mountain habitats.

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

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

Colorado's new firearms safety course requirement takes effect August 1, forcing gun buyers to complete state-approved training before purchasing semiautomatic weapons.

The Trump administration froze over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing the need for more documentation to verify claims in high-risk service areas.

Eighteen states and Washington D.C. are suing to overturn the Trump administration's freeze on new onshore wind projects across the country.

Colorado Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper push FEMA to speed federal wildfire aid to communities still waiting for funding from previous fires.

Eighteen states and Washington D.C. are suing to overturn the Trump administration's freeze on new onshore wind projects across the country.

Homicides fell 18% in the first half of 2026 across major U.S. cities, putting the nation on track for another historic low in killings since at least 1900.

A federal judge in Virginia ruled that the FDA failed to justify 2023 restrictions on mifepristone, the medication used for early pregnancy termination, joining a Hawaii court in ordering the agency to reconsider the rules.

Colorado's new firearms safety course requirement takes effect August 1, forcing gun buyers to complete state-approved training before purchasing semiautomatic weapons.

The National Weather Service places Kiowa County under a heat advisory Sunday as temperatures climb to 100 to 105 degrees across southeast Colorado.

The ASPCA offers safety tips to protect pets during hot summer months when outdoor activities increase.

Phoenix reports its first drop in heat-related deaths in years after establishing an office dedicated to combating extreme temperatures in the desert city.

New Mexico experienced 50 dust storm events in the first three months of 2025, ranking fourth nationally as severe storms threaten air quality, health and transportation safety.

Colorado Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper push FEMA to speed federal wildfire aid to communities still waiting for funding from previous fires.

Twenty-six states sue the Trump administration for illegally threatening to withhold billions in federal emergency and counterterrorism funds unless they adopt election changes and cooperate with immigration enforcement.

The Trump administration froze over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing the need for more documentation to verify claims in high-risk service areas.

Most states saw little change in unemployment during June despite hopes that World Cup tourism would boost hiring, though Texas, New York and New Jersey reported gains in hospitality and related jobs.

Washington doctors urge parents to schedule annual checkups for children before school starts to ensure they are vaccinated, growing properly, and ready physically and mentally for the classroom.

When you think of a desert, you probably imagine giant waves of sand dunes beneath a blazing Sun.

Oklahoma's teacher shortage has forced schools to rely increasingly on emergency certified educators, with traditionally trained teachers dropping 40% since 2013 and now representing less than half of new classroom hires.

Grand Junction High School reassigned the student newspaper's faculty advisor less than two weeks after a teacher complained about a student column criticizing U.S. funding of Israel's Gaza operations.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts free Adventure Day on August 1 at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, offering families archery, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities led by experienced staff.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms a fourth wolf pack with successful pups this year, as researchers track the state's growing population in remote mountain habitats.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox lifted the statewide fireworks ban ahead of Pioneer Day, returning restrictions to individual cities while allowing the state forester to impose additional limits in high wildfire-risk areas.

Nebraska health officials warn swimmers to watch for harmful algal blooms that can develop quickly at lakes throughout the state during summer months.

When you think of a desert, you probably imagine giant waves of sand dunes beneath a blazing Sun.

The middle finger is usually the longest. It acts as the hand’s central axis, helping to balance and guide movements. Its length also allows it to work with the other fingers to grip objects securely.

A black hole is an object so massive and dense that even light cannot escape its gravity.

For baseball players, seeing the ball clearly can be the difference between making a game-winning catch and watching the winning run score.