Top News Image 5,283 workers nationwide, including 83 in Colorado, killed on the job Nationally, more than 5,200 workers were killed on the job and more than 135,000 died from work-related diseases in 2023. Image Tech-related tariffs remain uncertain, but prepare for cost hikes, experts say The U.S. is currently upping its manufacturing of semiconductors. It produced about 10 percent of the world’s semiconductors in 2022. Image Top articles for the week ending May 10, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025. Image How Colorado’s housing-supply politics contradict the ‘abundance’ narrative Backed by progressives and ‘the groups,’ YIMBY policies have run into GOP and moderate opposition. Image Colorado Democrats cite efforts to protect freedoms, core services as 2025 legislative wins Colorado Democratic lawmakers Thursday touted their successes during the 2025 state legislative session, which ended Wednesday. Image Here are 5 key bills the Colorado Legislature passed this year Wednesday marked the end of the state’s 2025 regular legislative session. National and Global News Image Bill would allow SNAP recipients to seek paid job training without losing benefits A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could make it easier for people to get job training. Image 5,283 workers nationwide, including 83 in Colorado, killed on the job Nationally, more than 5,200 workers were killed on the job and more than 135,000 died from work-related diseases in 2023. Image Children’s health services could see trims even under scaled-back Medicaid cuts U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters last week that his caucus won’t reduce the 90 percent federal funding match that states get. Image Politics: 2025Talks - May 12, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast - May 12, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high, but states expect a slowdown More new apartments were built in 2024 than in any other year since 1974. Image Big tech giants battle over competing age verification bills A feisty battle is happening in states between app stores like Google and Apple and app developers like Meta. Image Trump admin to begin transgender military ban after court ruling The Pentagon will begin removing transgender troops from the military after the Supreme Court ruled last week that a ban could be enforced. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek - Subscribe Today! Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - May 12-13, 2025 May 12-13, 2025, baseball playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Kiowa County officer faces lawsuit over fatal crash due to lighting concerns A federal judge ruled a Kiowa County deputy and the sheriff’s office can be sued following a fatal vehicle collision in May 2022. Image Arrest made in Lincoln County burglary The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announced that officers have apprehended suspects involved in a burglary reported near Limon May 9. Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - May 6-10, 2025 May 6-10, 2025, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image About Town – May 12, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden. Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - May 11, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado. Image Top articles for the week ending May 10, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025. Image Pastor’s Pearls – May 11, 2025 Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Subscribe Today! Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - May 12-13, 2025 May 12-13, 2025, baseball playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - May 6-10, 2025 May 6-10, 2025, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending May 10, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending May 10, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025. Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 17 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. 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Image New report sheds more light on how tariffs could impact Utah — but uncertainty still abounds A new report released Thursday details the latest numbers illustrating the significant impact international trade had on Utah’s economy. Image Taxing the rich to pay for Trump priorities wouldn't slow economic growth Raising tax rates for people who earn more than $609,000 a year to 44 percent would add 3 percent to the nation's tax coffers. Elections Image With enough signatures confirmed, controversial Utah union law put on hold Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson issued a temporary hold on HB267 Tuesday. Image Washington voting rights advocates push for democracy vouchers state-wide Seattle's City Council voted last week to put the city's Democracy Voucher Program on the ballot to be renewed. 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Image Bill would allow SNAP recipients to seek paid job training without losing benefits A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could make it easier for people to get job training. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - Clown in a Cornfield Critic Bob Garver looks at "Clown in a Cornfield" Was it outstanding? Image Movie Review - Thunderbolts* Critic Bob Garver looks at "Thunderbolts." Was he struck by it? Image Movie Review - The Accountant 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at the sequal "The Accountant 2." Does it add up for him? Image Movie Review - Sinners Critic Bob Garver looks at "A Minecraft," the creative hit 2025 needs. Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance Image New state directors appointed for the Farm Service Agency U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the latest slate of presidential appointments. 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Image These housing policies passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025 The Colorado Legislature had a smaller emphasis on housing policy this year following the passage of splashy land use laws in 2024. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Polenta with Pepper and Cheese Enjoy this creamy and flavorful dish, packed with cheese, beans, peppers, and corn. Image Cooking at Home - New Orleans Red Beans Spice up your week with these delicious New Orleans Red Beans. Season with hot sauce if desired. Image Cooking at Home - Pineapple Angel Food Cake Fluffy and fruity, this airy cake is delicate and sweet, the perfect after dinner treat. Image Cooking at Home - Picadillo A fun flavorful dish that is full of veggies and lean protein and can be made in a flash. 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Image 5,283 workers nationwide, including 83 in Colorado, killed on the job Nationally, more than 5,200 workers were killed on the job and more than 135,000 died from work-related diseases in 2023.
Image Tech-related tariffs remain uncertain, but prepare for cost hikes, experts say The U.S. is currently upping its manufacturing of semiconductors. It produced about 10 percent of the world’s semiconductors in 2022.
Image Top articles for the week ending May 10, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025.
Image How Colorado’s housing-supply politics contradict the ‘abundance’ narrative Backed by progressives and ‘the groups,’ YIMBY policies have run into GOP and moderate opposition.
Image Colorado Democrats cite efforts to protect freedoms, core services as 2025 legislative wins Colorado Democratic lawmakers Thursday touted their successes during the 2025 state legislative session, which ended Wednesday.
Image Here are 5 key bills the Colorado Legislature passed this year Wednesday marked the end of the state’s 2025 regular legislative session.
Image Bill would allow SNAP recipients to seek paid job training without losing benefits A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could make it easier for people to get job training.
Image 5,283 workers nationwide, including 83 in Colorado, killed on the job Nationally, more than 5,200 workers were killed on the job and more than 135,000 died from work-related diseases in 2023.
Image Children’s health services could see trims even under scaled-back Medicaid cuts U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters last week that his caucus won’t reduce the 90 percent federal funding match that states get.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - May 12, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high, but states expect a slowdown More new apartments were built in 2024 than in any other year since 1974.
Image Big tech giants battle over competing age verification bills A feisty battle is happening in states between app stores like Google and Apple and app developers like Meta.
Image Trump admin to begin transgender military ban after court ruling The Pentagon will begin removing transgender troops from the military after the Supreme Court ruled last week that a ban could be enforced.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - May 12-13, 2025 May 12-13, 2025, baseball playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Kiowa County officer faces lawsuit over fatal crash due to lighting concerns A federal judge ruled a Kiowa County deputy and the sheriff’s office can be sued following a fatal vehicle collision in May 2022.
Image Arrest made in Lincoln County burglary The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announced that officers have apprehended suspects involved in a burglary reported near Limon May 9.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - May 6-10, 2025 May 6-10, 2025, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image About Town – May 12, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - May 11, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Top articles for the week ending May 10, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - May 12-13, 2025 May 12-13, 2025, baseball playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - May 6-10, 2025 May 6-10, 2025, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending May 10, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending May 10, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 17 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 Road resurfacing project set to begin on CO 59 near Kit Carson A $4.9 million project to resurface nine miles of Colorado Highway 59 north of US 287 is scheduled to begin in June.
Image USDA Update – May 8, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Acts 9:1-16 (17-22) (ESV) Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Image The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high, but states expect a slowdown More new apartments were built in 2024 than in any other year since 1974.
Image How to manage financial stress in uncertain times While everyone’s situation is unique, there are still five broad areas that personal finance experts say are linked to good financial outcomes.
Image New report sheds more light on how tariffs could impact Utah — but uncertainty still abounds A new report released Thursday details the latest numbers illustrating the significant impact international trade had on Utah’s economy.
Image Taxing the rich to pay for Trump priorities wouldn't slow economic growth Raising tax rates for people who earn more than $609,000 a year to 44 percent would add 3 percent to the nation's tax coffers.
Image With enough signatures confirmed, controversial Utah union law put on hold Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson issued a temporary hold on HB267 Tuesday.
Image Washington voting rights advocates push for democracy vouchers state-wide Seattle's City Council voted last week to put the city's Democracy Voucher Program on the ballot to be renewed.
Image Trump says he’s directing DOJ to work on releasing Tina Peters President Donald Trump says he’s directing the U.S. Department of Justice “to help secure the release” of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Image Nevada considers expanding internet voting, election expert says 'bad idea' Nevada already allows overseas voters, those with disabilities and tribal members to cast ballots electronically.
Image Colorado Human Services honors families for National Foster Care Month The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is honoring five foster families.
Image 5,283 workers nationwide, including 83 in Colorado, killed on the job Nationally, more than 5,200 workers were killed on the job and more than 135,000 died from work-related diseases in 2023.
Image Congressional budget agency projects sweeping Medicaid cutbacks in states under GOP plans CBO Director Phillip Swagel wrote that possible Medicaid changes would likely lead to several outcomes in the states.
Image Bill would allow SNAP recipients to seek paid job training without losing benefits A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could make it easier for people to get job training.
Image Movie Review - Clown in a Cornfield Critic Bob Garver looks at "Clown in a Cornfield" Was it outstanding?
Image Movie Review - The Accountant 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at the sequal "The Accountant 2." Does it add up for him?
Image New state directors appointed for the Farm Service Agency U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the latest slate of presidential appointments.
Image Kansas farmers await farm bill passage, end of tariff uncertainty Uncertainty is a part of running a farm, whether it be weather- or politics-related.
Image Poll, online map show conservation is 'big win' for South Dakota farmers Poll, online map show conservation is 'big win' for South Dakota farmers
Image Drought conditions degrade in northern, central Colorado Colorado is experiencing increasingly severe drought conditions according to the latest data released Thursday.
Image Michal A. Lord-Blegen appointed to the 17th Judicial District Court Colorado Jared Governor Polis has appointed Michal A. Lord-Blegen to the 17th Judicial District Court.
Image Trump again tries to defund NPR and PBS, sparking a new congressional battle President Donald Trump urged Congress to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting during his first term, but was largely unsuccessful.
Image Nebraska students might get religious release from school time as package advances God and religion “may” have a new path into Nebraska’s public schools after the Education Committee Friday sent a package to the legislative floor.
Image Congressional budget agency projects sweeping Medicaid cutbacks in states under GOP plans CBO Director Phillip Swagel wrote that possible Medicaid changes would likely lead to several outcomes in the states.
Image Trump admin to begin transgender military ban after court ruling The Pentagon will begin removing transgender troops from the military after the Supreme Court ruled last week that a ban could be enforced.
Image Michal A. Lord-Blegen appointed to the 17th Judicial District Court Colorado Jared Governor Polis has appointed Michal A. Lord-Blegen to the 17th Judicial District Court.
Image Arrest made in Lincoln County burglary The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announced that officers have apprehended suspects involved in a burglary reported near Limon May 9.
Image Man arrested in Bent County following attempted abductions Aaron Maldanado was arrested by the May 9 following an incident involving two juveniles near downtown Las Animas.
Image EarthTalk - What is ‘social housing’ and how is it a climate solution? A house of one’s own has always been a tenet of the American Dream.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué es la “vivienda social” y cómo puede ser una solución climática? Tener una casa propia siempre ha sido uno de los pilares del sueño americano.
Image Poll, online map show conservation is 'big win' for South Dakota farmers Poll, online map show conservation is 'big win' for South Dakota farmers
Image A push for renewed climate solutions in Arizona, across US Nonprofits, businesses, organizers and leaders have signed a letter calling for more climate solutions in Arizona and around the country.
Image Nebraska small businesses navigate Trump tariff uncertainty Results of a new survey of nearly 900 small business owners across the country show they are concerned about an uncertain economy.
Image Bill would allow SNAP recipients to seek paid job training without losing benefits A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could make it easier for people to get job training.
Image The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high, but states expect a slowdown More new apartments were built in 2024 than in any other year since 1974.
Image These housing policies passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025 The Colorado Legislature had a smaller emphasis on housing policy this year following the passage of splashy land use laws in 2024.
Image Cooking at Home - Polenta with Pepper and Cheese Enjoy this creamy and flavorful dish, packed with cheese, beans, peppers, and corn.
Image Cooking at Home - New Orleans Red Beans Spice up your week with these delicious New Orleans Red Beans. Season with hot sauce if desired.
Image Cooking at Home - Pineapple Angel Food Cake Fluffy and fruity, this airy cake is delicate and sweet, the perfect after dinner treat.
Image Cooking at Home - Picadillo A fun flavorful dish that is full of veggies and lean protein and can be made in a flash.
Image Nebraska students might get religious release from school time as package advances God and religion “may” have a new path into Nebraska’s public schools after the Education Committee Friday sent a package to the legislative floor.
Image Children’s health services could see trims even under scaled-back Medicaid cuts U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters last week that his caucus won’t reduce the 90 percent federal funding match that states get.
Image Big tech giants battle over competing age verification bills A feisty battle is happening in states between app stores like Google and Apple and app developers like Meta.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - May 12-13, 2025 May 12-13, 2025, baseball playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image As states rethink wildlife management, New Mexico offers a new model From Oregon to Utah to Florida, legislators have introduced bills that would overhaul their wildlife agencies’ funding, mission and governance.
Image Movie Review - Clown in a Cornfield Critic Bob Garver looks at "Clown in a Cornfield" Was it outstanding?
Image Funding for water and wildlife conservation in Utah now on Trump’s list of budget cuts The Trump administration is recommending Congress cut hundreds of millions out of the government’s budget.
Image Home Country – Helping hands Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Commentary - Pope Leo XIV: Why the College of Cardinals chose the Chicago native and Augustinian The choice of the College of Cardinals came as a surprise to some
Image Curious Kids: How does soap keep you clean? However it happened, the discovery of soap dates back approximately 5,000 years, to the ancient city of Babylon
Image How to manage financial stress in uncertain times While everyone’s situation is unique, there are still five broad areas that personal finance experts say are linked to good financial outcomes.
Image AI isn’t replacing student writing – but it is reshaping it It’s important to point out some ways in which AI can actually be a useful tool that enhances, rather than hampers, the writing process.
