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Illustration of a person on a road with diverging paths. Two signs are on the horizon. On the left is a sign with an arrow pointing left reading "gun rights." On the right is a sign with an arrow pointing right reading "gun control."
Colorado Senate OKS requirements for gun barrel purchases
A bill requiring gun barrel purchases in Colorado to be made in-person at a firearm dealer passed the state Senate Monday.
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Colorado bill would allow ‘second look’ hearings to shorten some prison sentences
Colorado lawmakers are set to consider a bill this year that would allow sentencing reviews for some people in prison.
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Colorado budget committee debates funding cuts for mental health
Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee voted Friday on a series of Behavioral Health Administration measures.
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Top articles for the week ending February 28, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 28, 2026.
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US, Israel strike Iran; Iran threatens retaliation
U.S. forces have launched “major combat operations” on targets in Iran, President Donald Trump said in a video.
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US Senate Democrats demand Trump administration refund tariff payments to businesses
Senate Democrats sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday demanding the administration refund businesses that paid tariffs.

National and Global News

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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 3, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Portions of the flags of the United States, Israel, and Iran in a collage format.
Death toll for US service members in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump projects weeks of conflict
President Donald Trump said Monday he expects war with Iran will continue however long it takes to achieve his objectives.
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BLM bonding rollback could cost taxpayers over $750 billion
Taxpayers and across the U.S. could be on the hook for more than $750 billion under plans to roll back bonding requirements
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Politics: 2026Talks - March 2, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - March 3, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 2, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Another group files lawsuit to push U.S. Fish and Wildlife to protect wolverines
Another conservation group has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s delay in determining critical habitat for wolverines.
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Daily Audio Newscast - March 2, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

Life in Kiowa County

Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek


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About Town – March 3, 2026
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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Funeral Services - Brady Patrick Buck
Funeral Services - Brady Patrick Buck
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Kiowa County Hospital District Board meeting minutes - January 27, 2026
Minutes of the January 27, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County Hospital District board of directors.
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Southeast Colorado girls basketball regional playoff schedule - March 6-7, 2026
March 6-7, 2026, girls basketball regional playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Kiowa County Kiowa County Sheriff's Report - February 2026 Report - January 2026
Monthly report from the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for February 2026.
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Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - February 12, 2026
Minutes of the February 12, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
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Southeast Colorado boys basketball regional playoff schedules - March 6-7, 2026
March 6-7, 2026, boys basketball regional playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Letter to the Editor - Sheriff Williams addresses rumors
Letter to the Editor - Sheriff Williams addresses rumors

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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Cheyenne County deputies seek vehicle in hit-and-run investigation (updated)
The Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a silver Toyota sedan
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Southeast Colorado boys basketball regional playoff schedules - March 6-7, 2026
March 6-7, 2026, boys basketball regional playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado girls basketball regional playoff schedule - March 6-7, 2026
March 6-7, 2026, girls basketball regional playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 23-28, 2026
February 23-28, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 23-28, 2026
February 23-28, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Cheyenne Wells School Calendar - March 2-31, 2026
Cheyenne Wells school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for March 2-31, 2026
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Kit Carson School Calendar – March 4-April 27, 2026
Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for March 4-April 27, 2026
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 28, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 28, 2026.

Economy

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Despite January increase, jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year
Estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions.
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US House opens the door to votes against tariffs
A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night.
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Keeping Colorado’s coal plants projected to be costly for ratepayers
Clean air advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to force utility companies to keep operating coal-fired power plants.
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Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally
Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.

Elections

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‘Debunked conspiracy theories are not a legal basis’ to take over elections, officials say
The proposed executive order includes a number of proposals that have been on the wishlists of election conspiracy theorists for years.
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Department of Justice sues Utah to force it to hand over sensitive voter information
The U.S. Department of Justice Thursday announced it had filed federal lawsuits against Utah and four other states.
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Feds have ‘lost credibility’ on elections after FBI call, Colorado secretary of state says
Claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent or compromised have been debunked by elections officials, experts, media investigations, law enforcement, the courts.
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Kansas House passes election bills targeting noncitizens, advanced voting
Twenty Republicans sponsored House Bill 2503, which would repeal the state’s Mail Ballot Election Act.

Health & Living

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EarthTalk - ¿Qué ocurrió en la última cumbre sobre el clima?
Con la ausencia de Estados Unidos por primera vez en las conversaciones de este año, China asumió el liderazgo en tecnología limpia, facilitando el debate sobre el comercio.
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Dice with letters spelling out "Pro Life" and "Pro Choice." A hand tilts the dice to show "Life" and "Choice."
Video produced by anti-abortion organization may become a required watch in Utah schools
A fetal development video created by an anti-abortion group may become a required watch in Utah schools.
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Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - Scream 7
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Scream 7." Is it his favorite in the series?
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New Mexico's free child care program could serve as template for other states
New Mexico will funnel millions of dollars into its universal free child care program over the next five years.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Scream 7
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Scream 7." Is it his favorite in the series?
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Movie Review - I Can Only Imagine 2
Critic Bob Garver looks at "I Can Only Imagine 2."
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Movie Review - Wuthering Heights
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Wurthering Heights." Is he now ready to read the novel?
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Movie Review - GOAT
Critic Bob Garver looks at "GOAT." Is it the greatest of all time?

Agriculture

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USDA to give up massive DC office building as shift of staff to states begins
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will transfer a large office building to the General Services Administration.
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USDA Update – February 25, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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North Dakota farmer weighs in as Farm Bill debate kicks off
A congressional committee kicks off debate Feb. 23 on a sprawling federal policy covering many facets of farming.
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Animal rights group targets CAFOs for National Animal Justice Week
Animal rights groups are rallying against concentrated animal feeding operations across the country

Government & Politics

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Illustration of a person on a road with diverging paths. Two signs are on the horizon. On the left is a sign with an arrow pointing left reading "gun rights." On the right is a sign with an arrow pointing right reading "gun control."
Colorado Senate OKS requirements for gun barrel purchases
A bill requiring gun barrel purchases in Colorado to be made in-person at a firearm dealer passed the state Senate Monday.
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Dice with letters spelling out "Pro Life" and "Pro Choice." A hand tilts the dice to show "Life" and "Choice."
Video produced by anti-abortion organization may become a required watch in Utah schools
A fetal development video created by an anti-abortion group may become a required watch in Utah schools.
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New Mexico's free child care program could serve as template for other states
New Mexico will funnel millions of dollars into its universal free child care program over the next five years.
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Portions of the flags of the United States, Israel, and Iran in a collage format.
Death toll for US service members in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump projects weeks of conflict
President Donald Trump said Monday he expects war with Iran will continue however long it takes to achieve his objectives.

Crime, Court & Law

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CBI assisting in Alamosa County homicide investigation; suspect sought
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office in a homicide investigation.
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Cheyenne County deputies seek vehicle in hit-and-run investigation (updated)
The Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a silver Toyota sedan
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Judge finalizes order for Greenpeace to pay $345 million in oil pipeline case
A North Dakota judge officially ordered Greenpeace to pay $345 million to the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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North Dakota Supreme Court ruling likely to trigger litigation for oil companies
A North Dakota Supreme Court decision could have ripple effects for the oil industry in the state.

Weather & Climate

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EarthTalk - What happened at the most recent climate summit?
With the U.S. absent for the first time at this year’s talks, China stepped up as a leader in clean tech, facilitating discussion on trade.
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Title card for the EarthTalk en espanol environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk - ¿Qué ocurrió en la última cumbre sobre el clima?
Con la ausencia de Estados Unidos por primera vez en las conversaciones de este año, China asumió el liderazgo en tecnología limpia, facilitando el debate sobre el comercio.
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CSU’s new wildlife tracking collar uses biodegradable material
Engineers at Colorado State University are developing an alternative to mechanical or cloth collar fasteners.
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EarthTalk - Couldn’t we use bacteria to break down plastic in the environment?
Since 2001, the world has generated over 2.5 billion tons of plastic.

Personal Finance & Business

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Lawmakers reverse course, give New Mexico teachers 1 percent pay raise
An 11th-hour reversal by New Mexico lawmakers will give the state's teachers about $25 more per paycheck.
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Apple introduces new iPad Air powered by M4
Apple has announced a new version of its iPad Air tablet powered by the company’s M4 chip.
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North Dakota Supreme Court ruling likely to trigger litigation for oil companies
A North Dakota Supreme Court decision could have ripple effects for the oil industry in the state.
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Colorado budget committee debates funding cuts for mental health
Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee voted Friday on a series of Behavioral Health Administration measures.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Cajun Catfish
Catfish is breaded with cornmeal and baked in the oven for a healthier way to add flavor and crunch!
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Cooking at Home - Chicken Soft Tacos with Sautéed Onion and Apples
These chicken soft tacos are sweet and savory and sure to be a hit!
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Cooking at Home - Tortellini Soup
Peas, lentils, and beans combined with spices and veggies provide this pasta soup with flavor and fiber.
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Cooking at Home - Flavorful Fried Rice
Add some protein and grains to your dinner with this yummy rice dish. Use brown rice for extra fiber.

Science, Tech & Education

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Dice with letters spelling out "Pro Life" and "Pro Choice." A hand tilts the dice to show "Life" and "Choice."
Video produced by anti-abortion organization may become a required watch in Utah schools
A fetal development video created by an anti-abortion group may become a required watch in Utah schools.
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Stacks of coins with miniature mortar board on top and miniature rolled diploma in front
Lawmakers reverse course, give New Mexico teachers 1 percent pay raise
An 11th-hour reversal by New Mexico lawmakers will give the state's teachers about $25 more per paycheck.
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Apple introduces new iPad Air powered by M4
Apple has announced a new version of its iPad Air tablet powered by the company’s M4 chip.
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PROMO Animal - Mule deer buck or group of bachelors in the field at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge - USFWS - public domain.jpg
CSU’s new wildlife tracking collar uses biodegradable material
Engineers at Colorado State University are developing an alternative to mechanical or cloth collar fasteners.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Two oil pumping rigs at sunrise or sunset
BLM bonding rollback could cost taxpayers over $750 billion
Taxpayers and across the U.S. could be on the hook for more than $750 billion under plans to roll back bonding requirements
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Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - Scream 7
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Scream 7." Is it his favorite in the series?
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Wolverine walking in the snow near a log
Another group files lawsuit to push U.S. Fish and Wildlife to protect wolverines
Another conservation group has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s delay in determining critical habitat for wolverines.
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PROMO Animal - Mule deer buck or group of bachelors in the field at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge - USFWS - public domain.jpg
CSU’s new wildlife tracking collar uses biodegradable material
Engineers at Colorado State University are developing an alternative to mechanical or cloth collar fasteners.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Curious Kids: What is Bluetooth and how does it work?
How do headphones, toys, gadgets and other devices talk to each other without any wires?
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Last nuclear weapons limits expired – pushing world toward new arms race
For the first time in more than half a century, there are no binding restraints on the buildup of the largest nuclear forces on Earth.
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The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn’t cheating – it’s the erosion of learning itself
Focusing so much on cheating misses the larger transformation already underway, one that extends far beyond student misconduct and even the classroom.
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Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk
In Colorado, as of 2025, about 500 people a year die from lung cancer as the result of radon gas exposure.

Classifieds & Sponsors

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Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators
Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators
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Help Wanted - Dietary Cook
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Community - Pet Clinic
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Auction - Land
Auction - Land

 


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