Top News Image Colorado Legislature gives final approval to $46.8B state budget The Colorado state budget is nearing the finish line as the state Senate gave final approval to the $46.8 billion spending plan. Image Exceptional drought engulfs mountain counties as Colorado hits 100 percent drought coverage The entire state of Colorado is now classified in some level of drought, with more than one-fifth of the state locked in exceptional drought conditions. Image State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer qualifies for GOP primary in Colorado governor’s race State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer qualified Wednesday for the Republican primary in the Colorado governor’s race. Image Colorado Senate approves bill adding rules for gun stores The Colorado Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill adding more regulations to gun stores operating in the state. Image Federal government denies final appeals for Colorado disaster aid The federal government has denied Colorado’s final appeals for Major Disaster Declarations tied to two of the state’s costliest recent events. Image Election security and immigration key topics at candidate forum in Grand Junction Community members questioned candidates about the views on issues facing western Colorado. National and Global News Image Daily Audio Newscast - April 17, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Politics: 2026Talks - April 17, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image U.S. Senate votes to strip mining ban near Boundary Waters The Senate overturned protections for areas along the most visited public wilderness in the U.S. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 16, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Politics: 2026Talks - April 16, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - April 16, 2026 News from rural America. Image Daily Audio Newscast - April 16, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 15, 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 Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - April 20-26, 2026 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County. Image Colorado wildland fire aviation training exercises set for April 21-28 The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control and the Colorado National Guard will conduct helicopter-based fire suppression and classroom training. Image Pastor’s Pearls – April 12, 2026 Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie. Image Gusty north winds, hard freeze arrive in Kiowa County before weekend warmup Kiowa County will see a sharp warmup into Thursday before a cold front brings gusty winds and a chance of rain and snow showers. Image USDA Update – April 15, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Top articles for the week ending April 11, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026. Image Photo of the Week - April 17, 2026 Photo of the week from the April 17, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Grey Hairstreak butterfly enjoying a spring feast in southeast Colorado - Chris Sorensen. Image Eads faces Thursday fire weather watch ahead of Friday cold front Kiowa County will see a sharp warmup into Thursday before a cold front brings gusty winds and a chance of rain and snow showers. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Strong winds and a freeze tonight in Cheyenne Wells, warming to near 80 by Sunday Cheyenne County will enjoy a sunny, warming stretch through Thursday before a strong cold front swings across the central High Plains Image Cheyenne Wells warms into 70s before Friday cold front brings snow chance Cheyenne County will enjoy a sunny, warming stretch through Thursday before a strong cold front swings across the central High Plains Image USDA Update – April 15, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Breezy, warm week ahead for Cheyenne Wells as fire danger builds to the east Warm, breezy conditions settle over Cheyenne County this week, with highs in the upper 70s through Thursday. Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores – April 6-11, 2026 April 6-11, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Top articles for the week ending April 11, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending April 11, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026. Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - April 13-18, 2026 April 13-18, 2026, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Economy Image Colorado could exempt 67 percent of prescription drugs from affordability review A bill making its way through the state Legislature would limit the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s ability to rein in drug prices. Image A new gold rush: States stockpile bars, encourage gold-backed debit cards More states are piling up gold bars, or encouraging residents to use gold-backed debit cards, to hedge against inflation. Image Gas prices soar by 21 percent as government inflation figures reflect the war on Iran Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drove up inflation for Americans in March. Image Bottom 95 percent of Americans to pay more under federal tax policies A new analysis shows that new tax policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Americans. Elections Image State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer qualifies for GOP primary in Colorado governor’s race State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer qualified Wednesday for the Republican primary in the Colorado governor’s race. Image Vic Meyers secures Democratic nomination for Colorado House District 47 Vic Meyers has secured the Democratic Party nomination for Colorado House District 47 and will advance to the November 2026 general election. Image Election security and immigration key topics at candidate forum in Grand Junction Community members questioned candidates about the views on issues facing western Colorado. Image Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout Health & Living Image EarthTalk – Do motorboats still spew toxins into the water? In recent years, the climate crisis has drawn increasing attention to the ecological impacts of everyday activities, including motorboating. Image EarthTalk – ¿Signen las lanchas a motor vertiendo toxinas al agua? En los últimos años, la crisis climática ha puesto cada vez más de relieve el impacto ecológico de las actividades cotidianas, incluida la navegación en lancha a motor. Image Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods – whatever your local risk, here's how to be more weather-ready The incidence of weather and climate disasters is increasing in the U.S., a trend due partly to climate change but also to human decisions. Image Colorado could exempt 67 percent of prescription drugs from affordability review A bill making its way through the state Legislature would limit the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s ability to rein in drug prices. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - The Drama Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Drama." Does it measure up to the attention it is getting? Image Movie Review - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Is it out of this world? Image Movie Review - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Critic Bob Garver looks at "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." Is it actually ready for release? Image Movie Review - Project Hail Mary Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world? Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance Image Exceptional drought engulfs mountain counties as Colorado hits 100 percent drought coverage The entire state of Colorado is now classified in some level of drought, with more than one-fifth of the state locked in exceptional drought conditions. Image USDA Update – April 15, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image South Dakota nonprofit loses millions after U.S. pulls land access grants A South Dakota nonprofit has lost millions of dollars after the federal government pulled grants designed to help underserved farmers and ranchers. Image Colorado State Land Board approves stewardship plan to protect declining lesser prairie-chicken The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the 2026 Lesser Prairie-Chicken Stewardship Action Plan. Government & Politics Image Great Colorado Payback returns $100 million to claimants, shattering annual record The Great Colorado Payback has returned $100 million to claimants with two months remaining in the fiscal year. Image Texas lawmakers study annexation of three oil-rich New Mexico counties Calls for secession typically stem from frustration with state politics, and Texas is priming the pump in Southeastern New Mexico. Image Politics: 2026Talks - April 17, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Politics: 2026Talks - April 16, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Crime, Court & Law Image CBI releases update on deadly Florence shooting; 40-year-old man identified as victim The Colorado Bureau of Investigation released new details in the ongoing investigation of a deadly Saturday-afternoon shooting in Florence. Image Representatives Swalwell, Gonzales to quit Congress as 2 more US House members may face expulsion votes California Representative Eric Swalwell and Republican Representative Tony Gonzales both announced that they would resign from Congress Image Colorado Senate panel OKs bills on overregulation, electrical service, child care The Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee passed a series of bills Friday for the Senate to consider, including legislation on electrical service, child care and bureaucratic bloat. Image Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine ‘abortion’ to exclude medical treatment Some anti-abortion state lawmakers are pushing to revise the definition of “abortion.” Weather & Climate Image EarthTalk – Do motorboats still spew toxins into the water? In recent years, the climate crisis has drawn increasing attention to the ecological impacts of everyday activities, including motorboating. Image EarthTalk – ¿Signen las lanchas a motor vertiendo toxinas al agua? En los últimos años, la crisis climática ha puesto cada vez más de relieve el impacto ecológico de las actividades cotidianas, incluida la navegación en lancha a motor. Image Wind-driven cold front brings hard freeze to Lamar, Prowers County before weekend warmup Prowers County faces a week of elevated fire danger and above-normal temperatures. Image Strong winds and a freeze tonight in Cheyenne Wells, warming to near 80 by Sunday Cheyenne County will enjoy a sunny, warming stretch through Thursday before a strong cold front swings across the central High Plains Personal Finance & Business Image Great Colorado Payback returns $100 million to claimants, shattering annual record The Great Colorado Payback has returned $100 million to claimants with two months remaining in the fiscal year. Image Colorado could exempt 67 percent of prescription drugs from affordability review A bill making its way through the state Legislature would limit the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s ability to rein in drug prices. Image Colorado Legislature gives final approval to $46.8B state budget The Colorado state budget is nearing the finish line as the state Senate gave final approval to the $46.8 billion spending plan. Image Nevadans speak out on high gas, utility bills With some of the highest gas prices in the nation and rising utility costs, Nevadans are asking Congress to provide some relief. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Oat Snack Cakes These oat snack cakes are full of whole grains and flavor, making them perfect for sharing with friends and family. Image Cooking at Home - 15-Minute Enchiladas This is quick to make. When you need a main dish right away, try this enchilada recipe. Image Cooking at Home - Hummus Try this quick and easy hummus recipe by itself, with vegetables, crackers, chips, on sandwiches, in wraps and more! The possibilities are endless. Image Cooking at Home - Potato Salad Cooking at Home - Potato Salad Science, Tech & Education Image Mandatory reading list one step closer to being used in Texas classrooms Texas educators are reacting after the State Board of Education gave preliminary approval to a mandatory school reading list. Image Monarchs rebound as scientists urge planting habitat Scientists are encouraging people to plant monarch butterfly habitat as researchers observe positive trends in monarch populations. Image Colorado bill requests charter school funding access A bipartisan Colorado bill is designed to increase transparency and fairness in how charter schools access funding for construction projects. Image Fewer phones and more books — Utah governor commends new education laws Utah leaders’ K-12 theme in the past legislative session centered on students going back to basics. Outdoors & Entertainment Image EarthTalk – Do motorboats still spew toxins into the water? In recent years, the climate crisis has drawn increasing attention to the ecological impacts of everyday activities, including motorboating. Image EarthTalk – ¿Signen las lanchas a motor vertiendo toxinas al agua? En los últimos años, la crisis climática ha puesto cada vez más de relieve el impacto ecológico de las actividades cotidianas, incluida la navegación en lancha a motor. Image CPW to host public meeting on proposed fishing regulation changes Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a public meeting May 4 to provide fishery updates from Northeast Region aquatic biologists. Image Monarchs rebound as scientists urge planting habitat Scientists are encouraging people to plant monarch butterfly habitat as researchers observe positive trends in monarch populations. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout Image Curious Kids: Are multiverses real? The idea of a multiverse – a hypothetical collection of all possible universes – is one that science fiction fans love to explore. Image Curious Kids: What was the very first plant in the world? 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Image Colorado Legislature gives final approval to $46.8B state budget The Colorado state budget is nearing the finish line as the state Senate gave final approval to the $46.8 billion spending plan.
Image Exceptional drought engulfs mountain counties as Colorado hits 100 percent drought coverage The entire state of Colorado is now classified in some level of drought, with more than one-fifth of the state locked in exceptional drought conditions.
Image State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer qualifies for GOP primary in Colorado governor’s race State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer qualified Wednesday for the Republican primary in the Colorado governor’s race.
Image Colorado Senate approves bill adding rules for gun stores The Colorado Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill adding more regulations to gun stores operating in the state.
Image Federal government denies final appeals for Colorado disaster aid The federal government has denied Colorado’s final appeals for Major Disaster Declarations tied to two of the state’s costliest recent events.
Image Election security and immigration key topics at candidate forum in Grand Junction Community members questioned candidates about the views on issues facing western Colorado.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - April 17, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image U.S. Senate votes to strip mining ban near Boundary Waters The Senate overturned protections for areas along the most visited public wilderness in the U.S.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 16, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - April 16, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 15, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - April 20-26, 2026 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Colorado wildland fire aviation training exercises set for April 21-28 The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control and the Colorado National Guard will conduct helicopter-based fire suppression and classroom training.
Image Gusty north winds, hard freeze arrive in Kiowa County before weekend warmup Kiowa County will see a sharp warmup into Thursday before a cold front brings gusty winds and a chance of rain and snow showers.
Image USDA Update – April 15, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Top articles for the week ending April 11, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026.
Image Photo of the Week - April 17, 2026 Photo of the week from the April 17, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Grey Hairstreak butterfly enjoying a spring feast in southeast Colorado - Chris Sorensen.
Image Eads faces Thursday fire weather watch ahead of Friday cold front Kiowa County will see a sharp warmup into Thursday before a cold front brings gusty winds and a chance of rain and snow showers.
Image Strong winds and a freeze tonight in Cheyenne Wells, warming to near 80 by Sunday Cheyenne County will enjoy a sunny, warming stretch through Thursday before a strong cold front swings across the central High Plains
Image Cheyenne Wells warms into 70s before Friday cold front brings snow chance Cheyenne County will enjoy a sunny, warming stretch through Thursday before a strong cold front swings across the central High Plains
Image USDA Update – April 15, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Breezy, warm week ahead for Cheyenne Wells as fire danger builds to the east Warm, breezy conditions settle over Cheyenne County this week, with highs in the upper 70s through Thursday.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores – April 6-11, 2026 April 6-11, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Top articles for the week ending April 11, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending April 11, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - April 13-18, 2026 April 13-18, 2026, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Colorado could exempt 67 percent of prescription drugs from affordability review A bill making its way through the state Legislature would limit the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s ability to rein in drug prices.
Image A new gold rush: States stockpile bars, encourage gold-backed debit cards More states are piling up gold bars, or encouraging residents to use gold-backed debit cards, to hedge against inflation.
Image Gas prices soar by 21 percent as government inflation figures reflect the war on Iran Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drove up inflation for Americans in March.
Image Bottom 95 percent of Americans to pay more under federal tax policies A new analysis shows that new tax policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Americans.
Image State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer qualifies for GOP primary in Colorado governor’s race State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer qualified Wednesday for the Republican primary in the Colorado governor’s race.
Image Vic Meyers secures Democratic nomination for Colorado House District 47 Vic Meyers has secured the Democratic Party nomination for Colorado House District 47 and will advance to the November 2026 general election.
Image Election security and immigration key topics at candidate forum in Grand Junction Community members questioned candidates about the views on issues facing western Colorado.
Image Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
Image EarthTalk – Do motorboats still spew toxins into the water? In recent years, the climate crisis has drawn increasing attention to the ecological impacts of everyday activities, including motorboating.
Image EarthTalk – ¿Signen las lanchas a motor vertiendo toxinas al agua? En los últimos años, la crisis climática ha puesto cada vez más de relieve el impacto ecológico de las actividades cotidianas, incluida la navegación en lancha a motor.
Image Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods – whatever your local risk, here's how to be more weather-ready The incidence of weather and climate disasters is increasing in the U.S., a trend due partly to climate change but also to human decisions.
Image Colorado could exempt 67 percent of prescription drugs from affordability review A bill making its way through the state Legislature would limit the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s ability to rein in drug prices.
Image Movie Review - The Drama Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Drama." Does it measure up to the attention it is getting?
Image Movie Review - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Is it out of this world?
Image Movie Review - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Critic Bob Garver looks at "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." Is it actually ready for release?
Image Movie Review - Project Hail Mary Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?
Image Exceptional drought engulfs mountain counties as Colorado hits 100 percent drought coverage The entire state of Colorado is now classified in some level of drought, with more than one-fifth of the state locked in exceptional drought conditions.
Image USDA Update – April 15, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image South Dakota nonprofit loses millions after U.S. pulls land access grants A South Dakota nonprofit has lost millions of dollars after the federal government pulled grants designed to help underserved farmers and ranchers.
Image Colorado State Land Board approves stewardship plan to protect declining lesser prairie-chicken The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the 2026 Lesser Prairie-Chicken Stewardship Action Plan.
Image Great Colorado Payback returns $100 million to claimants, shattering annual record The Great Colorado Payback has returned $100 million to claimants with two months remaining in the fiscal year.
Image Texas lawmakers study annexation of three oil-rich New Mexico counties Calls for secession typically stem from frustration with state politics, and Texas is priming the pump in Southeastern New Mexico.
Image CBI releases update on deadly Florence shooting; 40-year-old man identified as victim The Colorado Bureau of Investigation released new details in the ongoing investigation of a deadly Saturday-afternoon shooting in Florence.
Image Representatives Swalwell, Gonzales to quit Congress as 2 more US House members may face expulsion votes California Representative Eric Swalwell and Republican Representative Tony Gonzales both announced that they would resign from Congress
Image Colorado Senate panel OKs bills on overregulation, electrical service, child care The Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee passed a series of bills Friday for the Senate to consider, including legislation on electrical service, child care and bureaucratic bloat.
Image Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine ‘abortion’ to exclude medical treatment Some anti-abortion state lawmakers are pushing to revise the definition of “abortion.”
Image EarthTalk – Do motorboats still spew toxins into the water? In recent years, the climate crisis has drawn increasing attention to the ecological impacts of everyday activities, including motorboating.
Image EarthTalk – ¿Signen las lanchas a motor vertiendo toxinas al agua? En los últimos años, la crisis climática ha puesto cada vez más de relieve el impacto ecológico de las actividades cotidianas, incluida la navegación en lancha a motor.
Image Wind-driven cold front brings hard freeze to Lamar, Prowers County before weekend warmup Prowers County faces a week of elevated fire danger and above-normal temperatures.
Image Strong winds and a freeze tonight in Cheyenne Wells, warming to near 80 by Sunday Cheyenne County will enjoy a sunny, warming stretch through Thursday before a strong cold front swings across the central High Plains
Image Great Colorado Payback returns $100 million to claimants, shattering annual record The Great Colorado Payback has returned $100 million to claimants with two months remaining in the fiscal year.
Image Colorado could exempt 67 percent of prescription drugs from affordability review A bill making its way through the state Legislature would limit the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s ability to rein in drug prices.
Image Colorado Legislature gives final approval to $46.8B state budget The Colorado state budget is nearing the finish line as the state Senate gave final approval to the $46.8 billion spending plan.
Image Nevadans speak out on high gas, utility bills With some of the highest gas prices in the nation and rising utility costs, Nevadans are asking Congress to provide some relief.
Image Cooking at Home - Oat Snack Cakes These oat snack cakes are full of whole grains and flavor, making them perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Image Cooking at Home - 15-Minute Enchiladas This is quick to make. When you need a main dish right away, try this enchilada recipe.
Image Cooking at Home - Hummus Try this quick and easy hummus recipe by itself, with vegetables, crackers, chips, on sandwiches, in wraps and more! The possibilities are endless.
Image Mandatory reading list one step closer to being used in Texas classrooms Texas educators are reacting after the State Board of Education gave preliminary approval to a mandatory school reading list.
Image Monarchs rebound as scientists urge planting habitat Scientists are encouraging people to plant monarch butterfly habitat as researchers observe positive trends in monarch populations.
Image Colorado bill requests charter school funding access A bipartisan Colorado bill is designed to increase transparency and fairness in how charter schools access funding for construction projects.
Image Fewer phones and more books — Utah governor commends new education laws Utah leaders’ K-12 theme in the past legislative session centered on students going back to basics.
Image EarthTalk – Do motorboats still spew toxins into the water? In recent years, the climate crisis has drawn increasing attention to the ecological impacts of everyday activities, including motorboating.
Image EarthTalk – ¿Signen las lanchas a motor vertiendo toxinas al agua? En los últimos años, la crisis climática ha puesto cada vez más de relieve el impacto ecológico de las actividades cotidianas, incluida la navegación en lancha a motor.
Image CPW to host public meeting on proposed fishing regulation changes Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a public meeting May 4 to provide fishery updates from Northeast Region aquatic biologists.
Image Monarchs rebound as scientists urge planting habitat Scientists are encouraging people to plant monarch butterfly habitat as researchers observe positive trends in monarch populations.
Image Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
Image Curious Kids: Are multiverses real? The idea of a multiverse – a hypothetical collection of all possible universes – is one that science fiction fans love to explore.
Image Curious Kids: What was the very first plant in the world? Around 500 million years ago, most of Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil.
Image Mosquitoes carrying malaria are evolving more quickly than insecticides can kill them The mosquito-borne disease malaria kills over 600,000 people annually. Since World War II, people have battled malaria with insecticides.
