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Colorado Senate panel advances firearm barrels bill

The Colorado Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee passed a bill to require firearm barrel purchases be made in-person by licensed dealers.

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Colorado bill would expand the kinds of food home chefs can sell

Colorado state lawmakers are considering a bill at the Legislature this year that would expand the cottage foods law.

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Human trafficking reaches high levels in Colorado

Colorado saw “peak levels” for human trafficking in 2025 even without complete data for the year.

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Bills would add rules for gun stores, ban 3D-printed firearms

Two more bills recently added to Colorado Democrats' ongoing efforts to further regulate firearms in the state.

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Feds cutting public health funding for Colorado, three other states

The Trump administration will cut $600 million in public health funds for four Democratic-led states.

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Colorado lawmakers reject bill to allow resort towns to tax vacant homes

Moderate Democratic state lawmakers joined Republicans Monday night to defeat a bill.

National and Global News

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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 13, 2026

Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

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EPA completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations

President Donald Trump and his top environmental policy officer finalized a move to undo an Environmental Protection Agency regulation.

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Daily Audio Newscast - February 13, 2026

Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

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Politics: 2026Talks - February 13, 2026

Politics in the United States and around the world.

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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 12, 2026

Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

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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 approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections

The U.S. House passed legislation that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote.

Shutdown looms for FEMA, Coast Guard, TSA with stalemate over Homeland Security funds

Leaders from several agencies within the Department of Homeland Security testified before a U.S. House panel Wednesday.

Life in Kiowa County

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

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Photo of the Week - February 13, 2026

Photo of the week from the February 13, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - With recent unseasonably warm temperatures, will it be long before cold-hard spring flowers start to make an appearance? - Chris Sorensen.

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Obituary - Don Duane Stoker

Obituary for Don Duane Stoker of Kiowa County, Colorado.

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Town of Eads Board of Trustees meeting minutes – January 13, 2026

Minutes of the January 12, 2026, meeting of the Town of Eads, Colorado, Board of Trustees.

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Help Wanted - Kiowa County Fire Protection District

Help Wanted - Kiowa County Fire Protection District

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Pastor’s Pearls – February 8, 2026

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

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Kiowa County Commissioner meeting agenda - February 12, 2026

Agenda for the February 12, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.

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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026

February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Kiowa County Sheriff's Report - January 2026

Monthly report from the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for January 2026.

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse

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Town of Cheyenne Wells council meeting minutes – January 14, 2026

Minutes of the January 14, 2026, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.

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Cheyenne Wells insurance agent Wendy Dickey named RMFU Agent of the Year

Wendy Dickey of Cheyenne Wells has been named the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Agent of the Year for 2025.

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Town of Cheyenne Wells council meeting minutes – December 1, 2025

Minutes of the December 1, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.

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Town of Cheyenne Wells council meeting minutes – November 10, 2025

Minutes of the November 10, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.

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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026

February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026

February 2-7, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Stolen trucks recovered in Cheyenne County

Cheyenne County deputies recovered two stolen Penske box trucks during separate traffic stops.

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Arrest made in Cheyenne County burglary

Cheyenne County deputies arrested a man this week after responding to a reported burglary in progress.

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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Nebraska Supreme Court denies injunction on state voter data but will hear case in March

The Nebraska Supreme Court accelerated an appeal of a lawsuit that had sought to stop the state from handing over parts of its voter data.

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US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections

The U.S. House passed legislation that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote.

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Nebraska judge tosses lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to feds

A Lancaster County District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit without prejudice late last week.

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Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district

Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.

Health & Living

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New Mexico Senate passes bill to protect drivers from increased surveillance

Surveillance of Americans is expanding and New Mexico lawmakers are leaning toward increased protections.

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Cañon City added as new stop on Bustang Outrider Alamosa–Pueblo route

Cañon City will become a new daily stop on the Bustang Outrider Alamosa–Pueblo bus route beginning February 17.

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How tensions over religion molded Colorado’s constitution

It took delegates weeks to decide whether to acknowledge “the Almighty God” in the constitution’s preamble.

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EarthTalk - How did India double its wild tiger population in just a decade?

India’s doubling its wild tiger population in just 10 years is one of the most significant conservation success stories in modern history.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - GOAT

Critic Bob Garver looks at "GOAT." Is it the greatest of all time?

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Movie Review - Send Help

Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS?

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Movie Review - Mercy

Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mercy." Does it have him crying "uncle?

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Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?

Agriculture

Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance

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'Snirt' threatens Minnesota's farm soil, waterways and small-town beauty

Dirty-looking snow piles are common this time of year in Minnesota.

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Iowa John Deere workers recalled after layoffs

John Deere has recalled 245 workers in Iowa after mass layoffs. They'll be back on the job this month and next.

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Unlocking tech innovation potential on U.S. farms

The ag industry is fitting farmers with a host of tech gadgets to make their operations more efficient

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Effort to ban lab-grown meat — and maybe crab rangoon — underway in West Virginia House

There’s a legislative effort to outlaw lab-grown meat in West Virginia.

Government & Politics

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New Mexico Senate passes bill to protect drivers from increased surveillance

Surveillance of Americans is expanding and New Mexico lawmakers are leaning toward increased protections.

Summer view of the Colorado state capitol building with the United States and Colorado flags

Colorado Senate panel advances firearm barrels bill

The Colorado Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee passed a bill to require firearm barrel purchases be made in-person by licensed dealers.

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New bill to regulate data centers backed by Colorado environmental groups

A coalition of Colorado progressive and environmental groups are backing new legislation to more strictly regulate large data centers.

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Politics: 2026Talks - February 13, 2026

Politics in the United States and around the world.

Crime, Court & Law

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Term limits case in North Dakota builds on active year for civic engagement

The North Dakota Supreme Court will take up a closely watched issue: term limits for state lawmakers.

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Nebraska Supreme Court denies injunction on state voter data but will hear case in March

The Nebraska Supreme Court accelerated an appeal of a lawsuit that had sought to stop the state from handing over parts of its voter data.

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Colorado bill would expand the kinds of food home chefs can sell

Colorado state lawmakers are considering a bill at the Legislature this year that would expand the cottage foods law.

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Human trafficking reaches high levels in Colorado

Colorado saw “peak levels” for human trafficking in 2025 even without complete data for the year.

Weather & Climate

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New bill to regulate data centers backed by Colorado environmental groups

A coalition of Colorado progressive and environmental groups are backing new legislation to more strictly regulate large data centers.

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EPA completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations

President Donald Trump and his top environmental policy officer finalized a move to undo an Environmental Protection Agency regulation.

Farm tractor driving through bare dirt creating a dust cloud.

'Snirt' threatens Minnesota's farm soil, waterways and small-town beauty

Dirty-looking snow piles are common this time of year in Minnesota.

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Kiowa County weather recap - February 11, 2026

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 11, 2026.

Personal Finance & Business

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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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Despite national decline, Oregon unions continue to stack wins

Union membership in Oregon has surged by 23 percent since 2013.

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Iowa John Deere workers recalled after layoffs

John Deere has recalled 245 workers in Iowa after mass layoffs. They'll be back on the job this month and next.

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Many middle-income families spend at least a tenth of their income on health insurance

About 167 million working-age adults under 65 in the United States get their health insurance through an employer.

Food & Recipes

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Smart food swaps mean more nutrition and less 'giving up'

Smart food swaps mean more nutrition and less 'giving up'

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Cooking at Home - Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah") is a whole grain with origins in South America. It is combined in this recipe with black beans, savory vegetables, and spices for a cold salad that is light and refreshing. This salad is high in protein and can be served as a main or side dish.

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Cooking at Home - Fried Rice

This delicious rice dish is packed with protein, veggies, and whole grain goodness.

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Cooking at Home - Tuscan Potato Skillet

Lemon zest, garlic and rosemary add a delightful Tuscan twist to this green bean, potato, and chicken skillet. The best part? Only having to use one pan to whip up this weeknight favorite, which also makes clean-up a breeze!

Science, Tech & Education

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New bill to regulate data centers backed by Colorado environmental groups

A coalition of Colorado progressive and environmental groups are backing new legislation to more strictly regulate large data centers.

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Oklahoma lawmakers aim to subtract screen time, add physical activity in schools

Bills that would limit screen time, boost physical education and require firearm safety training in public schools advanced past a legislative committee.

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Unlocking tech innovation potential on U.S. farms

The ag industry is fitting farmers with a host of tech gadgets to make their operations more efficient

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Nebraska governor touts plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high school

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says the state will work with a national conservative organization to establish a conservative-leaning political club for students

Outdoors & Entertainment

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EarthTalk - ¿Cómo logró la India duplicar su población de tigres salvajes en sólo una década?

La duplicación de la población de tigres salvajes de la India en solo 10 años es uno de los éxitos más significativos en materia de conservación de la historia moderna.

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EarthTalk - How did India double its wild tiger population in just a decade?

India’s doubling its wild tiger population in just 10 years is one of the most significant conservation success stories in modern history.

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Movie Review - GOAT

Critic Bob Garver looks at "GOAT." Is it the greatest of all time?

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Deadline approaching for Colorado Big Game Harvest Survey

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding selected hunters that the deadline to complete the 2025 Big Game Harvest Survey is February 17.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Curious Kids: Is the whole universe just a simulation?

Could the Earth and everything on it – and even the whole universe – be a simulation running on a giant computer?

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Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around

Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall, but not enough to turn a dry

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Curious Kids: Where do seashells come from?

Seashells are so plentiful that you may sometimes take them for granted.

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Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

"We’re seeing more AI-related products and advancements in a single day than we saw in a single year a decade ago."

Classifieds & Sponsors

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Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators

Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators

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Help Wanted - Kiowa County Fire Protection District

Help Wanted - Kiowa County Fire Protection District