Top News Image Colorado AG Weiser weighs challenge to Trump’s ‘energy emergency’ January declaration invoked by BLM to fast-track expansion of Utah oil train facility. Image Colorado legislators react to SNAP, Medicaid reforms President Donald Trump signed the "Big, Beautiful Bill" on July 4 flanked by House and Senate leaders. Image Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission won’t direct agency to remove controversial wolf pack Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners declined to direct the agency to kill or relocate a reintroduced gray wolf pack. Image States scramble to shield hospitals from GOP Medicaid cuts The bill President Donald Trump signed into law over the weekend includes the biggest health care spending cuts in U.S. history. Image Body found along Highway 50 in Delta County Shortly after 5:00 a.m. Sunday, the Colorado State Patrol responded to a report of a body found along the side of Highway 50. Image Colorado ranks 12th in the nation in child wellness survey Nationally, the state ranked 15th in economic well-being, ninth in education, 24th in health, and ninth in family and community. National and Global News Image Parked cars are now a leading source of stolen guns, new report finds A growing number of firearms are being stolen from parked cars, especially in urban areas, according to a new report. Image Politics: 2025Talks - July 8, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast - July 8, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - July 7, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Politics: 2025Talks - July 7, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast - July 7, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image States scramble to shield hospitals from GOP Medicaid cuts The bill President Donald Trump signed into law over the weekend includes the biggest health care spending cuts in U.S. history. Image Anti-abortion leader argues US was not ready for Roe or Dobbs decisions John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life, said the group would continue pushing for policies that make abortions harder to provide and access. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek - Subscribe Today! Image Obituary - Allen Wade Watts Obituary for Allen Wade Watts of Kiowa County, Colorado. Image About Town – July 7, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden. Image Eads Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Volunteer of the Year Eads Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Volunteer of the Year Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - June 12, 2025 Minutes of the June 12, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners. Image Funeral Services - Allen Wade Watts Funeral services for Allen Wade Watts of Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Death Notice - Allen Wade Watts Death Notice for Allen Wade Watts of Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - July 6, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado. Image Kiowa County Board Openings Kiowa County Board Openings Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Subscribe Today! Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Isaiah 66:10-14 (ESV) Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. Image Town of Cheyenne Wells special meeting minutes – May 28, 2025 Minutes of the May 28, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Wells Council. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending July 5, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending July 5, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending July 5, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending July 5, 2025. Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 25 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 Town of Cheyenne Wells meeting minutes – May 13, 2025 Minutes of the May 13, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Wells Council. Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (ESV) Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. Image USDA Update – July 2, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Economy Image Rural Alaska village banks on alternative energy as economic driver Kotlik, a Yupik native village nestled on the banks of the Yukon River is using alternative energy as an economic driver. Image States face hard choices as budgets expected to tighten Slow revenue growth continues to pinch state budgets, leading governors to propose spending cuts, hiring freezes and some tax increases. Image South Dakota food bank: We're stretched too thin to absorb SNAP cuts Federal data show roughly 75,000 South Dakota households rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table. Image Colorado fentanyl deaths fall, but economic toll remains Fentanyl deaths in Colorado dropped last year, but still had an economic toll of $13.1 billion, a new report says. Elections Image Trump, FBI renew allegations of 2020 election fraud President Donald Trump has renewed calls for a special prosecutor to probe false claims of fraud in the 2020 election. Image Lawsuit challenges closed primary elections in Maryland If the lawsuit is successful, nearly a million Marylanders may be able to vote in upcoming primaries. 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Image ‘It’s not over’: New Mexico doctor discusses the lasting effects of COVID-19 One of the biggest misconceptions about COVID-19 is that the pandemic is over, said Dr. Michelle Harkins. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - Jurassic World: Rebirth Critic Bob Garver looks at "Jurassic World: Rebirth" Did it bring the franchise back to life for him? Image Movie Review - F1: The Movie Critic Bob Garver looks at "F1: The Movie." Did it take the checkered flag for him? Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later." Was it worth the wait? Image Movie Review - How to Train Your Dragon Critic Bob Garver looks at the live action remake "How to Train Your Dragon" from Dreamworks. Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance Image Commentary - How this Kansas farmer tries to make sense of the dispiriting mess in Washington, D.C. "For me, strength comes from being in a place that brings good memories, comfort and perspective." Image USDA Update – July 2, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image USDA Update – June 24, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image USDA Update – June 21, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Government & Politics Image Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission won’t direct agency to remove controversial wolf pack Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners declined to direct the agency to kill or relocate a reintroduced gray wolf pack. Image Colorado legislators react to SNAP, Medicaid reforms President Donald Trump signed the "Big, Beautiful Bill" on July 4 flanked by House and Senate leaders. Image Politics: 2025Talks - July 7, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. 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Image Colorado AG Weiser weighs challenge to Trump’s ‘energy emergency’ January declaration invoked by BLM to fast-track expansion of Utah oil train facility.
Image Colorado legislators react to SNAP, Medicaid reforms President Donald Trump signed the "Big, Beautiful Bill" on July 4 flanked by House and Senate leaders.
Image Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission won’t direct agency to remove controversial wolf pack Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners declined to direct the agency to kill or relocate a reintroduced gray wolf pack.
Image States scramble to shield hospitals from GOP Medicaid cuts The bill President Donald Trump signed into law over the weekend includes the biggest health care spending cuts in U.S. history.
Image Body found along Highway 50 in Delta County Shortly after 5:00 a.m. Sunday, the Colorado State Patrol responded to a report of a body found along the side of Highway 50.
Image Colorado ranks 12th in the nation in child wellness survey Nationally, the state ranked 15th in economic well-being, ninth in education, 24th in health, and ninth in family and community.
Image Parked cars are now a leading source of stolen guns, new report finds A growing number of firearms are being stolen from parked cars, especially in urban areas, according to a new report.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - July 8, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - July 7, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - July 7, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image States scramble to shield hospitals from GOP Medicaid cuts The bill President Donald Trump signed into law over the weekend includes the biggest health care spending cuts in U.S. history.
Image Anti-abortion leader argues US was not ready for Roe or Dobbs decisions John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life, said the group would continue pushing for policies that make abortions harder to provide and access.
Image About Town – July 7, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Eads Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Volunteer of the Year Eads Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Volunteer of the Year
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - June 12, 2025 Minutes of the June 12, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image Funeral Services - Allen Wade Watts Funeral services for Allen Wade Watts of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - July 6, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Isaiah 66:10-14 (ESV) Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Image Town of Cheyenne Wells special meeting minutes – May 28, 2025 Minutes of the May 28, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Wells Council.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending July 5, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending July 5, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending July 5, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending July 5, 2025.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 25 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 Town of Cheyenne Wells meeting minutes – May 13, 2025 Minutes of the May 13, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Wells Council.
Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (ESV) Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – July 2, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Rural Alaska village banks on alternative energy as economic driver Kotlik, a Yupik native village nestled on the banks of the Yukon River is using alternative energy as an economic driver.
Image States face hard choices as budgets expected to tighten Slow revenue growth continues to pinch state budgets, leading governors to propose spending cuts, hiring freezes and some tax increases.
Image South Dakota food bank: We're stretched too thin to absorb SNAP cuts Federal data show roughly 75,000 South Dakota households rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table.
Image Colorado fentanyl deaths fall, but economic toll remains Fentanyl deaths in Colorado dropped last year, but still had an economic toll of $13.1 billion, a new report says.
Image Trump, FBI renew allegations of 2020 election fraud President Donald Trump has renewed calls for a special prosecutor to probe false claims of fraud in the 2020 election.
Image Lawsuit challenges closed primary elections in Maryland If the lawsuit is successful, nearly a million Marylanders may be able to vote in upcoming primaries.
Image Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado
Image Letter to the Editor – Crespin announces reelection bid for Lamar Mayor Letter to the Editor – Crespin announces reelection bid for Lamar Mayor
Image South Dakota Health Department warns of potential measles exposure An out-of-state traveler visited Hot Springs, South Dakotak, while contagious with measles last month.
Image EarthTalk - Is the prevalence of processed foods an environmental threat? The U.S. leads the world in UPF consumption, with over 60 percent of our daily caloric intake coming from these manufactured products.
Image Three small earthquakes in northwest Kansas Saturday Kansas has experienced six earthquakes in recent days, including three Saturday.
Image ‘It’s not over’: New Mexico doctor discusses the lasting effects of COVID-19 One of the biggest misconceptions about COVID-19 is that the pandemic is over, said Dr. Michelle Harkins.
Image Movie Review - Jurassic World: Rebirth Critic Bob Garver looks at "Jurassic World: Rebirth" Did it bring the franchise back to life for him?
Image Movie Review - F1: The Movie Critic Bob Garver looks at "F1: The Movie." Did it take the checkered flag for him?
Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later." Was it worth the wait?
Image Movie Review - How to Train Your Dragon Critic Bob Garver looks at the live action remake "How to Train Your Dragon" from Dreamworks.
Image Commentary - How this Kansas farmer tries to make sense of the dispiriting mess in Washington, D.C. "For me, strength comes from being in a place that brings good memories, comfort and perspective."
Image USDA Update – July 2, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – June 24, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – June 21, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission won’t direct agency to remove controversial wolf pack Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners declined to direct the agency to kill or relocate a reintroduced gray wolf pack.
Image Colorado legislators react to SNAP, Medicaid reforms President Donald Trump signed the "Big, Beautiful Bill" on July 4 flanked by House and Senate leaders.
Image Utah after-school and summer programs blindsided by federal funding freeze This week, instead of money, states received a notice saying that the $6.8 billion allocated for different K-12 programs were on hold and under review.
Image Parked cars are now a leading source of stolen guns, new report finds A growing number of firearms are being stolen from parked cars, especially in urban areas, according to a new report.
Image Nebraska program adds juvenile justice attorneys in underserved rural areas The University of Nebraska is addressing a shortage of lawyers who represent the state's most vulnerable children.
Image Anti-abortion leader argues US was not ready for Roe or Dobbs decisions John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life, said the group would continue pushing for policies that make abortions harder to provide and access.
Image Governor Polis Appoints Rory N. Devlin to the Elbert County Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed Rory N. Devlin to the Elbert County Court in the 23rd Judicial District.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Es la prevalencia de los alimentos procesados una amenaza para el medio ambiente? Estados Unidos es el país con mayor consumo de UPF del mundo, ya que más del 60 % de nuestra ingesta calórica diaria proviene de estos productos manufacturados.
Image EarthTalk - Is the prevalence of processed foods an environmental threat? The U.S. leads the world in UPF consumption, with over 60 percent of our daily caloric intake coming from these manufactured products.
Image Hearing today on California bill to limit rules on clean ports Clean air groups claim it would delay progress on combating air pollution.
Image Texans grieve victims of deadly Hill Country flooding Tributes and memorials are pouring in for victims of the deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.
Image California school budgets in disarray after Trump freezes federal funding Last week the Department of Education notified schools across the country five grant programs are now "under review."
Image Commentary - Big retailers bend the knee to Trump They caved on diversity initiatives, and they jacked up prices.
Image States scramble to shield hospitals from GOP Medicaid cuts The bill President Donald Trump signed into law over the weekend includes the biggest health care spending cuts in U.S. history.
Image South Dakota lawmakers look for ways to deliver on support for ‘essential’ ambulance service Back in February, South Dakota lawmakers recognized emergency medical services as an “essential service.” Sort of.
Image Cooking at Home - Cranberry Nut Bread Enjoy this bread for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Use fresh cranberries when in season for a burst of flavor.
Image Cooking at Home - Scalloped Potatoes A hearty side dish that would go well with a flavorful fish recipe and a fresh green salad.
Image Cooking at Home - Savory Meatloaf Muffins These savory meatloaf muffins are full of flavor and have a beautiful presentation.
Image California school budgets in disarray after Trump freezes federal funding Last week the Department of Education notified schools across the country five grant programs are now "under review."
Image ‘It’s not over’: New Mexico doctor discusses the lasting effects of COVID-19 One of the biggest misconceptions about COVID-19 is that the pandemic is over, said Dr. Michelle Harkins.
Image New Mexico university to offer state's first artificial intelligence degree Artificial intelligence is expected to change people's lives and New Mexico State University is meeting the challenge by offering an AI degree.
Image Curious Kids: How do atoms form? Understanding how atoms form is a fundamental and important question, since they make up everything with mass.
Image Coloradans urged to speak up about at-risk wildlife, habitats Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to hear from all Coloradans about their updated 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan.
Image Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission won’t direct agency to remove controversial wolf pack Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners declined to direct the agency to kill or relocate a reintroduced gray wolf pack.
Image Movie Review - Jurassic World: Rebirth Critic Bob Garver looks at "Jurassic World: Rebirth" Did it bring the franchise back to life for him?
Image Home Country – The meaning of the flag Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Curious Kids: How do atoms form? Understanding how atoms form is a fundamental and important question, since they make up everything with mass.
Image One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump Over the past 50 years, lawmakers in the president’s party have increasingly supported the president’s position on legislation that passes Congress.
Image What MAGA means to Americans The Make America Great Again movement has dominated the U.S. political conversation, reshaped the Republican Party and become a lucrative brand.
Image Curious Kids: Is Mars really red? People from cultures across the world have been looking at Mars since ancient times. Because it appears reddish, it has often been called the red planet.
