Top News Image Colorado, California, 11 others sue Trump over energy funding Democratic attorneys general from 13 states have sued the U.S. Department of Energy Image Governor Polis appoints Susan Blanco to Colorado Supreme Court Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Tuesday appointed Susan Blanco to the Colorado Supreme Court. Image Four killed in I-25 pileup south of Pueblo; investigators release victim details Four people were killed and at least 29 others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo. Image Colorado activists urge owner of empty Hudson prison to nix potential new ICE facility Located about 30 miles northeast of Denver and formerly known as the Hudson Correctional Facility, Big Horn is a 1,200-bed prison Image CBI assists La Junta police in murder investigation; 18-year-old arrested An 18-year-old suspect was arrested early Saturday following a fatal shooting in La Junta. Image Passage of federal science funds a lifeline for Colorado’s aerospace industry The new law, approved by President Donald Trump on Jan. 23, funds NASA for fiscal year 2026. National and Global News Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 19, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Kansas disaster declaration prepares state for World Cup visitor boom The 2026 North American FIFA World Cup prompted Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency in three counties. Image Offshore wind triumphs in court, but future projects face delays The five East Coast offshore wind projects that recently won court victories have restarted construction. Image Climate, health groups challenge EPA repeal of major greenhouse gas regulation The EPA announced last week the administration was finalizing a repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding. Image U.S. farm bill drops, outlines 5-year funding The U.S. House Agriculture Committee dropped the text of the U.S. farm bill last Friday, an 802-page package authorizing various programs. Image Feds exclude untested nuclear reactors from environmental review The Trump administration has eliminated a critical review step for experimental nuclear reactors. Image Colorado, California, 11 others sue Trump over energy funding Democratic attorneys general from 13 states have sued the U.S. Department of Energy Image Politics: 2026Talks - February 19, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image Five arrested after search warrants uncover stolen property, fentanyl in Bent County Five people were arrested Wednesday after deputies executing search warrants in Bent County recovered stolen property and discovered drugs. 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Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule February 17-21, 2026 February 17-21, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - February 16-19, 2026 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for February 16-19, 2026. Economy Image 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. Image US House opens the door to votes against tariffs A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night. Image 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. Image Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months. Elections Image Nevada removed almost 177,000 voter registrations last year Last year, Nevada removed almost 177,000 voters from the rolls as part of regular voting list maintenance. Image Utah’s anti-gerrymandering law may go back to voters: Prop 4 repeal effort files 200,000 signatures The effort to repeal Utah’s voter-approved, anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4 hit a big milestone Sunday. Image Ballot initiative would add constitutional right to access public meetings and records in Colorado Colorado voters could be asked to amend the state’s constitution to include the right to know the goings-on of state and local governments. Image Nebraska hands over potentially sensitive voter data to DOJ during legal fight Nebraska has handed over requested data to the U.S. Department of Justice, including parts that critics of the move have argued are potentially sensitive. Health & Living Image Proposed Utah tobacco tax changes aim to deter kids' smoking, vaping Anti-tobacco groups are gathering at the State Capitol this week to urge lawmakers to increase the tax on smoking and vaping products. Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - February 19, 2026 News from rural America. Image ‘A small step’: Committee unanimously advances Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission tweaks A legislative committee unanimously advanced small tweaks Tuesday to the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission. Image Colorado abortion fund saw 84 percent increase in spending to pay for procedures in 2025 Colorado-based Cobalt Abortion Fund spent almost $2.5 million in 2025 helping people access abortions across the country. 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Image Farmers face greater risk with planting insurance option removed Farmers will be without a key federal crop insurance option this year as they prepare for spring planting. Government & Politics Image Feds exclude untested nuclear reactors from environmental review The Trump administration has eliminated a critical review step for experimental nuclear reactors. Image Kansas disaster declaration prepares state for World Cup visitor boom The 2026 North American FIFA World Cup prompted Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency in three counties. Image U.S. farm bill drops, outlines 5-year funding The U.S. House Agriculture Committee dropped the text of the U.S. farm bill last Friday, an 802-page package authorizing various programs. Image Offshore wind triumphs in court, but future projects face delays The five East Coast offshore wind projects that recently won court victories have restarted construction. Crime, Court & Law Image Colorado, California, 11 others sue Trump over energy funding Democratic attorneys general from 13 states have sued the U.S. Department of Energy Image Climate, health groups challenge EPA repeal of major greenhouse gas regulation The EPA announced last week the administration was finalizing a repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding. Image Offshore wind triumphs in court, but future projects face delays The five East Coast offshore wind projects that recently won court victories have restarted construction. Image Lawsuit slams censorship at national parks in California, across US A coalition of conservation groups, park groups, scientists and historians filed a lawsuit this week. Weather & Climate Image Report: California climate programs enriched corporate polluters by $28 billion A new report criticizes California’s signature climate programs for enriching oil companies and biofuel suppliers. Image Feds exclude untested nuclear reactors from environmental review The Trump administration has eliminated a critical review step for experimental nuclear reactors. Image Climate, health groups challenge EPA repeal of major greenhouse gas regulation The EPA announced last week the administration was finalizing a repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding. Image Polis administration sued over factory farm pollution Colorado has strict requirements to protect water supplies from the impacts of factory farms. Personal Finance & Business Image Report: California climate programs enriched corporate polluters by $28 billion A new report criticizes California’s signature climate programs for enriching oil companies and biofuel suppliers. Image Solar fund cuts devastate Montana Native American tribes Electricity costs are high on the reservation, as they are across rural America. Image Some states are helping to make Obamacare plans more affordable At least 10 Democratic-leaning states are using their own money to help people buy Obamacare health plans. Image Colorado Democrats propose tax tweaks to help working families amid federal policy fallout When Congress passed H.R.1 last summer, state tax revenue projections dipped by about $1.2 billion in the current budget year. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Deviled Eggs Cooking at Home - Deviled Eggs Image Cooking at Home – Bagels from your own kitchen Did you know that you can make your own fresh, delicious, whole-grain rich bagels at home? This recipe makes enough to share with family and friends. Image Cooking at Home - Fruit Muffins Try these muffins for breakfast or as a snack during the day. Use fresh fruit when in season - frozen or canned fruit works too! Image Cooking at Home - Fig Bars Fig bars are a great on-the-go snack. The sweet, nutty flavors in these bars are sure to be a hit with all ages. 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Image Utah conservation groups call for long-term wildlife crossing fund Vehicle collisions with wildlife injure and kill hundreds of people and animals each year. Image New Mexico's gray wolves back in crosshairs of proposed legislation Champions of the Mexican gray wolf are watching a bill introduced in Congress. Image EarthTalk - Should I be concerned for my health if my property is right near a golf course? Golf courses make up about 2.3 million acres of land in the U.S. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry The new terms of service and privacy policy went into effect on Jan. 22, 2026, following the app’s sale from ByteDance to TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. Image Curious Kids: How do scientists hunt for dark matter? Scientists know that dark matter makes up the majority of all matter in the universe, but we’ve never actually observed it directly. Image 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? Image 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 Classifieds & Sponsors Image Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators Image Help Wanted - Kiowa County Fire Protection District Help Wanted - Kiowa County Fire Protection District Image Community - Pet Clinic Community - Pet Clinic Image Auction - Land Auction - Land
Image Colorado, California, 11 others sue Trump over energy funding Democratic attorneys general from 13 states have sued the U.S. Department of Energy
Image Governor Polis appoints Susan Blanco to Colorado Supreme Court Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Tuesday appointed Susan Blanco to the Colorado Supreme Court.
Image Four killed in I-25 pileup south of Pueblo; investigators release victim details Four people were killed and at least 29 others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo.
Image Colorado activists urge owner of empty Hudson prison to nix potential new ICE facility Located about 30 miles northeast of Denver and formerly known as the Hudson Correctional Facility, Big Horn is a 1,200-bed prison
Image CBI assists La Junta police in murder investigation; 18-year-old arrested An 18-year-old suspect was arrested early Saturday following a fatal shooting in La Junta.
Image Passage of federal science funds a lifeline for Colorado’s aerospace industry The new law, approved by President Donald Trump on Jan. 23, funds NASA for fiscal year 2026.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 19, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Kansas disaster declaration prepares state for World Cup visitor boom The 2026 North American FIFA World Cup prompted Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency in three counties.
Image Offshore wind triumphs in court, but future projects face delays The five East Coast offshore wind projects that recently won court victories have restarted construction.
Image Climate, health groups challenge EPA repeal of major greenhouse gas regulation The EPA announced last week the administration was finalizing a repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding.
Image U.S. farm bill drops, outlines 5-year funding The U.S. House Agriculture Committee dropped the text of the U.S. farm bill last Friday, an 802-page package authorizing various programs.
Image Feds exclude untested nuclear reactors from environmental review The Trump administration has eliminated a critical review step for experimental nuclear reactors.
Image Colorado, California, 11 others sue Trump over energy funding Democratic attorneys general from 13 states have sued the U.S. Department of Energy
Image Five arrested after search warrants uncover stolen property, fentanyl in Bent County Five people were arrested Wednesday after deputies executing search warrants in Bent County recovered stolen property and discovered drugs.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 18, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 18, 2026.
Image USDA Update – February 17, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image About Town – February 16, 2026 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes – January 29, 2026 Minutes of the January 29, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image USDA Update – February 17, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 9-14, 2026 February 9-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 9-14, 2026 February 9-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 14, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 14, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending February 14, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 14, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - February 17-21, 2026 February 17-21, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule February 17-21, 2026 February 17-21, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - February 16-19, 2026 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for February 16-19, 2026.
Image 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.
Image US House opens the door to votes against tariffs A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night.
Image 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.
Image Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
Image Nevada removed almost 177,000 voter registrations last year Last year, Nevada removed almost 177,000 voters from the rolls as part of regular voting list maintenance.
Image Utah’s anti-gerrymandering law may go back to voters: Prop 4 repeal effort files 200,000 signatures The effort to repeal Utah’s voter-approved, anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4 hit a big milestone Sunday.
Image Ballot initiative would add constitutional right to access public meetings and records in Colorado Colorado voters could be asked to amend the state’s constitution to include the right to know the goings-on of state and local governments.
Image Nebraska hands over potentially sensitive voter data to DOJ during legal fight Nebraska has handed over requested data to the U.S. Department of Justice, including parts that critics of the move have argued are potentially sensitive.
Image Proposed Utah tobacco tax changes aim to deter kids' smoking, vaping Anti-tobacco groups are gathering at the State Capitol this week to urge lawmakers to increase the tax on smoking and vaping products.
Image ‘A small step’: Committee unanimously advances Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission tweaks A legislative committee unanimously advanced small tweaks Tuesday to the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission.
Image Colorado abortion fund saw 84 percent increase in spending to pay for procedures in 2025 Colorado-based Cobalt Abortion Fund spent almost $2.5 million in 2025 helping people access abortions across the country.
Image Movie Review - Wuthering Heights Critic Bob Garver looks at "Furthering Height." Is he now ready to read the novel?
Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS?
Image U.S. farm bill drops, outlines 5-year funding The U.S. House Agriculture Committee dropped the text of the U.S. farm bill last Friday, an 802-page package authorizing various programs.
Image Polis administration sued over factory farm pollution Colorado has strict requirements to protect water supplies from the impacts of factory farms.
Image USDA Update – February 17, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Farmers face greater risk with planting insurance option removed Farmers will be without a key federal crop insurance option this year as they prepare for spring planting.
Image Feds exclude untested nuclear reactors from environmental review The Trump administration has eliminated a critical review step for experimental nuclear reactors.
Image Kansas disaster declaration prepares state for World Cup visitor boom The 2026 North American FIFA World Cup prompted Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency in three counties.
Image U.S. farm bill drops, outlines 5-year funding The U.S. House Agriculture Committee dropped the text of the U.S. farm bill last Friday, an 802-page package authorizing various programs.
Image Offshore wind triumphs in court, but future projects face delays The five East Coast offshore wind projects that recently won court victories have restarted construction.
Image Colorado, California, 11 others sue Trump over energy funding Democratic attorneys general from 13 states have sued the U.S. Department of Energy
Image Climate, health groups challenge EPA repeal of major greenhouse gas regulation The EPA announced last week the administration was finalizing a repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding.
Image Offshore wind triumphs in court, but future projects face delays The five East Coast offshore wind projects that recently won court victories have restarted construction.
Image Lawsuit slams censorship at national parks in California, across US A coalition of conservation groups, park groups, scientists and historians filed a lawsuit this week.
Image Report: California climate programs enriched corporate polluters by $28 billion A new report criticizes California’s signature climate programs for enriching oil companies and biofuel suppliers.
Image Feds exclude untested nuclear reactors from environmental review The Trump administration has eliminated a critical review step for experimental nuclear reactors.
Image Climate, health groups challenge EPA repeal of major greenhouse gas regulation The EPA announced last week the administration was finalizing a repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding.
Image Polis administration sued over factory farm pollution Colorado has strict requirements to protect water supplies from the impacts of factory farms.
Image Report: California climate programs enriched corporate polluters by $28 billion A new report criticizes California’s signature climate programs for enriching oil companies and biofuel suppliers.
Image Solar fund cuts devastate Montana Native American tribes Electricity costs are high on the reservation, as they are across rural America.
Image Some states are helping to make Obamacare plans more affordable At least 10 Democratic-leaning states are using their own money to help people buy Obamacare health plans.
Image Colorado Democrats propose tax tweaks to help working families amid federal policy fallout When Congress passed H.R.1 last summer, state tax revenue projections dipped by about $1.2 billion in the current budget year.
Image Cooking at Home – Bagels from your own kitchen Did you know that you can make your own fresh, delicious, whole-grain rich bagels at home? This recipe makes enough to share with family and friends.
Image Cooking at Home - Fruit Muffins Try these muffins for breakfast or as a snack during the day. Use fresh fruit when in season - frozen or canned fruit works too!
Image Cooking at Home - Fig Bars Fig bars are a great on-the-go snack. The sweet, nutty flavors in these bars are sure to be a hit with all ages.
Image Kansas cellphone ban applying to both public and private schools clears House Cellphones are one step closer to disappearing from Kansas classrooms after the House passed a bill.
Image Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry The new terms of service and privacy policy went into effect on Jan. 22, 2026, following the app’s sale from ByteDance to TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
Image Suit challenges Colorado's ban on public funds for religion A new lawsuit is challenging Colorado’s ban on using public funds for religious institutions.
Image Montana school health clinics boost attendance, lower suspensions Health care services located in Montana schools are leading to higher attendance and fewer suspensions.
Image Lawsuit slams censorship at national parks in California, across US A coalition of conservation groups, park groups, scientists and historians filed a lawsuit this week.
Image Utah conservation groups call for long-term wildlife crossing fund Vehicle collisions with wildlife injure and kill hundreds of people and animals each year.
Image New Mexico's gray wolves back in crosshairs of proposed legislation Champions of the Mexican gray wolf are watching a bill introduced in Congress.
Image EarthTalk - Should I be concerned for my health if my property is right near a golf course? Golf courses make up about 2.3 million acres of land in the U.S.
Image Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry The new terms of service and privacy policy went into effect on Jan. 22, 2026, following the app’s sale from ByteDance to TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
Image Curious Kids: How do scientists hunt for dark matter? Scientists know that dark matter makes up the majority of all matter in the universe, but we’ve never actually observed it directly.
Image 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?
Image 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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