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Image Ballot measure would require notice from Colorado law enforcement to immigration authorities Colorado voters in November will decide if law enforcement in the state should be required to work with federal immigration authorities.
Image Colorado legislators to debate update to gun control law Colorado lawmakers will consider another update to the state’s “Red Flag” gun law this week in a Senate committee.
Image How party politics divided Colorado in 1876 — and eased its path to statehood Reconstruction-era partisan conflicts overlapped with the Colorado Territory’s north-south divide.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 24, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 24, 2026.
Image Colorado ballot measure would let state keep more tax money for education Colorado public schools could get a funding boost under a ballot measure lawmakers will consider referring this year.
Image Governors of Colorado River states summoned to DC in hopes of breaking negotiations impasse Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has invited all seven Colorado River Basin governors and their negotiators to meet in Washington D.C.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 27, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 27, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 26, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Deadly shooting in Minneapolis could lead to partial government shutdown over ICE funding Senators from Colorado say they’ll vote against funding bill for Homeland Security.
Image Big Oil pushing back on state climate 'superfund' laws The nation’s largest lobbying arm of the oil and gas industry is calling on Congress to shield companies from a growing number of lawsuits.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 26, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Obituary - Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase Obituary for Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase, formerly of Kit Carson County, Colorado.
Image About Town – January 27, 2026 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election
Image Letter: Joshua Robertson seeks election as Kiowa County Sheriff Letter: Joshua Robertson seeks election as Kiowa County Sheriff
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image USDA Update – January 24, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 24, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 24, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 24, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 24, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image USDA Update – January 24, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image High Plains No-Till Conference returns to Burlington in February The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association will return to Burlington, Colorado, on Feb. 3 and 4, 2026.
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 North Dakota farmers not set up for success in 2026 North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better.
Image Utah beef prices reached a record high in 2025, report says Utah farmers saw record-high beef prices this year, but the benefits for the ranchers are likely short-term.
Image Ballot measure would require notice from Colorado law enforcement to immigration authorities Colorado voters in November will decide if law enforcement in the state should be required to work with federal immigration authorities.
Image Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election
Image Letter: Joshua Robertson seeks election as Kiowa County Sheriff Letter: Joshua Robertson seeks election as Kiowa County Sheriff
Image Utah Lieutenant Governor releases early findings from voter citizenship review Utah’s top elections official says her office has confirmed that more than 99.9 percent of Utah voters are U.S. citizens.
Image Arizona Native American women speak out about maternal mortality In 2024, Native American and Alaska Native people had the highest pregnancy-related mortality ratio among major demographic groups.
Image EarthTalk - Is New York City the first big U.S. city to mandate that all new buildings avoid fossil fuels? This new policy places the city at the forefront of green infrastructure policy and is also shaping conversations nationwide.
Image TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – How the ‘For You’ page works Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors.
Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?
Image Movie Review - Primate Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
Image Movie Review - The Housemaid Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Housemaid." Does it make him feel at home?
Image New World screwworm migrates closer to Texas border Texas ranchers and those in the cattle industry are on high alert as more cases of New World screwworm infestations are reported.
Image USDA names appointees to the Colorado Farm Service Agency State Committee The USDA Farm Service Agency has announced the appointment of five leaders in agriculture to serve Colorado's state committee.
Image Commentary: A year of putting Colorado farmers first Commentary: A year of putting Colorado farmers first
Image Justice Department seeks interview with Representative Crow over illegal orders video The U.S. Justice Department requested an interview with U.S. Representative Jason Crow over a video.
Image Big Oil pushing back on state climate 'superfund' laws The nation’s largest lobbying arm of the oil and gas industry is calling on Congress to shield companies from a growing number of lawsuits.
Image Utah Lieutenant Governor releases early findings from voter citizenship review Utah’s top elections official says her office has confirmed that more than 99.9 percent of Utah voters are U.S. citizens.
Image Ballot measure would require notice from Colorado law enforcement to immigration authorities Colorado voters in November will decide if law enforcement in the state should be required to work with federal immigration authorities.
Image Big Oil pushing back on state climate 'superfund' laws The nation’s largest lobbying arm of the oil and gas industry is calling on Congress to shield companies from a growing number of lawsuits.
Image Arizona county attorney ignores board’s order to end ICE partnership Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller is doubling down on his decision to help federal immigration officials find and arrest people.
Image Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election
Image EarthTalk - Is New York City the first big U.S. city to mandate that all new buildings avoid fossil fuels? This new policy places the city at the forefront of green infrastructure policy and is also shaping conversations nationwide.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Es la ciudad de Nueva York la primera gran ciudad estadounidense en exigir que todos los edificios nuevos prescindan de los combustibles fósiles? Esta nueva política sitúa a la ciudad a la vanguardia de las políticas de infraestructura ecológica y también está dando forma a los debates a nivel nacional.
Image Big Oil pushing back on state climate 'superfund' laws The nation’s largest lobbying arm of the oil and gas industry is calling on Congress to shield companies from a growing number of lawsuits.
Image How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm The sudden blast may come as a shock to many Americans after a mostly mild start to winter.
Image Deadly shooting in Minneapolis could lead to partial government shutdown over ICE funding Senators from Colorado say they’ll vote against funding bill for Homeland Security.
Image Winter weather to disrupt U.S. gas production, increase prices Widespread extreme cold is expected to restrict the production of natural gas in the U.S. in the coming days.
Image TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – How the ‘For You’ page works Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors.
Image Cooking at Home - Skillet Lasagna This lasagna can be prepared entirely on the stovetop and uses Parmesan and cottage cheese.
Image Cooking at Home - Whole Wheat Muffins Start your day off with these whole wheat muffins topped with cinnamon and sugar.
Image Cooking at Home - Cheese and Corn Chowder This is a hearty vegetarian soup for a filling and healthy meal on a chilly night.
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 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."
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Oklahoma lawmaker proposes bill to prohibit AI from reaching personhood status An Oklahoma House lawmaker filed legislation to prevent artificial intelligence from having the same rights as humans.
Image Montana reward for illegally killed wolf increased to $31,000 Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced this week that the reward for information about a wolf killed out-of-season has increased.
Image Home Country – Love counseling Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Colorado wildlife officials say no wolf releases planned this winter Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said Wednesday that they have “no plans” relocate additional gray wolves into the state this winter.
Image 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."
Image How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm The sudden blast may come as a shock to many Americans after a mostly mild start to winter.
Image Curious Kids: Are there thunderstorms on Mars? Because Mars is so dry, it doesn’t have clouds of water – instead, it has clouds of dust.
Image TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – How the ‘For You’ page works Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors.
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