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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.
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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.
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Colorado State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer
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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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Daily Audio Newscast - April 17, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 17, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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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.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 16, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 16, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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The Yonder Report: News from rural America - April 16, 2026
News from rural America.
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Daily Audio Newscast - April 16, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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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


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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.
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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.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries - April 13-19, 2026
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
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USDA Update – April 15, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Red flag warnings blanket Kiowa County as fire danger persists
Red flag conditions and gusty winds are expected to dominate the week in Kiowa County.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - April 13-18, 2026
April 13-18, 2026, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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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.
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Obituary - Leona Doris Krentz
Obituary - Leona Doris Krentz

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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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
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USDA Update – April 15, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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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.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores – April 6-11, 2026
April 6-11, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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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.
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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.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - April 13-18, 2026
April 13-18, 2026, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Kit Carson School lunch menus - April 13-16, 2026
Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for April 13-16, 2026.

Economy

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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Colorado State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer
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.
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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.
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Election security and immigration key topics at candidate forum in Grand Junction
Community members questioned candidates about the views on issues facing western Colorado.
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Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout

Health & Living

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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.
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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.
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Curious Kids: Do numbers ever end?
The number zero was a relatively recent and crucial addition − it allows numbers to extend in both directions forever.
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Dials on a electric meter with stacks of coins in front.
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.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - The Drama
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Drama." Does it measure up to the attention it is getting?
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Movie Review - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Is it out of this world?
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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?
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Movie Review - Project Hail Mary
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?

Agriculture

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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.
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PROMO 660 x 440 Agriculture USDA Service Center Update
USDA Update – April 15, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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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.
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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

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A scrap of torn paper with the words "Government spending" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
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.
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View of the west front door of the United States capitol building at sunrise
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.
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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.
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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.

Crime, Court & Law

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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.
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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
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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.
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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

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Words "Drought News" with the 'O' stylized as a water drop.
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.
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Lamar under Thursday fire weather watch, Friday front ends warm stretch
Prowers County will climb into the mid 80s on Thursday before a cold front drives temperatures back into the 60s.
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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
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PROMO Fire - Wheat Stubble Soot Flames - iStock
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.

Personal Finance & Business

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United States $100 bills randomly laid out in a pile.
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.
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Bottle of prescription drugs spilling its contents on paper money
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.
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A scrap of torn paper with the words "Government spending" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
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.
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Dials on a electric meter with stacks of coins in front.
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

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Cooking at Home - Tomato Basil Soup
This creamy soup can be prepared using pantry staples such as canned tomatoes and non-fat dry milk.
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Cooking at Home - Pumpkin and Bean Soup
Pumpkin and bean lovers alike will savor this fast and flavorful soup that is packed with fiber.
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Cooking at Home - Beef and Potatoes
A quick and flavorful dinner of beef and potatoes. Try sweet potatoes or other types for increased variety.
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Cooking at Home - Vegetable Stroganoff
This stroganoff starts with onion, garlic, carrots, zucchini, red bell pepper and basil combined with a creamy tomato paste and yogurt sauce. Mixed with shaped pasta, this twist on stroganoff is a simple meal and real crowd pleaser.

Science, Tech & Education

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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.
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Monarchs rebound as scientists urge planting habitat
Scientists are encouraging people to plant monarch butterfly habitat as researchers observe positive trends in monarch populations.
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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.
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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

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Monarchs rebound as scientists urge planting habitat
Scientists are encouraging people to plant monarch butterfly habitat as researchers observe positive trends in monarch populations.
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Forest Service shake-up will boost states’ role — but even supporters have concerns
A sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service signals that the agency is planning to lean heavily on states to help manage millions of acres of federal land.
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Movie Review - The Drama
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Drama." Does it measure up to the attention it is getting?
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PICT 64J1 Male Lesser Prairie Chicken in Flight - CPW
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.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
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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.
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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.
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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.

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