Top News Image 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. Image Human trafficking reaches high levels in Colorado Colorado saw “peak levels” for human trafficking in 2025 even without complete data for the year. Image 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. Image 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. Image Colorado lawmakers reject bill to allow resort towns to tax vacant homes Moderate Democratic state lawmakers joined Republicans Monday night to defeat a bill. Image Colorado sheriffs want better reimbursement rate for holding people sentenced to state prison When state prisons in Colorado are full, county sheriffs hold people awaiting transfer to prison in their local jails. National and Global News Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 12, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. 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 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. Image 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. Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - February 12, 2026 News from rural America. Image Politics: 2026Talks - February 12, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 12, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Experts offer tips for better heart health this Valentine’s Day A new analysis offers insights into the four most common chronic cardiovascular conditions. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image 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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Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image 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. Image 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. Image 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. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Stolen trucks recovered in Cheyenne County Cheyenne County deputies recovered two stolen Penske box trucks during separate traffic stops. Image Arrest made in Cheyenne County burglary Cheyenne County deputies arrested a man this week after responding to a reported burglary in progress. Image Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Report – January 2026 Monthly report from the Cheyenne County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for January 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 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. Image 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. Image 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. Image 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 Image 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. Image Home Country – Windy reveals the lizard people Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - February 12, 2026 News from rural America. Image 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. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - GOAT Critic Bob Garver looks at "GOAT." Is it the greatest of all time? Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS? Image Movie Review - Mercy Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mercy." Does it have him crying "uncle? 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? Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance Image 'Snirt' threatens Minnesota's farm soil, waterways and small-town beauty Dirty-looking snow piles are common this time of year in Minnesota. Image 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. Image 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 Image 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 Image 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. Image 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. Image 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. Image Politics: 2026Talks - February 12, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Crime, Court & Law Image 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. Image 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. Image Human trafficking reaches high levels in Colorado Colorado saw “peak levels” for human trafficking in 2025 even without complete data for the year. Image Grand jury declines to indict Representative Crow, other Democrats for illegal orders video A grand jury in Washington, D.C., shut down the U.S. Justice Department’s effort to indict six Democratic members of Congress. Weather & Climate Image 'Snirt' threatens Minnesota's farm soil, waterways and small-town beauty Dirty-looking snow piles are common this time of year in Minnesota. Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 11, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 11, 2026. Image 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. Image 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. Personal Finance & Business 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 Despite national decline, Oregon unions continue to stack wins Union membership in Oregon has surged by 23 percent since 2013. Image 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. Image Rural Startup Days to bring free business support event to La Junta Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Southeast Colorado will have access to free business training. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Beef and Cabbage The cabbage in this simple skillet dinner loads the recipe with Vitamin C and fiber. Image Cooking at Home - Enchilada Rice Add your favorite vegetables and any lean ground meat to create this easy dish. Image Cooking at Home - Dirty Rice Dirty rice is a flavorful way to spice up your main dishes. It is also a good way to serve leftovers; cooked chicken or ham can be used in place of ground beef. Image Cooking at Home - Tomato Basil Soup This creamy soup can be prepared using pantry staples such as canned tomatoes and non-fat dry milk. Science, Tech & Education Image 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. Image 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 Image 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 Image Wyoming ranks 46th nationally for worker education and earnings (Wyoming News Service) Outdoors & Entertainment Image 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. Image EarthTalk - How did India double its wild tiger population in just a decade? 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Image 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.
Image Human trafficking reaches high levels in Colorado Colorado saw “peak levels” for human trafficking in 2025 even without complete data for the year.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image Colorado lawmakers reject bill to allow resort towns to tax vacant homes Moderate Democratic state lawmakers joined Republicans Monday night to defeat a bill.
Image Colorado sheriffs want better reimbursement rate for holding people sentenced to state prison When state prisons in Colorado are full, county sheriffs hold people awaiting transfer to prison in their local jails.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 12, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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 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.
Image 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.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 12, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Experts offer tips for better heart health this Valentine’s Day A new analysis offers insights into the four most common chronic cardiovascular conditions.
Image 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.
Image Kiowa County Commissioner meeting agenda - February 12, 2026 Agenda for the February 12, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
Image Help Wanted - Kiowa County Fire Protection District Help Wanted - Kiowa County Fire Protection District
Image Death Notice - Janice M. Pfingston Death notice for Janice M. Pfingston of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image About Town – February 10, 2026 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 11, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 11, 2026.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - January 13, 2026 Minutes of the January 13, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Stolen trucks recovered in Cheyenne County Cheyenne County deputies recovered two stolen Penske box trucks during separate traffic stops.
Image Arrest made in Cheyenne County burglary Cheyenne County deputies arrested a man this week after responding to a reported burglary in progress.
Image Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Report – January 2026 Monthly report from the Cheyenne County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for January 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 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image Home Country – Windy reveals the lizard people Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image 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.
Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS?
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 'Snirt' threatens Minnesota's farm soil, waterways and small-town beauty Dirty-looking snow piles are common this time of year in Minnesota.
Image 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.
Image 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
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image Human trafficking reaches high levels in Colorado Colorado saw “peak levels” for human trafficking in 2025 even without complete data for the year.
Image Grand jury declines to indict Representative Crow, other Democrats for illegal orders video A grand jury in Washington, D.C., shut down the U.S. Justice Department’s effort to indict six Democratic members of Congress.
Image 'Snirt' threatens Minnesota's farm soil, waterways and small-town beauty Dirty-looking snow piles are common this time of year in Minnesota.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 11, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 11, 2026.
Image 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.
Image 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.
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 Despite national decline, Oregon unions continue to stack wins Union membership in Oregon has surged by 23 percent since 2013.
Image 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.
Image Rural Startup Days to bring free business support event to La Junta Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Southeast Colorado will have access to free business training.
Image Cooking at Home - Beef and Cabbage The cabbage in this simple skillet dinner loads the recipe with Vitamin C and fiber.
Image Cooking at Home - Enchilada Rice Add your favorite vegetables and any lean ground meat to create this easy dish.
Image Cooking at Home - Dirty Rice Dirty rice is a flavorful way to spice up your main dishes. It is also a good way to serve leftovers; cooked chicken or ham can be used in place of ground beef.
Image Cooking at Home - Tomato Basil Soup This creamy soup can be prepared using pantry staples such as canned tomatoes and non-fat dry milk.
Image 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.
Image 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
Image 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
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
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
Image Curious Kids: Where do seashells come from? Seashells are so plentiful that you may sometimes take them for granted.
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 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
