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Image Colorado appeals court panel questions severity of Tina Peters’ sentence Trial judge’s comments highlighted in exchange about fairness of prison term for former election-denying county clerk
Image Lawmakers return to Colorado Capitol for regular legislative session Affordability and budget balancing high on the 2026 agenda.
Image Aurora ICE facility population near capacity after recent expansion The immigration detention center in Aurora is close to hitting its newly increased population capacity.
Image School board president Lori Goldstein picked to replace Shannon Bird in Colorado House Democrat Lori Goldstein will replace former state Representative Shannon Bird in the Colorado Legislature.
Image Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at Colorado Young Democrats governor forum Senator says nation needs ‘a vision,’ attorney general says it needs ‘fighters.’
Image Top articles for the week ending January 10, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 10, 2026.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 15, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 14, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 14, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 13, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image States go their own way as RFK Jr. shifts federal vaccine policy Federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children comes as states are charting their own courses.
Image Funeral Services – Trey James Thayer Funeral services for Trey James Thayer of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - January 14, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending January 14, 2026.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meet agenda – January 13, 2026 Agenda for the January 13, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 10, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 10, 2026.
Image USDA Update - January 10, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - December 23, 2025 Minutes of the December 23, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - January 11, 2026 From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 10, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 10, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 10, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 10, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball schedule - January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school boys basketball schedule - January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image USDA Update - January 10, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 3, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 3, 2026.
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 ‘Construction can’t continue’: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry With fewer construction workers available to build homes, delays in building could result in a shortage of homes and cause home prices to rise.
Image Colorado appeals court panel questions severity of Tina Peters’ sentence Trial judge’s comments highlighted in exchange about fairness of prison term for former election-denying county clerk
Image Federal judge blocks Trump election order, siding with Oregon, Washington A federal judge in Washington state permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a 2025 executive order.
Image Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at Colorado Young Democrats governor forum Senator says nation needs ‘a vision,’ attorney general says it needs ‘fighters.’
Image Two ballot initiatives gathering signatures target transgender kids in Colorado Protect Kids Colorado measures would restrict participation in school sports, access to gender-affirming surgeries.
Image Colorado's $850 million budget woes threaten homeless programs A new bill would bring government agencies, service providers and other stakeholders together.
Image Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
Image Home Country – Windy reveals the lizard people Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
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 Movie Review - Avatar: Fire and Ash Critic Bob Garver looks at "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Does he find it Hot or Not?
Image USDA Update - January 10, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Bird flu confirmation in Nebraska county spurs caution Nebraska officials are reminding poultry owners to monitor for and protect their birds.
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 Dairy leader expects difficulty finding workers ‘if we don’t allow more laborers in’ The dairy industry in the state has been affected by immigration enforcement actions.
Image Colorado appeals court panel questions severity of Tina Peters’ sentence Trial judge’s comments highlighted in exchange about fairness of prison term for former election-denying county clerk
Image Colorado's $850 million budget woes threaten homeless programs A new bill would bring government agencies, service providers and other stakeholders together.
Image Mark Hillman’s Capitol Review - Coloradans cringe as the legislature returns Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman takes a look at the state's politics as the annual legislative session begins.
Image Colorado appeals court panel questions severity of Tina Peters’ sentence Trial judge’s comments highlighted in exchange about fairness of prison term for former election-denying county clerk
Image California leads suit to preserve U.S. Department of Education The California Attorney General has expanded a legal challenge against efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Image Colorado expands lawsuit over alleged Trump retaliation Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is pushing back on what his office labeled an “unmistakable campaign of punishment.”
Image Federal judge blocks Trump election order, siding with Oregon, Washington A federal judge in Washington state permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a 2025 executive order.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - January 14, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending January 14, 2026.
Image California officials declare U.S. moves in Venezuela a national security threat One coalition of elected representatives said American actions in Venezuela would increase carbon emissions.
Image EarthTalk - Is it true that wireless electricity distribution is a thing? Wireless electricity distribution is the transmission of electrical energy without the use of wires or tangible physical links.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Es cierto que la distribución inalámbrica de electricidad es una realidad? La distribución inalámbrica de electricidad es la transmisión de energía eléctrica sin el uso de cables o enlaces físicos tangibles.
Image Colorado's $850 million budget woes threaten homeless programs A new bill would bring government agencies, service providers and other stakeholders together.
Image Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
Image New Mexico loses $110M after feds roll back royalties on oil and gas leases New Mexico taxpayers will get less money for education, health care, infrastructure and other priorities from the recent sale of oil and gas leases.
Image Polis asks lawmakers to approve state budget changes Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently submitted another series of budget amendments and supplements.
Image Cooking at Home - Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Keep the flavor but cut down on the fat and sodium with this oven-fried chicken recipe. A welcome addition to your next family meal or potluck.
Image Cooking at Home - Cherry Puff Pancake Smells of vanilla, cinnamon, and fruit will fill your home after baking these cherry puff pancakes.
Image Cooking at Home - Citrus Chicken Chicken thighs are coated in oregano, cumin, and lime juice and oven baked until tender and golden brown.
Image Cooking at Home - Corn Tortillas Once you've enjoyed a warm, homemade corn tortilla, you might never go back to buying them in a bag!
Image California leads suit to preserve U.S. Department of Education The California Attorney General has expanded a legal challenge against efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Curious Kids: Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth? Despite having similar-sounding names, dark matter and antimatter are completely different.
Image Arizona wildlife officials close nesting areas to protect bald eagles Raptor experts in Arizona have closed bald eagle nesting areas to the public as the birds begin to mate.
Image Movie Review - Primate Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
Image Home Country – Progressive minded Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image 'Sticky' art of civil disobedience for 2026 National Parks pass All proceeds from McCarty's stickers go to the National Park Foundation and the National Parks Conservation Association.
Image Curious Kids: Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth? Despite having similar-sounding names, dark matter and antimatter are completely different.
Image Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment When you answer the questions your doctor logs in your health record, you’re doing more than disclosing personal information.
Image A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before Many people in the Americas waking up on Jan. 3, 2026, may have been feeling a sense of déjà vu.
Image Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs
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