Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Rep. Jeff Crank's House resolution condemning socialism passed 220-192, drawing criticism from Democratic Socialists of America who say it wastes time while their movement gains political traction nationwide.

Coloradans will vote in 2026 on Initiative 195, which would raise income taxes on the state's top earners while cutting taxes slightly for everyone else.

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters denied accepting a job with a California elections office despite reports she was being hired as assistant registrar of voters.

Coloradans can now use mobile driver's licenses through the myColorado app to pass through TSA security at Denver International Airport and hundreds of other U.S. airports.

Forty-seven state attorneys general secured a $17 billion settlement with Meta over allegations the company designed addictive features on Instagram and Facebook that harmed children and teens.

The Fish and Wildlife Service has lost 3,600 employees nationwide during Trump's second term, with Oregon, California, Alaska and Washington experiencing the steepest cuts, including nearly 2,000 scientists.

Federal disaster aid approval remains uncertain under Trump, with experts warning states cannot predict when the president will grant or deny recovery funding requests.

A federal Judge in Boston expresses concerns that Trump’s mail-in balloting plan could exclude eligible voters. Utahns growing indifferent to food recalls amid surge in warnings, Border Wall construction concerns reach Arizona.

Vance touts the GOP as a common-sense party – despite the common view. The Energy Secretary downplays doubts of the Venezuela oil deal and Florida bars undocumented immigrants from attending public universities.

We begin with Daily Yonder contributor Kaitlyn McConnell, who takes us to Eudora Baptist Church in Polk County, Missouri. For the last 25 years, the church has been the site of some pretty major folk-artistry, helping generations of children create unique, hand-made mosaics. Next, we talk with Christine Hemp, the president of the National Grange, about their mission of community empowerment, ongoing since 1867. Daily Yonder columnist Donna Kallner gives us some advice about write-in voting, and we talk to author Heather Hansman about her latest book, Fierce Country. Finally, we put on our cowboy hats and head to Kazakhstan, to learn about the gnarliest sport at the World Nomad Games: Kok boru. It’s like polo, but with a headless goat. Don’t worry, you’ll love it. Our featured musician this week is Moses Martinez, harmonica player extraordinaire out of Terlingua, Texas.

The U.N. warns this year’s El Niño effect is becoming “Supersized,” bringing drought, flood, and extreme weather risks, a new report finds Texas petrochemical expansion lacks rewards for coastal cities, and after two years of Kentucky camping ban, more fines and arrests.

A federal judge in Maryland blocks Trump's executive order attempting to deny citizenship to babies born in the U.S. to certain parents.

Governments worldwide face surging borrowing costs as interest rates climb to near two-decade highs, squeezing budgets for public services and leaving less room for tax cuts.

Kiowa County faces mid-90s heat and gusty south winds through Labor Day, with isolated thunderstorms possible and outdoor burning not recommended.

Photo of the week from the September 4, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Somehow, another year has come and gone, and it’s once again time for the annual Kiowa County Fair and Rodeo. - Chris Sorensen.

Kiowa County faces hot and dry weather through Friday with highs climbing to the mid-90s before monsoon storms return over the weekend.

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Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Card of Thanks - Family of David Lyon

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for August 20-29, 2026

Cheyenne County will see hot temperatures in the low to mid-90s through Labor Day with the best chance of rain arriving Saturday night.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Cheyenne County reaches the mid-90s this week with scattered storm chances developing Friday through the Labor Day weekend.

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for August 21-29, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for August 20-29, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for August 21-29, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football schedule for September 3-5, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule for August 31-September 5, 2026

Governments worldwide face surging borrowing costs as interest rates climb to near two-decade highs, squeezing budgets for public services and leaving less room for tax cuts.

A Utah State University study finds that college-educated Utahns show greater awareness of issues affecting families and communities, though education alone must pair with local resources to drive real change.

Gasoline in the remote northwest Alaska village of Shungnak costs $26.82 a gallon, likely the highest price in the United States, due to limited barge access and expensive air transport.

Young workers entering a shrinking labor market could earn significantly more than their parents and benefit from lower housing costs starting around 2040, demographers predict.

Colorado elections officials are seeking a $51,427 fine against Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx for accepting campaign contributions that exceeded legal limits by over $83,000.

Colorado will mail ballots to all registered voters for November's election despite a federal executive order and conflicting court rulings over mail-in voting procedures.

Trump's executive order on mail-in voting would force state election officials to redesign ballots and revamp systems in weeks before the November midterms, a timeline officials say is impossible to meet.

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters denied accepting a job with a California elections office despite reports she was being hired as assistant registrar of voters.

Governor Polis declares September 2026 Workforce Development Month to highlight job training programs and career pathways through Colorado's workforce system.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife expanded water contact advisories to 10 state wildlife areas and a fish hatchery along the Arkansas River after a 4.2-million-gallon sewage spill in Pueblo raised E. coli levels.

We begin with Daily Yonder contributor Kaitlyn McConnell, who takes us to Eudora Baptist Church in Polk County, Missouri. For the last 25 years, the church has been the site of some pretty major folk-artistry, helping generations of children create unique, hand-made mosaics. Next, we talk with Christine Hemp, the president of the National Grange, about their mission of community empowerment, ongoing since 1867. Daily Yonder columnist Donna Kallner gives us some advice about write-in voting, and we talk to author Heather Hansman about her latest book, Fierce Country. Finally, we put on our cowboy hats and head to Kazakhstan, to learn about the gnarliest sport at the World Nomad Games: Kok boru. It’s like polo, but with a headless goat. Don’t worry, you’ll love it. Our featured musician this week is Moses Martinez, harmonica player extraordinaire out of Terlingua, Texas.

Three Oklahoma universities won approval to offer accelerated bachelor degrees in as few as 90 credit hours, potentially available to students by fall 2024.

South Dakota farmers are enrolling nearly 290,000 acres in a federal conservation program this year, signaling growing interest in keeping marginal cropland as productive grassland instead.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Western ranchers push Congress to pass an overdue Farm Bill that balances livestock support with wildlife habitat conservation as beef herds hit 75-year lows.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Rep. Jeff Crank's House resolution condemning socialism passed 220-192, drawing criticism from Democratic Socialists of America who say it wastes time while their movement gains political traction nationwide.

Leading Democrat Matt Schultz withdraws from Alaska's U.S. House race, automatically advancing a seventh-place Massachusetts Democrat to the November ballot under the state's ranked choice voting system.

Governor Polis appoints Nicholas J. Campbell, a Magistrate since 2023, to fill a vacancy on the Jefferson County Court in the 1st Judicial District.

Arizona authorities are investigating three fringe candidates accused of using fraudulent voter signatures and fake donations to secure millions in public campaign funds.

The federal government sued the Kansas City, Kansas, school district Tuesday, accusing it of allowing students to change their gender identity and name at school while hiding that information from parents.

Colorado will mail ballots to all registered voters for November's election despite a federal executive order and conflicting court rulings over mail-in voting procedures.

Governor Polis appoints Nicholas J. Campbell, a Magistrate since 2023, to fill a vacancy on the Jefferson County Court in the 1st Judicial District.

A Nevada lawmaker plans to introduce legislation banning automated license plate readers statewide, rejecting calls for regulations she says won't adequately protect privacy rights.

Lamar will reach near 100 degrees Friday with dangerous heat and gusty south winds continuing through Labor Day, creating elevated fire danger across Prowers County grasslands.

Kiowa County faces mid-90s heat and gusty south winds through Labor Day, with isolated thunderstorms possible and outdoor burning not recommended.

Cheyenne County will see hot temperatures in the low to mid-90s through Labor Day with the best chance of rain arriving Saturday night.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Colorado elections officials are seeking a $51,427 fine against Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx for accepting campaign contributions that exceeded legal limits by over $83,000.

Three Oklahoma universities won approval to offer accelerated bachelor degrees in as few as 90 credit hours, potentially available to students by fall 2024.

Federal disaster aid approval remains uncertain under Trump, with experts warning states cannot predict when the president will grant or deny recovery funding requests.

Governor Polis declares September 2026 Workforce Development Month to highlight job training programs and career pathways through Colorado's workforce system.

The federal government sued the Kansas City, Kansas, school district Tuesday, accusing it of allowing students to change their gender identity and name at school while hiding that information from parents.

Three Oklahoma universities won approval to offer accelerated bachelor degrees in as few as 90 credit hours, potentially available to students by fall 2024.

Nevada lawmakers are proposing legislation to require state and local government agencies to disclose how they use artificial intelligence and prevent bias in automated decision-making systems.

Illinois, Virginia and West Virginia joined 10 other states in enacting laws requiring or allowing schools to deploy silent panic alarms that let staff quickly alert emergency responders.

The Fish and Wildlife Service has lost 3,600 employees nationwide during Trump's second term, with Oregon, California, Alaska and Washington experiencing the steepest cuts, including nearly 2,000 scientists.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife expanded water contact advisories to 10 state wildlife areas and a fish hatchery along the Arkansas River after a 4.2-million-gallon sewage spill in Pueblo raised E. coli levels.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters and other outdoor users to wear bright colors and share public lands safely as 2026 big game seasons begin.

Several hot springs in Yellowstone National Park produce audible thumps when large bubbles collapse due to temperature and pressure changes as they rise through the water.

By forcing atoms together with pressure and heat, scientists can control how a material carries electricity, how magnetic it is, and how it handles heat.

Every muscle in your body is an organ, and just like every other organ, muscles are made of cells.

Behavioral scientists find that people feel more disturbed by beliefs they consider factually wrong than by beliefs that simply differ from their own.

When you think of a desert, you probably imagine giant waves of sand dunes beneath a blazing Sun.