A powerful El Niño developing over the Pacific Ocean raises Colorado's chances for above-average precipitation this fall and winter, though forecasters warn snowpack gains remain uncertain.

Governor Jared Polis ordered Colorado flags flown at half-staff Friday to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and the 2,977 lives lost.

About 500 Coloradans have completed the firearm safety course required under a new state law to purchase certain semiautomatic weapons during the first month of implementation.

The Arkansas River below John Martin Reservoir near Lamar is testing safe for recreation two weeks after a Pueblo sewage spill, but contamination remains dangerous upstream between Fountain Creek and La Junta.

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

Three Hudson residents join a lawsuit challenging the town's refusal to enforce zoning rules against a planned 1,200-bed immigration detention center at a former prison facility.

A 25th anniversary reflection on how the September 11th attacks galvanized patriotism, health leaders say wildfire smoke, extreme heat and flooding are becoming a medical emergency, and after 50 years, and sovereign land is returned to the Winnebago Tribe.

More than 6,900 New Jersey residents exposed to toxic conditions at Ground Zero continue receiving free cancer, lung disease, and mental health treatment through a federal program coordinated at Rutgers University.

The Trump administration is reviewing the E-Rate program, which provides $3 billion annually to help schools and libraries afford broadband internet, raising concerns about potential cuts.

Paramount is asking a federal court to require Colorado and 11 other states to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover potential losses if their antitrust lawsuit blocking the merger fails.

A Virginia mother's fatal shooting by her estranged husband during divorce proceedings has reignited a national debate over whether states should make it harder for couples to divorce.

A visitor returns to Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania to reflect on the passengers and crew who fought back against hijackers on September 11, 2001.

We begin by talking with environmental reporter Delaney Nolan about how AI slop torpedoed a massive solar project in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. Next, Erin Borla, the executive director of the Roundhouse Foundation, talks philanthropy and shares some wisdom from her grandma, Gert. And Daily Yonder Culture Reporter Susannah Broun interviews filmmaker Rustin Thompson about his new documentary, “The Last Picture Shows,” which tells the story of independent, small-town movie theaters across the West. Oral historian Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz stops by to invite us to a story feast, And Daily Yonder contributor Nhatt Nichols takes us to Wyoming, where Indigenous communities are working to restore native buffalo herds. Our featured musicians this week are Redd and the Paper Flowers, a “living room folk” band out of Knoxville, Tennessee.

The Supreme Court says no again to Missouri on a redistricting plan that would favor the GOP, the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks spotlights Indiana first responders' patriotism and North Carolina groups call on the public to engage with state Supreme Court race.

Events in southeast Colorado for September 11-20, 2026.

Photo of the week from the September 11, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Twenty-five years ago, the nation was under attack as planes were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. - Jeanne Sorensen.

Plainview School calendar for September 21-October 4, 2026

Kiowa County enjoys near-90-degree warmth Friday and Sunday before a cold front brings rain Monday night and drops temperatures into the low 70s by Tuesday.

Eads School calendar for September 21-October 4, 2026

Praise Community Church Concert

Monthly report from the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for August 2026.

Kiowa County faces a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night before temperatures climb to 93 degrees Friday.

Sunny and warm Friday and Sunday in Cheyenne County give way to a cold front Monday afternoon bringing likely rain Monday night and cooler weather Tuesday.

Kit Carson School calendar for September 21-October 4, 2026

Events in southeast Colorado for September 11-20, 2026.

Cheyenne Wells School calendar for September 21-October 4, 2026

Cheyenne County faces possible showers Wednesday night before warming to 92 degrees Friday under mostly sunny skies.

Cheyenne County reaches near 95 on Labor Day, with the week's strongest storm chance arriving Monday night as thunderstorms move in from the Colorado high country.

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

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for August 31-September 5, 2026

A Depression-era stone soup tale and history of economic crashes remind us that deregulation and unchecked wealth concentration often precede hard times for ordinary Americans.

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.

Trump's escalating tariffs on Canadian goods are forcing Republican candidates in competitive races to defend local manufacturers while supporting the president ahead of midterm elections.

Union voters heading to November's midterm elections face economic hardship from inflation and job losses, potentially shifting their traditional Democratic support and determining control of Congress in key swing states.

Pinal County supervisors rejected a proposed 3,400-acre data center near Eloy after rural residents raised concerns about water consumption and contamination from the facility.

Colorado voters will decide 14 ballot measures in November 2026, with a record-breaking 13 coming from citizen petitions rather than the state Legislature.

The Arkansas River below John Martin Reservoir near Lamar is testing safe for recreation two weeks after a Pueblo sewage spill, but contamination remains dangerous upstream between Fountain Creek and La Junta.

Governor Jared Polis ordered Colorado flags flown at half-staff Friday to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and the 2,977 lives lost.

New Mexico's attorneys open arguments Wednesday in a trial accusing Facebook of mishandling user data through the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Paramount is asking a federal court to require Colorado and 11 other states to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover potential losses if their antitrust lawsuit blocking the merger fails.

The Arkansas River below John Martin Reservoir near Lamar is testing safe for recreation two weeks after a Pueblo sewage spill, but contamination remains dangerous upstream between Fountain Creek and La Junta.

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

A global food systems summit and Minnesota farm leaders push consumers and retailers toward buying local as a way to reduce costs, improve food safety, and support struggling farmers.

Colorado State University Extension hosts a free Farm Bill workshop September 18 at the Lamar fairgrounds covering subsidy programs and payment options for farmers.

Weld County commissioners unanimously approved a 41-acre data center near Windsor by Global AI, potentially becoming the state's largest despite hundreds of public comments opposing the project.

New Mexico's congressional delegation demands that Apple and Google commit to keeping the state's name on their maps after President Trump suggested renaming it "New America.

A Virginia mother's fatal shooting by her estranged husband during divorce proceedings has reignited a national debate over whether states should make it harder for couples to divorce.

Trump promises money as the GOP is at risk of electoral disaster, TPS for Salvadorans gets an automatic extension – although the migrants remain uncertain and George W Bush shares his memories of 9/11.

More than 6,900 New Jersey residents exposed to toxic conditions at Ground Zero continue receiving free cancer, lung disease, and mental health treatment through a federal program coordinated at Rutgers University.

One year after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, the school and state officials are still working to complete reviews aimed at preventing future campus violence.

A Colorado Bureau of Investigations forensic scientist was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to manipulating DNA results that affected over 1,000 criminal cases.

Paramount is asking a federal court to require Colorado and 11 other states to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover potential losses if their antitrust lawsuit blocking the merger fails.

A powerful El Niño developing over the Pacific Ocean raises Colorado's chances for above-average precipitation this fall and winter, though forecasters warn snowpack gains remain uncertain.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a Boulder County case seeking damages from energy companies for climate change contributions, with analysts warning the ruling could reshape how states regulate emissions nationwide.

Lamar climbs toward 97 degrees this weekend before a cold front brings rain and much cooler air to the area Monday night.

Sunny and warm Friday and Sunday in Cheyenne County give way to a cold front Monday afternoon bringing likely rain Monday night and cooler weather Tuesday.

New Mexico's congressional delegation demands that Apple and Google commit to keeping the state's name on their maps after President Trump suggested renaming it "New America.

Paramount is asking a federal court to require Colorado and 11 other states to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover potential losses if their antitrust lawsuit blocking the merger fails.

West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango October 5-9, 2026, offering more than 60 free sessions across nine business tracks for over 500 entrepreneurs and investors.

New Mexico's Department of Justice opened its trial against Facebook on Wednesday, arguing the social media company deceived users about data security and sales, citing the Cambridge Analytica scandal that exposed nearly 350,000 New Mexicans' personal information.

New Mexico's congressional delegation demands that Apple and Google commit to keeping the state's name on their maps after President Trump suggested renaming it "New America.

The Trump administration is reviewing the E-Rate program, which provides $3 billion annually to help schools and libraries afford broadband internet, raising concerns about potential cuts.

One year after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, the school and state officials are still working to complete reviews aimed at preventing future campus violence.

A Colorado Bureau of Investigations forensic scientist was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to manipulating DNA results that affected over 1,000 criminal cases.

Paramount is asking a federal court to require Colorado and 11 other states to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover potential losses if their antitrust lawsuit blocking the merger fails.

A 300-pound black bear in Durango was euthanized after its stomach filled with plastic trash and cleaning wipes, a blockage that would have slowly starved it to death.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks public input September 23 in Loveland on an updated management plan for Boyd Lake State Park, last revised nearly three decades ago.

The Arkansas River below John Martin Reservoir near Lamar is testing safe for recreation two weeks after a Pueblo sewage spill, but contamination remains dangerous upstream between Fountain Creek and La Junta.

An attorney outlines steps voters can take to protect their ballots and challenge eligibility disputes at polling places before the 2026 midterm elections.

When you talk to computerized assistants like Siri or Alexa, they reply in voices that sound very human.

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.