Colorado hospitals are treating more uninsured patients and struggling to cover unpaid bills after pandemic Medicaid protections ended, with rural areas hit hardest.

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

Supporters of a proposed graduated income tax submitted more than 157,000 signatures to Colorado officials Monday, seeking to place Initiative 195 on the November ballot.

Colorado gun purchases surged nearly threefold in July as buyers rushed to obtain firearms before a new permit-to-purchase law took effect August 1.

Interior Department's Colorado River water reduction plan draws fire from Lower Basin states while Upper Basin leaders back the framework to manage historic drought conditions.

Colorado teenagers pitched policy proposals to state lawmakers Friday, urging new regulations on social media companies to better protect youth mental health and limit algorithmic content.

his week on Yonder Radio we bring you a story from KBIA reporter Jana Rose Scheils about energy policy in Missouri. We also bring in Alexis Bonogofsky with the World Wildlife Fund to learn about sustainable ranching. Jocelyn Catterson takes us to the San Luis Valley with her interdisciplinary work interpreting drought through painting and art. Nick Bowlin of the Frontier and Katie Campbell of ProPublica bring us the story of their new documentary, Toxic Ground: How Oil Field Pollution Is Threatening Oklahoma. Finally, we head to the midwest with Arts Midwest reporter frankie felegy who brings us a story about basket weaving. Our featured musician this week is country artist Ryne Brashear. Tune in for all that, and more, on Yonder Radio.

Trump signs new executive orders limiting birthright citizenship; Indiana road funding reimbursements begin; A new report finds that Building codes are critical for rethinking Ohio’s housing crisis; Wisconsin Head Start leaders: Federal rule will pummel rural communities.

Ukraine strikes two oil refineries in Russia; A California senior group presses for action on long-term care; Iowa beach pollution advisories linked to factory farms; Medicaid coverage losses begin under Nebraska work requirements.

August offers one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights, food insecurity hits hardest in rural communities and the South, Oregon is training responders to support aging populations amid extreme weather and a new mosaic commemorates a devastating flood in Whitesburg, Kentucky.

The Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as the CDC’s first official director in a year; Colorado hospitals are seeing more patients without insurance; Childhood trauma warnings resurface with new ICE plans in Minnesota; A new Texas alliance aims to connect community organizations with funding.

New York’s governor warns Medicare drug costs will rise after federal subsidies end, a Senate panel considers a hot-food SNAP expansion and the progressive wins the Michigan Senate primary.

Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come any day now; Abdul El-Sayed wins the Senate race in Michigan; Latino voters in Florida see outreach push as early voting begins; ACLU of Wyoming: Counties deputized local ICE agents illegally; Experts suggest ways to speed up ballot counting in California.

Todd Blanche clears a Judiciary Committee hurdle on party lines, but now faces opposition from Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins; As South Dakota ages, experts say the long-term care system falls short; Older teens take charge in combating lake pests in Minnesota; Oregon expert: How to make sure wildfire insurance pays off.

A Kiowa County resident and former Planning & Zoning chairman warns that a proposed use tax could discourage development and hurt the county's long-term economic growth.

Karla Jean Buck, a longtime Kiowa County resident, died unexpectedly at her home on July 29 at age 79.

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

Karla Jean Buck, a lifelong Eads resident and devoted mother and grandmother, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday at age 79.

Karla Jean Buck, a longtime Kiowa County resident, passed away July 28 at age 79, with graveside services scheduled for Tuesday at Eads Cemetery.

Eads reaches 104 degrees Monday before a cool front drops temperatures more than 20 degrees by Tuesday with scattered thunderstorms possible overnight.

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Cheyenne Wells hits 102 Monday before evening storms and a cold front drop temperatures into the low 80s Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Cheyenne Wells will reach 102 degrees Monday as fire danger climbs across the county due to low humidity and gusty winds.

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

Cheyenne County faces another round of thunderstorms Wednesday night capable of heavy rainfall before drier weather moves in Thursday.

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.

Congress passed the ROAD to Housing Act in July, the first major housing bill in decades, though experts say its regulatory reforms will only marginally ease the nation's affordability crisis.

States are cracking down on organized retail crime with new laws targeting cargo theft, gift card fraud and other sophisticated schemes that have evolved beyond traditional shoplifting.

Wyoming libraries offer free streaming services, computers, tools and tutoring to help residents stretch tight budgets.

Democratic state officials ask the Supreme Court to block Trump's executive order requiring overhauls to mail-in voting systems before November's elections, saying states lack time to comply.

Supporters of a proposed graduated income tax submitted more than 157,000 signatures to Colorado officials Monday, seeking to place Initiative 195 on the November ballot.

A University of California study finds that Democratic candidates emphasizing climate change could gain voter support rather than lose it, challenging the party's recent strategy of downplaying the issue.

The Department of Homeland Security says Immigration and Customs Enforcement has no plans to conduct aggressive operations at polling sites during the midterm elections, though officials left open the possibility of changes based on intelligence.

A new report argues that tripling union membership in Colorado and nationwide would raise wages, expand healthcare access, and help families afford rising costs of living.

Texas expanded its Compassionate Use Program to cover chronic pain, traumatic brain injuries, Crohn's disease and other conditions while allowing vape products at licensed dispensaries.

his week on Yonder Radio we bring you a story from KBIA reporter Jana Rose Scheils about energy policy in Missouri. We also bring in Alexis Bonogofsky with the World Wildlife Fund to learn about sustainable ranching. Jocelyn Catterson takes us to the San Luis Valley with her interdisciplinary work interpreting drought through painting and art. Nick Bowlin of the Frontier and Katie Campbell of ProPublica bring us the story of their new documentary, Toxic Ground: How Oil Field Pollution Is Threatening Oklahoma. Finally, we head to the midwest with Arts Midwest reporter frankie felegy who brings us a story about basket weaving. Our featured musician this week is country artist Ryne Brashear. Tune in for all that, and more, on Yonder Radio.

August offers one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights, food insecurity hits hardest in rural communities and the South, Oregon is training responders to support aging populations amid extreme weather and a new mosaic commemorates a devastating flood in Whitesburg, Kentucky.

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

Iowa's crops progressed near average pace through early August despite record heat and dew points, with corn silking nearly complete and soybeans blooming across most of the state.

Klickitat County grapples with solar and battery storage development on agricultural land as a Shell Energy subsidiary funds a campaign urging landowners to support projects on prime farmland.

The USDA has approved drought disaster declarations for 86 of Nebraska's 93 counties, freeing up loan assistance for farmers struggling with severe dry conditions across most of the state.

New York’s governor warns Medicare drug costs will rise after federal subsidies end, a Senate panel considers a hot-food SNAP expansion and the progressive wins the Michigan Senate primary.

Despite a record $1 trillion deficit in this year's proposed budget, United States President Donald Trump hopes to cut the deficit by $4.6 trillion over the next decade.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche's nomination to be the next AG. A new Senate bill aims to reform government funding work and five states head to the polls for the primaries.

Senate GOP holdouts reach a deal on Todd Blanche's nomination. White House officials say immigration reform is impossible because of politicization and migrant advocates sue Homeland Security over DACA delays.

Wyoming counties illegally deputized local law enforcement as ICE agents without required public notice or approval, the ACLU of Wyoming found through public records.

Fair housing groups nationwide are suing HUD over funding cuts that would eliminate most nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable renters and homebuyers.

South Dakota's governor and attorney general appealed a federal judge's decision blocking enforcement of a law that criminalizes abortion-pill advertising in the state.

Democratic state officials ask the Supreme Court to block Trump's executive order requiring overhauls to mail-in voting systems before November's elections, saying states lack time to comply.

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

Iowa's crops progressed near average pace through early August despite record heat and dew points, with corn silking nearly complete and soybeans blooming across most of the state.

Mink and other fur farm animals carry viruses that can spread to humans, prompting calls to restrict or ban the fur industry in America and Europe.

The University of Utah's new "Redtail" supercomputer ranks among the world's fastest and most energy-efficient machines, positioning the state to accelerate research in cancer, Alzheimer's, and genetic studies.

Fair housing groups nationwide are suing HUD over funding cuts that would eliminate most nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable renters and homebuyers.

Colorado hospitals are treating more uninsured patients and struggling to cover unpaid bills after pandemic Medicaid protections ended, with rural areas hit hardest.

An Oregon consumer advocate urges homeowners to document belongings and review insurance policies now to ensure wildfire coverage protects them adequately.

Senate leaders reach bipartisan deal to fund federal government through December while blocking Trump administration's controversial new grant criteria.

Colorado teenagers pitched policy proposals to state lawmakers Friday, urging new regulations on social media companies to better protect youth mental health and limit algorithmic content.

The University of Utah's new "Redtail" supercomputer ranks among the world's fastest and most energy-efficient machines, positioning the state to accelerate research in cancer, Alzheimer's, and genetic studies.

Klickitat County grapples with solar and battery storage development on agricultural land as a Shell Energy subsidiary funds a campaign urging landowners to support projects on prime farmland.

AI companies are destroying millions of books through bulk purchases and destructive scanning to train chatbots, raising fears that rare editions could be unknowingly lost.

Native tribes and conservation groups plan to sue after Trump shrinks Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by roughly 90 percent.

Extreme drought forcing Walsenburg and La Veta to drain Daigre Reservoir for municipal water has prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to open an emergency public fish salvage at the Huerfano County site.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free state park admission throughout August 2026 to active-duty military, veterans, and National Guard members with proper identification.

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

The middle finger is usually the longest. It acts as the hand’s central axis, helping to balance and guide movements. Its length also allows it to work with the other fingers to grip objects securely.

A black hole is an object so massive and dense that even light cannot escape its gravity.

For baseball players, seeing the ball clearly can be the difference between making a game-winning catch and watching the winning run score.