Top News Image Colorado state senator legally drunk at time of fatal crash, coroner’s report says Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash. Image Christmas spending up this season in Colorado Colorado families are gearing up to pay significantly more on Christmas this year over last year. Image Measles cases rise amid holiday travel Colorado is tracking 36 cases of measles in the state. Image Colorado voters to decide on harsher fentanyl penalties on 2026 ballot A measure proposing tougher penalties on fentanyl possession and distribution will appear on Colorado’s 2026 ballot. Image Trump calls Governor Polis 'weak' over Tina Peters case, seeks pardon President Donald Trump is once again calling for the release of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. Image Colorado unemployment rate trending down Colorado’s unemployment rate decreased slightly in September, dropping a tenth of a point from August. 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Image Trump claims economic turnaround, after blasting Dems’ affordability focus President Donald Trump blamed inflation and health care costs on his predecessor during a prime-time speech Wednesday. Image Measles cases rise amid holiday travel Colorado is tracking 36 cases of measles in the state. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - November 25, 2025 Minutes of the November 25, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners. Image Obituary - Lois Annette (Wissel) Elliston Obituary for Lois Annette (Wissel) Elliston, formerly of Kiowa and Prowers counties in Colorado. Image Death Notice - Eric Zimmerman Death Notice for Eric Zimmerman, formerly of Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - December 22-28, 2025 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County. Image Photo of the Week - December 19, 2025 Photo of the week from the December 19, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Hoarfrost on chicken wire Sunday morning near Eads, Colorado. - Chris Sorensen. Image Death Notice - Timothy J. Hier Death Notice - Timothy J. Hier Image Death Notice - Leo George Hainer Death notice for Leo George Hainer of Prowers County, Colorado. Image About Town – December 15, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball scores - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 13, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 13, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending December 13, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 13, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - Decembe16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - December 15-18, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for December 15-18, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Economy Image Christmas spending up this season in Colorado Colorado families are gearing up to pay significantly more on Christmas this year over last year. Image Trump claims economic turnaround, after blasting Dems’ affordability focus President Donald Trump blamed inflation and health care costs on his predecessor during a prime-time speech Wednesday. Image Delayed jobs report: Unemployment ticks up to 4.6 percent, jobs up 64K A shutdown-delayed jobs report released Dec. 16 showed an increase of 64,000 jobs in November. Image Colorado gas prices dip as Thanksgiving travel sets records Coloradans will find gas prices much lower than last year, offering some relief as millions hit the road. Elections Image Colorado Treasurer Dave Young ends bid for congressional seat Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young Friday dropped his bid for Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District seat. Image Colorado voters to decide on harsher fentanyl penalties on 2026 ballot A measure proposing tougher penalties on fentanyl possession and distribution will appear on Colorado’s 2026 ballot. Image Trump calls Governor Polis 'weak' over Tina Peters case, seeks pardon President Donald Trump is once again calling for the release of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. Image Republicans could gain nearly 200 state legislative seats in voting rights case, report finds Republicans could gain state legislative seats across the South if the U.S. Supreme Court guts a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Acts. Health & Living Image Curious Kids: Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? People’s feet and hands evolved for different purposes. 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Image Marketing overhaul: Transforming South Dakota ranchers into 'influencers' Overseeing a farm is no longer just about chores in the fields and barns. Government & Politics Image Colorado state senator legally drunk at time of fatal crash, coroner’s report says Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash. Image Politics: 2025Talks - December 19, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Trump calls Governor Polis 'weak' over Tina Peters case, seeks pardon President Donald Trump is once again calling for the release of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. Image Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana. 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Image State officials urge Trump to revise Biden-era rule tied to Bloomberg Fifteen state treasurers, auditors and comptrollers are urging President Donald Trump to revise a Biden-era proposed rule. Image Delayed jobs report: Unemployment ticks up to 4.6 percent, jobs up 64K A shutdown-delayed jobs report released Dec. 16 showed an increase of 64,000 jobs in November. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Cornbread Dressing Cornbread, broth, and savory herbs come together beautifully in this traditional dish. Image Cooking at Home - Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Pecan Muffins These muffins are made with whole grain bran cereal, pumpkin, pecans and spices. Image Cooking at Home - Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce Instead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy spaghetti with meat sauce on a weeknight. Serve with steamed broccoli, garlic bread, and roasted pears for dessert. 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Image Colorado state senator legally drunk at time of fatal crash, coroner’s report says Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash.
Image Christmas spending up this season in Colorado Colorado families are gearing up to pay significantly more on Christmas this year over last year.
Image Colorado voters to decide on harsher fentanyl penalties on 2026 ballot A measure proposing tougher penalties on fentanyl possession and distribution will appear on Colorado’s 2026 ballot.
Image Trump calls Governor Polis 'weak' over Tina Peters case, seeks pardon President Donald Trump is once again calling for the release of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Image Colorado unemployment rate trending down Colorado’s unemployment rate decreased slightly in September, dropping a tenth of a point from August.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - December 19, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - December 19, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Trump administration policy blocked that limited congressional visits to ICE facilities Trump administration policy blocked that limited congressional visits to ICE facilities.
Image State officials urge Trump to revise Biden-era rule tied to Bloomberg Fifteen state treasurers, auditors and comptrollers are urging President Donald Trump to revise a Biden-era proposed rule.
Image Trump claims economic turnaround, after blasting Dems’ affordability focus President Donald Trump blamed inflation and health care costs on his predecessor during a prime-time speech Wednesday.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - November 25, 2025 Minutes of the November 25, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image Obituary - Lois Annette (Wissel) Elliston Obituary for Lois Annette (Wissel) Elliston, formerly of Kiowa and Prowers counties in Colorado.
Image Death Notice - Eric Zimmerman Death Notice for Eric Zimmerman, formerly of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - December 22-28, 2025 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Photo of the Week - December 19, 2025 Photo of the week from the December 19, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Hoarfrost on chicken wire Sunday morning near Eads, Colorado. - Chris Sorensen.
Image Death Notice - Leo George Hainer Death notice for Leo George Hainer of Prowers County, Colorado.
Image About Town – December 15, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball scores - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 13, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 13, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 13, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 13, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - Decembe16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - December 15-18, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for December 15-18, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Christmas spending up this season in Colorado Colorado families are gearing up to pay significantly more on Christmas this year over last year.
Image Trump claims economic turnaround, after blasting Dems’ affordability focus President Donald Trump blamed inflation and health care costs on his predecessor during a prime-time speech Wednesday.
Image Delayed jobs report: Unemployment ticks up to 4.6 percent, jobs up 64K A shutdown-delayed jobs report released Dec. 16 showed an increase of 64,000 jobs in November.
Image Colorado gas prices dip as Thanksgiving travel sets records Coloradans will find gas prices much lower than last year, offering some relief as millions hit the road.
Image Colorado Treasurer Dave Young ends bid for congressional seat Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young Friday dropped his bid for Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District seat.
Image Colorado voters to decide on harsher fentanyl penalties on 2026 ballot A measure proposing tougher penalties on fentanyl possession and distribution will appear on Colorado’s 2026 ballot.
Image Trump calls Governor Polis 'weak' over Tina Peters case, seeks pardon President Donald Trump is once again calling for the release of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Image Republicans could gain nearly 200 state legislative seats in voting rights case, report finds Republicans could gain state legislative seats across the South if the U.S. Supreme Court guts a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Acts.
Image Curious Kids: Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? People’s feet and hands evolved for different purposes.
Image EarthTalk - Is it true that wildfires are changing due to various man-made and natural factors? Wildfires were once seasonal and somewhat predictable.
Image Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana.
Image South African case study sheds light on how vaccine manufacturing can be developed The uneven availability of COVID-19 vaccines has become an increasingly urgent and vexatious issue. But managing the problem is proving a hard nut to crack.
Image Movie Review - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Critic Bob Garver looks at "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." Does it cut it?
Image Movie Review - Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Five Nights at Freddy's 2." Would he stay there again?
Image Movie Review - Zootopia 2 After a nine-year absence, Zootopia returns. Does critic Bob Garver think it was worth the wait?
Image Movie Review - Wicked: For Good The Now You See Me franchise makes a return appearance. Does critic Bob Garver see it continuing?
Image Senators call for highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine Nearly two dozen U.S. senators urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “prioritize” a vaccine strategy for the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Image Trump to send $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers to offset ag losses The federal government will provide $12 billion to U.S. farmers who have been hurt by “unfair market disruption."
Image Attorneys general oppose pay cut for foreign farmworkers A coalition of 17 Democratic attorneys general is opposing a U.S. Department of Labor rule that would reduce wages for temporary foreign farmworkers.
Image Marketing overhaul: Transforming South Dakota ranchers into 'influencers' Overseeing a farm is no longer just about chores in the fields and barns.
Image Colorado state senator legally drunk at time of fatal crash, coroner’s report says Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash.
Image Trump calls Governor Polis 'weak' over Tina Peters case, seeks pardon President Donald Trump is once again calling for the release of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Image Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana.
Image Colorado state senator legally drunk at time of fatal crash, coroner’s report says Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash.
Image Trump administration policy blocked that limited congressional visits to ICE facilities Trump administration policy blocked that limited congressional visits to ICE facilities.
Image Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states Americans can now wager on sports results through Fanatics Predicts in 24 states that have not allowed legal sports wagering.
Image Motion to enjoin Texas 'Parental Bill of Rights' law heads to federal court A federal court hearing today in Houston could pause Senate Bill 12, the Texas measure critics call the "Student Identity Censorship Law."
Image EarthTalk - Is it true that wildfires are changing due to various man-made and natural factors? Wildfires were once seasonal and somewhat predictable.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Están cambiando los incendios forestales debido a factores naturales y provocados por el ser humano? Los incendios forestales solían ser estacionales y, en cierta medida, predecibles.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - December 17, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending December 17, 2025.
Image EPA delay of methane regs could worsen pollution The agency's 2024 methane rule would have required major reductions in methane emissions and other air pollution
Image Christmas spending up this season in Colorado Colorado families are gearing up to pay significantly more on Christmas this year over last year.
Image Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states Americans can now wager on sports results through Fanatics Predicts in 24 states that have not allowed legal sports wagering.
Image State officials urge Trump to revise Biden-era rule tied to Bloomberg Fifteen state treasurers, auditors and comptrollers are urging President Donald Trump to revise a Biden-era proposed rule.
Image Delayed jobs report: Unemployment ticks up to 4.6 percent, jobs up 64K A shutdown-delayed jobs report released Dec. 16 showed an increase of 64,000 jobs in November.
Image Cooking at Home - Cornbread Dressing Cornbread, broth, and savory herbs come together beautifully in this traditional dish.
Image Cooking at Home - Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Pecan Muffins These muffins are made with whole grain bran cereal, pumpkin, pecans and spices.
Image Cooking at Home - Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce Instead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy spaghetti with meat sauce on a weeknight. Serve with steamed broccoli, garlic bread, and roasted pears for dessert.
Image Cooking at Home - Apple Oatmeal Muffins Buy apples while they are in season and on sale and make batches of these muffins to put in the freezer.
Image Curious Kids: Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? People’s feet and hands evolved for different purposes.
Image Motion to enjoin Texas 'Parental Bill of Rights' law heads to federal court A federal court hearing today in Houston could pause Senate Bill 12, the Texas measure critics call the "Student Identity Censorship Law."
Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué se está haciendo para que los centros de datos sean más eficientes energéticamente? Las empresas también están replanteándose la forma en que se alimentan los centros de datos.
Image EarthTalk - What’s being done to make data centers more energy efficient? Companies are also rethinking how data centers are powered.
Image US House passes bill to remove gray wolf from Endangered Species Act list The U.S. House Thursday passed a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf outside Alaska.
Image Conservationists: Colorado outdoor economy at risk from development Hunters and anglers treasure Colorado's vast outdoors, but many fear for the future of the state's public lands.
Image New Mexico U.S. Senator Heinrich reintroduces act to strengthen tribal buffalo herds U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) announced Tuesday he is reintroducing legislation to improve federal support for tribal buffalo herds.
Image Movie Review - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Critic Bob Garver looks at "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." Does it cut it?
Image Curious Kids: Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? People’s feet and hands evolved for different purposes.
Image A Colorado guaranteed income program could help families, but the costs are high A Colorado guaranteed income program could help families, but the costs are&n
Image Curious Kids: Why do people get headaches and migraines? Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day.
Image Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud services has led to a massive demand for computing power.
