Top News Image As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps As some states engage in redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections, state courts may decide the fate of the new maps. Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified. Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. Image Colorado adopts first-of-its-kind water protections in U.S. Colorado environmental leaders approved landmark water protections in reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court decision. 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. National and Global News Image Ag labor shortages cause higher food prices, study finds A study found that when domestic farm employment declines by 10 percent, food prices of labor-intensive crops increase by around 3 percent. Image EPA, state lawmakers could consider regulating abortion pills as pollutants in 2026 Groups that helped overturn Roe v. Wade are focused on cutting off access to abortion pills Image Public comment ends Monday on changes to Endangered Species Act Dec. 22 is the last day to register public comments on proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act Image Utah Senator backs off change that advocates called a ‘green light’ to sell national parks Utah Senator Mike Lee is no longer proposing a change to federal legislation that drew heavy criticism from conservation groups. 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Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Obituary - Lois Annette (Wissel) Elliston Obituary for Lois Annette (Wissel) Elliston, formerly of Kiowa and Prowers counties in Colorado. Image Pastor’s Pearls – December 21, 2025 Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 20, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - December 21, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 20, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. 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. Economy Image Ag labor shortages cause higher food prices, study finds A study found that when domestic farm employment declines by 10 percent, food prices of labor-intensive crops increase by around 3 percent. Image Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? 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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. Health & Living Image Global movement aims to improve access to vision care The World Health Organization estimates that the number of people with vision impairment will reach two billion by 2050. Image EPA, state lawmakers could consider regulating abortion pills as pollutants in 2026 Groups that helped overturn Roe v. Wade are focused on cutting off access to abortion pills Image Commentary - Topeka police seize student phones, demand passcodes, without telling families. Parents cry foul. The presence of the warrant likely protects police, but repercussions may yet exist for the students. 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Prepare it the night before and bake it in the morning for a hot meal for your family or guests. Science, Tech & Education Image Commentary - Topeka police seize student phones, demand passcodes, without telling families. Parents cry foul. The presence of the warrant likely protects police, but repercussions may yet exist for the students. Image Commentary - AI tools strengthen Nebraska law enforcement fight against sex trafficking The sex trafficking industry is one of the most serious and fast-growing challenges facing Nebraska’s law enforcement officers. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Outdoors & Entertainment Image Public comment ends Monday on changes to Endangered Species Act Dec. 22 is the last day to register public comments on proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act Image Utah Senator backs off change that advocates called a ‘green light’ to sell national parks Utah Senator Mike Lee is no longer proposing a change to federal legislation that drew heavy criticism from conservation groups. Image US Fish and Wildlife sees nearly 20 percent drop in staff since January The result of these staff losses, especially the loss of senior experts, could imperil species already endangered. Image Home Country – The cutting edge of education Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels Colorado was the first state to pass a law requiring warning labels on gas stoves. 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Image As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps As some states engage in redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections, state courts may decide the fate of the new maps.
Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
Image Colorado adopts first-of-its-kind water protections in U.S. Colorado environmental leaders approved landmark water protections in reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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 Ag labor shortages cause higher food prices, study finds A study found that when domestic farm employment declines by 10 percent, food prices of labor-intensive crops increase by around 3 percent.
Image EPA, state lawmakers could consider regulating abortion pills as pollutants in 2026 Groups that helped overturn Roe v. Wade are focused on cutting off access to abortion pills
Image Public comment ends Monday on changes to Endangered Species Act Dec. 22 is the last day to register public comments on proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act
Image Utah Senator backs off change that advocates called a ‘green light’ to sell national parks Utah Senator Mike Lee is no longer proposing a change to federal legislation that drew heavy criticism from conservation groups.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - December 22, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps As some states engage in redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections, state courts may decide the fate of the new maps.
Image Global movement aims to improve access to vision care The World Health Organization estimates that the number of people with vision impairment will reach two billion by 2050.
Image About Town – December 22, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Obituary - Lois Annette (Wissel) Elliston Obituary for Lois Annette (Wissel) Elliston, formerly of Kiowa and Prowers counties in Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 20, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - December 21, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 20, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
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 Ag labor shortages cause higher food prices, study finds A study found that when domestic farm employment declines by 10 percent, food prices of labor-intensive crops increase by around 3 percent.
Image Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions.
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 As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps As some states engage in redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections, state courts may decide the fate of the new maps.
Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified.
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 Global movement aims to improve access to vision care The World Health Organization estimates that the number of people with vision impairment will reach two billion by 2050.
Image EPA, state lawmakers could consider regulating abortion pills as pollutants in 2026 Groups that helped overturn Roe v. Wade are focused on cutting off access to abortion pills
Image Commentary - Topeka police seize student phones, demand passcodes, without telling families. Parents cry foul. The presence of the warrant likely protects police, but repercussions may yet exist for the students.
Image What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels Colorado was the first state to pass a law requiring warning labels on gas stoves.
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 Ag labor shortages cause higher food prices, study finds A study found that when domestic farm employment declines by 10 percent, food prices of labor-intensive crops increase by around 3 percent.
Image Public comment ends Monday on changes to Endangered Species Act Dec. 22 is the last day to register public comments on proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act
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 As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps As some states engage in redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections, state courts may decide the fate of the new maps.
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 Public comment ends Monday on changes to Endangered Species Act Dec. 22 is the last day to register public comments on proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act
Image EPA, state lawmakers could consider regulating abortion pills as pollutants in 2026 Groups that helped overturn Roe v. Wade are focused on cutting off access to abortion pills
Image Commentary - Topeka police seize student phones, demand passcodes, without telling families. Parents cry foul. The presence of the warrant likely protects police, but repercussions may yet exist for the students.
Image Commentary - AI tools strengthen Nebraska law enforcement fight against sex trafficking The sex trafficking industry is one of the most serious and fast-growing challenges facing Nebraska’s law enforcement officers.
Image As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps As some states engage in redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections, state courts may decide the fate of the new maps.
Image EPA, state lawmakers could consider regulating abortion pills as pollutants in 2026 Groups that helped overturn Roe v. Wade are focused on cutting off access to abortion pills
Image Public comment ends Monday on changes to Endangered Species Act Dec. 22 is the last day to register public comments on proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act
Image US Army Corps study says oil should keep flowing through Dakota Access Pipeline The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Friday issued a long-awaited Dakota Access Pipeline environmental impact statement.
Image Commentary - We need coal but can we afford Comanche 3? Latest outage of unit at Pueblo muddles the storyline about Colorado's energy transition.
Image Ag labor shortages cause higher food prices, study finds A study found that when domestic farm employment declines by 10 percent, food prices of labor-intensive crops increase by around 3 percent.
Image Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives? Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives?
Image Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions.
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 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 - Chili Tomato Macaroni You don’t have to use salt in this macaroni, tomato, and beef dish seasoned with the USDA’s Eating Smart Seasoning Mix.
Image Cooking at Home - Ham and Swiss Breakfast Casserole This is a quick and easy ham, egg, and cheese casserole. Prepare it the night before and bake it in the morning for a hot meal for your family or guests.
Image Commentary - Topeka police seize student phones, demand passcodes, without telling families. Parents cry foul. The presence of the warrant likely protects police, but repercussions may yet exist for the students.
Image Commentary - AI tools strengthen Nebraska law enforcement fight against sex trafficking The sex trafficking industry is one of the most serious and fast-growing challenges facing Nebraska’s law enforcement officers.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Public comment ends Monday on changes to Endangered Species Act Dec. 22 is the last day to register public comments on proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act
Image Utah Senator backs off change that advocates called a ‘green light’ to sell national parks Utah Senator Mike Lee is no longer proposing a change to federal legislation that drew heavy criticism from conservation groups.
Image US Fish and Wildlife sees nearly 20 percent drop in staff since January The result of these staff losses, especially the loss of senior experts, could imperil species already endangered.
Image Home Country – The cutting edge of education Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels Colorado was the first state to pass a law requiring warning labels on gas stoves.
Image Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives? Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives?
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
