Top News Image Funding cuts for childhood brain tumor research leave Colorado clinical trials in doubt National Cancer Institute will stop funding research consortium that includes Children’s Hospital Colorado. Image Denver pushes back on possible National Guard deployment Denver Mayor Mike Johnston warned further deployments could lead to a “federal police state.” Image Top Republican in Colorado House, citing ‘toxic’ politics, resigns from Legislature The Colorado Springs Republican wrote that a desire to be more present with her two children was a driving force in the decision. Image Colorado school shooting sparks renewed gun control debate Colorado policymakers are divided on how to respond in the wake of last week’s school shooting. Image ICE detention center could bring jobs, controversy to Walsenburg Huerfano County Correctional Center in Walsenburg eyed for possible immigrant detention facility. Image Caraveo drops bid to win back Colorado’s 8th District seat Former U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo dropped her bid to again represent Colorado’s 8th Congressional District Friday. National and Global News Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - September 17, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Advocates encourage family conversations for Alzheimer’s Month September is World Alzheimer’s Month and advocates are working to bring more awareness to the disease. Image US Senate Dems push GOP for extension of expiring health care subsidies Senate Democrats urged Republican lawmakers to extend and make permanent the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits. Image Civil rights group pushes back on Trump’s threat to end cashless bail Civil rights advocates are warning President Donald Trump’s executive order rolling back cashless bail reforms is a step backward. 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Image Top articles for the week ending September 13, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending September 13, 2025. Image FREE: September 12, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press PLUS subscription discount offer Free copy of the September 12, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, and a chance for a 20% discount on an electronic subscription. Image Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - September 15-19, 2025 Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for September 15-19, 2025. Economy Image Colorado’s estimated tariff rate rises sevenfold due to Trump policy, state report says Analysis ordered by Governor Polis shows higher costs could hurt state budget and economic output. Image States begin to see job losses from cuts, housing and spending slowdowns Beyond those attention-grabbing actions, the numbers demonstrate the real effects of Trump’s work slashing the federal government. Image Wyoming’s low-wage workers fall further behind bosses in pay gap CEOs at the largest 100 low-wage corporations listed in the S&P 500 earn 632 times more than their lowest-paid workers on average. Image Tariffs have no negative impact on Colorado car sales - so far A recent report on the automotive industry found that tariffs have not yet had an impact on car sales in Colorado. Elections Image Caraveo drops bid to win back Colorado’s 8th District seat Former U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo dropped her bid to again represent Colorado’s 8th Congressional District Friday. Image DOJ is sharing state voter roll lists with Homeland Security The U.S. Department of Justice is sharing state voter roll information with the Department of Homeland Security in a search for noncitizens. Image Anti-gerrymandering plaintiffs cite ‘irony’ in Utah lawmakers’ appeal to Utah Supreme Court Gibson ruled on August 25 that the 2021 map was the product of an unconstitutional process. Image State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer enters 2026 Colorado governor race Colorado state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer announced her 2026 run for governor Tuesday. Health & Living Image More than a dozen Colorado communities to celebrate 'Sun Day' September 21, a dozen cities and towns across Colorado will join an international day of action called Sun Day. Image North Dakota police chiefs, communities get sobering reminder about scams Consumer protection experts said the fraud crisis in America and around the world runs deeper than what is reported. Image Advocates encourage family conversations for Alzheimer’s Month September is World Alzheimer’s Month and advocates are working to bring more awareness to the disease. Image US Senate Dems push GOP for extension of expiring health care subsidies Senate Democrats urged Republican lawmakers to extend and make permanent the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits. 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Image New Mexico's adoption of adaptive grazing 'so old, it's new again' Adaptive grazing is gaining traction in New Mexico for its ability to improve soil health. Image Teaching mental health professionals to think like a farmer The fear and uncertainty that made the farm crisis of the 1980s so deadly still plagues rural America today Government & Politics Image Wyoming in national debate over public lands power play As Congress moves to overturn federal land management plans, a conservation expert said Wyoming is following the standard public process instead. Image Denver pushes back on possible National Guard deployment Denver Mayor Mike Johnston warned further deployments could lead to a “federal police state.” Image Government shutdown looms October 1 as Congress struggles with stopgap spending plan U.S. House Republican leaders released a seven-week stopgap government funding bill Tuesday. 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Personal Finance & Business Image US Senate Dems push GOP for extension of expiring health care subsidies Senate Democrats urged Republican lawmakers to extend and make permanent the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits. Image Funding cuts for childhood brain tumor research leave Colorado clinical trials in doubt National Cancer Institute will stop funding research consortium that includes Children’s Hospital Colorado. Image Government shutdown looms October 1 as Congress struggles with stopgap spending plan U.S. House Republican leaders released a seven-week stopgap government funding bill Tuesday. Image Watchdog agency says Trump violated law for sixth time in withholding FEMA funds The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office released a report concluding the Federal Emergency Management Agency violated the law. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Applesauce Loaf Cake Cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted walnuts make this loaf cake taste as great as it smells. Image Cooking at Home - Denver Scramble Slider This quick egg scramble sandwich is made fast in the microwave for a great on-the-go breakfast, lunch or snack. Image Cooking at Home - Spicy Baked Squash Cooking at Home - Spicy Baked Squash Image Cooking at Home - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw Pork shoulder is slow cooked and served on a whole wheat roll with tangy red cabbage and carrot slaw. Science, Tech & Education Image Report: Utah among top states prepared to utilize AI technology A study found Utah is uniquely situated to take advantage of the new technology. Image Texas students have chance to apply for college at no cost Undergraduate students in Texas will have the opportunity next month to apply to public colleges and universities for free. Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule - September 15-20, 2025 September 15-20, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - September 8-13, 2025 September 8-13, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Outdoors & Entertainment Image Wyoming in national debate over public lands power play As Congress moves to overturn federal land management plans, a conservation expert said Wyoming is following the standard public process instead. Image Movie Review - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Critic Bob Garver looks at "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle." Did it go on forever? Image Feds propose rescinding public lands rule, which made conservation an official ‘use’ of BLM land The federal government last Wednesday proposed rescinding a Bureau of Land Management rule. Image Home Country – The Ballad of Hoser Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image How ‘sovereign citizens’ around the world draw on similar pseudo-law arguments – podcast China’s president Xi Jinping made a muscular address to 50,000 people in Tiananmen Square marking 80 years since the end of the second world war. Image Curious Kids: How does your body make poop? Everything you eat contains three types of molecules that provide your body with the energy you need: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Image How China uses second world war history in its bid to reshape the global order – podcast China’s president Xi Jinping made a muscular address to 50,000 people in Tiananmen Square marking 80 years since the end of the second world war. Image Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons Radioactivity is a natural process where some atoms – like uranium, thorium and radium – break down on their own, releasing energy. 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Image Funding cuts for childhood brain tumor research leave Colorado clinical trials in doubt National Cancer Institute will stop funding research consortium that includes Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Image Denver pushes back on possible National Guard deployment Denver Mayor Mike Johnston warned further deployments could lead to a “federal police state.”
Image Top Republican in Colorado House, citing ‘toxic’ politics, resigns from Legislature The Colorado Springs Republican wrote that a desire to be more present with her two children was a driving force in the decision.
Image Colorado school shooting sparks renewed gun control debate Colorado policymakers are divided on how to respond in the wake of last week’s school shooting.
Image ICE detention center could bring jobs, controversy to Walsenburg Huerfano County Correctional Center in Walsenburg eyed for possible immigrant detention facility.
Image Caraveo drops bid to win back Colorado’s 8th District seat Former U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo dropped her bid to again represent Colorado’s 8th Congressional District Friday.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - September 17, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Advocates encourage family conversations for Alzheimer’s Month September is World Alzheimer’s Month and advocates are working to bring more awareness to the disease.
Image US Senate Dems push GOP for extension of expiring health care subsidies Senate Democrats urged Republican lawmakers to extend and make permanent the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Image Civil rights group pushes back on Trump’s threat to end cashless bail Civil rights advocates are warning President Donald Trump’s executive order rolling back cashless bail reforms is a step backward.
Image Government shutdown looms October 1 as Congress struggles with stopgap spending plan U.S. House Republican leaders released a seven-week stopgap government funding bill Tuesday.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - September 17, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - September 16, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - September 17, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending September 17, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football scores - September 12-13, 2025 September 12-13, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image About Town – September 15, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Eads School lunch menus - September 15-18, 2025 September 15-18, 2025, breakfast and lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Top articles for the week ending September 13, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending September 13, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school softball scores - September 9-13, 2025 September 9-13, 2025, softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Town of Eads Regular Council Meeting August 12, 2025 Minutes of the August 12, 2025, meeting of the Town of Eads, Colorado, Board of Trustees.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule - September 15-20, 2025 September 15-20, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - September 8-13, 2025 September 8-13, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football scores - September 12-13, 2025 September 12-13, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school softball scores - September 9-13, 2025 September 9-13, 2025, softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending September 13, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending September 13, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending September 13, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending September 13, 2025.
Image FREE: September 12, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press PLUS subscription discount offer Free copy of the September 12, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, and a chance for a 20% discount on an electronic subscription.
Image Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - September 15-19, 2025 Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for September 15-19, 2025.
Image Colorado’s estimated tariff rate rises sevenfold due to Trump policy, state report says Analysis ordered by Governor Polis shows higher costs could hurt state budget and economic output.
Image States begin to see job losses from cuts, housing and spending slowdowns Beyond those attention-grabbing actions, the numbers demonstrate the real effects of Trump’s work slashing the federal government.
Image Wyoming’s low-wage workers fall further behind bosses in pay gap CEOs at the largest 100 low-wage corporations listed in the S&P 500 earn 632 times more than their lowest-paid workers on average.
Image Tariffs have no negative impact on Colorado car sales - so far A recent report on the automotive industry found that tariffs have not yet had an impact on car sales in Colorado.
Image Caraveo drops bid to win back Colorado’s 8th District seat Former U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo dropped her bid to again represent Colorado’s 8th Congressional District Friday.
Image DOJ is sharing state voter roll lists with Homeland Security The U.S. Department of Justice is sharing state voter roll information with the Department of Homeland Security in a search for noncitizens.
Image Anti-gerrymandering plaintiffs cite ‘irony’ in Utah lawmakers’ appeal to Utah Supreme Court Gibson ruled on August 25 that the 2021 map was the product of an unconstitutional process.
Image State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer enters 2026 Colorado governor race Colorado state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer announced her 2026 run for governor Tuesday.
Image More than a dozen Colorado communities to celebrate 'Sun Day' September 21, a dozen cities and towns across Colorado will join an international day of action called Sun Day.
Image North Dakota police chiefs, communities get sobering reminder about scams Consumer protection experts said the fraud crisis in America and around the world runs deeper than what is reported.
Image Advocates encourage family conversations for Alzheimer’s Month September is World Alzheimer’s Month and advocates are working to bring more awareness to the disease.
Image US Senate Dems push GOP for extension of expiring health care subsidies Senate Democrats urged Republican lawmakers to extend and make permanent the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Image Movie Review - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Critic Bob Garver looks at "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle." Did it go on forever?
Image Movie Review - The Conjuring: Last Rites Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Conjuring: Last Rites." Did it conjure up a positive review from him?
Image Movie Review - Caught Stealing Critic Bob Garver looks at "Caught Stealing." Will we catch him approving the film?
Image Movie Review - KPop Demon Hunters Critic Bob Garver looks at "Kpop Demon Hunters." Will the limit run be extended?
Image US preparing for ‘critical threat’ to US agriculture, USDA leader says With no active cases of New World screwworm, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to prevent its spread from Central America.
Image Bird flu seen in central Nebraska dairy cattle Bovine bird flu is now a thing in Nebraska, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.
Image New Mexico's adoption of adaptive grazing 'so old, it's new again' Adaptive grazing is gaining traction in New Mexico for its ability to improve soil health.
Image Teaching mental health professionals to think like a farmer The fear and uncertainty that made the farm crisis of the 1980s so deadly still plagues rural America today
Image Wyoming in national debate over public lands power play As Congress moves to overturn federal land management plans, a conservation expert said Wyoming is following the standard public process instead.
Image Denver pushes back on possible National Guard deployment Denver Mayor Mike Johnston warned further deployments could lead to a “federal police state.”
Image Government shutdown looms October 1 as Congress struggles with stopgap spending plan U.S. House Republican leaders released a seven-week stopgap government funding bill Tuesday.
Image US Senate Dems push GOP for extension of expiring health care subsidies Senate Democrats urged Republican lawmakers to extend and make permanent the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Image Civil rights group pushes back on Trump’s threat to end cashless bail Civil rights advocates are warning President Donald Trump’s executive order rolling back cashless bail reforms is a step backward.
Image Denver pushes back on possible National Guard deployment Denver Mayor Mike Johnston warned further deployments could lead to a “federal police state.”
Image Watchdog agency says Trump violated law for sixth time in withholding FEMA funds The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office released a report concluding the Federal Emergency Management Agency violated the law.
Image ICE detention center could bring jobs, controversy to Walsenburg Huerfano County Correctional Center in Walsenburg eyed for possible immigrant detention facility.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - September 17, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending September 17, 2025.
Image EarthTalk - What’s the connection between global warming and increased eye problems for humans? When most people think of global warming, they picture melting glaciers, intense heat waves, or rising seas.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cuál es la relación entre el calentamiento global y el aumento de los problemas oculares en los seres humanos? Cuando la mayoría de la gente piensa en el calentamiento global, se imagina glaciares derritiéndose, intensas olas de calor o el aumento del nivel del mar.
Image New Mexico's adoption of adaptive grazing 'so old, it's new again' Adaptive grazing is gaining traction in New Mexico for its ability to improve soil health.
Image US Senate Dems push GOP for extension of expiring health care subsidies Senate Democrats urged Republican lawmakers to extend and make permanent the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Image Funding cuts for childhood brain tumor research leave Colorado clinical trials in doubt National Cancer Institute will stop funding research consortium that includes Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Image Government shutdown looms October 1 as Congress struggles with stopgap spending plan U.S. House Republican leaders released a seven-week stopgap government funding bill Tuesday.
Image Watchdog agency says Trump violated law for sixth time in withholding FEMA funds The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office released a report concluding the Federal Emergency Management Agency violated the law.
Image Cooking at Home - Applesauce Loaf Cake Cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted walnuts make this loaf cake taste as great as it smells.
Image Cooking at Home - Denver Scramble Slider This quick egg scramble sandwich is made fast in the microwave for a great on-the-go breakfast, lunch or snack.
Image Cooking at Home - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw Pork shoulder is slow cooked and served on a whole wheat roll with tangy red cabbage and carrot slaw.
Image Report: Utah among top states prepared to utilize AI technology A study found Utah is uniquely situated to take advantage of the new technology.
Image Texas students have chance to apply for college at no cost Undergraduate students in Texas will have the opportunity next month to apply to public colleges and universities for free.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule - September 15-20, 2025 September 15-20, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - September 8-13, 2025 September 8-13, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Wyoming in national debate over public lands power play As Congress moves to overturn federal land management plans, a conservation expert said Wyoming is following the standard public process instead.
Image Movie Review - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Critic Bob Garver looks at "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle." Did it go on forever?
Image Feds propose rescinding public lands rule, which made conservation an official ‘use’ of BLM land The federal government last Wednesday proposed rescinding a Bureau of Land Management rule.
Image Home Country – The Ballad of Hoser Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image How ‘sovereign citizens’ around the world draw on similar pseudo-law arguments – podcast China’s president Xi Jinping made a muscular address to 50,000 people in Tiananmen Square marking 80 years since the end of the second world war.
Image Curious Kids: How does your body make poop? Everything you eat contains three types of molecules that provide your body with the energy you need: carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Image How China uses second world war history in its bid to reshape the global order – podcast China’s president Xi Jinping made a muscular address to 50,000 people in Tiananmen Square marking 80 years since the end of the second world war.
Image Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons Radioactivity is a natural process where some atoms – like uranium, thorium and radium – break down on their own, releasing energy.
