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Image Boulder attack suspect charged with murder after victim dies, family could be deported Mohamed Sabry Soliman has been officially charged with first-degree murder, following the death of 82-year-old Karen Diamond.
Image States face hard choices as budgets expected to tighten Slow revenue growth continues to pinch state budgets, leading governors to propose spending cuts, hiring freezes and some tax increases.
Image Trump withholds $70 million in Colorado school funding, leaving program futures uncertain U.S. Department of Education also canceled student mental health grants earlier this year, so the state’s AG is suing.
Image Colorado announces $3 million for overdose reversal drug Naloxone, which is known by its brand name Narcan, is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses.
Image Lawmakers press Colorado wildlife leaders on troubled wolf reintroduction program Program costs have far exceeded initial estimate presented to voters.
Image Colorado gas prices lower than national average This Fourth of July, Coloradans will find themselves paying some of the state's lowest summer gas prices since 2021.
Image States face hard choices as budgets expected to tighten Slow revenue growth continues to pinch state budgets, leading governors to propose spending cuts, hiring freezes and some tax increases.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - July 4, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image What MAGA means to Americans The Make America Great Again movement has dominated the U.S. political conversation, reshaped the Republican Party and become a lucrative brand.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - July 3, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - July 3, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Funeral Services - Allen Wade Watts Funeral services for Allen Wade Watts of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - June 12, 2025 Minutes of the June 12, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - July 7-13, 2025 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Photo of the Week - July 4, 2025 Photo of the week from the July 4, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Celebrating the United States of America's 249 birthday - ValeryBrozhinsky.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 25 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
Image Town of Cheyenne Wells meeting minutes – May 13, 2025 Minutes of the May 13, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Wells Council.
Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (ESV) Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – July 2, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair Window Painting Contest Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair Window Painting Contest
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending June 28, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 28, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending June 28, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 28, 2025.
Image Rural Alaska village banks on alternative energy as economic driver Kotlik, a Yupik native village nestled on the banks of the Yukon River is using alternative energy as an economic driver.
Image States face hard choices as budgets expected to tighten Slow revenue growth continues to pinch state budgets, leading governors to propose spending cuts, hiring freezes and some tax increases.
Image South Dakota food bank: We're stretched too thin to absorb SNAP cuts Federal data show roughly 75,000 South Dakota households rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table.
Image Colorado fentanyl deaths fall, but economic toll remains Fentanyl deaths in Colorado dropped last year, but still had an economic toll of $13.1 billion, a new report says.
Image Trump, FBI renew allegations of 2020 election fraud President Donald Trump has renewed calls for a special prosecutor to probe false claims of fraud in the 2020 election.
Image Lawsuit challenges closed primary elections in Maryland If the lawsuit is successful, nearly a million Marylanders may be able to vote in upcoming primaries.
Image Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado
Image Letter to the Editor – Crespin announces reelection bid for Lamar Mayor Letter to the Editor – Crespin announces reelection bid for Lamar Mayor
Image Gallup poll: Record low number of Americans feel pride for country New polling indicates that many Americans are struggling to feel optimistic about the state of the country.
Image Utah after-school and summer programs blindsided by federal funding freeze This week, instead of money, states received a notice saying that the $6.8 billion allocated for different K-12 programs were on hold and under review.
Image Curious Kids: How do atoms form? Understanding how atoms form is a fundamental and important question, since they make up everything with mass.
Image EarthTalk - What’s the latest in tidal energy? Tidal energy—generated from the natural rise and fall of ocean tides—is one of the most predictable forms of renewable energy.
Image Movie Review - F1: The Movie Critic Bob Garver looks at "F1: The Movie." Did it take the checkered flag for him?
Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later." Was it worth the wait?
Image Movie Review - How to Train Your Dragon Critic Bob Garver looks at the live action remake "How to Train Your Dragon" from Dreamworks.
Image Movie Reviews – Final Destination: Bloodlines and Karate Kid: Legends Critic Bob Garver looks at "Final Destination: Bloodlines" and "Karate Kid: Legends."
Image USDA Update – July 2, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – June 24, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – June 21, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Colorado Department of Agriculture - Ag Connection June 2025 Inspections are crucial for everyone involved in the food industry.
Image Montana governor vetoes several bipartisan conservation bills Environmental and wildlife conservation in Montana took hits during this year's state legislative session.
Image Utah after-school and summer programs blindsided by federal funding freeze This week, instead of money, states received a notice saying that the $6.8 billion allocated for different K-12 programs were on hold and under review.
Image North Dakota school districts get no 'summer break' from budget maneuvering As in recent years, some administrators are performing what amounts to a high-wire act in balancing resources and services.
Image Kansas manufacturer: Ending EV tax credits would hurt U.S. competition EV manufacturers, and renewable energy companies in general, frequently compete with Chinese manufacturers, which are subsidized by the government.
Image Boulder attack suspect charged with murder after victim dies, family could be deported Mohamed Sabry Soliman has been officially charged with first-degree murder, following the death of 82-year-old Karen Diamond.
Image Supreme Court to consider lifting limits on campaign cash Case could affect California congressional races, presidential campaigns.
Image Trump dealt loss as judge rejects executive order claiming ‘invasion’ at the border A federal judge Wednesday ruled as unlawful an executive order by President Donald Trump that barred asylum by claiming an “invasion” at the southern border.
Image Christian camp wins settlement over LGBTQ bathroom policy The Alliance Defending Freedom recently announced the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Camp IdRaHaJe.
Image EarthTalk - What’s the latest in tidal energy? Tidal energy—generated from the natural rise and fall of ocean tides—is one of the most predictable forms of renewable energy.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué hay de nuevo en materia de energía mareomotriz? La energía mareomotriz, generada por el ascenso y descenso natural de las mareas oceánicas, es una de las formas más predecibles de energía renovable.
Image After coal, a debate in Colorado over proposed new natural gas electricity generation Tri-State power wants a new gas plant at Craig. Conservation coalition says it’s costly and unneeded.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - July 2, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending July 2, 2025.
Image Rural Alaska village banks on alternative energy as economic driver Kotlik, a Yupik native village nestled on the banks of the Yukon River is using alternative energy as an economic driver.
Image North Dakota school districts get no 'summer break' from budget maneuvering As in recent years, some administrators are performing what amounts to a high-wire act in balancing resources and services.
Image Utah after-school and summer programs blindsided by federal funding freeze This week, instead of money, states received a notice saying that the $6.8 billion allocated for different K-12 programs were on hold and under review.
Image States face hard choices as budgets expected to tighten Slow revenue growth continues to pinch state budgets, leading governors to propose spending cuts, hiring freezes and some tax increases.
Image Cooking at Home - Cranberry Nut Bread Enjoy this bread for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Use fresh cranberries when in season for a burst of flavor.
Image Cooking at Home - Green Bean Casserole The secret ingredient is the onion powder mixed with the cracker crumb topping - it tastes a lot like the fried onions!
Image Cooking at Home - Savory Meatloaf Muffins These savory meatloaf muffins are full of flavor and have a beautiful presentation.
Image North Dakota school districts get no 'summer break' from budget maneuvering As in recent years, some administrators are performing what amounts to a high-wire act in balancing resources and services.
Image Utah after-school and summer programs blindsided by federal funding freeze This week, instead of money, states received a notice saying that the $6.8 billion allocated for different K-12 programs were on hold and under review.
Image New Mexico university to offer state's first artificial intelligence degree Artificial intelligence is expected to change people's lives and New Mexico State University is meeting the challenge by offering an AI degree.
Image Curious Kids: How do atoms form? Understanding how atoms form is a fundamental and important question, since they make up everything with mass.
Image Montana governor vetoes several bipartisan conservation bills Environmental and wildlife conservation in Montana took hits during this year's state legislative session.
Image Montana, Forest Service, sign forest management agreement Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Shultz formalized a shared forest management agreement.
Image Lawmakers press Colorado wildlife leaders on troubled wolf reintroduction program Program costs have far exceeded initial estimate presented to voters.
Image Movie Review - F1: The Movie Critic Bob Garver looks at "F1: The Movie." Did it take the checkered flag for him?
Image Curious Kids: How do atoms form? Understanding how atoms form is a fundamental and important question, since they make up everything with mass.
Image One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump Over the past 50 years, lawmakers in the president’s party have increasingly supported the president’s position on legislation that passes Congress.
Image What MAGA means to Americans The Make America Great Again movement has dominated the U.S. political conversation, reshaped the Republican Party and become a lucrative brand.
Image Curious Kids: Is Mars really red? People from cultures across the world have been looking at Mars since ancient times. Because it appears reddish, it has often been called the red planet.