Colorado state Representative Jenny Willford and nearly 300 lawmakers nationwide are pushing Congress to remove an amendment from a federal transportation bill that would shield ride-hailing companies from liability in sexual assault cases.

A Colorado highway worker's death in a drugged-driving crash highlights gaps in federal tracking of impaired-driving fatalities as the Trump administration cuts resources for the effort.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 13, 2026.

Colorado's primary elections in June shape November's choices more than many voters realize, especially unaffiliated voters who can participate in either party's primary without joining it.

The Colorado State Shooting Association plans to sue over a new law requiring firearm dealers to keep detailed purchase records, arguing it violates Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches.

Three Democrats running for Colorado attorney general criticized Secretary of State Jena Griswold for skipping debates and avoiding accountability for her record during a primary campaign forum.

The Trump administration transfers the Education Department's special education programs to Health and Human Services and civil rights enforcement to the Justice Department.

Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting threatens to upend election preparations nationwide, creating logistical challenges especially for rural areas with limited resources.

A federal bill backed by more than 30 female lawmakers would guarantee 12 days of paid leave annually for reproductive health conditions including menstruation, menopause, miscarriage and fertility treatments.

Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry near St. Louis stretches its budget by switching to cheaper proteins as food costs rise and demand surges from families losing SNAP benefits.

Minority Leader Schumer says Americans need more information about Trump's Iran deal. Michigan voters want new limits on corporate political spending and the Senate starts the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as intelligence director.

Special Education and Civil Rights is being moved out of the Department of Education; A voter information requirement could hinder Arizona mail-in ballots; Washington is named a top state for nursing education; A new report finds Pennsylvania's fossil fuel decline leaves a widening fiscal gap.

Voters head to the polls today in four states and District of Columbia; The FBI says it foiled an attack on this weekend’s White House event; Food access challenges push partnerships in a Pennsylvania nutrition summit; AARP Nevada calls on Congress to rescue Social Security; and Colorado’s ‘elk hunting capital is now open for drilling.

A federal court ordered Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and crews completed the work Saturday despite the administration's legal challenge.

Photo of the week from the June 19, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - A “zombie willow” in Rocky Mountain National Park showing signs of recovery from overgrazing by elk and moose. - Chris Sorensen.

Minutes of the May 14, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.

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

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 13, 2026.

A cold front sweeps through Kiowa County overnight Wednesday, dropping Thursday's high from near 98 to the lower 80s after hot, breezy conditions Wednesday.

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

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens Adobe Creek and Thurston reservoirs near Lamar to unrestricted fishing through July 15 before permanently closing public access when the recreational lease ends.

Minutes of the May 28, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.

Gusty winds and blowing dust hit Cheyenne County on Wednesday morning as temperatures climb near 94 before a cold front brings relief Thursday.

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

A suspect arrested following a June 5 search warrant in Cheyenne Wells faces charges after authorities discovered explosive devices, firearms and suspected drugs at the residence.

Temperatures climb to near 100 by Wednesday in Cheyenne County as low humidity and gusty winds raise fire danger across the region.

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 13, 2026.

Northeast winds gust to 35 mph Saturday across Cheyenne County before a cooler, cloudier Sunday arrives with minimal rain chances and no severe weather expected.

A red flag warning covers Cheyenne County on Wednesday afternoon as warm, sunny conditions and gusty winds elevate fire danger before Thursday's strong winds and Sunday's storms arrive.

Consumer prices climbed 4.2% in May, the highest rate in three years, as energy costs surged due to the Iran war and dimmed hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

Wyoming's child well-being declined between 2019 and 2024, driven by poor school performance and rising housing costs that strain families.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado.

California is considering handing oil refineries and other major polluters billions of dollars in free emission allowances.

Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting threatens to upend election preparations nationwide, creating logistical challenges especially for rural areas with limited resources.

Alaska's elections division removed retired teacher Dan Sullivan of Petersburg from the U.S. Senate ballot, ruling his candidacy was filed to confuse voters rather than represent a genuine campaign.

Oklahoma voters rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have gradually raised the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour by 2029.

Rural advocacy groups in Nebraska are pushing voters to support candidates who prioritize family farmers over corporate agricultural operations.

Experts offer strategies for identifying false climate claims on social media and countering them without amplifying misinformation further.

Republican attorneys general and GOP lawmakers urge the EPA to regulate abortion medication mifepristone as a water contaminant, despite experts finding no evidence of environmental harm.

A Utah pediatrician treated a newborn exposed to measles in the womb, part of a growing wave of preventable disease cases as vaccination rates drop nationwide.

The number zero was a relatively recent and crucial addition − it allows numbers to extend in both directions forever.

Iowa agriculture officials confirmed that pseudorabies detected in a small herd this spring did not spread, allowing the state to maintain its eradicated status for the disease.

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

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

Rural advocacy groups in Nebraska are pushing voters to support candidates who prioritize family farmers over corporate agricultural operations.

Alaska's elections division removed retired teacher Dan Sullivan of Petersburg from the U.S. Senate ballot, ruling his candidacy was filed to confuse voters rather than represent a genuine campaign.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser charges taxpayers hundreds of dollars to see the full cost of his federal lawsuits, raising questions about transparency as he runs for governor.

Arizona state prosecutors are nearly finished with their criminal investigation into a Republican legislative candidate.

The Trump administration transfers the Education Department's special education programs to Health and Human Services and civil rights enforcement to the Justice Department.

Federal prosecutors added six death-penalty charges against an Afghan national accused of killing a West Virginia National Guard member in a Washington attack last November.

New Mexico's reported low SNAP fraud rate masks widespread failures to investigate allegations and collect data, according to a legislative analysis that found the state disqualifies recipients at a rate 250 times lower than the national average.

A federal court ordered Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and crews completed the work Saturday despite the administration's legal challenge.

Florida's attorney general sued TikTok Monday for violating the state's 2024 social media ban requiring parental consent for teens and blocking addictive features for younger children.

Forecasters predict a quieter-than-average Atlantic hurricane season, but proposed federal funding cuts to weather and emergency agencies could hamper states' ability to respond when storms do strike.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending June 17, 2026.

A cold front sweeps through Kiowa County overnight Wednesday, dropping Thursday's high from near 98 to the lower 80s after hot, breezy conditions Wednesday.

Gusty winds and blowing dust hit Cheyenne County on Wednesday morning as temperatures climb near 94 before a cold front brings relief Thursday.

Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry near St. Louis stretches its budget by switching to cheaper proteins as food costs rise and demand surges from families losing SNAP benefits.

Oklahoma voters rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have gradually raised the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour by 2029.

Nebraska's tax receipts have fallen short of projections for three straight months, leaving the state facing a projected $172 million deficit heading into the 2027 legislative session.

Colorado state Representative Jenny Willford and nearly 300 lawmakers nationwide are pushing Congress to remove an amendment from a federal transportation bill that would shield ride-hailing companies from liability in sexual assault cases.

The Trump administration transfers the Education Department's special education programs to Health and Human Services and civil rights enforcement to the Justice Department.

Florida's attorney general sued TikTok Monday for violating the state's 2024 social media ban requiring parental consent for teens and blocking addictive features for younger children.

North Dakota lawmakers estimate a ballot measure to provide free K-12 school meals would cost the state between $124 million and $134 million every two years.

North Dakota's education department is tightening rules for four-day school weeks by removing cost savings and facility use from approval criteria, drawing criticism from rural educators who say the change unfairly targets their districts.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocated more than 980 trout from Antero Reservoir in Park County after Denver Water drained it due to drought conditions.

Drought and heat tripled bark beetle tree deaths across New Mexico forests in 2025, killing more than 200,000 acres compared to 67,000 acres the previous year.

The federal government is opening 156,000 acres of Colorado public land to oil and gas drilling, including critical elk migration corridors in Moffat County.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?

When someone passes away, their assets and debts become what’s known as an estate.

Women’s shirts often have the buttons on the wearer’s left and the buttonholes on the wearer’s right. For men, it’s reversed.

During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball.

Amazon’s announcement that it would open its logistics network to other companies has major implications for consumers trying to ‘shop small.’