Colorado Democrats are returning primary ballots at their highest rate in years, with competitive races for governor, Senate, and Congress driving early turnout well ahead of 2024 levels.

Eastern Colorado endured 15 tornadoes, 4-inch hail and 113 mph winds last week, but dangerous heat and fire conditions replace the storms ahead.

Three wildland firefighters died Saturday battling the Snyder Mesa Fire in Mesa County, prompting Governor Polis to declare a disaster emergency.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Five candidates lead Colorado's race to replace termed-out Governor Jared Polis, with Democrats and Republicans debating housing costs, public safety and environmental policy.

Federal immigration officials tightened requirements for domestic violence survivors seeking legal status under a 1994 law, making it harder for abused spouses to prove their marriages were genuine.

Some House Republicans say they’re frustrated a major housing bill is being blocked to pass the SAVE America Act. DACA recipients are in legal limbo and Michigan election officials celebrate recent court rulings.

A heat dome will send extreme heat to as many as 18 states this week; 3 firefighters are killed in wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border; Intense scrutiny of poll workers could impact numbers in Mississippi; Rideshare companies use AI to tap Colorado riders and drivers; North Carolinians drop Obamacare in record numbers as the cost soars.

The federal government is canceling 53 teen pregnancy prevention grants worth $68 million across more than two dozen states, citing misalignment with agency priorities.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

A bipartisan Senate bill setting national standards for college athlete compensation advanced out of committee but faces opposition from major conferences and a tight legislative window before Congress recesses.

Congressional Democrats demand the Trump administration boost resources and transparency as the U.S. battles its first screwworm outbreak since 1966, now confirmed in Texas and New Mexico.

The Federal Communications Commission approved new reliability rules for Next Generation 911 systems to reduce service disruptions as states modernize emergency call infrastructure nationwide.

Eastern Colorado endured 15 tornadoes, 4-inch hail and 113 mph winds last week, but dangerous heat and fire conditions replace the storms ahead.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Eads and Kiowa County face dangerously hot, dry and windy weather through Friday with elevated fire danger across the region.

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

From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

Adapture Renewables invites Eads residents to an open house Tuesday to learn about the Golden Plains Energy Center wind project planned 12 miles southwest of town.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Mid-90s heat and gusty winds dominate the forecast for Cheyenne County through Wednesday, with isolated storms possible later in the week.

Eastern Colorado endured 15 tornadoes, 4-inch hail and 113 mph winds last week, but dangerous heat and fire conditions replace the storms ahead.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Forecasters upgraded the severe weather threat for Friday evening across southeast Colorado, placing Eads, Cheyenne Wells and Lamar in a slight risk for large hail and damaging winds.

Isolated strong storms possible Friday on the eastern plains before hot, dry, and windy conditions return this weekend with critical fire weather expected.

Thunderstorms possible Friday night in Cheyenne Wells before weekend heat climbs toward 100 degrees with elevated fire danger.

Western states led economic growth in the first quarter while agricultural regions like South Dakota contracted, new federal data shows.

Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona.

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.

Colorado Democrats are returning primary ballots at their highest rate in years, with competitive races for governor, Senate, and Congress driving early turnout well ahead of 2024 levels.

An Anchorage judge ruled Friday that Alaska's elections division unlawfully disqualified a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name as the incumbent, and the state has appealed to the Supreme Court.

Five candidates lead Colorado's race to replace termed-out Governor Jared Polis, with Democrats and Republicans debating housing costs, public safety and environmental policy.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado GOP officials are suing Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing some overseas U.S. citizens to register and vote in Colorado elections.

An Okmulgee man's push to revive childhood fireworks traditions led Oklahoma to legalize year-round retail sales and bottle rockets for the first time since 1981.

New Mexico's attorney general opens a formal investigation into DEA allegations that federal agents allowed large fentanyl shipments to reach the state instead of seizing them.

The federal government is canceling 53 teen pregnancy prevention grants worth $68 million across more than two dozen states, citing misalignment with agency priorities.

Nevada Democrats push Question 6, a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution for a second time.

Soilless farming methods like hydroponics use far less water and land than traditional agriculture, though high startup costs and energy demands present significant challenges to widespread adoption.

Congressional Democrats demand the Trump administration boost resources and transparency as the U.S. battles its first screwworm outbreak since 1966, now confirmed in Texas and New Mexico.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal pesticide law prevents states from requiring cancer warnings on Roundup labels, overturning a $1.25 million verdict against Monsanto.

Nearly half of farmers use AI tools like ChatGPT weekly, but only a quarter trust the technology's farming recommendations, a new survey finds.

Arkansas could lose up to $70 million annually starting in 2028 due to SNAP payment errors and new federal administrative fee requirements.

Colorado Springs ministry leader Victor Marx faced his two Republican rivals for governor in a televised debate Tuesday, drawing sharp attacks over his credibility and qualifications from both opponents.

Federal immigration officials plan to deport a 78-year-old retired priest who has lived in Colorado for 25 years, despite his deteriorating health and fears he faces persecution in Uganda.

Nebraska's attorney general sued Lincoln over a local minimum wage ordinance, escalating a clash between Democratic-led cities and the Republican-controlled state over wage-setting authority.

New Mexico's attorney general opens a formal investigation into DEA allegations that federal agents allowed large fentanyl shipments to reach the state instead of seizing them.

Federal immigration officials tightened requirements for domestic violence survivors seeking legal status under a 1994 law, making it harder for abused spouses to prove their marriages were genuine.

An Anchorage judge ruled Friday that Alaska's elections division unlawfully disqualified a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name as the incumbent, and the state has appealed to the Supreme Court.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado GOP officials are suing Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing some overseas U.S. citizens to register and vote in Colorado elections.

Triple-digit heat and gusty winds will grip Lamar and Prowers County through Friday, creating dangerous fire conditions across the region.

Mid-90s heat and gusty winds dominate the forecast for Cheyenne County through Wednesday, with isolated storms possible later in the week.

Eads and Kiowa County face dangerously hot, dry and windy weather through Friday with elevated fire danger across the region.

Eastern Colorado endured 15 tornadoes, 4-inch hail and 113 mph winds last week, but dangerous heat and fire conditions replace the storms ahead.

Uber and Lyft use artificial intelligence algorithms to charge different prices for identical rides, with fares varying by an average of 50 percent, according to a Consumer Reports investigation.

Arkansas could lose up to $70 million annually starting in 2028 due to SNAP payment errors and new federal administrative fee requirements.

The federal government is canceling 53 teen pregnancy prevention grants worth $68 million across more than two dozen states, citing misalignment with agency priorities.

College tuition has tripled since 1980, leaving more than half of today's undergraduates burdened with student loan debt that now totals nearly 1.8 trillion dollars nationwide.

Uber and Lyft use artificial intelligence algorithms to charge different prices for identical rides, with fares varying by an average of 50 percent, according to a Consumer Reports investigation.

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.

College tuition has tripled since 1980, leaving more than half of today's undergraduates burdened with student loan debt that now totals nearly 1.8 trillion dollars nationwide.

Nearly half of farmers use AI tools like ChatGPT weekly, but only a quarter trust the technology's farming recommendations, a new survey finds.

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

Two adults rescued from a capsized boat at John Martin Reservoir in Bent County credited their life jackets with saving their lives.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens three state reservoirs to emergency fish salvage as drought and municipal water demands force drawdowns across the state.

The U.S. Forest Service plans emergency logging across five million acres in Montana and Idaho following windstorms, but environmental groups say the one-week public comment period is too short.

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.

The part of the brain that helps control emotions and actions doesn’t finish developing until your mid-20s.

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.