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Federal government denies final appeals for Colorado disaster aid
The federal government has denied Colorado’s final appeals for Major Disaster Declarations tied to two of the state’s costliest recent events.
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Election security and immigration key topics at candidate forum in Grand Junction
Community members questioned candidates about the views on issues facing western Colorado.
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Colorado bill requests charter school funding access
A bipartisan Colorado bill is designed to increase transparency and fairness in how charter schools access funding for construction projects.
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Colorado Senate panel OKs bills on overregulation, electrical service, child care
The Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee passed a series of bills Friday for the Senate to consider, including legislation on electrical service, child care and bureaucratic bloat.
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Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine ‘abortion’ to exclude medical treatment
Some anti-abortion state lawmakers are pushing to revise the definition of “abortion.”
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Republicans pick Scott Bottoms, Victor Marx for Colorado governor primary ballot at state assembly
State Representative Scott Bottoms won the highest share of support among candidates for governor at the Colorado Republican State Assembly on Saturday.

National and Global News

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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 14, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Monarchs rebound as scientists urge planting habitat
Scientists are encouraging people to plant monarch butterfly habitat as researchers observe positive trends in monarch populations.
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More states make it easier for physician assistants to practice
The American Medical Association opposes the laws. The group’s policy stance is that PAs should practice under the direction and supervision of a physician.
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Outdoors - Mountain Forest Trees Sunset - Chris Sorensen
Forest Service shake-up will boost states’ role — but even supporters have concerns
A sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service signals that the agency is planning to lean heavily on states to help manage millions of acres of federal land.
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Representatives Swalwell, Gonzales to quit Congress as 2 more US House members may face expulsion votes
California Representative Eric Swalwell and Republican Representative Tony Gonzales both announced that they would resign from Congress
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 14, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - April 14, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 13, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

Life in Kiowa County

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Federal government denies final appeals for Colorado disaster aid
The federal government has denied Colorado’s final appeals for Major Disaster Declarations tied to two of the state’s costliest recent events.
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USDA designates 33 Colorado counties as drought disaster areas, unlocking emergency farm loans
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated 33 Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions.
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About Town – April 14, 2026
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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Red flag warnings blanket Kiowa County as fire danger persists
Red flag conditions and gusty winds are expected to dominate the week in Kiowa County.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores – April 6-11, 2026
April 6-11, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries - April 13-19, 2026
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
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Photo of the Week - April 10, 2026
Photo of the week from the April 10, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Rainbow as seen from Highway 40/287 near Kit Carson, Colorado - Chris Sorensen.
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USDA Updates – April 7, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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Breezy, warm week ahead for Cheyenne Wells as fire danger builds to the east
Warm, breezy conditions settle over Cheyenne County this week, with highs in the upper 70s through Thursday.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores – April 6-11, 2026
April 6-11, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Top articles for the week ending April 11, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending April 11, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - April 13-18, 2026
April 13-18, 2026, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Kit Carson School lunch menus - April 13-16, 2026
Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for April 13-16, 2026.
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Rain chances build through weekend for Cheyenne County
Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County can expect pleasant weather Wednesday before a progression of rain chances builds through the end of the week.
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USDA Updates – April 7, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Economy

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A new gold rush: States stockpile bars, encourage gold-backed debit cards
More states are piling up gold bars, or encouraging residents to use gold-backed debit cards, to hedge against inflation.
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Gas prices soar by 21 percent as government inflation figures reflect the war on Iran
Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drove up inflation for Americans in March.
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Bottom 95 percent of Americans to pay more under federal tax policies
A new analysis shows that new tax policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Americans.
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California sees $6 a gallon as gas prices rise in Southwest
California gas prices climbed as high as $6 a gallon as oil prices skyrocketed ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline on Iran to reopen oil trade routes.

Elections

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Election security and immigration key topics at candidate forum in Grand Junction
Community members questioned candidates about the views on issues facing western Colorado.
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Hand inserting a piece of paper into a ballot box in front of the Colorado flag.
Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
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Arizona AG nearly done investigating GOP legislative candidate who may have voted illegally since 2012
Arizona state prosecutors are nearly finished with their criminal investigation into a Republican legislative candidate.
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Thousands of Oklahomans switched party affiliation ahead of primary elections
Over 13,000 Oklahomans have changed their party affiliation this year.

Health & Living

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Governor Polis orders flag to fly at half-staff
Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that flags will be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide.
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Most Wyomingites to pay $1,430 more under Trump tax policies
A new analysis shows that new policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Wyomingites.
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Person holding a stethoscope receiver toward the camera with images of medical symbols
More states make it easier for physician assistants to practice
The American Medical Association opposes the laws. The group’s policy stance is that PAs should practice under the direction and supervision of a physician.
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EarthTalk – How can we get more fresh food to low-income communities?
Across the U.S., communities are facing a growing problem—a lack of healthy, fresh food.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - The Drama
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Drama." Does it measure up to the attention it is getting?
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Movie Review - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Is it out of this world?
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Movie Review - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." Is it actually ready for release?
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Movie Review - Project Hail Mary
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?

Agriculture

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South Dakota nonprofit loses millions after U.S. pulls land access grants
A South Dakota nonprofit has lost millions of dollars after the federal government pulled grants designed to help underserved farmers and ranchers.
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Colorado State Land Board approves stewardship plan to protect declining lesser prairie-chicken
The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the 2026 Lesser Prairie-Chicken Stewardship Action Plan.
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Expanding H-2A farmworker program could increase health, safety risks
If all these changes are enacted, they are almost certain to exacerbate workers’ wage and safety issues without fully solving agriculture’s labor problem
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Exceptional drought blankets Colorado mountains as heat, failed snowpack drive historic degradation
Drought conditions across Colorado worsened again this week, with every corner of the state now classified as abnormally dry or worse.

Government & Politics

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Thousands of Oklahomans switched party affiliation ahead of primary elections
Over 13,000 Oklahomans have changed their party affiliation this year.
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Polis declares emergency for Schwachheim Fire near Trinidad
Colorado Governor Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency Monday in response to the Schwachheim Fire.
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Governor Polis orders flag to fly at half-staff
Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that flags will be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide.
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South Dakota nonprofit loses millions after U.S. pulls land access grants
A South Dakota nonprofit has lost millions of dollars after the federal government pulled grants designed to help underserved farmers and ranchers.

Crime, Court & Law

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Representatives Swalwell, Gonzales to quit Congress as 2 more US House members may face expulsion votes
California Representative Eric Swalwell and Republican Representative Tony Gonzales both announced that they would resign from Congress
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Concept image of a book with the title "The Law" with a gavel and strike plate rest on top.
Colorado Senate panel OKs bills on overregulation, electrical service, child care
The Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee passed a series of bills Friday for the Senate to consider, including legislation on electrical service, child care and bureaucratic bloat.
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Dice with letters spelling out "Pro Life" and "Pro Choice." A hand tilts the dice to show "Life" and "Choice."
Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine ‘abortion’ to exclude medical treatment
Some anti-abortion state lawmakers are pushing to revise the definition of “abortion.”
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Concept artwork with a person in the background pointing forward. In the foreground are symbols of various forms of crime and criminal investigation.
Arizona AG nearly done investigating GOP legislative candidate who may have voted illegally since 2012
Arizona state prosecutors are nearly finished with their criminal investigation into a Republican legislative candidate.

Weather & Climate

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EarthTalk – ¿Cómo hacer llegar más alimentos frescos a comunidades de bajos ingresos?
En todo Estados Unidos, las comunidades se enfrentan a un problema cada vez mayor: la falta de alimentos frescos y saludables.
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Title card for the EarthTalk environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk – How can we get more fresh food to low-income communities?
Across the U.S., communities are facing a growing problem—a lack of healthy, fresh food.
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Lamar faces red flag warnings, mid-80s heat as fire danger grips Prowers County
Prowers County faces a week of elevated fire danger and above-normal temperatures.
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Breezy, warm week ahead for Cheyenne Wells as fire danger builds to the east
Warm, breezy conditions settle over Cheyenne County this week, with highs in the upper 70s through Thursday.

Personal Finance & Business

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Colorado bill requests charter school funding access
A bipartisan Colorado bill is designed to increase transparency and fairness in how charter schools access funding for construction projects.
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Concept image of a book with the title "The Law" with a gavel and strike plate rest on top.
Colorado Senate panel OKs bills on overregulation, electrical service, child care
The Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee passed a series of bills Friday for the Senate to consider, including legislation on electrical service, child care and bureaucratic bloat.
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Nebraska lawmakers consider keeping expanded child care
Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would maintain current income qualification levels for families in the state who need child care.
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Word "tax" on wooden blocks held together with a caliper tool. A calculator and assorted coins and currency are in the background.
Most Wyomingites to pay $1,430 more under Trump tax policies
A new analysis shows that new policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Wyomingites.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - New England Johnny Cake
This Johnny Cake serves a crowd. Enjoy it with fresh or canned fruit.
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Cooking at Home - Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
A vanilla sauce gives this stove-top bread pudding a little extra sweetness.
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Cooking at Home - Stuffed Green Peppers
These tasty stuffed peppers make a delicious and filling entrée.
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Cooking at Home - Ambrosia
This dessert features fresh fruit, yogurt, and coconut, with a dash of marshmallows for fun. No cooking is required.

Science, Tech & Education

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Monarchs rebound as scientists urge planting habitat
Scientists are encouraging people to plant monarch butterfly habitat as researchers observe positive trends in monarch populations.
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Stacks of coins with miniature mortar board on top and miniature rolled diploma in front
Colorado bill requests charter school funding access
A bipartisan Colorado bill is designed to increase transparency and fairness in how charter schools access funding for construction projects.
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Fewer phones and more books — Utah governor commends new education laws
Utah leaders’ K-12 theme in the past legislative session centered on students going back to basics.
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Kansas governor’s veto stands, stopping proposed changes to education assessments
The Kansas Senate failed to override vetoes targeting education policy in the state budget.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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PICT monarch-butterfly-on-rabbitbrush-seedskadee - Tom Koerner - USFWS
Monarchs rebound as scientists urge planting habitat
Scientists are encouraging people to plant monarch butterfly habitat as researchers observe positive trends in monarch populations.
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Outdoors - Mountain Forest Trees Sunset - Chris Sorensen
Forest Service shake-up will boost states’ role — but even supporters have concerns
A sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service signals that the agency is planning to lean heavily on states to help manage millions of acres of federal land.
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Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - The Drama
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Drama." Does it measure up to the attention it is getting?
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PICT 64J1 Male Lesser Prairie Chicken in Flight - CPW
Colorado State Land Board approves stewardship plan to protect declining lesser prairie-chicken
The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the 2026 Lesser Prairie-Chicken Stewardship Action Plan.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
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Curious Kids: Are multiverses real?
The idea of a multiverse – a hypothetical collection of all possible universes – is one that science fiction fans love to explore.
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Curious Kids: What was the very first plant in the world?
Around 500 million years ago, most of Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil.
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Mosquitoes carrying malaria are evolving more quickly than insecticides can kill them
The mosquito-borne disease malaria kills over 600,000 people annually. Since World War II, people have battled malaria with insecticides.

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