Colorado hospitals admitted 122 people with flu in the week ending October 31, eight times the same week last year, as an early H1N1 season runs three weeks ahead of last winter's record pace.

High Country News analysis finds 2026 was Colorado's warmest year on record and one of its driest, fueling whiplash weather that has brought wildfires, drought and now flooding across the state.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Saturday, November 1, 2026.

Colorado voters appear poised to approve Amendment 87, which would replace the state's flat income tax with a graduated system that raises rates on earners above $500,000.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Democrats will hold supermajorities in both Colorado chambers after flipping one state Senate seat and up to six House seats, preliminary results show, giving the party broad power alongside its governor.

The median age of first-time homebuyers held at a record 40 years old last year, as younger buyers struggle with high prices and interest rates, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Conservative states are letting insurers sell cheaper short-term health plans with limited coverage, which critics warn could leave buyers with thousands of dollars in unexpected medical bills.

Jeffrey Houdek, a University of New Mexico lecturer, says strong math foundations in elementary school and teaching that builds on each student's strengths can help children succeed for life.

Consumer advocates say New England families still pay high tariffs on essential baby products, including cribs and strollers left off a September trade deal with China that eased some duties.

A University of Minnesota study finds volatile organic compounds from cleaning products, paints and certain trees drive urban air pollution higher during summer, a factor state and city models often miss.

In the aftermath of the GOP midterm defeat, the House is ready to impeach Pete Hegseth, pesticide makers in Iowa celebrate 'victory' in MAHA report changes, and the RANCH Act looks to find new use for marginal South Dakota farmland.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes back against impeachment talks, calls grow for Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer not to lead Democrats in the new Congress, and political analysts say this election will be studied for years to come.

Officials and volunteers are counting tens of millions of ballots from the November 3 midterm elections, and certification can take at least a week, often longer, before Congress takes over.

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for November 2-7, 2026

Idalia, McClave and Simla are unbeaten going into the quarterfinals, three of next weekend’s games match area teams against each other, and Burlington, Limon, Pueblo East and Pueblo County play at home November 13.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny, dry weather for Eads and Kiowa County through Wednesday Veterans Day, with highs near 70 Monday and a brief cooldown Wednesday afternoon.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Saturday, November 1, 2026.

Maxine Peck Blooding, 99, of Fort Collins, died October 27, 2026, after a life of farming near Eads and opening her home to young people in need.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for November 2-7, 2026

Simla, McClave, Swink, Cheraw, Granada, Hi-Plains and Flagler won their Class 1A regionals and play at the state tournament November 12-14 at the Denver Coliseum; Lamar, Pueblo County and the area 2A teams were eliminated.

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

Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County will see sunny, dry weather through Wednesday, Veterans Day, with highs near 70 Monday and a cooler 62 that day.

Simla, McClave, Swink, Cheraw, Granada, Hi-Plains and Flagler won their Class 1A regionals and play at the state tournament November 12-14 at the Denver Coliseum; Lamar, Pueblo County and the area 2A teams were eliminated.

Idalia, McClave and Simla are unbeaten going into the quarterfinals, three of next weekend’s games match area teams against each other, and Burlington, Limon, Pueblo East and Pueblo County play at home November 13.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for November 2-7, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for November 2-7, 2026

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Saturday, November 1, 2026.

Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County can expect sunny, mild weather with highs near 63 through the weekend, and no hazardous weather is forecast through Thursday, the National Weather Service in Goodland says.

John Deere will close its Ottumwa and Clarion factories over the next two fiscal years, affecting about 300 workers at normal production volumes, as the company streamlines manufacturing.

The median age of first-time homebuyers held at a record 40 years old last year, as younger buyers struggle with high prices and interest rates, according to the National Association of Realtors.

North Dakota farmers like Ben Bakko say a temporary break allowing cheaper red diesel on highways, which expires November 30, does little to offset steep fuel price increases.

Former State Representative Josh Svaty says shrinking rural Kansas populations have broken the property tax model that funds local government, leaving towns unable to pay for basic services.

Johnson County officials launched an audit of about 2,017 absentee ballots left uncounted in Tuesday's midterm results, though Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says race outcomes should not change.

Voters approved about 60 percent of 33 Colorado school district property tax measures on November 3, while Jeffco and Douglas County measures failed, with statewide Proposition NN and Amendment 87 passing.

Officials and volunteers are counting tens of millions of ballots from the November 3 midterm elections, and certification can take at least a week, often longer, before Congress takes over.

North Dakota's voter turnout fell to just under 40 percent, its lowest general election showing in 50 years, which University of North Dakota professor Michelle Buehlmann blames on a lack of high-profile races.

Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program manager Kristina Packard urges eligible households to apply for up to $11 million in heating aid as winter energy bills climb.

Colorado hospitals admitted 122 people with flu in the week ending October 31, eight times the same week last year, as an early H1N1 season runs three weeks ahead of last winter's record pace.

Consumer advocates say New England families still pay high tariffs on essential baby products, including cribs and strollers left off a September trade deal with China that eased some duties.

A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that Florida must clearly explain why it dropped people from Medicaid, after the DeSantis administration failed to give adequate notice following the COVID-19 emergency.

John Deere will close its Ottumwa and Clarion factories over the next two fiscal years, affecting about 300 workers at normal production volumes, as the company streamlines manufacturing.

North Dakota farmers like Ben Bakko say a temporary break allowing cheaper red diesel on highways, which expires November 30, does little to offset steep fuel price increases.

Republicans will keep control of both chambers during the five-week lame-duck session, racing to pass a government funding bill by December 11 and a farm bill before January.

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

Republican nominee Victor Marx conceded the Colorado governor's race to Governor-elect Phil Weiser on November 3, telling supporters he will pray for Weiser and wants him to succeed.

Officials and volunteers are counting tens of millions of ballots from the November 3 midterm elections, and certification can take at least a week, often longer, before Congress takes over.

A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that Florida must clearly explain why it dropped people from Medicaid, after the DeSantis administration failed to give adequate notice following the COVID-19 emergency.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife sold about 1.6 million Keep Colorado Wild Passes in Fiscal Year 2026, raising more than $43.2 million for state parks, wildlife and backcountry search and rescue.

A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that Florida must clearly explain why it dropped people from Medicaid, after the DeSantis administration failed to give adequate notice following the COVID-19 emergency.

Senator Jamie Selzler, D-Fargo, plans a bill to regulate automated license plate readers like Flock cameras statewide, requiring public camera locations, 30-day notice, and 14-day data limits, rather than banning them.

Colorado State Patrol troopers arrested 36-year-old Reggie Clark of Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a high-speed pursuit that began with an armed carjacking in Colorado Springs and ended in south Pueblo.

Colorado Securities Commissioner Tung Chan has filed civil fraud charges against Lakewood man Michael Cole, accusing him of defrauding 14 investors of $5.2 million through his company, Sage Income LLC.

A University of Minnesota study finds volatile organic compounds from cleaning products, paints and certain trees drive urban air pollution higher during summer, a factor state and city models often miss.

High Country News analysis finds 2026 was Colorado's warmest year on record and one of its driest, fueling whiplash weather that has brought wildfires, drought and now flooding across the state.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny, dry weather for Eads and Kiowa County through Wednesday Veterans Day, with highs near 70 Monday and a brief cooldown Wednesday afternoon.

Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County will see sunny, dry weather through Wednesday, Veterans Day, with highs near 70 Monday and a cooler 62 that day.

John Deere will close its Ottumwa and Clarion factories over the next two fiscal years, affecting about 300 workers at normal production volumes, as the company streamlines manufacturing.

North Dakota farmers like Ben Bakko say a temporary break allowing cheaper red diesel on highways, which expires November 30, does little to offset steep fuel price increases.

Wyoming's share of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign would cost more than $531 million, enough to fund nearly 2,100 teachers, 2,300 firefighters and 1,600 nurses, an Economic Policy Institute calculator shows.

Kansas forecasters raised the state's revenue estimate by $426 million for the current fiscal year, giving incoming Governor Cindy Holscher a stronger budget outlook than expected in April.

Voters approved about 60 percent of 33 Colorado school district property tax measures on November 3, while Jeffco and Douglas County measures failed, with statewide Proposition NN and Amendment 87 passing.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield secured a settlement with Meta giving Oregon $125 million over 10 years, and advocates urge state leaders to spend it on afterschool and youth programs.

A University of Minnesota study finds volatile organic compounds from cleaning products, paints and certain trees drive urban air pollution higher during summer, a factor state and city models often miss.

Idalia, McClave and Simla are unbeaten going into the quarterfinals, three of next weekend’s games match area teams against each other, and Burlington, Limon, Pueblo East and Pueblo County play at home November 13.

South Dakota wildlife officials expanded a refund program letting deer hunters return licenses after reported deaths from epizootic hemorrhagic disease rose to 791 this year, up from 407 last month.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife sold about 1.6 million Keep Colorado Wild Passes in Fiscal Year 2026, raising more than $43.2 million for state parks, wildlife and backcountry search and rescue.

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

Veterans, active-duty military members and National Guard personnel can enter any Colorado state park free on November 11, 2026, with proof of military service.

Imagine losing an arm and simply growing a new one. This amazing ability of regeneration isn’t just something from a superhero movie – it actually happens in real life for some animals.

Republicans are betting that claims of rampant voter fraud will motivate supporters before the 2026 midterms, but a Nevada researcher warns the strategy could suppress turnout and backfire.

In the immediate aftermath of the American Revolution, the economy was in shambles, 25,000 Americans had died, and chaos erupted.

Sleep is not one single thing; you go through several stages of sleep every night.