Colorado distributes nearly $24 million in grants to improve school meals while parent committees help shape more nutritious and culturally relevant options for students.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending September 19, 2026.

Colorado lawmakers face a nearly $1.6 billion budget deficit when the legislature convenes in January, with Medicaid spending growth far outpacing state revenue limits.

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

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

Boulder County officials are seeking billions in damages from energy companies under state nuisance laws, a case the Supreme Court will hear that could reshape climate litigation across the nation.

CNN, Mississippi Now and Politico sued the Trump administration Monday after the White House revoked their journalists' press credentials, claiming the ban violates First Amendment protections.

A federal judge blocked New Mexico's requirement that manufacturers label products containing PFAS, ruling the state failed to prove the labels protect public health.

Paramount Skydance settles antitrust lawsuit with state attorneys general, clearing the way for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

With forecasters warning of projected epic El Niño storms, California declares statewide emergency, an Indiana professor says the current Press access fight matters to Hoosiers, and Michigan water affordability groups demand action from lawmakers.

VP Vance defends media outlets being banned from the White House, new polls suggest people like press freedom but want limits on media access and Missouri congressional maps are headed back to the Supreme Court.

Protests erupt after an ICE agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan man in Austin, a gold mine threatens the Alaskan economy and delicate ecosystems, and Wisconsin teachers feel the strain as classroom pressures mount.

International visitors to New Mexico increased 1.1% last year while U.S. international travel dropped 5.5%, defying the national downturn.

A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit challenging an $1.8 billion settlement fund designed to compensate alleged victims of what the administration calls political persecution.

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

Pam Hockett was born 1939 and departed this life 2026.

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

Kiowa County gets cooler temps and beneficial midweek rain, with the best chances arriving Wednesday as drought-stricken southeast Colorado needs moisture.

Community - Retirement Celebration for Susie Paintin

Kiowa County Fair judges award blue, red, and white ribbons to top finishers across all competition classes.

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

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for September 14-19, 2026

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

Cheyenne County faces patchy fog and early showers Monday, then midweek rain and gusty winds of 30 to 45 mph push through Wednesday and Thursday.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for September 14-19, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for September 14-19, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for September 14-19, 2026

Susie Paintin steps down after 27 years with the U.S. Postal Service, most recently as Eads Postmaster since 2019.

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending September 19, 2026.

Colorado's economy is expected to grow at 2.1 percent in 2026 as consumer spending remains solid despite trade tensions and rising costs for families.

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, its first increase in three years, as inflation driven by surging energy prices persists despite economic growth.

A Depression-era stone soup tale and history of economic crashes remind us that deregulation and unchecked wealth concentration often precede hard times for ordinary Americans.

Governments worldwide face surging borrowing costs as interest rates climb to near two-decade highs, squeezing budgets for public services and leaving less room for tax cuts.

An Arizona immigrant rights group plans to spend nearly $10 million knocking on tens of thousands of doors to mobilize Latino voters against Trump-backed candidates in the November midterms.

Colorado voters will decide in November whether to ban transgender students from school sports teams based on biological sex under Proposition 134.

Texas voters could elect Gina Hinojosa as governor this fall, making her the state's first Hispanic governor and only the third woman to hold the office.

South Dakota's Republican secretary of state endorses the Democratic candidate to replace her, citing concerns about the integrity and professionalism of the office.

A federal judge blocked New Mexico's requirement that manufacturers label products containing PFAS, ruling the state failed to prove the labels protect public health.

Governor Spencer Cox signs an executive order creating the Recovery Utah Initiative to coordinate state and local efforts against addiction, homelessness and mental illness alongside the Trump administration's national recovery plan.

The Trump administration is rolling back decades of federal air-pollution safeguards, eliminating emissions standards and mercury protections that health advocates say will increase disease and toxic exposure.

Greeley County Health Services in Kansas welcomes Luke and Lexi Wells

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

Nearly half of Oklahoma falls into extreme or exceptional drought, with the state receiving only about a third of normal rainfall over the past two months.

Colorado agriculture will receive $13.7 million in federal grants to help farmers and ranchers adopt conservation practices while accessing new markets.

Governor Polis nominates the Pueblo Chile for Colorado's 2028 American Innovation Coin, honoring the region's agricultural heritage and economic engine.

A massive data center planned for Aurora would consume as much electricity as Denver International Airport, raising concerns about how Colorado cities approve such projects without public input.

Governor Spencer Cox signs an executive order creating the Recovery Utah Initiative to coordinate state and local efforts against addiction, homelessness and mental illness alongside the Trump administration's national recovery plan.

An Arizona immigrant rights group plans to spend nearly $10 million knocking on tens of thousands of doors to mobilize Latino voters against Trump-backed candidates in the November midterms.

Climate activists demand Congress prioritize action after New Mexico experienced its second-hottest summer on record, with temperatures running more than 5 degrees above the 20th-century average.

Paramount Skydance settles antitrust lawsuit with state attorneys general, clearing the way for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

A federal judge blocked New Mexico's requirement that manufacturers label products containing PFAS, ruling the state failed to prove the labels protect public health.

CNN, Mississippi Now and Politico sued the Trump administration Monday after the White House revoked their journalists' press credentials, claiming the ban violates First Amendment protections.

An administrative law judge recommended Florida drop charges against a Jacksonville art history teacher for social media posts about Charlie Kirk's death, finding no evidence her comments harmed her job performance or students.

Nearly half of Oklahoma falls into extreme or exceptional drought, with the state receiving only about a third of normal rainfall over the past two months.

The Trump administration is rolling back decades of federal air-pollution safeguards, eliminating emissions standards and mercury protections that health advocates say will increase disease and toxic exposure.

A federal judge blocked New Mexico's requirement that manufacturers label products containing PFAS, ruling the state failed to prove the labels protect public health.

Climate activists demand Congress prioritize action after New Mexico experienced its second-hottest summer on record, with temperatures running more than 5 degrees above the 20th-century average.

Paramount Skydance settles antitrust lawsuit with state attorneys general, clearing the way for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

An arbitrator ruled Uber liable for a drunk driver's negligence that killed an Orange County woman in 2023, awarding her parents $40 million despite the company's claims of immunity.

California's proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires faces a murky ballot fight complicated by union divisions, rival measures that could nullify it, and allegations against its sponsor's leader.

A new poll shows most voters now see childcare, elder care and equal pay as economic solutions rather than just women's issues, with over 80% reporting they're making tough financial choices to cope with rising costs.

Colorado voters will decide in November whether to ban transgender students from school sports teams based on biological sex under Proposition 134.

Kids learn to identify wildlife by studying animal tracks at a new trail exhibit at Prickly Pear Park in East Helena, Montana.

Arizona State University teaches law students how to use artificial intelligence responsibly in their legal practice, recognizing that most practicing attorneys now rely on the technology daily.

House passes bipartisan bill requiring data centers to pay full cost of electricity they consume amid growing voter opposition to the facilities.

Kids learn to identify wildlife by studying animal tracks at a new trail exhibit at Prickly Pear Park in East Helena, Montana.

Conservation groups sue the federal government over oil leases on Wyoming migration routes used by mule deer and pronghorn populations already below target numbers.

Friends of Mueller State Park sells firewood from forest thinning work at Mueller State Park near Divide on Saturday, October 10, with proceeds supporting park improvements.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifted voluntary fishing closures on portions of the Colorado, Fraser, and White rivers after cooler water temperatures improved conditions for fish survival.

University of Virginia librarian Leo Lo proposes sorting AI responses into four types—factual, interpretive, constructive and strategic—to help users better evaluate which answers need verification before use.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation, making borrowing more expensive for mortgages and auto loans while doing little to slow artificial intelligence investment.

Depth perception allows you to better navigate around objects and is important for hand-eye coordination.

The concept of temperature grew out of the sense of what feels hot and cold to human touch.