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.

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.

Environmental groups and soccer players are pushing FIFA to drop Saudi oil giant Aramco as a World Cup sponsor, saying the company uses sports to mask its role as a major climate polluter.

The Supreme Court will decide whether immigrants with criminal records can be held indefinitely during deportation proceedings without a bond hearing.

The richest 1% of Americans now hold nearly a third of the nation's wealth, the highest share since the Federal Reserve began tracking the data in 1989.

Trump says oil shipments are moving through the Strait of Hormuz following a reported settlement with Iran that still requires formal signing and technical details to be finalized.

A new study of 171 mass public shootings found that perpetrators almost always show warning signs beforehand, but these signals remain scattered across friends, family and institutions, creating missed intervention opportunities.

California Governor Newsom says his family’s being investigated by the Justice Department, the U.S. and Iran move towards ending the months-long war, and lawmakers demand answers about an FBI raid on an Ohio voter registration group.

B-52 crash leaves 8 crew members dead; Women of color could make history in New Mexico’s 2026 governor's race; LGBTQ+ youth have hope but not for America's future; Hoosiers urged to weigh in on bobcat plan.

The Kiowa County Driver's License Office closes June 22 through July 2 for renovations and reopens July 6.

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

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

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

Obituary - Darold Dee Foxworthy

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Alaska election officials moved to disqualify a Petersburg man named Dan J. Sullivan from the U.S. Senate race, citing concerns he shares a name with the Republican incumbent and may confuse voters.

Florida's Supreme Court reprimanded but did not suspend the law license of Kenneth Chesebro, convicted in Georgia of filing false electors to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab's decision to dissolve the No Labels Kansas political party was upheld Friday by the State Objections Board, blocking two party leaders from the general election ballot.

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

The richest 1% of Americans now hold nearly a third of the nation's wealth, the highest share since the Federal Reserve began tracking the data in 1989.

A New Mexico judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's universal childcare program, ruling the case moot after the Legislature passed supporting legislation.

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.

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.

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.

Utah's Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee endorsed two Supreme Court nominees Monday, advancing them to a full Senate vote despite Democratic concerns about one candidate's residency qualifications.

Iowa regulators charged a Florida mail-order pharmacy with improper compounding practices and failure to counsel patients, following similar enforcement actions in Kansas, Louisiana, and Ohio.

California Governor Newsom says his family’s being investigated by the Justice Department, the U.S. and Iran move towards ending the months-long war, and lawmakers demand answers about an FBI raid on an Ohio voter registration group.

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.

A new study of 171 mass public shootings found that perpetrators almost always show warning signs beforehand, but these signals remain scattered across friends, family and institutions, creating missed intervention opportunities.

Utah's Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee endorsed two Supreme Court nominees Monday, advancing them to a full Senate vote despite Democratic concerns about one candidate's residency qualifications.

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

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally terminated a $20 million environmental justice grant that would have improved water, energy, and housing for the Walker River Paiute Tribe in Nevada.

Environmental groups and soccer players are pushing FIFA to drop Saudi oil giant Aramco as a World Cup sponsor, saying the company uses sports to mask its role as a major climate polluter.

Temperatures climb to near 101 degrees Wednesday in Kiowa County as gusty winds and dry air raise fire danger across the region.

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 richest 1% of Americans now hold nearly a third of the nation's wealth, the highest share since the Federal Reserve began tracking the data in 1989.

Nearly 30,000 eligible Wyoming seniors are missing out on federal benefits averaging $900 monthly because they don't know the programs exist or wrongly think they won't qualify.

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.

The University of Idaho's Parma Research and Extension Center celebrated its centennial Friday, marking 100 years of developing agricultural technologies to help local farmers combat pests and improve crop production.

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.’