Three Hudson residents join a lawsuit challenging the town's refusal to enforce zoning rules against a planned 1,200-bed immigration detention center at a former prison facility.

Two environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale covering more than 134,000 acres of Colorado public lands in critical wildlife habitat.

Colorado voters will decide 14 ballot measures in November 2026, with a record-breaking 13 coming from citizen petitions rather than the state Legislature.

State health officials lifted a water contact advisory for John Martin Reservoir near Hasty after testing showed E. coli levels returned to safe recreational standards following a sewage spill.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, September 5, 2026.

Upper Basin states including Colorado escaped federal water cuts while Lower Basin states face up to 3 million acre-feet in annual reductions, though prolonged drought threatens all water users.

The Trump administration proposes excluding noncitizens without green cards from the 2030 census, a change that could shift federal funding and House representation among states.

A growing number of young people turn to AI chatbots for advice on serious issues instead of confiding in family or friends, raising concerns about privacy and safety.

Money from the Rural Health Transformation Program is rolling out, the closure of a Michigan hospital is worrisome as massive 2027 Medicaid cuts loom, producers are squeezed but the Farm Bill remains stalled and America's Grange halls are hosting harvest potlucks.

The Trump administration proposes significant changes to the U.S. Census; experts urge faith in Washington's mail-in voting amid legal battle and Wyoming teachers are hit with 13% 'pay penalty' in 2025.

Jackie Fortiér [FOR-tee-ay] reads the week’s news: Laser cataract surgery, which can be pricier, may not be worth the extra cost. Plus, the federal government is pulling funding for test strips that can help users detect fentanyl in drugs in favor of other public health approaches.

Democrats challenge the messaging at the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas, Missouri's redistricting returns to the Supreme Court and energy costs look likely to stay high.

Today is Day One of the unusual GOP midterm convention, Oklahoma's public libraries now serve as broadband access hubs for rural residents, and Florida's reliance on natural gas leaves consumers exposed to price spikes.

Environmental groups push Congress to revive the Legacy Restoration Fund, which expired last year and funded over 1,600 maintenance projects across America's public lands.

Kiowa County faces a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night before temperatures climb to 93 degrees Friday.

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending September 7, 2026.

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

Southeast Colorado high school football schedule for September 7-12, 2026

Janet Lawrence was born September 10, 1943 and departed this life September 3, 2026.

Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule for September 7-12, 2026

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, September 5, 2026.

Cheyenne County faces possible showers Wednesday night before warming to 92 degrees Friday under mostly sunny skies.

Cheyenne County reaches near 95 on Labor Day, with the week's strongest storm chance arriving Monday night as thunderstorms move in from the Colorado high country.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for August 31-September 5, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for August 31-September 5, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for August 31-September 5, 2026

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, September 5, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, September 5, 2026.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule for September 7-12, 2026

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.

A Utah State University study finds that college-educated Utahns show greater awareness of issues affecting families and communities, though education alone must pair with local resources to drive real change.

Gasoline in the remote northwest Alaska village of Shungnak costs $26.82 a gallon, likely the highest price in the United States, due to limited barge access and expensive air transport.

Trump's escalating tariffs on Canadian goods are forcing Republican candidates in competitive races to defend local manufacturers while supporting the president ahead of midterm elections.

Union voters heading to November's midterm elections face economic hardship from inflation and job losses, potentially shifting their traditional Democratic support and determining control of Congress in key swing states.

Pinal County supervisors rejected a proposed 3,400-acre data center near Eloy after rural residents raised concerns about water consumption and contamination from the facility.

Colorado voters will decide 14 ballot measures in November 2026, with a record-breaking 13 coming from citizen petitions rather than the state Legislature.

Money from the Rural Health Transformation Program is rolling out, the closure of a Michigan hospital is worrisome as massive 2027 Medicaid cuts loom, producers are squeezed but the Farm Bill remains stalled and America's Grange halls are hosting harvest potlucks.

California regulators ordered Health Net to extend assisted living services through the end of the year for about 3,500 low-income Medi-Cal patients after the insurer's abrupt termination plan threatened vulnerable elderly residents.

New Mexico's attorneys open arguments Wednesday in a trial accusing Facebook of mishandling user data through the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Florida physicians ask for a formal hearing on the DeSantis administration's proposal to make it easier for parents to opt out of school vaccine requirements.

A global food systems summit and Minnesota farm leaders push consumers and retailers toward buying local as a way to reduce costs, improve food safety, and support struggling farmers.

Colorado State University Extension hosts a free Farm Bill workshop September 18 at the Lamar fairgrounds covering subsidy programs and payment options for farmers.

A federal judge temporarily blocks the Bureau of Land Management from removing 900 bison that American Prairie grazes on three federal allotments while their lawsuit proceeds.

South Dakota farmers are enrolling nearly 290,000 acres in a federal conservation program this year, signaling growing interest in keeping marginal cropland as productive grassland instead.

California regulators ordered Health Net to extend assisted living services through the end of the year for about 3,500 low-income Medi-Cal patients after the insurer's abrupt termination plan threatened vulnerable elderly residents.

The Trump administration proposes excluding noncitizens without green cards from the 2030 census, a change that could shift federal funding and House representation among states.

Florida physicians ask for a formal hearing on the DeSantis administration's proposal to make it easier for parents to opt out of school vaccine requirements.

Democrats challenge the messaging at the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas, Missouri's redistricting returns to the Supreme Court and energy costs look likely to stay high.

TikTok seeks to dismiss Florida's lawsuit challenging the state's social media ban for minors, arguing the law violates free speech rights and fails to clearly explain what companies must do to comply.

New Mexico's attorneys open arguments Wednesday in a trial accusing Facebook of mishandling user data through the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Three Hudson residents join a lawsuit challenging the town's refusal to enforce zoning rules against a planned 1,200-bed immigration detention center at a former prison facility.

Two environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale covering more than 134,000 acres of Colorado public lands in critical wildlife habitat.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending September 7, 2026.

Kiowa County faces a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night before temperatures climb to 93 degrees Friday.

Cheyenne County faces possible showers Wednesday night before warming to 92 degrees Friday under mostly sunny skies.

Prowers County braces for storms Wednesday night before temperatures spike to 95 degrees Friday.

Wyoming teachers earned 13% less than other college graduates in 2025, the third-worst pay penalty among all states, according to a new economic report.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte proposes cutting the state income tax to a flat 4.7% rate, a move that would reduce annual tax collections by up to $130 million but draw swift opposition from Democrats.

Pinal County supervisors rejected a proposed 3,400-acre data center near Eloy after rural residents raised concerns about water consumption and contamination from the facility.

Colorado teachers earn 60 cents on the dollar compared to other college graduates, the worst pay penalty among all 50 states.

Wyoming teachers earned 13% less than other college graduates in 2025, the third-worst pay penalty among all states, according to a new economic report.

A growing number of young people turn to AI chatbots for advice on serious issues instead of confiding in family or friends, raising concerns about privacy and safety.

Oklahoma is placing up to 175 internet-connected portals in public libraries statewide to help rural residents access telehealth, education, and other online services.

Page, Arizona officials sold 500 acres near the Colorado River to a company planning a massive data center, sparking opposition from residents and the neighboring Navajo Nation over water concerns.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife launches its first-ever Citizens Academy in Colorado Springs this fall, offering six free weekly sessions exploring how the agency manages wildlife and outdoor recreation across the state.

Two environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale covering more than 134,000 acres of Colorado public lands in critical wildlife habitat.

Environmental groups push Congress to revive the Legacy Restoration Fund, which expired last year and funded over 1,600 maintenance projects across America's public lands.

A new report on bear encounters in Wyoming finds unleashed dogs create dangerous situations, with 70% of owners injured when dogs trigger the "boomerang effect" of running toward bears and leading them back.

An attorney outlines steps voters can take to protect their ballots and challenge eligibility disputes at polling places before the 2026 midterm elections.

When you talk to computerized assistants like Siri or Alexa, they reply in voices that sound very human.

By forcing atoms together with pressure and heat, scientists can control how a material carries electricity, how magnetic it is, and how it handles heat.

Every muscle in your body is an organ, and just like every other organ, muscles are made of cells.