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.

Colorado's Governor Jared Polis requested a presidential disaster declaration after two storms, and U.S. 160 stays closed over Wolf Creek Pass with U.S. 84 as Pagosa Springs' only outlet.

Democrat Eileen Laubacher leads Republican Lauren Boebert by 4,894 votes in the 4th Congressional District, which covers Cheyenne, Kiowa and Prowers counties, with the race still uncalled.

Unofficial Kiowa County general election results for November 3, 2026.

Unofficial Prowers County general election results for November 3, 2026.

Democrats flipped at least 12 state legislative chambers and won trifectas in five states, taking control of more state governments than they have held in years after sweeping Tuesday's midterm elections.

Voters in 11 states approved tougher criminal penalties and expanded bail restrictions on Tuesday, while rejecting rollbacks of marijuana legalization and Colorado's immigration cooperation measure, Amendment 81.

Voters in local elections across the country approved or led on 33 ballot measures restricting data centers, while only one North Dakota measure backed their construction.

Voters across the country rejected sweeping tax changes on Tuesday, including California's billionaire wealth tax, while Washington voters kept a new millionaire income tax and Florida approved a major property tax cut.

Chris Mann of The Center for Election Innovation and Research says growing early voting, with nearly 60 million ballots cast nationwide before this year's midterms, is likely to keep rising in future elections.

Louisiana residents sue to unwind a SpaceX project, Nebraska’s farmers will get millions in relief from the USDA, an Oregon nonprofit is helping older adults accelerate their digital technology skills, and school cell phone policies create student concerns.

Wisconsin Democrats' election wins could shift state energy policy; lawsuits, unpaid taxes plague company behind Columbia River refinery, and a philanthropist bestows $70M on New Mexico's tribal institutions.

Mississippi Democrat confident in Senate contest, Trump doubles down on Iran War, and Michigan Jews hang with El-Sayed.

Kiowa County voters broke with the state on 21 of 26 statewide contests on November 3, backing Republicans and rejecting all seven appellate judges the state kept.

Democrat Eileen Laubacher leads Republican U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert 51 percent to 46 percent in early returns for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, a seat Democrats have targeted.

Unofficial Kiowa County general election results for November 3, 2026.

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

State Representative Ty Winter won re-election to Colorado House District 47, returning to the Capitol for another term representing Southeastern Colorado after a campaign he called marked by personal attacks.

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Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 2, 2026.

Kiowa County can expect a 70 percent chance of showers Wednesday night, with a tenth to a quarter inch of rain possible, before mostly sunny days return Thursday and Friday.

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

Unofficial Cheyenne County general election results for November 3, 2026.

State Representative Ty Winter won re-election to Colorado House District 47, returning to the Capitol for another term representing Southeastern Colorado after a campaign he called marked by personal attacks.

The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny Wednesday in Cheyenne Wells with a high near 56, a 30 percent chance of showers Wednesday night, and cooler temperatures Thursday.

Unofficial Cheyenne County results from the November 3, 2026 general election show Republicans leading races for governor, U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative, with five of six precincts reporting.

Democrat Eileen Laubacher leads Republican U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert 51 percent to 46 percent in early returns for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, a seat Democrats have targeted.

The National Weather Service in Goodland, Kan., warns Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County could see gusts of 50 to 60 mph from Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning, with a 50 percent chance.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for October 26-31, 2026

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.

Rising healthcare, gas and grocery costs are putting Republicans on defense in midterm races, and a new Urban Institute analysis finds 49 percent of families cannot afford basic living costs.

Single-family home completions fell to their lowest pace since May 2020 as rising mortgage rates, material costs and labor shortages squeeze builders, while Midwest and West apartment construction surged.

South Dakota Social Security recipients will receive a 3.6 percent cost-of-living increase in 2027, averaging $75 more a month, though AARP says it may not keep pace with rising prices.

Democrats flipped at least 12 state legislative chambers and won trifectas in five states, taking control of more state governments than they have held in years after sweeping Tuesday's midterm elections.

After devastating flooding disrupted travel, 244 San Juan County voters cast ballots through an emergency electronic system that Utah Election Director Ryan Cowley says worked well.

Utah Democrats are poised to flip 15 seats in the state House and two in the Senate, a surge that could break the Republican supermajority for the first time since 1993.

Robin Patrick Martin, 67, of Oklahoma City has been charged federally after allegedly mailing more than 700 threatening letters and white-powder packages to election officials, lawmakers and the FBI.

Louisiana residents sue to unwind a SpaceX project, Nebraska’s farmers will get millions in relief from the USDA, an Oregon nonprofit is helping older adults accelerate their digital technology skills, and school cell phone policies create student concerns.

Zach Dyer reads the week's news: Hospital units treating critically ill kids are disappearing. Plus, many Americans say they’re feeling priced out of healthcare.

Economic Policy Institute calculator shows Colorado could fund nearly 20,000 teachers, 17,000 firefighters and 15,000 nurses instead of paying the $268 billion cost of mass deportations.

Governor Jared Polis proposed his final budget on Monday, asking lawmakers to limit Medicaid growth to 4.3 percent and cut nearly 30 programs to save $988 million.

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

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

Colorado officials confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Weld County dairy's bulk tank milk on October 23, placing the herd under state quarantine and changing Colorado's federal status to Affected.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a Sac County commercial turkey flock of about 44,400 birds, prompting Governor Kim Reynolds to issue a disaster proclamation for the county.

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.

Democrat Eileen Laubacher leads Republican Lauren Boebert by 4,894 votes in the 4th Congressional District, which covers Cheyenne, Kiowa and Prowers counties, with the race still uncalled.

Kiowa County voters broke with the state on 21 of 26 statewide contests on November 3, backing Republicans and rejecting all seven appellate judges the state kept.

Democrat Eileen Laubacher leads Republican U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert 51 percent to 46 percent in early returns for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, a seat Democrats have targeted.

Robin Patrick Martin, 67, of Oklahoma City has been charged federally after allegedly mailing more than 700 threatening letters and white-powder packages to election officials, lawmakers and the FBI.

Voters in 11 states approved tougher criminal penalties and expanded bail restrictions on Tuesday, while rejecting rollbacks of marijuana legalization and Colorado's immigration cooperation measure, Amendment 81.

Supporters urge Governor Laura Kelly to commute the life sentence of Sarah Gonzales-McLinn, who killed her abuser in Lawrence in 2014, citing a Washburn University Law Clinic report that alleges an unfair trial.

Colorado officials urge drivers to slow down and move over during Responder Safety Week, November 2 through 6, as roadside crews clearing crashes face deadly risks on highways.

After devastating flooding disrupted travel, 244 San Juan County voters cast ballots through an emergency electronic system that Utah Election Director Ryan Cowley says worked well.

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

Kiowa County can expect a 70 percent chance of showers Wednesday night, with a tenth to a quarter inch of rain possible, before mostly sunny days return Thursday and Friday.

The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny Wednesday in Cheyenne Wells with a high near 56, a 30 percent chance of showers Wednesday night, and cooler temperatures Thursday.

Governor Jared Polis proposed his final budget on Monday, asking lawmakers to limit Medicaid growth to 4.3 percent and cut nearly 30 programs to save $988 million.

Economic Policy Institute calculator shows Colorado could fund nearly 20,000 teachers, 17,000 firefighters and 15,000 nurses instead of paying the $268 billion cost of mass deportations.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued AI image company A2E, alleging its platform lets users nudify Floridians, including children, and generate sexually explicit images of minors.

Nebraska's Economic Forecasting Advisory Board lowered revenue projections by about $355 million for the 2028 and 2029 biennium, deepening the deficit to roughly $1.2 billion for lawmakers to close.

Voters in local elections across the country approved or led on 33 ballot measures restricting data centers, while only one North Dakota measure backed their construction.

Nebraska residents such as Bellevue resident David Linder are worried that growing data centers could raise household electricity bills as voters head to the polls Tuesday.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on whether Colorado's universal preschool program can bar two Catholic preschools from excluding LGBTQ+ children and parents while receiving public funding.

A Hopelab study found high school students want a voice in school cellphone bans, saying they feel unprotected without phones during emergencies and lack clear active shooter plans.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "You Can See Everything.” Does he get a good look?

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

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

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will hold a lottery from November 1 to 15 for 250 permits to cut Christmas trees at Golden Gate Canyon State Park on December 5.

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.