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Colorado moves to deliver all November food benefits
Following the end of the longest federal government shutdown in history, Colorado is moving forward with delivering 100 percent of November food subsidies.
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NetChoice scores legal win in Colorado social media warning lawsuit
A U.S. District Court recently granted a preliminary injunction against a new Colorado law.
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Colorado budget writers question Governor Polis over proposed Medicaid funding
Medicaid is responsible for more and more of the budget each year, now up to about one-third.
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Colorado River: States miss their deadline on a deal, but they’re still talking
Seven states along the Colorado River blew past their deadline to reach a new deal on managing the dwindling river.
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Congress unlikely to extend premium tax credits after shutdown deal, Senator Bennet says
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is not confident that a future floor vote in the Senate will lead to an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
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Most Colorado SNAP beneficiaries to receive partial payments soon
Coloradans who receive money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should get partial payments in the coming days.

National and Global News

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Shutdown ends, but more federal chaos looms for states
Though Congress ended the record-setting federal government shutdown, many questions remain for states.
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Accreditation of colleges, once low key, has gotten political
State legislatures laid the groundwork for public university accreditation changes even before Trump returned to the White House.
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Curious Kids: Why can’t every country get along with each other?
Why do countries compete or even go to war?
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - November 13, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - November 14, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Politics: 2025Talks - November 14, 2025
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - November 13, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown
The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill Wednesday evening that ended the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown.

Life in Kiowa County

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Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - October 30, 2025
Minutes of the October 30, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
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Obituary – Merle LeRoy Shalberg
Obituary for Merle LeRoy Shalberg of Kiowa County, Colorado
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Plainview School breakfast and lunch menus - November 17-20, 2025
November 17-20, 2025, breakfast and lunch menus for Plainview School in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Eads School breakfast and lunch menus - November 17-25, 2025
November 17-25, 2025, breakfast and lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Top articles for the week ending November 8, 2025
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 8, 2025.
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Funeral Services - Merle LeRoy Shalberg
Funeral Services for Merle LeRoy Shalberg of Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries - November 17-23, 2025
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
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Photo of the Week - November 14, 2025
Photo of the week from the November 14, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Early November moonrise over Colorado’s eastern plains. - Chris Sorensen.

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - November 17-25, 2025
Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for November 17-25, 2025.
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Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - November 17-25, 2025
Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for November 17-25, 2025.
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Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff schedule – November 13, 2025
November 13, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores - November 7-8, 2025
November 7-8, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff scores - November 7-8, 2025
November 7-8, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending November 8, 2025
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 8, 2025.
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Top articles for the week ending November 8, 2025
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 8, 2025.
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Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - November 10-13, 2025
Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for November 10-13, 2025.

Economy

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Report: The number of US jobs rose last month for the first time since July
ADP’s report, released Wednesday, showed job increases mostly in West Coast states.
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Sign in the window of a store stating that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted.
Governor requests $10M to help Colorado food banks as SNAP benefits falter
Federal shutdown expected to delay November benefits to 600K Coloradans.
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Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too
Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths.
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US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over
The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts.

Elections

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Redistricting ruling: Utah judge picks plaintiffs’ congressional map, blocks Legislature’s
In her ruling, Gibson overwhelmingly sided with the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Utah Legislature.
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Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer
The Colorado Department of Corrections has not received a request from the federal Bureau of Prisons to move Tina Peters.
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The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun
A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are underway.
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Colorado Latino voters cite civil rights concerns, give Democrats advantage ahead of ’26
The Colorado survey was part of a national bipartisan effort to understand where Latino voters stand .

Health & Living

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Kansas spends more money on Medicaid with fewer enrollees, reports say
Medicaid spending is increasing in Kansas as enrollment declines, and the same trend appears across the country.
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Photo of a sign the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in a store window.
Colorado moves to deliver all November food benefits
Following the end of the longest federal government shutdown in history, Colorado is moving forward with delivering 100 percent of November food subsidies.
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Colorado off-year election turnout dips slightly in 2025
After a strong start in October, the pace of Colorado ballot returns slackened in the days leading up to Election Day this week.
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Colorado election 2025: How to cast your vote
Early ballot returns show state on pace for highest off-year turnout since 2019.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Predator: Badlands
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Predator: Badlands." Does the latest series installment change his mind about the franchise?
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Movie Review - Black Phone 2
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Black Phone 2." Does it have him calling home - again?
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Movie Review - Tron: Ares
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.
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Movie Review - The Smashing Machine
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success?

Agriculture

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Farm Bill extended but questions for smaller South Dakota farms persist
Congress reauthorized the Farm Bill by one more year, rather than renegotiate this sprawling agriculture policy meant to be updated every five years.
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Feds give states more time to craft Colorado River plan
The seven Colorado River states failed to reach a broad agreement Tuesday on how to share the river’s dwindling water supply.
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Arial view of the Colorado River running through the Grand Canyon.
Colorado River: States miss their deadline on a deal, but they’re still talking
Seven states along the Colorado River blew past their deadline to reach a new deal on managing the dwindling river.
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38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference Set for February 2026 in Burlington
The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association will host the 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference in Burlington, Colorado.

Government & Politics

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Kansas spends more money on Medicaid with fewer enrollees, reports say
Medicaid spending is increasing in Kansas as enrollment declines, and the same trend appears across the country.
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Photo of a sign the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in a store window.
Colorado moves to deliver all November food benefits
Following the end of the longest federal government shutdown in history, Colorado is moving forward with delivering 100 percent of November food subsidies.
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New Mexico's pollinators encounter politics at U.S.-Mexico border wall
Environmental groups say expansion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall may further reduce pollinators dwindling numbers.
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Early returns show Colorado off-year election turnout rebounding in 2025
Early data shows 2025 mail ballot returns significantly outpacing figures from the past two off-year elections.

Crime, Court & Law

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NetChoice scores legal win in Colorado social media warning lawsuit
A U.S. District Court recently granted a preliminary injunction against a new Colorado law.
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US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November
The case was presented to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who said she would have dismissed the case and denied the request for an administrative stay.
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Utah judge faces impeachment threats after ordering congressional map with 1 Democratic seat
Utah’s redistricting battle is far from over — and it may boil over into an even uglier clash with the state’s judiciary.
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Kansas County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret
The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.

Weather & Climate

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EarthTalk - Are there any promising new technologies to for purifying water?
Daily life for many is changing as droughts intensify across the globe.
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EarthTalk - ¿Existen nuevas tecnologías prometedoras para la purificación del agua?
La vida cotidiana de muchas personas está cambiando a medida que las sequías se intensifican en todo el mundo.
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Kiowa County weather recap - November 12, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 12, 2025.
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New Mexico environment department providing free filters ahead of PFAS meetings
The New Mexico state environment department Monday announced free filters and water testing for residents in La Cienega and La Cieneguilla.

Personal Finance & Business

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Kansas spends more money on Medicaid with fewer enrollees, reports say
Medicaid spending is increasing in Kansas as enrollment declines, and the same trend appears across the country.
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Improving safety standards in material handling workspaces
Enhance safety standards in material handling workspaces with effective protocols, advanced equipment, and durable solutions for improved efficiency.
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Colorado AG Weiser pitches streamlined permitting, renter protections in affordable housing plan
Weiser says he would have signed bill to ban algorithmic rent-setting vetoed by Governor Polis.
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Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown
The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill Wednesday evening that ended the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts, and Dried Fruit
Dried fruit and sage combine to give this whole grain dish a flavor of fall, but you can enjoy it any time of the year!
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Cooking at Home - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
Cooking at Home - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
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Cooking at Home - Broccoli-Cheddar Frittata
This egg dish provides a quarter cup serving of vegetables during breakfast and uses reduced-fat cheddar cheese and non-fat milk to limit fat.
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Cooking at Home - Flavorful Fried Rice
Add some protein and grains to your dinner with this yummy rice dish. Use brown rice for extra fiber.

Science, Tech & Education

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Curious Kids: Why can’t every country get along with each other?
Why do countries compete or even go to war?
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Accreditation of colleges, once low key, has gotten political
State legislatures laid the groundwork for public university accreditation changes even before Trump returned to the White House.
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How AI, motion capture and wearables can improve your health
Researchers around the world combine physiology, biomechanics and data science to decode human movement.
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Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff schedule – November 13, 2025
November 13, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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New Mexico's pollinators encounter politics at U.S.-Mexico border wall
Environmental groups say expansion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall may further reduce pollinators dwindling numbers.
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Mountains in the distance at Horseshoe Park in Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado Democrats urge Department of Interior to protect Public Lands Rule
Conservation groups support keeping the Public Lands Rule in place.
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Movie Review - Predator: Badlands
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Predator: Badlands." Does the latest series installment change his mind about the franchise?
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Home Country – A pony in every yard
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Curious Kids: Why can’t every country get along with each other?
Why do countries compete or even go to war?
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How AI, motion capture and wearables can improve your health
Researchers around the world combine physiology, biomechanics and data science to decode human movement.
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National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days
Like 911 for emergencies, 211 is a national three-digit dialing code, launched in 2000, that connects callers to information specialists.
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How to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood
There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally.

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