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Image Colorado committee passes vehicle registration bill License plate transfers could get a bit easier in Colorado. National and Global News Image Pain of soaring gas prices compounded by electricity rate increases across states Electricity rates “increased significantly” in nearly every U.S. state in 2025, with residents in a dozen states seeing at least a 10 percent jump. Image Heat wave strikes Southwest amid record March highs Temperatures well into the 90s - and beyond - are expected from Los Angeles to Denver this week as record highs are felt across the Southwest. Image Colorado lawmakers consider banning wage garnishment for medical debt Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills. Image Politics: 2026Talks - March 18, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 18, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. 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Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 14, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026. Image Top articles for the week ending March 14, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (update) March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (update) March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Driver identified after Cheyenne Wells hit-and-run, sheriff says Sheriff’s officials said the case is the second hit-and-run reported in Cheyenne County within the past two weeks. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Economy Image Pain of soaring gas prices compounded by electricity rate increases across states Electricity rates “increased significantly” in nearly every U.S. state in 2025, with residents in a dozen states seeing at least a 10 percent jump. Image War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy. Image Despite January increase, jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year Estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions. Image US House opens the door to votes against tariffs A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night. Elections Image Judge hears case over eligibility of Democrats looking to face Boebert in November A judge is expected to rule on a lawsuit that seeks to keep a Democratic candidate out of the caucus and assembly nominating process. Image Utah’s new court-ordered map draws 41 candidates for Congress After multiple legal challenges to Utah’s new court-ordered congressional boundaries fell flat, the stage has been set. Image Commentary - A fundamental right to know heads to the Colorado ballot Repeated efforts by lawmakers to diminish the public’s rights under the state’s open meetings and open records laws have accumulated under Democratic trifecta. 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Image Judge hears case over eligibility of Democrats looking to face Boebert in November A judge is expected to rule on a lawsuit that seeks to keep a Democratic candidate out of the caucus and assembly nominating process.
Image Feds claim Title IX violation in Colorado school district The U.S. Department of Education announced that Jefferson County Public Schools is violating Title IX.
Image Colorado Legislature passes bill aimed an increasing vaccine access for children Senate Bill 26-32 passed the House on Monday on a party-line vote. It passed the Senate the same way in early February.
Image Colorado lawmakers consider cuts to afterschool programs The funding cuts being considered by lawmakers are expected to affect more than 5,000 kids.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 14, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026.
Image Colorado committee passes vehicle registration bill License plate transfers could get a bit easier in Colorado.
Image Pain of soaring gas prices compounded by electricity rate increases across states Electricity rates “increased significantly” in nearly every U.S. state in 2025, with residents in a dozen states seeing at least a 10 percent jump.
Image Heat wave strikes Southwest amid record March highs Temperatures well into the 90s - and beyond - are expected from Los Angeles to Denver this week as record highs are felt across the Southwest.
Image Colorado lawmakers consider banning wage garnishment for medical debt Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 18, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 17, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Next-gen geothermal aims to greatly expand clean power Next-gen geothermal aims to greatly expand clean power
Image Public hearings set for Atmos Energy gas rate increase proposal The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will hold virtual public comment hearings April 2 on a proposed natural gas rate increase from Atmos Energy.
Image Public hearings set for Atmos Energy gas rate increase proposal The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will hold virtual public comment hearings April 2 on a proposed natural gas rate increase from Atmos Energy.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 18, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 18, 2026.
Image About Town – March 17, 2026 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 14, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - March 15, 2026 From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 11, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 11, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 14, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 14, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (update) March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (update) March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Driver identified after Cheyenne Wells hit-and-run, sheriff says Sheriff’s officials said the case is the second hit-and-run reported in Cheyenne County within the past two weeks.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Pain of soaring gas prices compounded by electricity rate increases across states Electricity rates “increased significantly” in nearly every U.S. state in 2025, with residents in a dozen states seeing at least a 10 percent jump.
Image War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy.
Image Despite January increase, jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year Estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions.
Image US House opens the door to votes against tariffs A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night.
Image Judge hears case over eligibility of Democrats looking to face Boebert in November A judge is expected to rule on a lawsuit that seeks to keep a Democratic candidate out of the caucus and assembly nominating process.
Image Utah’s new court-ordered map draws 41 candidates for Congress After multiple legal challenges to Utah’s new court-ordered congressional boundaries fell flat, the stage has been set.
Image Commentary - A fundamental right to know heads to the Colorado ballot Repeated efforts by lawmakers to diminish the public’s rights under the state’s open meetings and open records laws have accumulated under Democratic trifecta.
Image Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence.
Image Colorado lawmakers consider banning wage garnishment for medical debt Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills.
Image Fentanyl-caused deaths up by 17 percent in Colorado Colorado has seen a 17 percent increase in deaths from fentanyl over the last year, one of the few states where overdose deaths have increased.
Image South Dakota libraries shake off politics, lean into community support Library systems have been swept up in "culture war" debates in recent years.
Image EarthTalk - Does the rise of solar power actually make electricity more expensive for everyone? Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source.
Image Movie Review - Reminders of Him Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
Image Movie Review - Hoppers Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
Image Movie Review - Scream 7 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Scream 7." Is it his favorite in the series?
Image Montana sees record precipitation over weekend The precipitation hit both sides of the Continental Divide, pushing snowpack to average or even above average in some basins in western Montana.
Image Workers begin strike at JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley Nearly 4,000 Colorado workers at one of the country’s largest meatpacking plants began a strike Monday.
Image Cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill The U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced a sweeping farm bill early this month, attempting to revive Congress’ stalled effort.
Image Regenerative agriculture offers promise of crop, environmental improvement for Kansas farmers The science-heavy method minimizes soil disruptions and man-made chemical use while restoring farmlands to a more natural state.
Image Colorado lawmakers consider banning wage garnishment for medical debt Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills.
Image Feds claim Title IX violation in Colorado school district The U.S. Department of Education announced that Jefferson County Public Schools is violating Title IX.
Image South Dakota libraries shake off politics, lean into community support Library systems have been swept up in "culture war" debates in recent years.
Image Judge hears case over eligibility of Democrats looking to face Boebert in November A judge is expected to rule on a lawsuit that seeks to keep a Democratic candidate out of the caucus and assembly nominating process.
Image Utah’s new court-ordered map draws 41 candidates for Congress After multiple legal challenges to Utah’s new court-ordered congressional boundaries fell flat, the stage has been set.
Image Kansas banking officials ask lawmakers to hold social media, phone companies liable for fraud A banking official told lawmakers Monday about an elderly customer who was scammed into giving tens of thousands of dollars.
Image Coalition sues Trump over college race data rule California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new federal requirements.
Image Heat wave strikes Southwest amid record March highs Temperatures well into the 90s - and beyond - are expected from Los Angeles to Denver this week as record highs are felt across the Southwest.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 18, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 18, 2026.
Image Montana sees record precipitation over weekend The precipitation hit both sides of the Continental Divide, pushing snowpack to average or even above average in some basins in western Montana.
Image EarthTalk - Does the rise of solar power actually make electricity more expensive for everyone? Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source.
Image Public hearings set for Atmos Energy gas rate increase proposal The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will hold virtual public comment hearings April 2 on a proposed natural gas rate increase from Atmos Energy.
Image Public hearings set for Atmos Energy gas rate increase proposal The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will hold virtual public comment hearings April 2 on a proposed natural gas rate increase from Atmos Energy.
Image Pain of soaring gas prices compounded by electricity rate increases across states Electricity rates “increased significantly” in nearly every U.S. state in 2025, with residents in a dozen states seeing at least a 10 percent jump.
Image Colorado lawmakers consider banning wage garnishment for medical debt Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills.
Image Cooking at Home - Hummus Try this quick and easy hummus recipe by itself, with vegetables, crackers, chips, on sandwiches, in wraps and more! The possibilities are endless.
Image Cooking at Home - Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce Instead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy spaghetti with meat sauce on a weeknight. Serve with steamed broccoli, garlic bread, and roasted pears for dessert.
Image Cooking at Home - Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash Bread, cheese, and kale make up this savory bread pudding. Bake ahead of time and slice for quick meals and snacks.
Image Feds claim Title IX violation in Colorado school district The U.S. Department of Education announced that Jefferson County Public Schools is violating Title IX.
Image South Dakota libraries shake off politics, lean into community support Library systems have been swept up in "culture war" debates in recent years.
Image Students raise concerns over Kansas Senate bill that limits First Amendment right to protest Kansas high school students worry their First Amendment rights could be violated under a new Senate bill.
Image Arizona's thirsty data centers strain power grid The Sierra Club is addressing the growing environmental demands of data centers in Arizona and across the country.
Image Lathrop State Park opens showers to Walsenburg residents after water main break Lathrop State Park has opened its campground shower facilities to Walsenburg residents as the city continues recovering from a water main break.
Image Movie Review - Reminders of Him Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
Image Home Country – Weathering the forecast Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Body recovered after boat capsizes at Lake Pueblo Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers recovered the body of a second boater late Friday after a fishing boat capsized.
Image War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy.
Image Curious Kids: Why are so many statues naked? In the history of art, nudity does not have just one meaning.
Image How Denver’s Northeast Park Hill community reduced youth violence by 75% A Denver neighborhood has a long history of violence. During the summer of violence in the early 1990s, it was considered ground zero for gang conflict.
Image China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across the region.
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