State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer's lead over Victor Marx in Colorado's Republican gubernatorial primary narrowed to 638 votes Wednesday, triggering an automatic recount threshold.

Attorney General Phil Weiser defeats U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in Colorado's Democratic primary for governor, positioning himself as the likely next chief executive in a heavily Democratic state.

Unofficial Kiowa County Primary Election Results - June 30, 2026

Colorado voters have until 7 p.m. today to cast ballots in the 2026 primary election featuring competitive races for U.S. Senate, governor, and other statewide offices.

Colorado Democrats are returning primary ballots at their highest rate in years, with competitive races for governor, Senate, and Congress driving early turnout well ahead of 2024 levels.

Eastern Colorado endured 15 tornadoes, 4-inch hail and 113 mph winds last week, but dangerous heat and fire conditions replace the storms ahead.

Cities nationwide are enforcing juvenile curfews and boosting police patrols ahead of July Fourth as teen gatherings organized on social media spark concerns about fights and disorder.

Extreme heat warnings blanket about 20 states as temperatures soar above 100 degrees, prompting officials to urge caution during major outdoor celebrations.

Six states enacted laws this year to protect patients from medical debt collection and interest charges, with additional states considering similar measures.

VP Vance criticizes the Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling, Democrats gain ground in key Senate polls while Republicans keep an edge and Trump reports more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency earnings.

Crypto enriched President Trump by 2 billion dollars, but those who invested in his meme coin did not fare as well; DOJ sues Massachusetts to block in-state tuition, aid for undocumented students; Portland underscores inclusion with a park honoring a local drag queen; U.S. Supreme Court upholds West Virginia transgender athlete ban.

U.S. Supreme Court rulings are applauded and criticized as the nation celebrates 250 years, an Idaho group ramps up help for those in need, extreme cuts to SNAP are coming into focus, and robots could revolutionize agriculture.

In the Colorado Primary election, a Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent; in Philadelphia, Native-born immigrants break bread and talk citizenship; Connecticut immigrants applaud SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling; Oregon defends emission caps as a lawsuit looms.

The Supreme Court upholds the 14th Amendment right to birthright citizenship and rules states can ban transgender athletes from school sports. Also, New Jersey Republican Tom Kean explains his long absence from Congress.

Unofficial Kiowa County Primary Election Results - June 30, 2026

Eads faces triple-digit heat and gusty winds through Friday as critical fire weather conditions persist across Kiowa County heading into the holiday weekend.

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

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

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending June 29, 2026.

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

Adapture Renewables invites Eads residents to an open house Tuesday to learn about the Golden Plains Energy Center wind project planned 12 miles southwest of town.

Eads and Kiowa County face dangerously hot, dry and windy weather through Friday with elevated fire danger across the region.

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

Temperatures in Cheyenne County will climb toward the upper 90s through the Fourth of July weekend with afternoon thunderstorm chances and gusty winds each day.

Unofficial Cheyenne County Primary Election Results - June 30, 2026

Mid-90s heat and gusty winds dominate the forecast for Cheyenne County through Wednesday, with isolated storms possible later in the week.

Eastern Colorado endured 15 tornadoes, 4-inch hail and 113 mph winds last week, but dangerous heat and fire conditions replace the storms ahead.

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado.

Western states led economic growth in the first quarter while agricultural regions like South Dakota contracted, new federal data shows.

Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona.

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.

State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer's lead over Victor Marx in Colorado's Republican gubernatorial primary narrowed to 638 votes Wednesday, triggering an automatic recount threshold.

A Democratic campaign to require mail-in voting rights in Arizona's Constitution failed to gather enough signatures for the November ballot, falling short despite collecting 439,000 signatures from volunteers.

Nebraska voters will likely decide this November whether to legalize online sports betting, after a campaign group submitted more than 201,000 signatures to put the measure on the ballot.

Attorney General Phil Weiser defeats U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in Colorado's Democratic primary for governor, positioning himself as the likely next chief executive in a heavily Democratic state.

Cities nationwide are enforcing juvenile curfews and boosting police patrols ahead of July Fourth as teen gatherings organized on social media spark concerns about fights and disorder.

U.S. Supreme Court rulings are applauded and criticized as the nation celebrates 250 years, an Idaho group ramps up help for those in need, extreme cuts to SNAP are coming into focus, and robots could revolutionize agriculture.

Six states enacted laws this year to protect patients from medical debt collection and interest charges, with additional states considering similar measures.

Scientists warn the American West's megadrought will likely persist as long as climate change continues, requiring households and policymakers to adopt water-saving practices now.

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

North Dakota farmers say Congress should allow year-round E15 sales to boost ethanol demand and help stabilize agricultural markets facing low commodity prices.

Soilless farming methods like hydroponics use far less water and land than traditional agriculture, though high startup costs and energy demands present significant challenges to widespread adoption.

Congressional Democrats demand the Trump administration boost resources and transparency as the U.S. battles its first screwworm outbreak since 1966, now confirmed in Texas and New Mexico.

A Democratic campaign to require mail-in voting rights in Arizona's Constitution failed to gather enough signatures for the November ballot, falling short despite collecting 439,000 signatures from volunteers.

New Mexico's Oil Conservation Commission voted to require oil and gas operators to post higher cleanup bonds, potentially saving taxpayers hundreds of millions in abandoned well remediation costs.

Vic Meyers has secured the Democratic Party nomination for Colorado House District 47 and will advance to the November 2026 general election.

Nebraska voters will likely decide this November whether to legalize online sports betting, after a campaign group submitted more than 201,000 signatures to put the measure on the ballot.

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Trump's executive order attempting to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the United States to undocumented or temporarily present parents.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld states' authority to count mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day if postmarked on time, allowing California and about 30 other states to continue their grace period practices.

Colorado's Supreme Court blocked Democratic ballot measures that would have redrawn congressional maps to favor the party, citing violations of the state constitution's single-subject requirement.

New Mexico's attorney general opens a formal investigation into DEA allegations that federal agents allowed large fentanyl shipments to reach the state instead of seizing them.

New Mexico's Oil Conservation Commission voted to require oil and gas operators to post higher cleanup bonds, potentially saving taxpayers hundreds of millions in abandoned well remediation costs.

Extreme heat warnings blanket about 20 states as temperatures soar above 100 degrees, prompting officials to urge caution during major outdoor celebrations.

Lamar and Prowers County face triple-digit heat through Friday with a chance of strong to severe storms capable of damaging winds and large hail.

Temperatures in Cheyenne County will climb toward the upper 90s through the Fourth of July weekend with afternoon thunderstorm chances and gusty winds each day.

Six states enacted laws this year to protect patients from medical debt collection and interest charges, with additional states considering similar measures.

Uber and Lyft use artificial intelligence algorithms to charge different prices for identical rides, with fares varying by an average of 50 percent, according to a Consumer Reports investigation.

Arkansas could lose up to $70 million annually starting in 2028 due to SNAP payment errors and new federal administrative fee requirements.

The federal government is canceling 53 teen pregnancy prevention grants worth $68 million across more than two dozen states, citing misalignment with agency priorities.

Nebraska voters will likely decide this November whether to legalize online sports betting, after a campaign group submitted more than 201,000 signatures to put the measure on the ballot.

Uber and Lyft use artificial intelligence algorithms to charge different prices for identical rides, with fares varying by an average of 50 percent, according to a Consumer Reports investigation.

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.

College tuition has tripled since 1980, leaving more than half of today's undergraduates burdened with student loan debt that now totals nearly 1.8 trillion dollars nationwide.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "Supergirl." Is he a super fan?

Colorado Parks and Wildlife closes the Colorado River from Fruita to Utah through July Fourth to support firefighting efforts for the Snyder Fire.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges holiday visitors to wear life jackets while boating, extinguish campfires completely, and stay on designated trails as drought and wildfires affect outdoor recreation statewide.

A federal court ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly 60 national park signs removed from Grand Teton and other parks by July 4, ruling the removals constituted censorship of American history.

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.

The part of the brain that helps control emotions and actions doesn’t finish developing until your mid-20s.

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.