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Image Despite widespread interest, only 3 states passed license plate reader laws this year Lawmakers in at least 16 states this year introduced bills to regulate the use of automated license plate readers Image Kansas raids yield hundreds of pounds of marijuana, thousands of joints, vapes and edibles The Kansas Bureau of Investigation seized hundreds of pounds of marijuana and tens of thousands of pre-rolled joint. Weather & Climate Image EarthTalk - ¿El calentamiento global ya ha afectado el valor de los bienes raíces en EE. UU.? El cambio climático no es solo una amenaza futura, ya está transformando el mercado inmobiliario estadounidense de formas que muchos no esperaban. Image EarthTalk - Has global warming already affected U.S. real estate values? Climate change isn’t just a future threat—it’s already reshaping the U.S. real estate market in ways many didn’t expect. 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Image Colorado water district to repay $3 million to property owners The National Taxpayers Union Foundation recently secured a major legal victory in Colorado.
Image Increasing compliance reported with Colorado housing laws Colorado reported a “high rate of compliance” by local municipalities with recently enacted strategic growth laws.
Image The West’s power grid could be stitched together — if red and blue states buy in For years, Western leaders have debated the creation of a regional energy market.
Image Conservation groups rally to help Colorado meet new wildlife goals Colorado Parks and Wildlife has finalized its once in-a-decade State Wildlife Action Plan.
Image Ava Flanell appointed to El Paso County legislative seat Republicans in El Paso County Saturday once again selected Second Amendment activist Ava Flanell.
Image Top articles for the week ending October 11, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 4, 2025.
Image Nutrition program for women, infants and children to stay afloat through end of month The U.S. Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into a key federal nutrition program to keep it running through October.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - October 15, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - October 14, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image One dead, 1,000 displaced in western Alaska communities hit by ex-typhoon Search and rescue efforts continued in the Kuskokwim River delta in the aftermath of devastating storm surge and hurricane-force winds.
Image Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - October 14, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image About Town – October 13, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - October 12, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Photo of the Week - October 10, 2025 Photo of the week from the October 10, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Cattail reeds at Jackson's Pond in Kiowa County, Colorado - Chris Sorensen.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 6-11, 2025 October 6-11, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school softball scores - October 7-11, 2025 October 7-11, 2025, softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Top articles for the week ending October 11, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 4, 2025.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 11, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 4, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 6-11, 2025 October 6-11, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school softball scores - October 7-11, 2025 October 7-11, 2025, softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 9-11, 2025 October 9-11, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 11, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 4, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending October 11, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 4, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football schedule - October 16-18, 2025 October 16-18, football schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule - October 13-17, 2025 October 13-17, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - October 13-16, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for October 13-16, 2025.
Image Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths.
Image 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.
Image Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses.
Image Report: USDA move to Fort Collins could boost economy A planned move of U.S. Department of Agriculture jobs from the nation’s capital to Fort Collins could provide a big economic boost.
Image Lawmakers propose amendment to overturn Citizens United Democratic lawmakers in four states have proposed a constitutional amendment to overturn a U.S. Supreme Court’s decision.
Image Officials warn of election integrity threats amid cybersecurity cuts Cuts to the federal agency monitoring threats to cybersecurity in national, state and local elections are prompting concern among officials.
Image ¿Se utilizará el nuevo mapa electoral de TX el próximo año? Un panel federal de tres jueces decidirá si el nuevo mapa del Congreso, trazado en una sesión especial este año, debe estar vigente para las elecciones intermedias de 2026.
Image Will new Texas voting map be used next year? 3-judge panel to decide A three-judge federal panel will decide if the new congressional map should be in place for the 2026 midterm elections
Image Dual health plans offer some Coloradans more assistance Coloradans with both Medicare and Medicaid coverage who need additional help can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Image EarthTalk - Has global warming already affected U.S. real estate values? Climate change isn’t just a future threat—it’s already reshaping the U.S. real estate market in ways many didn’t expect.
Image Majorities disapprove of RFK Jr. performance, doubt autism-Tylenol claims, poll finds A majority of Americans disapprove of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance.
Image Increasing compliance reported with Colorado housing laws Colorado reported a “high rate of compliance” by local municipalities with recently enacted strategic growth laws.
Image Movie Review - Tron: Ares Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.
Image Movie Review - The Smashing Machine Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success?
Image Movie Review - One Battle After Another Critic Bob Garver looks at "One Battle After Another." Does it a fighting chance to be a winner at the box office?
Image Montana offers up agritourism grants to give farmers, ranchers more revenue options The Montana Department of Commerce is set to divvy out $300,000 in agritourism grant funding.
Image Colorado visa proposals highlight exploitation, wage theft The H-2A visa program is a federally administered visa system that allows agricultural employers to hire immigrant workers.
Image Commentary - Rural lessons for resisting authoritarianism This is the Ditch Principle: Your ditch neighbor may disagree with you about everything except keeping the water running — so you start there.
Image With CAFOs, North Dakota residents ponder quality of life impacts Some North Dakota communities are becoming more familiar with the rush to consider farms linked to industrial agriculture.
Image The West’s power grid could be stitched together — if red and blue states buy in For years, Western leaders have debated the creation of a regional energy market.
Image Majorities disapprove of RFK Jr. performance, doubt autism-Tylenol claims, poll finds A majority of Americans disapprove of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance.
Image Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it.
Image Colorado water district to repay $3 million to property owners The National Taxpayers Union Foundation recently secured a major legal victory in Colorado.
Image Increasing compliance reported with Colorado housing laws Colorado reported a “high rate of compliance” by local municipalities with recently enacted strategic growth laws.
Image Despite widespread interest, only 3 states passed license plate reader laws this year Lawmakers in at least 16 states this year introduced bills to regulate the use of automated license plate readers
Image Kansas raids yield hundreds of pounds of marijuana, thousands of joints, vapes and edibles The Kansas Bureau of Investigation seized hundreds of pounds of marijuana and tens of thousands of pre-rolled joint.
Image EarthTalk - ¿El calentamiento global ya ha afectado el valor de los bienes raíces en EE. UU.? El cambio climático no es solo una amenaza futura, ya está transformando el mercado inmobiliario estadounidense de formas que muchos no esperaban.
Image EarthTalk - Has global warming already affected U.S. real estate values? Climate change isn’t just a future threat—it’s already reshaping the U.S. real estate market in ways many didn’t expect.
Image One dead, 1,000 displaced in western Alaska communities hit by ex-typhoon Search and rescue efforts continued in the Kuskokwim River delta in the aftermath of devastating storm surge and hurricane-force winds.
Image EPA signs off on Montana’s new clean water standards The Environmental Protection Agency has signed off on Montana’s plan to discard numeric water quality standards.
Image Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths.
Image EarthTalk - ¿El calentamiento global ya ha afectado el valor de los bienes raíces en EE. UU.? El cambio climático no es solo una amenaza futura, ya está transformando el mercado inmobiliario estadounidense de formas que muchos no esperaban.
Image EarthTalk - Has global warming already affected U.S. real estate values? Climate change isn’t just a future threat—it’s already reshaping the U.S. real estate market in ways many didn’t expect.
Image Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it.
Image Cooking at Home - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw Pork shoulder is slow cooked and served on a whole wheat roll with tangy red cabbage and carrot slaw.
Image Cooking at Home - Chocolate Squash Cake Incorporating squash into a chocolate cake adds flavor plus fiber, vitamin K, phosphorus, and folate.
Image Cooking at Home - Arroz Con Pollo This stewed chicken and rice dish comes together with tomatoes and traditional seasonings.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 6-11, 2025 October 6-11, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
Image Navajo Nation reclaims narratives through tribal education The Navajo Nation is charting a path that prioritizes cultural preservation, education sovereignty, and long-term investment in its community.
Image Lamar High School Soccer Score - October 9, 2025 October 9, 2025, soccer scores for Lamar High School.
Image Movie Review - Tron: Ares Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.
Image Conservation groups rally to help Colorado meet new wildlife goals Colorado Parks and Wildlife has finalized its once in-a-decade State Wildlife Action Plan.
Image Home Country – Gas and guns Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Feds take a new look at stalled St. George highway plan A planned highway crossing through conservation land near St. George has made its way back to the desks of federal land managers.
Image More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
Image How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not What the First Amendment makes clear is that it does not just protect the rights of speakers who say things with which Americans agree.
Image Curious Kids: Who invented the light bulb? When people name the most important inventions in history, light bulbs are usually on the list.
Image Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks More than three-quarters of U.S. counties and jurisdictions are experiencing declines in childhood vaccination rates.
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