All articles from Kiowa County and beyond

PROMO Environment - Recycling Trash Litter Bottle - iStock - yacobchuck
Cleanups removed over 1.5 million pounds of trash from Alaska beaches last year, report says
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App age rule in Arizona has its critics
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Governor Polis declares statewide drought emergency
Young children and a care giver at tables engaged in educational activities.
Afterschool demand outpaces supply, advocates say, even as state scores high in access
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Texas congressman wants to roll back Clean Air protections
Closeup of a United States quarter coin showing "Colorado 1876"
Colorado in 1876 wasn’t immune from the Wild West’s plague of deadly gun violence
Entrance to the New Mexico State Capitol building. A statue of people is in a plaza area in front of the building.
In decisive victory, Haaland pitches ‘a better New Mexico’ as Dem nominee for governor
Hands on a computer keyboard with simulated holographic images floating above representing aspects of artificial intelligence
Oklahoma ethics agency to consider regulating use of AI in political campaigns
Court gavel on a strike plate, with the Scales of Justice and books in the background
DOJ will keep fighting for Arizona voter database after Trump-appointed judge tossed its case
Title card for the EarthTalk environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk – How do enviromentalists view owl cull plan?
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Feds offer New Mexico counties $1M to address water contamination from flooding
A scrap of torn paper with the word "Medicaid" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
Medicaid work requirement update stokes new coverage fears
Child wearing glass with head tilted in an inquisitive pose in front of a chalkboard with colorful images
Curious Kids: Why are buttons and zippers on different sides of men’s and women’s clothes?
Concept graphic with the words "News Update" over a map representing the continents of Earth.
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - June 5, 2026
Three volunteers in blue shirts swing a laughing child by the hands on a path near a rural wind turbine and field.
The Dos and Don’ts of Rural Philanthropy
A white work trailer parked in a neighborhood on the curb. There is an orange ladder secured to the roof rack.
Trailer buying mistakes that cost workers money
An empty open space of land with dirt and a line of trees in the background. The sky is blue and sunny.
Why empty land still has business potential
Aerial view of the Colorado River surrounded by trees and low vegetation with mountains and blue sky in the background.
Nevada signs water sharing agreement with Arizona, California
Shovel containing and surrounded by pieces of coal
Trump to pump $700M into coal power in the states, as he again blasts renewable energy
Model house made of wood resting on United State currency. A calculator, pen, notepad, and keys are nearby.
First-time homebuyers face hurdles despite gradual improvement
Grave marker inscribed with 'In Loving Memory' - iStock - melissarobison
Obituary - Sheri Renee Lyon
Person on horseback in a rural setting looking at a herd of cattle in the distance
Colorado activates New World Screwworm response plan after Texas detection
Cattle in a feedlot barn eating. One looks toward the camera.
USDA confirms New World screwworm detection in Texas cattle
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Hot, breezy weekend ahead for Lamar as fire danger climbs