All articles from Kiowa County and beyond

A scrap of torn paper with the word "Medicaid" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
Indiana’s Medicaid enrollment decline could be harbinger of US future
Word "tax" on wooden blocks held together with a caliper tool. A calculator and assorted coins and currency are in the background.
Supporters of Colorado graduated income tax measure submit ​required number of petition signatures
Aerial view of the Colorado River surrounded by trees and low vegetation with mountains and blue sky in the background.
Bipartisan opposition grows against feds' Colorado River plan
Artist's representation of cargo shipping containers with yellow banners in front labeled with the word "tariff"
Democratic attorneys general, governors sue feds over tariffs
Image of a globe created with flags of countries
Humanitarians urge Congress to rescind Trump admin 'global gag rule'
Illustration of a person on a road with diverging paths. Two signs are on the horizon. On the left is a sign with an arrow pointing left reading "gun rights." On the right is a sign with an arrow pointing right reading "gun control."
Colorado sees big uptick in gun background checks ahead of new purchasing law
Front page of a newspaper with a headline reading "Politics" next to a pair of glasses.
Politics: 2026Talks - August 4, 2026
Doors to a building below a sign reading "US Citizenship and Immigration Services"
Legal services contract expires, and unaccompanied immigrant children face deportation
Microphone with the the word "news" on top of a puzzle map of the United States overlayed with the national flag.
Daily Audio Newscast - August 4, 2026
Title card for the EarthTalk environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk – Why does fur spark disease fears?
Concept graphic with the words "News Update" over a map representing the continents of Earth.
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - August 3, 2026
Open hand facing up and glowing slightly from the palm with the letters 'AI' floating above
Colorado students want stronger state regulations of AI, social media
PROMO Technology - Network Cable Fiber Optic Comunication - iStock - arcoss
University of Utah’s ‘AI supercomputer’ debuts among fastest systems in the world
Sign near a body of water with boats warning of the dangers of algal blooms - Stephen Barnes - iStock-1751685698
North Dakota water experts: 'When in doubt, stay out'
Hand drawing a line around the words "Climate Change" with surrounding words and images showing impacts
Poll: 'Climate hush' among Democrats may not win votes
PROMO 64J1 Plant - Marijuana Leaf Neon Sign - iStock - Nikolay Evsyukov
More conditions now covered by Texas medical marijuana law
PROMO Government - Washington Monument - Wikimedia
Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’
Close up of a computer screen showing the word "Agriculture."
Rising tension in central Washington as farmland is eyed for energy and data center projects
Artist's concept of an atom, with a nucleus and orbiting electrons
New nuclear campus deal would require Idaho to accept, store spent nuclear fuel, radioactive waste
Diverse group of six young people standing close together smiling
Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers
Map of the state of Utah, showing portions of surrounding states.
Opponents headed to court over Trump cuts to Utah monuments
PROMO Fire - Fire Truck Flames House Home - iStock - Glenn_Hewitt
Fires destroy hundreds of structures in Washington
PROMO Weather - Station Wind Speed Direction Rain Temperature - iStock - Simon J Beer
Eads hits 104 Monday before cool front knocks highs into the 80s for Kiowa County
Front page of a newspaper with a headline reading "Politics" next to a pair of glasses.
Politics: 2026Talks - August 3, 2026