Top News Image Thousands of Colorado educators and students rally to demand full public school funding Teachers union opposes governor’s proposal to change how schools calculate per-pupil funding. Image Colorado Jobless rate rises slightly to 4.7% Employers in the state added 3,900 nonfarm jobs, bringing the state’s total to 2,981,000 jobs. Image Federal policies inject ‘uncertainty’ into Colorado state budget picture Despite uncertainty over how federal policy changes could impact the national and state economy, Colorado’s state budget picture has not worsened. Image Feds pause $32 million in grants to Denver, investigate migrant shelters The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent a letter warning the City and County of Denver that it might revoke millions in funding. Image Colorado lawmakers back off plan to force cuts to tipped minimum wage State lawmakers have backed off a plan that would have led to a steep pay cut for servers, bartenders and other tipped workers. Image Top articles for the week ending March 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025. National and Global News Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department Image Politics: 2025Talks - March 21, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 21, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Democrats ‘have to do better,’ Senator Bennet tells Greeley town hall Senator Bennet spoke for about 90 minutes to the crowd gathered at the University of Northern Colorado. Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - March 20, 2025 News from rural America. Image Politics: 2025Talks - March 20, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek - Subscribe Today! Image Funeral Services - Esther E. McCoin Funeral services for Ester E. McCoin of Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Death Notice - Esther E. McCoin Death notice for Ester E. McCoin of Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Obituary - Susanne Cherrill Carter Obituary for Susanne Cherrill Carter, formerly of Colorado. Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - March 16, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado. Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - March 24-30, 2025 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County. Image Letter to the Editor - Thoughts from the Kiowa County Emergency Manager Kiowa County Emergency Manager Shellie Englehardt shares her thoughts on being an informed and prepared member of the community. Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - March 25-29, 2025 March 25-29, 2025, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Photo of the Week - March 21, 2025 Photo of the week from the March 21, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Blowing dust Friday obscured the view of the First Christian Church in Eads - Chris Sorensen. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Subscribe Today! Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 10 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti. Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - March 25-29, 2025 March 25-29, 2025, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14-15, 2025 March 13-14-15, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14-15, 2025 March 13-14-15, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado girls high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 15, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending March 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14, 2025 March 13-14, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams. Economy Image Federal policies inject ‘uncertainty’ into Colorado state budget picture Despite uncertainty over how federal policy changes could impact the national and state economy, Colorado’s state budget picture has not worsened. Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation. Image Trump tariff threats imperiling Colorado’s economy, state treasurer says Trump has backed off plans to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, signing an executive order Thursday to delay percent tariffs on most goods. Image USDA rolls out $1 billion plan to combat bird flu after egg prices rise The virus, also known as bird flu or H5N1, has disrupted the work of poultry farmers for years and began infecting dairy herds last year. Elections Image Commentary - Colorado is ready to preserve voting rights Portia Prescott says protecting the vote in Colorado isn’t about race or division — it’s about humanity. Image South Dakota legislature seeks tighter limits on voter qualifications with host of ‘election integrity’ bills South Dakota lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills during the 2025 legislation session proposing to alter the state’s election laws. Image Teller County sheriff announces run for Colorado governor in 2026 Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell will run for Colorado governor as a Republican candidate in 2026. Image Three Colorado ballot measures advocate for energy consumer choice Advance Colorado, an influential conservative action committee, has filed three ballot measures. Health & Living Image EarthTalk - Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days? Prairie dogs play a key role in grassland ecosystems but encounter many threats. Image EarthTalk - ¿Están los perros de las praderas amenazados o en peligro de extinción en la actualidad? Los perros de las praderas desempeñan un papel clave en los ecosistemas de pastizales, pero se enfrentan a muchas amenazas. Image Kansas health officials report measles case in southwest Kanas State and county officials say a Stevens County resident has tested positive for measles. Image Colorado bill looks to expand SNAP to allow restaurant food purchases Colorado bill looks to expand SNAP to allow restaurant food purchases Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - Novocaine Critic Bob Garver looks at "Novocaine" - is it painful? Image Movie Review - Mickey 17 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mickey 17" from "Parasite" writer/director Bong Joon-ho. Image Movie Reviews - Last Breath and Anora Critic Bob Garver looks at "Last Breath" and Academy Award winner "Anora." Image Movie Review - The Monkey Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Monkey." Does it appeal to him? Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image South Dakota farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions The South Dakota region has seen some wet weather in recent days, but the entire state is still in varying levels of drought status. Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation. Image New Mexico farm tackles climate change one freeze-dried apple at a time New Mexico is one of five U.S. states that frequently encounters exceptional drought that can damage crops. Government & Politics Image Thousands of Colorado educators and students rally to demand full public school funding Teachers union opposes governor’s proposal to change how schools calculate per-pupil funding. Image Colorado lawmakers back off plan to force cuts to tipped minimum wage State lawmakers have backed off a plan that would have led to a steep pay cut for servers, bartenders and other tipped workers. Image Politics: 2025Talks - March 21, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Kansas satanists plan to defy governor with ‘therapeutic blasphemy’ Kansas Governor Laura Kelly intervened in satanists’ plans to conduct a black mass on March 28 at the Statehouse. Crime, Court & Law Image Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department Image Court challenges of recent mass firings of federal workers making headway The Sierra Club is taking the Trump administration to court, joining a slew of legal challenges over the mass firings of federal workers. Image SCOTUS to decide future of fund seen as lifeline for rural broadband Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of a federal fund Image Supreme Court will review case challenging Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case that challenges the constitutionality of a 2019 Colorado law that bans conversion therapy. Weather & Climate Image Curious Kids: What was the first thing scientists discovered? All societies have had ways of understanding nature based on their experiences of it. Image EarthTalk - Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days? Prairie dogs play a key role in grassland ecosystems but encounter many threats. Image EarthTalk - ¿Están los perros de las praderas amenazados o en peligro de extinción en la actualidad? Los perros de las praderas desempeñan un papel clave en los ecosistemas de pastizales, pero se enfrentan a muchas amenazas. Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 19, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 19, 2025. Personal Finance & Business Image Colorado Jobless rate rises slightly to 4.7% Employers in the state added 3,900 nonfarm jobs, bringing the state’s total to 2,981,000 jobs. Image Consumer protection agency cuts put Coloradans at risk for predatory banks Coloradans with low bank balances would be on the hook for an extra $225 a year if Congress votes to roll back a new rule Image EarthTalk - What is the Net Zero Banking Alliance and why is it in jeopardy with Trump? NZBA is a partnership of banks dedicated to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué es la Net Zero Banking Alliance y por qué está en peligro con Trump? La NZBA es una asociación de bancos dedicada a alcanzar las cero emisiones netas de gases de efecto invernadero para 2050. 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Image Thousands of Colorado educators and students rally to demand full public school funding Teachers union opposes governor’s proposal to change how schools calculate per-pupil funding.
Image Colorado Jobless rate rises slightly to 4.7% Employers in the state added 3,900 nonfarm jobs, bringing the state’s total to 2,981,000 jobs.
Image Federal policies inject ‘uncertainty’ into Colorado state budget picture Despite uncertainty over how federal policy changes could impact the national and state economy, Colorado’s state budget picture has not worsened.
Image Feds pause $32 million in grants to Denver, investigate migrant shelters The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent a letter warning the City and County of Denver that it might revoke millions in funding.
Image Colorado lawmakers back off plan to force cuts to tipped minimum wage State lawmakers have backed off a plan that would have led to a steep pay cut for servers, bartenders and other tipped workers.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department
Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 21, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Democrats ‘have to do better,’ Senator Bennet tells Greeley town hall Senator Bennet spoke for about 90 minutes to the crowd gathered at the University of Northern Colorado.
Image Funeral Services - Esther E. McCoin Funeral services for Ester E. McCoin of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - March 16, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - March 24-30, 2025 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Letter to the Editor - Thoughts from the Kiowa County Emergency Manager Kiowa County Emergency Manager Shellie Englehardt shares her thoughts on being an informed and prepared member of the community.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - March 25-29, 2025 March 25-29, 2025, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Photo of the Week - March 21, 2025 Photo of the week from the March 21, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Blowing dust Friday obscured the view of the First Christian Church in Eads - Chris Sorensen.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 10 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - March 25-29, 2025 March 25-29, 2025, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14-15, 2025 March 13-14-15, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14-15, 2025 March 13-14-15, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado girls high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 15, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14, 2025 March 13-14, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams.
Image Federal policies inject ‘uncertainty’ into Colorado state budget picture Despite uncertainty over how federal policy changes could impact the national and state economy, Colorado’s state budget picture has not worsened.
Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation.
Image Trump tariff threats imperiling Colorado’s economy, state treasurer says Trump has backed off plans to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, signing an executive order Thursday to delay percent tariffs on most goods.
Image USDA rolls out $1 billion plan to combat bird flu after egg prices rise The virus, also known as bird flu or H5N1, has disrupted the work of poultry farmers for years and began infecting dairy herds last year.
Image Commentary - Colorado is ready to preserve voting rights Portia Prescott says protecting the vote in Colorado isn’t about race or division — it’s about humanity.
Image South Dakota legislature seeks tighter limits on voter qualifications with host of ‘election integrity’ bills South Dakota lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills during the 2025 legislation session proposing to alter the state’s election laws.
Image Teller County sheriff announces run for Colorado governor in 2026 Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell will run for Colorado governor as a Republican candidate in 2026.
Image Three Colorado ballot measures advocate for energy consumer choice Advance Colorado, an influential conservative action committee, has filed three ballot measures.
Image EarthTalk - Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days? Prairie dogs play a key role in grassland ecosystems but encounter many threats.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Están los perros de las praderas amenazados o en peligro de extinción en la actualidad? Los perros de las praderas desempeñan un papel clave en los ecosistemas de pastizales, pero se enfrentan a muchas amenazas.
Image Kansas health officials report measles case in southwest Kanas State and county officials say a Stevens County resident has tested positive for measles.
Image Colorado bill looks to expand SNAP to allow restaurant food purchases Colorado bill looks to expand SNAP to allow restaurant food purchases
Image Movie Review - Mickey 17 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mickey 17" from "Parasite" writer/director Bong Joon-ho.
Image Movie Reviews - Last Breath and Anora Critic Bob Garver looks at "Last Breath" and Academy Award winner "Anora."
Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image South Dakota farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions The South Dakota region has seen some wet weather in recent days, but the entire state is still in varying levels of drought status.
Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation.
Image New Mexico farm tackles climate change one freeze-dried apple at a time New Mexico is one of five U.S. states that frequently encounters exceptional drought that can damage crops.
Image Thousands of Colorado educators and students rally to demand full public school funding Teachers union opposes governor’s proposal to change how schools calculate per-pupil funding.
Image Colorado lawmakers back off plan to force cuts to tipped minimum wage State lawmakers have backed off a plan that would have led to a steep pay cut for servers, bartenders and other tipped workers.
Image Kansas satanists plan to defy governor with ‘therapeutic blasphemy’ Kansas Governor Laura Kelly intervened in satanists’ plans to conduct a black mass on March 28 at the Statehouse.
Image Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department
Image Court challenges of recent mass firings of federal workers making headway The Sierra Club is taking the Trump administration to court, joining a slew of legal challenges over the mass firings of federal workers.
Image SCOTUS to decide future of fund seen as lifeline for rural broadband Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of a federal fund
Image Supreme Court will review case challenging Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case that challenges the constitutionality of a 2019 Colorado law that bans conversion therapy.
Image Curious Kids: What was the first thing scientists discovered? All societies have had ways of understanding nature based on their experiences of it.
Image EarthTalk - Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days? Prairie dogs play a key role in grassland ecosystems but encounter many threats.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Están los perros de las praderas amenazados o en peligro de extinción en la actualidad? Los perros de las praderas desempeñan un papel clave en los ecosistemas de pastizales, pero se enfrentan a muchas amenazas.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 19, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 19, 2025.
Image Colorado Jobless rate rises slightly to 4.7% Employers in the state added 3,900 nonfarm jobs, bringing the state’s total to 2,981,000 jobs.
Image Consumer protection agency cuts put Coloradans at risk for predatory banks Coloradans with low bank balances would be on the hook for an extra $225 a year if Congress votes to roll back a new rule
Image EarthTalk - What is the Net Zero Banking Alliance and why is it in jeopardy with Trump? NZBA is a partnership of banks dedicated to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué es la Net Zero Banking Alliance y por qué está en peligro con Trump? La NZBA es una asociación de bancos dedicada a alcanzar las cero emisiones netas de gases de efecto invernadero para 2050.
Image Cooking at Home - Oat Bran Muffins Full of fruit and oat bran, these tasty muffins can be enjoyed as a snack or a dessert.
Image Cooking at Home - New Orleans Red Beans Spice up your week with these delicious New Orleans Red Beans. Season with hot sauce if desired.
Image Cooking at Home - Mushroom Beef Sloppy Joes Chopped mushrooms, when sautéed, blend seamlessly with ground meats.
Image Cooking at Home - Oven-Fried Fish This spicy and savory oven-fried fish will be a hit in your home. Enjoy it with seasonal vegetables and a side of your favorite fruit.
Image Curious Kids: What was the first thing scientists discovered? All societies have had ways of understanding nature based on their experiences of it.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - March 25-29, 2025 March 25-29, 2025, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Thousands of Colorado educators and students rally to demand full public school funding Teachers union opposes governor’s proposal to change how schools calculate per-pupil funding.
Image Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department Colorado takes Trump to court over efforts to abolish Education Department
Image EarthTalk - Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days? Prairie dogs play a key role in grassland ecosystems but encounter many threats.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Están los perros de las praderas amenazados o en peligro de extinción en la actualidad? Los perros de las praderas desempeñan un papel clave en los ecosistemas de pastizales, pero se enfrentan a muchas amenazas.
Image Commentary - Colorado leaders give some hope of meaningful resistance In Utah, the U.S. government offered protections from state policies. Now, in Colorado, the state protects against U.S. government policies.
Image Curious Kids: What was the first thing scientists discovered? All societies have had ways of understanding nature based on their experiences of it.
Image Curious Kids: Is ranch dressing a liquid or a solid? To figure out what’s going on with ranch dressing, you need to understand what the different states of matter are.
Image Curious Kids: How are clouds’ shapes made? Once you understand how certain clouds develop their shapes, you can learn to forecast the weather.
Image Curious Kids: Can animals have mental disabilities? Sometimes genetic or developmental changes affect how the brain is built, which can lead to mental disabilities or learning differences.
