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Image Rural hospitals question whether they can afford Medicare Advantage contracts Some rural hospitals have canceled — or are considering ending — contracts with insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans.
Image Bill addressing 'junk fees' heads to governor's desk No Republicans voted to support the legislation, which received unanimous approval from Democrats.
Image Colorado highways rank 43rd in the nation Colorado highways rank as some of the worst in the nation and are only getting worse.
Image Groups sue to stop Colorado's tax on firearms, ammunition Gun groups are suing to halt Colorado’s tax on firearms and ammunition that took effect Tuesday.
Image Colorado farmers brace for new round of Trump tariffs President Donald Trump is set to impose sweeping global tariffs this week, a move expected to spark retaliation.
Image One measles case confirmed in Pueblo resident Coloradans urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure locations.
Image Colorado lawmakers work to protect voter rights after Trump elections order Trump has cast doubt on the integrity of American elections for years, despite evidence that fraud is extremely rare.
Image Rural hospitals question whether they can afford Medicare Advantage contracts Some rural hospitals have canceled — or are considering ending — contracts with insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - April 3, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 2, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Hickenlooper, Bennet give Colorado the nation’s biggest pro-Trump skew in Senate votes Hickenlooper nor Bennet have been among the Senate Democrats most likely to back Trump’s Cabinet picks.
Image Death Notice - Harold ‘Tiny’ Dwain McKinnis Death notice for Harold "Tiny" Dwain McKinnis of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Funeral Services - Billie C. Cordova Funeral services for Billie C. Cordova of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Obituary - Judith Anne (Gray) Benson Obituary for Judith Anne (Gray) Benson, of Oklahoma, formerly of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado Events Calendar – April 1-May 3 Events across southeast Colorado for April 2025.
Image Plainview School Calendar – April 3-May 2, 2025 Plainview, Colorado, school calendar for April 3 through May 2, 2025.
Image USDA Update – April 2, 2024 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image About Town – March 31, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Kit Carson School Calendar – April 2-May 2, 2025 Kit Carson, Colorado, school calendar for April 2 through May 2, 2025.
Image Cheyenne Wells School Calendar - April 3-29, 2025 Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, school calendar for April 3-29, 2025.
Image USDA Update – April 2, 2024 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado Events Calendar – April 1-May 3 Events across southeast Colorado for April 2025.
Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Isaiah 12:1–6 (ESV) Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - March 25-29, 2025 March 25-29, 2025, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 29, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 29, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 29, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 29, 2025.
Image Bill addressing 'junk fees' heads to governor's desk No Republicans voted to support the legislation, which received unanimous approval from Democrats.
Image Poll: Americans concerned about bird flu effects on wallets over health Americans are more concerned about bird flu's effect on grocery costs rather than health implications.
Image National infrastructure improves, more work needed A new report has found some progress has been made to improve the nation's aging infrastructure.
Image Report: Cuts to Inflation Reduction Act would impact Texas economy Texas would be one of five states to suffer the most if the Trump administration repeals the Inflation Reduction Act.
Image Commentary - Hickenlooper could be vulnerable to a strong primary challenge in 2026 The Democratic U.S. senator from Colorado is misaligned with the electorate.
Image Colorado lawmakers work to protect voter rights after Trump elections order Trump has cast doubt on the integrity of American elections for years, despite evidence that fraud is extremely rare.
Image Bipartisan bill would reform process for vacancy-appointed lawmakers in Colorado A bipartisan bill would restructure the vacancy committee process to replace members of the Colorado Legislature.
Image Effort to overturn Utah union bill through referendum gains steam The Protect Utah Workers coalition announced it has collected about 130,000 signatures from voters around the state
Image Social Security service fallout reaches North Dakota AARP says it's getting thousands of phone calls from seniors worried about getting through to Social Security.
Image Dental services now available to adult Utahns enrolled in Medicaid Utahns who are enrolled in Medicaid and are at least 21 years old are now eligible for dental care.
Image Conflict as Nebraska Legislature advances changes to voter-approved minimum wage increases The Nebraska Legislature advanced an effort to weaken and add exceptions to the minimum wage increase Nebraska voters approved.
Image Movie Review - Snow White Critic Bob Garver looks at "Snow White," Disney's modern remake of the 1937 animated classic.
Image Movie Review - Mickey 17 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mickey 17" from "Parasite" writer/director Bong Joon-ho.
Image North Texas county sues feds over PFAS contamination Nearly 4.5 billion pounds of sludge were used in the United States in 2023 alone, applied to farmland or used in compost.
Image Rep. Boebert targets renewed effort to remove federal wolf protections Representative Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has introduced a bill to remove gray wolves from the list of endangered and threatened species.
Image USDA Update – April 2, 2024 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Poll: Americans concerned about bird flu effects on wallets over health Americans are more concerned about bird flu's effect on grocery costs rather than health implications.
Image Hickenlooper, Bennet give Colorado the nation’s biggest pro-Trump skew in Senate votes Hickenlooper nor Bennet have been among the Senate Democrats most likely to back Trump’s Cabinet picks.
Image Commentary - Hickenlooper could be vulnerable to a strong primary challenge in 2026 The Democratic U.S. senator from Colorado is misaligned with the electorate.
Image Colorado lawmakers work to protect voter rights after Trump elections order Trump has cast doubt on the integrity of American elections for years, despite evidence that fraud is extremely rare.
Image Groups sue to stop Colorado's tax on firearms, ammunition Gun groups are suing to halt Colorado’s tax on firearms and ammunition that took effect Tuesday.
Image North Texas county sues feds over PFAS contamination Nearly 4.5 billion pounds of sludge were used in the United States in 2023 alone, applied to farmland or used in compost.
Image Groups sue to stop Colorado's tax on firearms, ammunition Gun groups are suing to halt Colorado’s tax on firearms and ammunition that took effect Tuesday.
Image Seventeen states want to end an abortion privacy rule. A federal judge is questioning HIPAA itself. The decades-old federal law protecting the privacy of individual health information is threatened by multiple lawsuits.
Image Towing company sues Montana police chief for violating due process rights A lawsuit filed in federal court accuses the Billings chief of police with using a close friendship to illegally blacklist a towing company
Image North Texas county sues feds over PFAS contamination Nearly 4.5 billion pounds of sludge were used in the United States in 2023 alone, applied to farmland or used in compost.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - April 2, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending April 2, 2025.
Image EarthTalk – Are the Chinese way ahead of other EV automakers? China has quickly become a dominant force in the global electric vehicle (EV) market.
Image EarthTalk – ¿Están los chinos por delante de otros fabricantes de vehículos eléctricos? China se ha convertido rápidamente en una fuerza dominante en el mercado mundial de vehículos eléctricos.
Image Colorado Senate debates state budget in tight financial year The budget includes $150 million in new K-12 spending and a 1.6 percent Medicaid provider rate increase.
Image Rural hospitals question whether they can afford Medicare Advantage contracts Some rural hospitals have canceled — or are considering ending — contracts with insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans.
Image Bill addressing 'junk fees' heads to governor's desk No Republicans voted to support the legislation, which received unanimous approval from Democrats.
Image Arizona students voice concerns about student aid, federal cuts Trump has said funding for some programs, including Pell Grants and student financial aid, won't be touched.
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 - Oatmeal Raisin Muffins What's better than a toasty muffin right out of the oven? Enjoy these oatmeal raisin muffins with your breakfast or as a snack or dessert.
Image Cooking at Home - Neopolitan Tuna Fettuccine Did you know that canned tomatoes have more lycopene and B vitamins than fresh tomatoes?
Image Cooking at Home - No Bake Breakfast Cookies Sweet breakfast cookies that can be prepared in advance for breakfast on the go.
Image Arizona students voice concerns about student aid, federal cuts Trump has said funding for some programs, including Pell Grants and student financial aid, won't be touched.
Image Colorado bills would add protections for transgender people Colorado legislators introduced two bills Friday that would add new legal protections for transgender people.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - March 25-29, 2025 March 25-29, 2025, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Big tech backs nuclear energy expansion Major tech companies have pledged to triple global nuclear energy output by 2050.
Image Rep. Boebert targets renewed effort to remove federal wolf protections Representative Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has introduced a bill to remove gray wolves from the list of endangered and threatened species.
Image Home Country – Cowboy music Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Opponent calls Montana resolution 'slap in the face' to public land owners Opponent calls Montana resolution 'slap in the face' to public land owners
Image Curious Kids: How many types of insects are there in the world? Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely and you’ll find insects.
Image If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response on their own? Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies.
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.
