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Image Bill to make all gun theft in Colorado a felony clears first committee hearing A bipartisan bill to make all gun thefts in Colorado a felony passed its first committee hearing Tuesday. Image Trump administration fires 20 immigration judges, amid mass dismissals of federal workers Despite a backlog of nearly 3.7 million cases in U.S. immigration court, the Trump administration has fired 20 immigration judges. Weather & Climate Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 19, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 19, 2025. Image Nebraska State Patrol trooper killed in snow day crash identified A Nebraska State Patrol trooper was killed Monday in the line of duty, while responding to a wreck along Interstate 80. Image EarthTalk – What is Trump promising regarding: climate, environment and energy policy? Donald Trump has already begun rolling back climate initiatives and environmental regulations. 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Image Bill to make all gun theft in Colorado a felony clears first committee hearing A bipartisan bill to make all gun thefts in Colorado a felony passed its first committee hearing Tuesday.
Image Colorado bill would establish right to family visitation for incarcerated people A bill under consideration at the Colorado Legislature would give incarcerated people the right to see their families and community.
Image Colorado State Patrol investigated 7 fatal crashes over the weekend The weekend winter storm impacted hundreds of travelers across the Colorado, beginning Friday, continuing through Sunday.
Image Denver Public Schools sues Trump administration over repeal of ‘protected areas’ policy After a sweeping immigration enforcement operation disrupted schools throughout the area, Denver Public Schools sued the Trump administration
Image Top articles for the week ending February 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 15, 2025.
Image Colorado Senate adds amendments to semi-automatic firearms bill The Democratic-led Colorado Senate approved a bill early Friday to ban semi-automatic firearm sales in the state.
Image Trump administration fires 20 immigration judges, amid mass dismissals of federal workers Despite a backlog of nearly 3.7 million cases in U.S. immigration court, the Trump administration has fired 20 immigration judges.
Image U.S. Senate to tackle budget resolution this week in marathon session Senate debate on the budget resolution will likely include a vote-a-rama, where senators vote on amendments throughout the night.
Image Billions of dollars at stake for farmers hit by Trump funding freeze, pause on foreign aid Farmers across the United States are finding themselves in precarious economic positions, as they attempt to navigate a strained farm economy.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 19, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 18, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel.
Image Death Notice - Shea (Cordova) Johnson Death notice for Shea (Cordova) Johnson of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – February 18, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - January 30, 2025 Minutes of the January 30, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image 2025 southeast Colorado boys high school state tournament wrestling results 2025 southeast Colorado boys high school wrestling results from the state tournament.
Image Top articles for the week ending February 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 15, 2025.
Image USDA Update – February 14, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 19, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 19, 2025.
Image Town of Eads Regular Council Meeting - January 13, 2025 Minutes of the January 13, 2025, Town of Eads, Colorado, Board of Trustees meeting.
Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Luke 5:1–11 (ESV) Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – February 18, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 10-15, 2025 February 10-15, 2025, basketball scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 10-15, 2025 February 10-15, 2025, basketball scores for southeast Colorado girls high school teams.
Image 2025 southeast Colorado girls high school state tournament wrestling results 2025 southeast Colorado girls high school wrestling results from the state tournament.
Image 2025 southeast Colorado boys high school state tournament wrestling results 2025 southeast Colorado boys high school wrestling results from the state tournament.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 15, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 15, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending February 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 15, 2025.
Image Cost of living, political dysfunction top concerns for Utahns Utahns are concerned about being able to afford housing and other costs, such as groceries and taxes.
Image Trade war fears ease as Trump pauses tariffs after concessions from Canada, Mexico Major markets pared some losses after President Donald Trump paused his plans for 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada.
Image One way Trump could help revive rural America’s economies When communities begin to lose quality-of-life assets, residents notice. Younger people tend to migrate away.
Image U.S. gas prices expected to drop nationwide in 2025 For American drivers, 2025 is poised to bring continued relief at the pump, marking the third consecutive year of gas price drops.
Image Over 2,300 Coloradans voted from jail in 2024 under new law The number of Coloradans in jail who voted in the 2024 election soared from previous years.
Image Some Nebraska lawmakers seek exemptions in voter-led paid sick leave law, as others protest Nebraskans voted to require paid sick leave for eligible employees; two dozen state lawmakers are seeking to carve out exceptions.
Image Colorado measure would end sanctuary state policy Colorado measure would end sanctuary state policy
Image U.S. Supreme Court declines Montana voting rights case The nation's highest court has declined to hear a case about Montana voting laws which would have disproportionately affected Native people.
Image How 'shield laws' apply to telehealth abortion providers The AP reported January 31 that a grand jury had indicted a doctor in New York on felony charges of criminal abortion.
Image GLP-1 meds offer new hope for heart health amid weight-loss craze The GLP-1 medication trend has taken the health and wellness world by storm, largely hailed as a game-changer for weight loss.
Image Union announces end of King Soopers strike, workers return After nearly two weeks of striking, King Soopers and its workers' union announced an end to the strike.
Image Magnetic induction cooking can cut your kitchen's carbon footprint There are straightforward electric options for heating buildings and hot water and drying clothes, but going electric could be more controversial in the kitchen.
Image Movie Review - Captain America: Brave New World Critic Bob Garver looks at "Captain America: Brave New World," the latest installment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe getting back to the classics.
Image Movie Review - Dog Man Critic Bob Garver continues to look for a way to break the streak of low-rated movies in 2025. Will "Dog Man" be the one to do it?
Image Movie Review - Flight Risk Can critic Bob Garver break the streak of low-rated movies as he looks at "Flight Risk?"
Image Billions of dollars at stake for farmers hit by Trump funding freeze, pause on foreign aid Farmers across the United States are finding themselves in precarious economic positions, as they attempt to navigate a strained farm economy.
Image Utah bill wants more labeling transparency for cultivated meat products A Utah legislator has introduced a bill to increase transparency for consumers when purchasing cultivated meat products.
Image USDA Update – February 18, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image South Dakota poised to boost fees that help regulate CAFOs Rural communities in the U.S. remain at the center of debate about the growing presence of large livestock operations.
Image New poll suggests controversial Utah union bill is unpopular among voters Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a controversial bill Friday evening to prevent public unions from collective bargaining.
Image South Dakota poised to boost fees that help regulate CAFOs Rural communities in the U.S. remain at the center of debate about the growing presence of large livestock operations.
Image U.S. Senate to tackle budget resolution this week in marathon session Senate debate on the budget resolution will likely include a vote-a-rama, where senators vote on amendments throughout the night.
Image Arizona GOP lawmakers advance firing squad execution proposal A proposal that would amend the Arizona Constitution to execute prisoners by firing squad instead of lethal injection passed its first hurdle.
Image Arizona GOP lawmakers advance firing squad execution proposal A proposal that would amend the Arizona Constitution to execute prisoners by firing squad instead of lethal injection passed its first hurdle.
Image How 'shield laws' apply to telehealth abortion providers The AP reported January 31 that a grand jury had indicted a doctor in New York on felony charges of criminal abortion.
Image Bill to make all gun theft in Colorado a felony clears first committee hearing A bipartisan bill to make all gun thefts in Colorado a felony passed its first committee hearing Tuesday.
Image Trump administration fires 20 immigration judges, amid mass dismissals of federal workers Despite a backlog of nearly 3.7 million cases in U.S. immigration court, the Trump administration has fired 20 immigration judges.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 19, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 19, 2025.
Image Nebraska State Patrol trooper killed in snow day crash identified A Nebraska State Patrol trooper was killed Monday in the line of duty, while responding to a wreck along Interstate 80.
Image EarthTalk – What is Trump promising regarding: climate, environment and energy policy? Donald Trump has already begun rolling back climate initiatives and environmental regulations.
Image EarthTalk – ¿Qué promete Trump en materia de clima, medio ambiente y política energética? Donald Trump ya ha empezado a hacer retroceder las iniciativas climáticas y las normativas medioambientales.
Image New poll suggests controversial Utah union bill is unpopular among voters Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a controversial bill Friday evening to prevent public unions from collective bargaining.
Image Union announces end of King Soopers strike, workers return After nearly two weeks of striking, King Soopers and its workers' union announced an end to the strike.
Image Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval The Colorado Senate gave final approval to a bill Tuesday that would make it easier to form unions in Colorado.
Image U.S. Senate to tackle budget resolution this week in marathon session Senate debate on the budget resolution will likely include a vote-a-rama, where senators vote on amendments throughout the night.
Image Cooking at Home - Meatball Soup Mixed vegetables, meatballs, and brown rice make a delicious and hearty soup that will warm you up on a cold winter night.
Image Cooking at Home - Manhattan Clam Chowder Try this hearty chowder full of carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, and clams that can be easily made in a slow cooker.
Image Cooking at Home - Whole Wheat Pancakes Adding more whole grains to your diet is easy with this tasty pancake recipe.
Image Cooking at Home - Low Fat Ranch Dip A blender transforms canned beans, herbs, and spices into this delectable ranch style dip!
Image Nebraska Capitol to bathe in orange light to remember those housed at Genoa boarding school The Nebraska State Capitol will be bathed in orange light Thursday to remember and honor the survivors and descendants.
Image Report: Reform better than dissolution for the Department of Education Americans haven’t clearly indicated in the time since the department’s founding in 1980 that they want that spending to go away.
Image Oklahoma universities stand to lose millions if NIH funding cuts go through Oklahoma’s research universities receive almost $10.5 million in funding for project-based research from the National Institutes of Health.
Image Schools and public buildings turn to AI gun detection software When the system thinks it detects a gun, it sends an image to its “human-in-the-loop” team.
Image Wyoming bills seek to limit federal ownership of state's public lands Wyoming is one of several states where some lawmakers arguing states should have more control of the federally managed public lands.
Image Movie Review - Captain America: Brave New World Critic Bob Garver looks at "Captain America: Brave New World," the latest installment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe getting back to the classics.
Image Home Country – The Iditarod Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image EarthTalk - What’s so bad about wood pellet biomass energy? Biomass took off in 2009, after the European Union (EU) created its Renewable Energy Directive.
Image Curious Kids: Are animals smart? Scientists once believed a brain with billions of neurons was a requirement for intelligence.
Image Curious Kids: Where does black fall on the color spectrum? To understand where black falls on the color spectrum, first consider what light actually is.
Image US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck With a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
Image Is DOGE a cybersecurity threat? A security expert explains the dangers of violating protocols and regulations that protect government computer systems.