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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 Cuts to Medicaid would affect one in five Coloradans Potential cuts include $880 billion to Medicaid over the next decade.
Image Colorado Senate gives preliminary approval to Voting Rights Act The Colorado Senate gave preliminary approval Friday to a bill intended to codify certain anti-discrimination provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act.
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 Daily Audio Newscast - April 2, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 1, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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 Tribes, long shut out from their own health data, fight for access and sovereignty The concept, known as data sovereignty, is important amid the harrowing health disparities seen in tribal people.
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 Democrats ask congressional watchdog agency to probe Trump’s funding freezes Top Democrats in Congress are asking the Government Accountability Office to open an investigation.
Image Funeral Services - Billie C. Cordova Funeral services for Billie C. Cordova of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado Events Calendar – April 1-May 3 Events across southeast Colorado for April 2025.
Image About Town – March 31, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image USDA Update – April 2, 2024 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - March 30, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Obituary - Judith Anne (Gray) Benson Obituary for Judith Anne (Gray) Benson, of Oklahoma, formerly of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – March 30, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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 USDA Update – March 30, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 11 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 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 Colorado job growth driven by government hiring Colorado's Legislative Council Staff recently presented its March report on the economic and fiscal forecast for the state.
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 Colorado Senate gives preliminary approval to Voting Rights Act The Colorado Senate gave preliminary approval Friday to a bill intended to codify certain anti-discrimination provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act.
Image Kansas Legislature overrides governor’s veto of bill to limit advance voting Senate Bill 4 moves the deadline for counting mail-in ballots to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
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 Federal funding freeze affects New Mexico's food, farms, housing A federal funding freeze affecting a broad swath of U.S. programs has left many organizations in limbo.
Image EarthTalk - How is wind power doing in the U.S.? Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 percent of the nation’s electricity mix.
Image Cuts to Medicaid would affect one in five Coloradans Potential cuts include $880 billion to Medicaid over the next decade.
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 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 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 Federal funding freeze affects New Mexico's food, farms, housing A federal funding freeze affecting a broad swath of U.S. programs has left many organizations in limbo.
Image Cuts to Medicaid would affect one in five Coloradans Potential cuts include $880 billion to Medicaid over the next decade.
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 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 Police officer whistleblowers would get more protection under Colorado bill Similar legislation failed last year, but new version cleared its first legislative committee this week.
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 EarthTalk - Can we do a better job repurposing outdated technology? The annual production of “e-waste” is rising by 2.6 million tons globally
Image Colorado construction defect bill, meant to boost condo building, passes House A bill that aims to encourage condominium construction by lowering litigation risks passed the Colorado House Monday.
Image Federal funding freeze affects New Mexico's food, farms, housing A federal funding freeze affecting a broad swath of U.S. programs has left many organizations in limbo.
Image Cities lead bans on algorithmic rent hikes as states lag behind In 2024, proposed legislation failed to prohibit the use of these algorithms stalled in Illinois, New York and Rhode Island.
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 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 - 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 - Garlic Ginger Ramen with Beef Adding garlic and ginger to ramen is a game changer! This recipe has vegetables, lean protein, and lots of flavor!
Image Cooking at Home - Oatmeal Bread Packed with whole grains, this tasty bread is perfect as a snack topped with jam or peanut butter.
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 Cuts to local food programs affect Wyoming schools, food banks, producers Federal programs supporting local food purchasing by food banks and schools have helped feed communities and support farmers
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.
