Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, August 8, 2026.

Governor Polis declared a disaster emergency for the 310 Fire in Garfield County as six major wildfires across Colorado engage more than 850 firefighters.

Fishers Peak State Park near Trinidad reopened its final summit mile August 1 after peregrine falcon chicks successfully fledged, marking five consecutive years of nesting success.

A right-wing group qualified Initiative 177 for Colorado's November ballot, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to buy and sell natural gas despite the state's net-zero emissions goal.

Colorado hospitals are treating more uninsured patients and struggling to cover unpaid bills after pandemic Medicaid protections ended, with rural areas hit hardest.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

U.S. Senators urge federal regulators to ban wildfire betting on prediction platforms, fearing the wagers could incentivize arson.

Wildfires force evacuation across the western US and Canada; As Ohio gas prices climb, local officials push for clean transportation; In Georgia folks weigh data center crackdowns; Can healthy Illinois farms help to bring back rain? Perhaps.

The Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General. A Senate committee fails to pass a new Farm Bill and new data shows the cost of the Trump Administration's deportation agenda.

President Trump signs new executive orders on birthright citizenship. A Senate committee holds Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and a new rule proposes major changes to the HeadStart program.

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US employers cut 23,000 jobs in July while earlier months were revised downward by 103,000, signaling a sharp slowdown in hiring as labor shortages intensify.

The Kansas Farmers Union executive director says Senate disagreements over food assistance program cuts have stalled passage of the first farm bill since 2018, leaving agriculture without needed certainty.

Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey became the first states to ban retailers from using personal data like browsing history to set individualized prices on groceries and other goods.

Kiowa County School District RE-1 restricts student cell phone use during school hours, banning devices entirely for elementary and middle school students and requiring high school students to store phones during class.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, August 8, 2026.

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Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

Karla Jean Buck, a lifelong Eads resident and devoted mother and grandmother, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday at age 79.

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Cheyenne Wells hits 101 Tuesday before thunderstorms and cooler weather arrive nearly daily through the weekend.

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Cheyenne Wells reaches near 100 degrees Saturday before afternoon storms could bring 70 mph winds and dry lightning to the area.

Cheyenne Wells hits 102 Monday before evening storms and a cold front drop temperatures into the low 80s Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Young workers entering a shrinking labor market could earn significantly more than their parents and benefit from lower housing costs starting around 2040, demographers predict.

Congress passed the ROAD to Housing Act in July, the first major housing bill in decades, though experts say its regulatory reforms will only marginally ease the nation's affordability crisis.

States are cracking down on organized retail crime with new laws targeting cargo theft, gift card fraud and other sophisticated schemes that have evolved beyond traditional shoplifting.

Wyoming libraries offer free streaming services, computers, tools and tutoring to help residents stretch tight budgets.

Two new political parties in Nebraska have cleared the signature threshold needed to become official, with organizers now required to submit bylaws and officer lists by August 27.

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit demanding Colorado hand over sensitive voter registration data, siding with Secretary of State Jena Griswold in protecting voters' personal information.

Republican candidates for Colorado's 2026 statewide offices face steep fundraising deficits against Democratic incumbents who have dominated state politics for nearly a decade.

A right-wing group qualified Initiative 177 for Colorado's November ballot, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to buy and sell natural gas despite the state's net-zero emissions goal.

Wildfire smoke will blanket much of Idaho this week with air quality expected to reach unhealthy levels, with little improvement forecast for the next several days.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?

A Kansas judge struck down abortion restrictions dating back to 1997, ruling the state failed to justify waiting periods, reversal disclosures and other mandates that violated women's right to bodily autonomy.

Wild Bill Hickok's death in the Dakota Territory in August 1876 made headlines in Colorado, while a lesser-known gambler named Tim Shay was shot and killed in La Junta the same week.

The Kansas Farmers Union executive director says Senate disagreements over food assistance program cuts have stalled passage of the first farm bill since 2018, leaving agriculture without needed certainty.

Kansas wheat farmers face their smallest harvest since the 1950s after drought and spring freezes slashed production to nearly half last year's crop.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

Iowa's crops progressed near average pace through early August despite record heat and dew points, with corn silking nearly complete and soybeans blooming across most of the state.

Governor Polis appointed M. Christina Floyd to Lake County Court and Jeffrey M. Cure to Kit Carson County Court, filling vacancies in Colorado's judicial system.

Montezuma County Sheriff Steven Nowlin says his office cannot afford to issue the eligibility cards required under Colorado's new semiautomatic gun purchase law, forcing residents to travel to neighboring counties.

A Kansas judge struck down abortion restrictions dating back to 1997, ruling the state failed to justify waiting periods, reversal disclosures and other mandates that violated women's right to bodily autonomy.

Congress and Colorado lawmakers consider taxing billionaires and the wealthy to fund schools, healthcare and childcare as economic inequality widens.

U.S. Senators urge federal regulators to ban wildfire betting on prediction platforms, fearing the wagers could incentivize arson.

Boulder County's climate lawsuit against energy companies draws 28 supporting briefs, but critics say the case represents ideologically driven litigation funded by left-wing organizations rather than legitimate legal action.

A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether Oklahoma must allow a Jewish charter school to use taxpayer funding, a case likely headed back to the U.S. Supreme Court.

A Kansas judge struck down abortion restrictions dating back to 1997, ruling the state failed to justify waiting periods, reversal disclosures and other mandates that violated women's right to bodily autonomy.

Eads endures two more days of 101-degree heat before Wednesday storms bring relief and cooler temperatures through the weekend.

Cheyenne Wells hits 101 Tuesday before thunderstorms and cooler weather arrive nearly daily through the weekend.

Lamar faces a heat advisory Monday as temperatures climb to 106 degrees before midweek storms bring substantial cooling and heavy rain potential.

Boulder County's climate lawsuit against energy companies draws 28 supporting briefs, but critics say the case represents ideologically driven litigation funded by left-wing organizations rather than legitimate legal action.

US employers cut 23,000 jobs in July while earlier months were revised downward by 103,000, signaling a sharp slowdown in hiring as labor shortages intensify.

Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey became the first states to ban retailers from using personal data like browsing history to set individualized prices on groceries and other goods.

The Trump administration is expanding waivers allowing six states to consolidate over $109 million in federal education funding and bypass certain local school requirements.

More than 30 House Democrats, including Colorado's Jason Crow and Diana DeGette, are pushing Speaker Johnson to vote on a bill that would ban members of Congress and the president from owning stocks.

AARP Colorado is partnering with rural libraries across the state to offer older adults free programs on fraud prevention, digital literacy, and aging in place.

Oklahoma utilities and data center developers are signing pledges to ensure companies pay their own electricity costs rather than shifting expenses to household ratepayers.

A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether Oklahoma must allow a Jewish charter school to use taxpayer funding, a case likely headed back to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Utah's Office of Energy Development signed an agreement with Canadian nuclear company Nuclea Energy to explore siting a small modular reactor at the San Rafael Energy Lab in Orangeville.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?

Colorado Parks and Wildlife closes an 11-mile stretch of the Gunnison River above Blue Mesa Reservoir from noon to midnight daily due to drought-driven low flows and rising water temperatures.

Fishers Peak State Park near Trinidad reopened its final summit mile August 1 after peregrine falcon chicks successfully fledged, marking five consecutive years of nesting success.

When you think of a desert, you probably imagine giant waves of sand dunes beneath a blazing Sun.

The middle finger is usually the longest. It acts as the hand’s central axis, helping to balance and guide movements. Its length also allows it to work with the other fingers to grip objects securely.

A black hole is an object so massive and dense that even light cannot escape its gravity.

For baseball players, seeing the ball clearly can be the difference between making a game-winning catch and watching the winning run score.