Colorado voters appear poised to approve Amendment 87, which would replace the state's flat income tax with a graduated system that raises rates on earners above $500,000.

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

Democrats will hold supermajorities in both Colorado chambers after flipping one state Senate seat and up to six House seats, preliminary results show, giving the party broad power alongside its governor.

Colorado's Governor Jared Polis requested a presidential disaster declaration after two storms, and U.S. 160 stays closed over Wolf Creek Pass with U.S. 84 as Pagosa Springs' only outlet.

Democrat Eileen Laubacher leads Republican Lauren Boebert by 4,894 votes in the 4th Congressional District, which covers Cheyenne, Kiowa and Prowers counties, with the race still uncalled.

Unofficial Kiowa County general election results for November 3, 2026.

This week we start out with a report from Madeline de Figueiredo on the ground in Texas about the results of the midterm elections and how rual voters turned out. Then we have a conversation with journalist Astra Lincoln how access to health care has changed with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. We hear about a folklife project that shines a light on postal workers and their role in rural communities. Then, we meet author Leah Garcés, who explores the relationship between animal advocates, farmers, and ranchers — and about where they find common ground. Clay Bolt, photographer and the World Wildlife Fund’s Manager of Pollinator Conservation and Great Plains Communications, talks all things pollinators; and Daily Yonder columnist Donna Kallner brings us a story of a tick bite, and what we can do to prepare for next spring. Our featured musician is Julia Keefe, who leads the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band.

Newsome says he will commute all death sentences in California, Ohio oil and gas incidents on the rise, new data shows, and the Historic Michigan election finds Jewish-Muslim common ground.

Calls grow for Hakeem Jeffries not to be the next House Speaker, groups worry about what the new Congress’ agenda will focus on, and experts say this election is proof campaign finance laws need reform.

Indiana carries out its first lethal injection execution in 2026, high utility bills, Big Oil profits helped drive midterm voter turnout, Iowa farmers' finances are wobbling under tariffs, and diesel prices, a Washington tort report slammed for missing child abuse focus.

Democrats flipped at least 12 state legislative chambers and won trifectas in five states, taking control of more state governments than they have held in years after sweeping Tuesday's midterm elections.

Voters in 11 states approved tougher criminal penalties and expanded bail restrictions on Tuesday, while rejecting rollbacks of marijuana legalization and Colorado's immigration cooperation measure, Amendment 81.

Voters in local elections across the country approved or led on 33 ballot measures restricting data centers, while only one North Dakota measure backed their construction.

Voters across the country rejected sweeping tax changes on Tuesday, including California's billionaire wealth tax, while Washington voters kept a new millionaire income tax and Florida approved a major property tax cut.

Kiowa County voters broke with the state on 21 of 26 statewide contests on November 3, backing Republicans and rejecting all seven appellate judges the state kept.

Unofficial Kiowa County general election results for November 3, 2026.

Events in southeast Colorado for November 6-15, 2026.

Plainview School calendar for November 9-22, 2026

Democrat Eileen Laubacher leads Republican U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert 51 percent to 46 percent in early returns for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, a seat Democrats have targeted.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo forecasts dry, mostly sunny weather for Eads and Kiowa County through the weekend, with highs rising from 57 Friday to 63 Sunday.

Photo of the week from the November 6, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - American Legion Post 125 Hall at the Kiowa County Fairgrounds - Jeanne Sorensen.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County can expect sunny, mild weather with highs near 63 through the weekend, and no hazardous weather is forecast through Thursday, the National Weather Service in Goodland says.

Kit Carson School calendar for November 9-22, 2026

Cheyenne Wells School calendar for November 9-22, 2026

Events in southeast Colorado for November 6-15, 2026.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Unofficial Cheyenne County general election results for November 3, 2026.

State Representative Ty Winter won re-election to Colorado House District 47, returning to the Capitol for another term representing Southeastern Colorado after a campaign he called marked by personal attacks.

The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny Wednesday in Cheyenne Wells with a high near 56, a 30 percent chance of showers Wednesday night, and cooler temperatures Thursday.

Former State Representative Josh Svaty says shrinking rural Kansas populations have broken the property tax model that funds local government, leaving towns unable to pay for basic services.

Rising healthcare, gas and grocery costs are putting Republicans on defense in midterm races, and a new Urban Institute analysis finds 49 percent of families cannot afford basic living costs.

Single-family home completions fell to their lowest pace since May 2020 as rising mortgage rates, material costs and labor shortages squeeze builders, while Midwest and West apartment construction surged.

South Dakota Social Security recipients will receive a 3.6 percent cost-of-living increase in 2027, averaging $75 more a month, though AARP says it may not keep pace with rising prices.

Amendment 87, which would replace Colorado's flat 4.4 percent income tax with a graduated tax, narrowly leads with 50.75 percent of votes counted statewide, though it needs 55 percent to pass.

Colorado voters appear poised to approve Amendment 87, which would replace the state's flat income tax with a graduated system that raises rates on earners above $500,000.

Democrats flipped at least 12 state legislative chambers and won trifectas in five states, taking control of more state governments than they have held in years after sweeping Tuesday's midterm elections.

After devastating flooding disrupted travel, 244 San Juan County voters cast ballots through an emergency electronic system that Utah Election Director Ryan Cowley says worked well.

This week we start out with a report from Madeline de Figueiredo on the ground in Texas about the results of the midterm elections and how rual voters turned out. Then we have a conversation with journalist Astra Lincoln how access to health care has changed with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. We hear about a folklife project that shines a light on postal workers and their role in rural communities. Then, we meet author Leah Garcés, who explores the relationship between animal advocates, farmers, and ranchers — and about where they find common ground. Clay Bolt, photographer and the World Wildlife Fund’s Manager of Pollinator Conservation and Great Plains Communications, talks all things pollinators; and Daily Yonder columnist Donna Kallner brings us a story of a tick bite, and what we can do to prepare for next spring. Our featured musician is Julia Keefe, who leads the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "You Can See Everything.” Does he get a good look?

Louisiana residents sue to unwind a SpaceX project, Nebraska’s farmers will get millions in relief from the USDA, an Oregon nonprofit is helping older adults accelerate their digital technology skills, and school cell phone policies create student concerns.

Zach Dyer reads the week's news: Hospital units treating critically ill kids are disappearing. Plus, many Americans say they’re feeling priced out of healthcare.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

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

Colorado officials confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Weld County dairy's bulk tank milk on October 23, placing the herd under state quarantine and changing Colorado's federal status to Affected.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a Sac County commercial turkey flock of about 44,400 birds, prompting Governor Kim Reynolds to issue a disaster proclamation for the county.

Kiowa County voters broke with the state on 21 of 26 statewide contests on November 3, backing Republicans and rejecting all seven appellate judges the state kept.

Republican nominee Victor Marx conceded the Colorado governor's race to Governor-elect Phil Weiser on November 3, telling supporters he will pray for Weiser and wants him to succeed.

Democrat Eileen Laubacher leads Republican Lauren Boebert by 4,894 votes in the 4th Congressional District, which covers Cheyenne, Kiowa and Prowers counties, with the race still uncalled.

Democrats will hold supermajorities in both Colorado chambers after flipping one state Senate seat and up to six House seats, preliminary results show, giving the party broad power alongside its governor.

A federal judge denied a preliminary injunction sought by Israel Del Toro, a disabled Air Force veteran, who challenged Colorado's semiautomatic firearms law signed by Governor Jared Polis.

Robin Patrick Martin, 67, of Oklahoma City has been charged federally after allegedly mailing more than 700 threatening letters and white-powder packages to election officials, lawmakers and the FBI.

Voters in 11 states approved tougher criminal penalties and expanded bail restrictions on Tuesday, while rejecting rollbacks of marijuana legalization and Colorado's immigration cooperation measure, Amendment 81.

Supporters urge Governor Laura Kelly to commute the life sentence of Sarah Gonzales-McLinn, who killed her abuser in Lawrence in 2014, citing a Washburn University Law Clinic report that alleges an unfair trial.

Lake Powell rose to its highest level since January after two fall storms sent a flood of runoff from the San Juan River into the reservoir, Reclamation reports.

Heavy overnight rain on ground already saturated by a record wet October sent the Purgatoire River at Las Animas to 10.46 feet, a foot and a half over minor flood stage, on Thursday.

Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County can expect sunny, mild weather with highs near 63 through the weekend, and no hazardous weather is forecast through Thursday, the National Weather Service in Goodland says.

The National Weather Service ended a flood warning for the Arkansas River at Lamar at 5 a.m. Friday, and Prowers County faces a dry, sunny weekend with highs in the 60s.

Colorado voters appear poised to approve Amendment 87, which would replace the state's flat income tax with a graduated system that raises rates on earners above $500,000.

Governor Jared Polis proposed his final budget on Monday, asking lawmakers to limit Medicaid growth to 4.3 percent and cut nearly 30 programs to save $988 million.

Economic Policy Institute calculator shows Colorado could fund nearly 20,000 teachers, 17,000 firefighters and 15,000 nurses instead of paying the $268 billion cost of mass deportations.

Nebraska's Economic Forecasting Advisory Board lowered revenue projections by about $355 million for the 2028 and 2029 biennium, deepening the deficit to roughly $1.2 billion for lawmakers to close.

Voters in local elections across the country approved or led on 33 ballot measures restricting data centers, while only one North Dakota measure backed their construction.

Nebraska residents such as Bellevue resident David Linder are worried that growing data centers could raise household electricity bills as voters head to the polls Tuesday.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on whether Colorado's universal preschool program can bar two Catholic preschools from excluding LGBTQ+ children and parents while receiving public funding.

A Hopelab study found high school students want a voice in school cellphone bans, saying they feel unprotected without phones during emergencies and lack clear active shooter plans.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "You Can See Everything.” Does he get a good look?

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

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

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will hold a lottery from November 1 to 15 for 250 permits to cut Christmas trees at Golden Gate Canyon State Park on December 5.

Imagine losing an arm and simply growing a new one. This amazing ability of regeneration isn’t just something from a superhero movie – it actually happens in real life for some animals.

Republicans are betting that claims of rampant voter fraud will motivate supporters before the 2026 midterms, but a Nevada researcher warns the strategy could suppress turnout and backfire.

In the immediate aftermath of the American Revolution, the economy was in shambles, 25,000 Americans had died, and chaos erupted.

Sleep is not one single thing; you go through several stages of sleep every night.