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Colorado among states suing Trump administration over education funding
California, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada are part of a 23-state coalition suing the Trump administration.
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Rural Colorado electric co-op goes independent
In southwest Colorado, a rural electric cooperative is taking a big step towards energy independence and locally driven power decisions.
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Measles reaches highest level in 33 years, now in 39 states
Measles cases have surpassed a recent 2019 record to reach the highest level since 1992, with at least 1,289 cases reported in 39 states.
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Colorado’s Safe2Tell school tip line logs over 30K reports
Colorado's K-12 safety anonymous reporting system surpassed over 30,000 reports in the 2024-2025 school year.
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Insurers fight state laws restricting surprise ambulance bills
Colorado governor Jared Polis this year vetoed a bill to eliminate surprise bills for some emergency rides.

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Colorado among states suing Trump administration over education funding
California, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada are part of a 23-state coalition suing the Trump administration.
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Politics: 2025Talks - July 15, 2025
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Daily Audio Newscast - July 15, 2025
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - July 14, 2025
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Elon Musk says he’ll launch the ‘America Party.’ Can he get candidates on the ballot?
Elon Musk’s announcement that he plans to form a new political party came easil. Now comes the hard part.
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AI poses threats of discrimination and violations of civil liberties, ACLU says
Artificial intelligence is increasingly woven into our lives, but civil libertarians say that if it is improperly used, it can perpetuate historic discrimination.
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Death Notice - Bud Bennett
Death notice for Bud Bennett of Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Obituary - Bud Bennett
Obituary for Bud Bennett of Kiowa County, Colorado.
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About Town – July 14, 2025
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - July 13, 2025
From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
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Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
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USDA Update – July 12, 2025
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

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Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 26
Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
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Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Isaiah 66:10-14 (ESV)
Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
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Town of Cheyenne Wells special meeting minutes – May 28, 2025
Minutes of the May 28, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Wells Council.
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Economy

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Rural Alaska village banks on alternative energy as economic driver
Kotlik, a Yupik native village nestled on the banks of the Yukon River is using alternative energy as an economic driver.
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States face hard choices as budgets expected to tighten
Slow revenue growth continues to pinch state budgets, leading governors to propose spending cuts, hiring freezes and some tax increases.
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South Dakota food bank: We're stretched too thin to absorb SNAP cuts
Federal data show roughly 75,000 South Dakota households rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table.
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Colorado fentanyl deaths fall, but economic toll remains
Fentanyl deaths in Colorado dropped last year, but still had an economic toll of $13.1 billion, a new report says.

Elections

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Elon Musk says he’ll launch the ‘America Party.’ Can he get candidates on the ballot?
Elon Musk’s announcement that he plans to form a new political party came easil. Now comes the hard part.
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Group seeks to block Colorado taxes on tips, overtime pay
A new ballot measure proposed in Colorado would repeal a new law requiring state income taxes on overtime pay and exempt tipped wages.
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Then-Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters at her primary election watch party at the Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia on June 28, 2022. Carl Payne - Colorado Newsline
Tina Peters cannot appear remotely from jail at court hearing, judge rules
Peters’ attorneys said in the motion that she wanted to attend the July 22 hearing because the issues being discussed “affect her liberty interests.”
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Trump, FBI renew allegations of 2020 election fraud
President Donald Trump has renewed calls for a special prosecutor to probe false claims of fraud in the 2020 election.

Health & Living

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New online portal allows New Mexico residents to compare prescription costs
Nearly 1,000 New Mexicans have already accessed a new online portal.
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States scramble to shield hospitals from GOP Medicaid cuts
The bill President Donald Trump signed into law over the weekend includes the biggest health care spending cuts in U.S. history.
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Commentary - Big retailers bend the knee to Trump
They caved on diversity initiatives, and they jacked up prices.
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EarthTalk - Is the prevalence of processed foods an environmental threat?
The U.S. leads the world in UPF consumption, with over 60 percent of our daily caloric intake coming from these manufactured products.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Superman
Critic Bob Garver looks at the "Superman" reboot. Did he find any weaknesses?
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Movie Review - Jurassic World: Rebirth
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Jurassic World: Rebirth" Did it bring the franchise back to life for him?
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Movie Review - F1: The Movie
Critic Bob Garver looks at "F1: The Movie." Did it take the checkered flag for him?
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Movie Review - 28 Years Later
Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later." Was it worth the wait?

Agriculture

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USDA Update – July 12, 2025
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Rural Iowa farmers diversify crops for future success
Iowa is the nation's number one corn and soybean producer and federal polices are designed to keep it that way.
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USDA chief outlines plan to block China from U.S. farmland ownership
Rollins announced a department initiative to block “foreign countries of concern” from owning U.S. agriculture lands.
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Commentary - How this Kansas farmer tries to make sense of the dispiriting mess in Washington, D.C.
"For me, strength comes from being in a place that brings good memories, comfort and perspective."

Government & Politics

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission won’t direct agency to remove controversial wolf pack
Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners declined to direct the agency to kill or relocate a reintroduced gray wolf pack.
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USDA chief outlines plan to block China from U.S. farmland ownership
Rollins announced a department initiative to block “foreign countries of concern” from owning U.S. agriculture lands.
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Politics: 2025Talks - July 7, 2025
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Politics: 2025Talks - July 10, 2025
Politics in the United States and around the world.

Crime, Court & Law

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Colorado among states suing Trump administration over education funding
California, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada are part of a 23-state coalition suing the Trump administration.
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Governor Polis Appoints Tyler K. Gibson to the Baca County Court
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed Tyler K. Gibson to the Baca County Court in the 15th Judicial District.
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Montana leads coalition of states pushing to join federal climate change lawsuit
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has filed a motion for the state to intervene in a federal climate change lawsuit.
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Montana to expand mental health treatment for people in justice system
For people involved in Montana's justice system whom a judge has deemed not mentally fit for their own defense, there are 53 beds.

Weather & Climate

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EarthTalk - ¿Cuál es la postura del papa León sobre el cambio climático y otras cuestiones medioambientales?
Una de las pasiones del papa Francisco era el impacto del clima en las comunidades marginadas y la dureza del consumismo que perpetuaba estas desigualdades.
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EarthTalk - Where does Pope Leo stand on climate change and other environmental issues?
One of Pope Francis’s passions was the impact of climate on marginalized communities
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Montana leads coalition of states pushing to join federal climate change lawsuit
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has filed a motion for the state to intervene in a federal climate change lawsuit.
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Another energy project in Utah approved with expansion of oil train facility
The Trump administration has approved another project in Utah under the president’s national energy emergency declaration.

Personal Finance & Business

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Federal megabill likely to result in cuts to ‘real services’ for Coloradans
Now that the bill is law, Colorado leaders are parsing the language to better understand the fallout.
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Colorado among states suing Trump administration over education funding
California, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada are part of a 23-state coalition suing the Trump administration.
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Nevada mine delayed amid lithium price plunge
A proposed lithium-boron mine in Nevada has been delayed for a second time amid a lithium price crash.
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New online portal allows New Mexico residents to compare prescription costs
Nearly 1,000 New Mexicans have already accessed a new online portal.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Slow-Cook Barbecue
Vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic come together to give this slow cook beef barbecue a sweet and tangy flavor.
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Cooking at Home - Short Cut Lasagna
No need to precook the noodles in this easy lasagna.
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Cooking at Home - Scalloped Potatoes
A hearty side dish that would go well with a flavorful fish recipe and a fresh green salad.
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Cooking at Home - Savory Meatloaf Muffins
These savory meatloaf muffins are full of flavor and have a beautiful presentation.

Science, Tech & Education

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Colorado among states suing Trump administration over education funding
California, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada are part of a 23-state coalition suing the Trump administration.
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Nevada mine delayed amid lithium price plunge
A proposed lithium-boron mine in Nevada has been delayed for a second time amid a lithium price crash.
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AI poses threats of discrimination and violations of civil liberties, ACLU says
Artificial intelligence is increasingly woven into our lives, but civil libertarians say that if it is improperly used, it can perpetuate historic discrimination.
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Laramie County Community College announces Spring 2025 graduates and honor roll from Colorado
Laramie County Community College has announced the list of graduates for the 2025 spring semester.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Movie Review - Superman
Critic Bob Garver looks at the "Superman" reboot. Did he find any weaknesses?
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Home Country – Creating unexpected fun
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
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U.S. Forest Service proposes $391M budget cut for 2026
A large portion of the cuts to the forest services budget are expected to be implemented into the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service.
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Nevada youth can kick off summer with free fishing, hunting license
Kids aged 12-17 can get a fishing and hunting license at no cost from the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Curious Kids: How can the James Webb Space Telescope see so far?
Imagine a camera so powerful it can see light from galaxies that formed more than 13 billion years ago.
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Curious Kids: How do atoms form?
Understanding how atoms form is a fundamental and important question, since they make up everything with mass.
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One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump
Over the past 50 years, lawmakers in the president’s party have increasingly supported the president’s position on legislation that passes Congress.
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What MAGA means to Americans
The Make America Great Again movement has dominated the U.S. political conversation, reshaped the Republican Party and become a lucrative brand.

Classifieds & Sponsors

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Kiowa County Board Openings
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