Top News Image Top articles for the week ending February 7, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026. Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says. Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations. Image Three finalists named to become new Colorado Supreme Court justice A state commission this week named three finalists to replace former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart, who retired in January. Image As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell Colorado schools must adopt cellphone policy by July. Image Colorado bill says gun barrel purchases to be made at dealers A new bill introduced in Colorado would require gun barrel purchases to be made in-person at a firearm dealer. National and Global News Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 7, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026. Image These are the states where incomes grew the most, least in recent decades Household incomes have grown in nearly every state over the past 50 years. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 6, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Politics: 2026Talks - February 5, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 6, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 5, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - February 5, 2026 News from rural America. Image Politics: 2026Talks - February 5, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image Kiowa County Hospital District Board Meeting Minutes - November 25, 2025 Minutes of the November 25, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County Hospital District board of directors. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 7, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026. Image Top articles for the week ending February 7, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026. Image Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - February 8, 2026 From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado. Image Pastor’s Pearls – February 1, 2026 Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie. Image Plainview School breakfast and lunches menus - February 9-12, 2026 February 9-12, 2026, breakfast and lunch menus for Plainview School in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image USDA Update – February 7, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - February 9-13, 2026 February 9-13, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Stolen trucks recovered in Cheyenne County Cheyenne County deputies recovered two stolen Penske box trucks during separate traffic stops. Image Arrest made in Cheyenne County burglary Cheyenne County deputies arrested a man this week after responding to a reported burglary in progress. Image Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Report – January 2026 Monthly report from the Cheyenne County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for January 2026. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 7, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026. Image Top articles for the week ending February 7, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026. Image Kit Carson School Calendar - February 7-27, 2027 Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for February 7-27, 2026 Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - February 9-14, 2026 February 9-14, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - February 9-13, 2026 February 9-13, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Economy Image Keeping Colorado’s coal plants projected to be costly for ratepayers Clean air advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to force utility companies to keep operating coal-fired power plants. Image Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months. Image North Dakota farmers not set up for success in 2026 North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better. Image Utah beef prices reached a record high in 2025, report says Utah farmers saw record-high beef prices this year, but the benefits for the ranchers are likely short-term. Elections Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains. Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them. Image Ballot measure would require notice from Colorado law enforcement to immigration authorities Colorado voters in November will decide if law enforcement in the state should be required to work with federal immigration authorities. Image Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election Health & Living Image EarthTalk - How are bat species doing these days? If you enjoy money, tequila and saving the planet, you should also be asking this question. Image Home Country – Knowing the words Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS? Image Movie Review - Mercy Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mercy." 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Image South Dakota lawmakers take another look at CAFO fees A South Dakota legislative panel has advanced a bill to the House floor that calls on the state to again adjust license fees Government & Politics Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says. Image Governor Polis makes appointments in the 6th Judicial District Colorado Governor Jared Polis has made two appointments in the 6th Judicial District. Image Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses. Image Utah Senator outrages Minnesotans with social media jabs about Hortman murder Utah Senator Mike Lee is facing criticism from a number of Minnesota politicians after appearing to make a joke. 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Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 4, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 4, 2026. Image EarthTalk - How are groundwater levels there holding up? Groundwater levels are the level of the water table below underground aquifers and are crucial to water security. Personal Finance & Business Image These are the states where incomes grew the most, least in recent decades Household incomes have grown in nearly every state over the past 50 years. Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them. 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Image Top articles for the week ending February 7, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026.
Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says.
Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations.
Image Three finalists named to become new Colorado Supreme Court justice A state commission this week named three finalists to replace former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart, who retired in January.
Image As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell Colorado schools must adopt cellphone policy by July.
Image Colorado bill says gun barrel purchases to be made at dealers A new bill introduced in Colorado would require gun barrel purchases to be made in-person at a firearm dealer.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 7, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026.
Image These are the states where incomes grew the most, least in recent decades Household incomes have grown in nearly every state over the past 50 years.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 6, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 6, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 5, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Kiowa County Hospital District Board Meeting Minutes - November 25, 2025 Minutes of the November 25, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County Hospital District board of directors.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 7, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending February 7, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - February 8, 2026 From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Plainview School breakfast and lunches menus - February 9-12, 2026 February 9-12, 2026, breakfast and lunch menus for Plainview School in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – February 7, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - February 9-13, 2026 February 9-13, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Stolen trucks recovered in Cheyenne County Cheyenne County deputies recovered two stolen Penske box trucks during separate traffic stops.
Image Arrest made in Cheyenne County burglary Cheyenne County deputies arrested a man this week after responding to a reported burglary in progress.
Image Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Report – January 2026 Monthly report from the Cheyenne County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for January 2026.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 7, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending February 7, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026.
Image Kit Carson School Calendar - February 7-27, 2027 Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for February 7-27, 2026
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - February 9-14, 2026 February 9-14, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - February 9-13, 2026 February 9-13, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Keeping Colorado’s coal plants projected to be costly for ratepayers Clean air advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to force utility companies to keep operating coal-fired power plants.
Image Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
Image North Dakota farmers not set up for success in 2026 North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better.
Image Utah beef prices reached a record high in 2025, report says Utah farmers saw record-high beef prices this year, but the benefits for the ranchers are likely short-term.
Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.
Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them.
Image Ballot measure would require notice from Colorado law enforcement to immigration authorities Colorado voters in November will decide if law enforcement in the state should be required to work with federal immigration authorities.
Image Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election
Image EarthTalk - How are bat species doing these days? If you enjoy money, tequila and saving the planet, you should also be asking this question.
Image Home Country – Knowing the words Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike
Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says.
Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS?
Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?
Image Movie Review - Primate Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
Image USDA Update – February 7, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike
Image USDA Update – January 31, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image South Dakota lawmakers take another look at CAFO fees A South Dakota legislative panel has advanced a bill to the House floor that calls on the state to again adjust license fees
Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says.
Image Governor Polis makes appointments in the 6th Judicial District Colorado Governor Jared Polis has made two appointments in the 6th Judicial District.
Image Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses.
Image Utah Senator outrages Minnesotans with social media jabs about Hortman murder Utah Senator Mike Lee is facing criticism from a number of Minnesota politicians after appearing to make a joke.
Image Stolen trucks recovered in Cheyenne County Cheyenne County deputies recovered two stolen Penske box trucks during separate traffic stops.
Image Arrest made in Cheyenne County burglary Cheyenne County deputies arrested a man this week after responding to a reported burglary in progress.
Image Nebraska mulls temporary firearm seizures for issued protection orders Nebraska mulls temporary firearm seizures for issued protection orders
Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations.
Image EarthTalk - How are bat species doing these days? If you enjoy money, tequila and saving the planet, you should also be asking this question.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo están las especies de murciélagos hoy en día? Si te gusta el dinero, el tequila y salvar el planeta, también deberías hacerte esta pregunta.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 4, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 4, 2026.
Image EarthTalk - How are groundwater levels there holding up? Groundwater levels are the level of the water table below underground aquifers and are crucial to water security.
Image These are the states where incomes grew the most, least in recent decades Household incomes have grown in nearly every state over the past 50 years.
Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike
Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them.
Image South Dakota targets cryptocurrency kiosk scams with new bill South Dakota is the latest state fighting back against scammers who use cryptocurrency kiosks to steal money.
Image Cooking at Home - Deep Dish Apple Cranberry Pie Cranberries and apples are the perfect combination for this delicious homemade dessert.
Image Cooking at Home - Cornbread Dressing Cornbread, broth, and savory herbs come together beautifully in this traditional dish.
Image Cooking at Home - Oatmeal Raisin Muffins What's better than a toasty muffin right out of the oven?
Image Cooking at Home - Parsley, Almond, and Lemon Pesto Instead of basil, this recipe uses fresh parsley to make a pesto that is simply delicious!
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - February 9-13, 2026 February 9-13, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - February 9-14, 2026 February 9-14, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Curious Kids: Is the whole universe just a simulation? Could the Earth and everything on it – and even the whole universe – be a simulation running on a giant computer?
Image As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell Colorado schools must adopt cellphone policy by July.
Image Home Country – Knowing the words Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo están las especies de murciélagos hoy en día? Si te gusta el dinero, el tequila y salvar el planeta, también deberías hacerte esta pregunta.
Image EarthTalk - How are bat species doing these days? If you enjoy money, tequila and saving the planet, you should also be asking this question.
Image Report: NM's public lands protections weakened by Project 2025 Supporters of the administration's efforts have maintained that environmental reviews often take years, slowing down projects.
Image Curious Kids: Is the whole universe just a simulation? Could the Earth and everything on it – and even the whole universe – be a simulation running on a giant computer?
Image Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall, but not enough to turn a dry
Image Curious Kids: Where do seashells come from? Seashells are so plentiful that you may sometimes take them for granted.
Image Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone "We’re seeing more AI-related products and advancements in a single day than we saw in a single year a decade ago."
