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Top articles for the week ending December 13, 2025
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 13, 2025.
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Trump administration sues Colorado secretary of state over voter data request
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
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Study: Colorado retail theft surges, drives up consumer costs
Colorado is seeing record levels of retail theft, according to a new report.
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Colorado still recommends universal hepatitis B vaccinations following CDC change
RFK Jr.-aligned committee bucks longstanding evidence-backed vaccine standard.
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Senator Bennet supports Colorado constitutional amendment for emergency redistricting
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet now supports a constitutional amendment to allow the state to redraw its congressional districts.
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Mark Hillman’s Capitol Review - Easing insurance costs will require political courage
Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman takes a look at insurance rates, and the impacts they have on life in the state.

National and Global News

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An ever-larger share of ICE’s arrested immigrants have no criminal record
Immigration arrests under the Trump administration continued to increase through mid-October, reaching rates of more than 30,000 a month.
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Senators call for highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine
Nearly two dozen U.S. senators urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “prioritize” a vaccine strategy for the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year
U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday evening they hope will help curb rising costs.
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Measles spreads in waiting rooms, so call ahead instead of walking in, health officials say
The virus can hang in the air for two hours.
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Unemployment rose in half the states in September
September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with last year.
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Arrests nationwide have fallen to historic lows, report finds
Arrests in the United States have fallen to levels not seen in decades.
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Judge: FEMA must continue program that protects against natural disasters
A Massachusetts judge ruled that the Trump administration must continue a program meant to protect communities from natural disasters.

Life in Kiowa County

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Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - December 14, 2025
From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - December 16-20, 2025
December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - Decembe16-20, 2025
December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Plainview School breakfast and lunch menus - December 15-18, 2025
December 15-18, 2025, breakfast and lunch menus for Plainview School in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Kiowa County Commissioners meeting agenda – December 11, 2025
Agenda for the December 11, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
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Eads School lunch menus - December 15-18, 2025
December 15-18, 2025, lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Cheyenne County

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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - Decembe16-20, 2025
December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - December 16-20, 2025
December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - December 15-18, 2025
Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for December 15-18, 2025.
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025
December 1-6, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025
December 1-6, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Kiowa County resident Orville Mousel one of the few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors
Eighty-four years ago, Orville Mousel was among the estimated 87,000 military personnel at Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i.

Economy

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Colorado gas prices dip as Thanksgiving travel sets records
Coloradans will find gas prices much lower than last year, offering some relief as millions hit the road.
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Commentary - Support Main Street this holiday season
In Colorado, small businesses are the beating heart of the economy.
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Farmers bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies
Today, the economic effects of policies affecting farmers are broader and deeper.
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Poll: Coloradans worried about economy, are spending less
Three in five Colorado voters, or 61 percent of those surveyed, said they’ve had to cut back on spending for nonessential items.

Elections

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Trump administration sues Colorado secretary of state over voter data request
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
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Trump claims he’s pardoning Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk
President Donald Trump says he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk who is serving a Colorado prison sentence.
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Senator Bennet supports Colorado constitutional amendment for emergency redistricting
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet now supports a constitutional amendment to allow the state to redraw its congressional districts.
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Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections
Across the United States, voting by mail faces a moment of uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections next year.

Health & Living

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Measles spreads in waiting rooms, so call ahead instead of walking in, health officials say
The virus can hang in the air for two hours.
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Tips for outsmarting scammers this holiday season
Nearly nine in 10 adults in Colorado and across the U.S. report being targeted by scammers.
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Southwest Kansas county to sue state for $2M meant for local hospital
A southwestern Kansas county plans to sue the state for more than $2 million after nearly a decade of mistaken payments.
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EarthTalk - ¿Qué es la «extracción de arena» y por qué es perjudicial para el medio ambiente?
La extracción de arena, es decir, la extracción de arena del suelo, es la segunda actividad humana más extendida en los entornos marinos, después de la pesca.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Five Nights at Freddy's 2." Would he stay there again?
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Movie Review - Zootopia 2
After a nine-year absence, Zootopia returns. Does critic Bob Garver think it was worth the wait?
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Movie Review - Wicked: For Good
The Now You See Me franchise makes a return appearance. Does critic Bob Garver see it continuing?
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Movie Review - Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
The Now You See Me franchise makes a return appearance. Does critic Bob Garver see it continuing?

Agriculture

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Senators call for highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine
Nearly two dozen U.S. senators urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “prioritize” a vaccine strategy for the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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Trump to send $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers to offset ag losses
The federal government will provide $12 billion to U.S. farmers who have been hurt by “unfair market disruption."
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Attorneys general oppose pay cut for foreign farmworkers
A coalition of 17 Democratic attorneys general is opposing a U.S. Department of Labor rule that would reduce wages for temporary foreign farmworkers.
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Marketing overhaul: Transforming South Dakota ranchers into 'influencers'
Overseeing a farm is no longer just about chores in the fields and barns.

Government & Politics

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Wounded Knee Massacre site protection bill passes Congress
The U.S. Senate sent President Donald Trump a bill that would protect a portion of the Wounded Knee Massacre site on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
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Southwest Kansas county to sue state for $2M meant for local hospital
A southwestern Kansas county plans to sue the state for more than $2 million after nearly a decade of mistaken payments.
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Senators call for highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine
Nearly two dozen U.S. senators urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “prioritize” a vaccine strategy for the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says
Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison.

Crime, Court & Law

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An ever-larger share of ICE’s arrested immigrants have no criminal record
Immigration arrests under the Trump administration continued to increase through mid-October, reaching rates of more than 30,000 a month.
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North Dakota Supreme Court supermajority rule rare among states
An unusual clause in the North Dakota Constitution kept the state’s near-total abortion ban from being struck down last month.
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Southwest Kansas county to sue state for $2M meant for local hospital
A southwestern Kansas county plans to sue the state for more than $2 million after nearly a decade of mistaken payments.
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Federal judge strikes down logging project near Yellowstone National Park
The project would have allowed the U.S. Forest Service to select timber and build roads for logging

Weather & Climate

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EarthTalk - What is ‘sand mining’ and why is it bad for the environment?
Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing.
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EarthTalk - ¿Qué es la «extracción de arena» y por qué es perjudicial para el medio ambiente?
La extracción de arena, es decir, la extracción de arena del suelo, es la segunda actividad humana más extendida en los entornos marinos, después de la pesca.
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U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to take up 'climate' case against oil company
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide on Friday whether to consider a case allowing state and local governments to sue fossil fuel companies.
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Kiowa County weather recap - December 10, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending December 10, 2025.

Personal Finance & Business

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Raises for Minnesota nursing home workers will be delayed because of bureaucratic error
Long-anticipated raises for thousands of Minnesota nursing home workers will be delayed.
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Tips for outsmarting scammers this holiday season
Nearly nine in 10 adults in Colorado and across the U.S. report being targeted by scammers.
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US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year
U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday evening they hope will help curb rising costs.
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Unemployment rose in half the states in September
September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with last year.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Beef and Vegetable Soup
hen you’re looking for a wholesome, delicious meal, look no further than this Beef and Vegetable Soup.
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Cooking at Home - Chili Tomato Macaroni
You don’t have to use salt in this macaroni, tomato, and beef dish seasoned with the USDA’s Eating Smart Seasoning Mix.
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Cooking at Home - Roasted Herb Potatoes
Enjoy your herb roasted potatoes as a side to your favorite protein food entrée.
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Cooking at Home - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
Pork shoulder is slow cooked and served on a whole wheat roll with tangy red cabbage and carrot slaw.

Science, Tech & Education

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Trump signs order intended to block states from regulating AI
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to preempt states from enacting rules governing artificial intelligence.
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December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - December 16-20, 2025
December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Curious Kids: Why do people get headaches and migraines?
Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Federal judge strikes down logging project near Yellowstone National Park
The project would have allowed the U.S. Forest Service to select timber and build roads for logging
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Home Country – Finding Chipper – Part Deux
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
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Colorado spends $10.5M on outdoor equity grants since 2022
Funded by the “Create Outdoor Equity Grant Program” bill of 2021, the state has invested a total of $10.5 million into five rounds of grants.
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Movie Review - Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Five Nights at Freddy's 2." Would he stay there again?

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Curious Kids: Why do people get headaches and migraines?
Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day.
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Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud services has led to a massive demand for computing power.
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Curious Kids: How will the universe end?
The universe – all of space and time, and all matter and energy – began about 14 billion years ago.
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A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone
Twenty-five years ago, there were hundreds of speakers of the Arapaho language. Today, there are less than 100, and all are over the age of 70.

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