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Image US Education Department delays plan to garnish wages of student borrowers in default The U.S. Department of Education, for now, is backtracking on plans to garnish wages and seize tax refunds.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 17, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 17, 2026.
Image Colorado tribal leaders ask Legislature for more collaboration in policymaking Leaders of the two federally-recognized tribes in Colorado spoke to the Legislature on Friday morning.
Image Colorado Governor touches on themes of housing, health care in speech to lawmakers Final State of the State address touts wins and game plan for 2026 session.
Image Colorado appeals court panel questions severity of Tina Peters’ sentence Trial judge’s comments highlighted in exchange about fairness of prison term for former election-denying county clerk
Image Lawmakers return to Colorado Capitol for regular legislative session Affordability and budget balancing high on the 2026 agenda.
Image Congress considers bill to make cars with electronic door handles safer A bill to make cars with electronic door handles safer was part of a hearing this week in Congress.
Image US Education Department delays plan to garnish wages of student borrowers in default The U.S. Department of Education, for now, is backtracking on plans to garnish wages and seize tax refunds.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 19, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Chemical industry immunity measure removed from federal bill A provision denying people the right to sue chemical companies for nondisclosure of potential health hazards has been removed.
Image Former North Dakota official who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. dies A North Dakota man who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. and later served as insurance commissioner and labor commissioner has died.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 17, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 17, 2026.
Image One year of Donald Trump: Alarms sound over relentless expansion of presidential powers One year of Donald Trump: Alarms sound over relentless expansion of president
Image About Town – January 19, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Southeast Colorado high school boys basketball scores - January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball scores -January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - January 18, 2026 From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Town of Eads regular council meeting - December 9, 2025 Minutes of the December 9, 2025, meeting of the Town of Eads, Colorado, Board of Trustees.
Image Obituary - Trey James Thayer Obituary for Trey James Thayer, formerly of Cheyenne County, Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 17, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 17, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 17, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 17, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado high school boys basketball scores - January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball scores -January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 17, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 17, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 17, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 17, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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 ‘Construction can’t continue’: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry With fewer construction workers available to build homes, delays in building could result in a shortage of homes and cause home prices to rise.
Image Alaska judges appear skeptical about American Samoan voter misconduct case Members of Alaska’s Court of Appeals appeared skeptical Thursday about an Alaska prosecutors’ claim.
Image Federal courts deny Trump request for private voter data in two states The Trump administration hit two major legal roadblocks this week in its effort to obtain sensitive personal voter data from states.
Image Colorado appeals court panel questions severity of Tina Peters’ sentence Trial judge’s comments highlighted in exchange about fairness of prison term for former election-denying county clerk
Image Federal judge blocks Trump election order, siding with Oregon, Washington A federal judge in Washington state permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a 2025 executive order.
Image Virginia solar advocates rally against proposed metering rule change Clean-energy advocates are asking Virginia’s utility regulator to reject a proposal from Dominion Energy.
Image Alabama bill would set screen-time standards for young children Alabama lawmakers are considering new limits on screen use for the state’s youngest learners.
Image Former North Dakota official who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. dies A North Dakota man who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. and later served as insurance commissioner and labor commissioner has died.
Image Medical device manufacturer invests $110M to expand Nebraska plant, boost drug supply A major American medical device manufacturer is investing $110 million to expand production in Nebraska.
Image Movie Review - Primate Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
Image Movie Review - The Housemaid Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Housemaid." Does it make him feel at home?
Image Movie Review - Avatar: Fire and Ash Critic Bob Garver looks at "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Does he find it Hot or Not?
Image In South Dakota, rural identity and data centers collide South Dakota lawmakers will soon consider a bill which would offer companies tax incentives for data center development.
Image Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable Beef production provides a valuable contribution to human health while also impacting the natural environment.
Image American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing During World War II, the U.S. government tied agriculture to foreign policy by using taxpayer dollars to buy food from American farmers.
Image Oklahoma reaches settlement with poultry company Oklahoma has reached a settlement with one of the poultry companies it successfully sued over pollution in the Illinois River Watershed.
Image Demand growing for volunteer peacekeepers in Washington Amid the increased presence of federal law enforcement across the country, demand is growing for peacekeepers at protests.
Image Justice Department seeks interview with Representative Crow over illegal orders video The U.S. Justice Department requested an interview with U.S. Representative Jason Crow over a video.
Image Judge weighs Trump administration limits on congressional visits to immigration facilities Colorado’s Joe Neguse and Jason Crow among members of Congress who sued over oversight policy.
Image Alabama bill would set screen-time standards for young children Alabama lawmakers are considering new limits on screen use for the state’s youngest learners.
Image Alaska judges appear skeptical about American Samoan voter misconduct case Members of Alaska’s Court of Appeals appeared skeptical Thursday about an Alaska prosecutors’ claim.
Image Demand growing for volunteer peacekeepers in Washington Amid the increased presence of federal law enforcement across the country, demand is growing for peacekeepers at protests.
Image Federal courts deny Trump request for private voter data in two states The Trump administration hit two major legal roadblocks this week in its effort to obtain sensitive personal voter data from states.
Image Iowa hot sauce company sues manufacturer over ‘exploding’ bottles An Iowa-based hot sauce company is suing one of its manufacturers, alleging it turned out bottled products that exploded.
Image Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable Beef production provides a valuable contribution to human health while also impacting the natural environment.
Image Oklahoma reaches settlement with poultry company Oklahoma has reached a settlement with one of the poultry companies it successfully sued over pollution in the Illinois River Watershed.
Image Salt Lake’s poor air quality, worst in the U.S. this week Salt Lake City topped national charts this week under a blanket of the dirtiest air in the country, with more to come.
Image EarthTalk - Is it true that plants communicate by sending chemical signals through the air? Despite lacking brains or nervous systems, possess a surprising ability to “talk” via chemical signals.
Image US Education Department delays plan to garnish wages of student borrowers in default The U.S. Department of Education, for now, is backtracking on plans to garnish wages and seize tax refunds.
Image Virginia solar advocates rally against proposed metering rule change Clean-energy advocates are asking Virginia’s utility regulator to reject a proposal from Dominion Energy.
Image Chemical industry immunity measure removed from federal bill A provision denying people the right to sue chemical companies for nondisclosure of potential health hazards has been removed.
Image Broncos say their new stadium will be ‘privately financed,’ but ‘private’ often still means hundreds of millions in public resources The Denver Broncos announced in early September 2025 their plan to build a privately financed football stadium.
Image Cooking at Home - Curried Potatoes Serve these flavorful potatoes with roasted chicken and a salad for a filling and tasty dinner.
Image Cooking at Home - Basic Muffins These muffins combine the goodness of walnuts, raisins, carrots, and spices to result in a muffin that can be tailored to your tastes.
Image Cooking at Home - Skillet Lasagna This lasagna can be prepared entirely on the stovetop and uses Parmesan and cottage cheese.
Image In South Dakota, rural identity and data centers collide South Dakota lawmakers will soon consider a bill which would offer companies tax incentives for data center development.
Image US Education Department delays plan to garnish wages of student borrowers in default The U.S. Department of Education, for now, is backtracking on plans to garnish wages and seize tax refunds.
Image Alabama bill would set screen-time standards for young children Alabama lawmakers are considering new limits on screen use for the state’s youngest learners.
Image Southeast Colorado high school boys basketball scores - January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Home Country – Starting at the top Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Arizona wildlife officials close nesting areas to protect bald eagles Raptor experts in Arizona have closed bald eagle nesting areas to the public as the birds begin to mate.
Image Movie Review - Primate Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
Image Home Country – Progressive minded Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable Beef production provides a valuable contribution to human health while also impacting the natural environment.
Image New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada The 2025-2026 flu season seems to be affecting children more severely than usual.
Image American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing During World War II, the U.S. government tied agriculture to foreign policy by using taxpayer dollars to buy food from American farmers.
Image Broncos say their new stadium will be ‘privately financed,’ but ‘private’ often still means hundreds of millions in public resources The Denver Broncos announced in early September 2025 their plan to build a privately financed football stadium.
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