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Image Federal judge broadens order blocking Trump administration layoffs during shutdown A federal judge on Friday clarified and broadened a temporary restraining order she issued earlier this week. Image No Kings day brings millions into US streets in anti-Trump protests Millions of Americans packed streets, parks and town squares across the United States Saturday for No Kings day. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 18, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek - Subscribe Today! Image Southeast Colorado high school softball regional playoff scores - October 18, 2025 October 18, 2025, regional playoff softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. 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Image Top articles for the week ending October 18, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025. Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - October 20-23, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for October 20-23, 2025. Image Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - October 20-23, 2025 Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for October 20-23, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado High school volleyball schedule - October 20-25, 2025 October 20-25, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Economy Image Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths. Image US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. 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 Report: USDA move to Fort Collins could boost economy A planned move of U.S. Department of Agriculture jobs from the nation’s capital to Fort Collins could provide a big economic boost. Elections Image Dominion sale not expected to change Colorado elections, experts say Liberty Vote owner says he wants to abide by Trump’s elections executive order. Image Midterm elections will likely see increased effects of misinformation, reduced federal security activity, experts say A year after the 2024 presidential election, technologists and election experts are wrestling with their new reality. Image Pueblo ballot measure asks voters to scrap strong-mayor form of government Pueblo voters next month will decide whether the city government should return to a city council-city manager form of leadership. Image Lawmakers propose amendment to overturn Citizens United Democratic lawmakers in four states have proposed a constitutional amendment to overturn a U.S. Supreme Court’s decision. Health & Living Image Extra insurance help available for eligible Nebraskans The open enrollment period for Medicare and Medicaid is happening now. Image A closer look at what’s driving the rising rate of uninsured children Hundreds of thousands of more children in the United States are going without health insurance. Image Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks. Image Colorado aids federal workers as shutdown hits week three Colorado is taking steps to assist its over 50,000 federal employees as the government shutdown enters its third week. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - Tron: Ares Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original. Image Movie Review - The Smashing Machine Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success? Image Movie Review - One Battle After Another Critic Bob Garver looks at "One Battle After Another." Does it a fighting chance to be a winner at the box office? Image Movie Review - Him Critic Bob Garver looks at "Him." Does it live up to its scary premise? Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance Image Montana offers up agritourism grants to give farmers, ranchers more revenue options The Montana Department of Commerce is set to divvy out $300,000 in agritourism grant funding. Image Colorado visa proposals highlight exploitation, wage theft The H-2A visa program is a federally administered visa system that allows agricultural employers to hire immigrant workers. Image Commentary - Rural lessons for resisting authoritarianism This is the Ditch Principle: Your ditch neighbor may disagree with you about everything except keeping the water running — so you start there. Image With CAFOs, North Dakota residents ponder quality of life impacts Some North Dakota communities are becoming more familiar with the rush to consider farms linked to industrial agriculture. Government & Politics Image Tens of thousands of Coloradans rally and march against Trump at No Kings protests Demonstrations part of nationwide movement of resistance to authoritarian policies. Image Federal judge broadens order blocking Trump administration layoffs during shutdown A federal judge on Friday clarified and broadened a temporary restraining order she issued earlier this week. 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Image Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports. Image How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays Air traffic controllers are deemed essential workers, meaning they are still required to work while not receiving compensation Image Curious Kids: What are solar storms and the solar wind? While it’s hard to see the solar wind directly in photos once it leaves the corona, we can measure the gas directly with instruments in space. Image Colorado to receive $56.5 million for EV chargers Colorado has officially secured nearly $60 million in federal funding for electric vehicle chargers. 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Image Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks.
Image Tens of thousands of Coloradans rally and march against Trump at No Kings protests Demonstrations part of nationwide movement of resistance to authoritarian policies.
Image Dominion sale not expected to change Colorado elections, experts say Liberty Vote owner says he wants to abide by Trump’s elections executive order.
Image Top articles for the week ending October 18, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.
Image Colorado asks U.S. Supreme Court to reject Nebraska lawsuit over South Platte River Water rights at center of dispute as Nebraska officials defend ag producers.
Image Colorado aids federal workers as shutdown hits week three Colorado is taking steps to assist its over 50,000 federal employees as the government shutdown enters its third week.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - October 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image A closer look at what’s driving the rising rate of uninsured children Hundreds of thousands of more children in the United States are going without health insurance.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - October 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks.
Image Federal judge broadens order blocking Trump administration layoffs during shutdown A federal judge on Friday clarified and broadened a temporary restraining order she issued earlier this week.
Image No Kings day brings millions into US streets in anti-Trump protests Millions of Americans packed streets, parks and town squares across the United States Saturday for No Kings day.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 18, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school softball regional playoff scores - October 18, 2025 October 18, 2025, regional playoff softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image About Town – October 20, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 16-18, 2025 October 16-18, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 13-17, 2025 October 13-17, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - October 19, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Top articles for the week ending October 18, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 18, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football schedule - October 24-25, 2025 October 24-25, football schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 13-17, 2025 October 13-17, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school softball regional playoff scores - October 18, 2025 October 18, 2025, regional playoff softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 16-18, 2025 October 16-18, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 18, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending October 18, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - October 20-23, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for October 20-23, 2025.
Image Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - October 20-23, 2025 Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for October 20-23, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado High school volleyball schedule - October 20-25, 2025 October 20-25, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths.
Image US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts.
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 Report: USDA move to Fort Collins could boost economy A planned move of U.S. Department of Agriculture jobs from the nation’s capital to Fort Collins could provide a big economic boost.
Image Dominion sale not expected to change Colorado elections, experts say Liberty Vote owner says he wants to abide by Trump’s elections executive order.
Image Midterm elections will likely see increased effects of misinformation, reduced federal security activity, experts say A year after the 2024 presidential election, technologists and election experts are wrestling with their new reality.
Image Pueblo ballot measure asks voters to scrap strong-mayor form of government Pueblo voters next month will decide whether the city government should return to a city council-city manager form of leadership.
Image Lawmakers propose amendment to overturn Citizens United Democratic lawmakers in four states have proposed a constitutional amendment to overturn a U.S. Supreme Court’s decision.
Image Extra insurance help available for eligible Nebraskans The open enrollment period for Medicare and Medicaid is happening now.
Image A closer look at what’s driving the rising rate of uninsured children Hundreds of thousands of more children in the United States are going without health insurance.
Image Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks.
Image Colorado aids federal workers as shutdown hits week three Colorado is taking steps to assist its over 50,000 federal employees as the government shutdown enters its third week.
Image Movie Review - Tron: Ares Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.
Image Movie Review - The Smashing Machine Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success?
Image Movie Review - One Battle After Another Critic Bob Garver looks at "One Battle After Another." Does it a fighting chance to be a winner at the box office?
Image Montana offers up agritourism grants to give farmers, ranchers more revenue options The Montana Department of Commerce is set to divvy out $300,000 in agritourism grant funding.
Image Colorado visa proposals highlight exploitation, wage theft The H-2A visa program is a federally administered visa system that allows agricultural employers to hire immigrant workers.
Image Commentary - Rural lessons for resisting authoritarianism This is the Ditch Principle: Your ditch neighbor may disagree with you about everything except keeping the water running — so you start there.
Image With CAFOs, North Dakota residents ponder quality of life impacts Some North Dakota communities are becoming more familiar with the rush to consider farms linked to industrial agriculture.
Image Tens of thousands of Coloradans rally and march against Trump at No Kings protests Demonstrations part of nationwide movement of resistance to authoritarian policies.
Image Federal judge broadens order blocking Trump administration layoffs during shutdown A federal judge on Friday clarified and broadened a temporary restraining order she issued earlier this week.
Image No Kings day brings millions into US streets in anti-Trump protests Millions of Americans packed streets, parks and town squares across the United States Saturday for No Kings day.
Image Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports.
Image Federal judge broadens order blocking Trump administration layoffs during shutdown A federal judge on Friday clarified and broadened a temporary restraining order she issued earlier this week.
Image Trump isn’t sending troops to cities with highest crime rates, data shows President Donald Trump has argued that he needs to deploy National Guard troops across state lines to protect federal personnel and property.
Image Colorado asks U.S. Supreme Court to reject Nebraska lawsuit over South Platte River Water rights at center of dispute as Nebraska officials defend ag producers.
Image EarthTalk - Have scientists figured out what’s causing honeybees to die off? The beekeeping industry is in crisis as honeybee deaths have reached record levels in the U.S.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Han descubierto los científicos qué está causando la muerte de las abejas? La industria apícola está en crisis, ya que la mortalidad de las abejas melíferas ha alcanzado niveles récord en los Estados Unidos.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - October 15, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending October 15, 2025.
Image Report: Wild burros destroying Arizona desert habitat A new report showed the Arizona's unchecked feral burro population is destroying keystone plant species
Image Dominion sale not expected to change Colorado elections, experts say Liberty Vote owner says he wants to abide by Trump’s elections executive order.
Image Extra insurance help available for eligible Nebraskans The open enrollment period for Medicare and Medicaid is happening now.
Image SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists As the federal government shutdown extends to day 17, state officials are beginning to raise concerns.
Image Salt Lake City airport opens pantry for federal workers The public can also get involved, dropping off non-perishable food at a donation facility the airport is setting up.
Image Cooking at Home - Peanut Butter Muffins Enjoy these nutty muffins with a touch of jelly or jam for a satisfying dessert.
Image Cooking at Home - Banana Oat Cookies With whole-grains, fruit, and no added sugar, these cookies make a healthy and tasty treat.
Image Cooking at Home - Argentinean Grilled Steak with Salsa Criolla Enjoy these Argentinean-style steaks with a homemade Criolla Sauce, packed with flavor.
Image Opponents of New Mexico's 'Project Jupiter' fear strain on energy, water A developer is slated to build a massive AI data center in New Mexico's Doña Ana County after only a few weeks' notice to local residents.
Image Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 13-17, 2025 October 13-17, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Lamar High School Soccer Scores - October 14-16, 2025 October 14-16, 2025, soccer scores for Lamar High School.
Image Home Country – Alaskan chicken Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Utah unveils Wildlife Action Plan to protect state's endangered species The 10-year update of the Utah Wildlife Action Plan, which forms the backbone of state's conservation effort, is out.
Image Report: Wild burros destroying Arizona desert habitat A new report showed the Arizona's unchecked feral burro population is destroying keystone plant species
Image Movie Review - Tron: Ares Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.
Image Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports.
Image How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays Air traffic controllers are deemed essential workers, meaning they are still required to work while not receiving compensation
Image Curious Kids: What are solar storms and the solar wind? While it’s hard to see the solar wind directly in photos once it leaves the corona, we can measure the gas directly with instruments in space.
Image Colorado to receive $56.5 million for EV chargers Colorado has officially secured nearly $60 million in federal funding for electric vehicle chargers.
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