Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Five candidates lead Colorado's race to replace termed-out Governor Jared Polis, with Democrats and Republicans debating housing costs, public safety and environmental policy.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado GOP officials are suing Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing some overseas U.S. citizens to register and vote in Colorado elections.

Forecasters upgraded the severe weather threat for Friday evening across southeast Colorado, placing Eads, Cheyenne Wells and Lamar in a slight risk for large hail and damaging winds.

Colorado authorities charge two Pueblo men after discovering 24 improperly stored human bodies and cremated remains at Davis Mortuary during an investigation that began in August.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

A bipartisan Senate bill setting national standards for college athlete compensation advanced out of committee but faces opposition from major conferences and a tight legislative window before Congress recesses.

Congressional Democrats demand the Trump administration boost resources and transparency as the U.S. battles its first screwworm outbreak since 1966, now confirmed in Texas and New Mexico.

The Federal Communications Commission approved new reliability rules for Next Generation 911 systems to reduce service disruptions as states modernize emergency call infrastructure nationwide.

The Death toll rises from that pair of Earthquakes that hammered Venezuela, and is expected to increase; North Carolinians can soon use grants to pay for non-degree programs; Connecticut and education leaders across the nation warn Democratic governors against a voucher plan; Despite capacity, Arizona lawmakers balk on solar energy.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal pesticide law prevents states from requiring cancer warnings on Roundup labels, overturning a $1.25 million verdict against Monsanto.

A lawsuit over an Oregon logging project could invalidate hundreds of federal land management plans covering billions of dollars in mining, drilling, grazing, and other economic activities across the West.

Police departments increasingly use artificial intelligence to analyze surveillance footage and investigate crimes, raising concerns among civil liberties advocates about hidden biases, expanded surveillance and accountability gaps.

Formerly incarcerated people in Indiana face chronic health problems and insurance gaps after release, with research showing significantly shorter lifespans than the general population.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Forecasters upgraded the severe weather threat for Friday evening across southeast Colorado, placing Eads, Cheyenne Wells and Lamar in a slight risk for large hail and damaging winds.

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Two brief tornadoes touched down on the northeast plains Sunday as baseball-size hail and damaging winds battered eastern Colorado, with more severe storms forecast Monday.

Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Isolated strong storms possible Friday on the eastern plains before hot, dry, and windy conditions return this weekend with critical fire weather expected.

Forecasters place Kiowa, Cheyenne and Prowers counties in a slight risk for severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind the main threat.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Forecasters upgraded the severe weather threat for Friday evening across southeast Colorado, placing Eads, Cheyenne Wells and Lamar in a slight risk for large hail and damaging winds.

Isolated strong storms possible Friday on the eastern plains before hot, dry, and windy conditions return this weekend with critical fire weather expected.

Thunderstorms possible Friday night in Cheyenne Wells before weekend heat climbs toward 100 degrees with elevated fire danger.

Forecasters place the southeast Colorado plains under a slight risk for severe storms Thursday, with damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph the primary threat.

Forecasters place Kiowa, Cheyenne and Prowers counties in a slight risk for severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind the main threat.

Cheyenne County will start the period with morning fog and lingering thunderstorm chances before drying out and heating up over the weekend.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Western states led economic growth in the first quarter while agricultural regions like South Dakota contracted, new federal data shows.

Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona.

Consumer prices climbed 4.2% in May, the highest rate in three years, as energy costs surged due to the Iran war and dimmed hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

Wyoming's child well-being declined between 2019 and 2024, driven by poor school performance and rising housing costs that strain families.

Five candidates lead Colorado's race to replace termed-out Governor Jared Polis, with Democrats and Republicans debating housing costs, public safety and environmental policy.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado GOP officials are suing Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing some overseas U.S. citizens to register and vote in Colorado elections.

A California bill to fast-track housing construction lost its $28 minimum wage requirement after a powerful trades union coalition opposed it, fearing damage to prevailing wage standards.

Nebraska's Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's release of voter registration data to the federal government, ruling the case moot after Secretary of State Bob Evnen already handed over the records.

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.

Nevada Democrats push Question 6, a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution for a second time.

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Formerly incarcerated people in Indiana face chronic health problems and insurance gaps after release, with research showing significantly shorter lifespans than the general population.

Soilless farming methods like hydroponics use far less water and land than traditional agriculture, though high startup costs and energy demands present significant challenges to widespread adoption.

Congressional Democrats demand the Trump administration boost resources and transparency as the U.S. battles its first screwworm outbreak since 1966, now confirmed in Texas and New Mexico.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal pesticide law prevents states from requiring cancer warnings on Roundup labels, overturning a $1.25 million verdict against Monsanto.

Nearly half of farmers use AI tools like ChatGPT weekly, but only a quarter trust the technology's farming recommendations, a new survey finds.

Twenty-one Johnson County officials urge the interim election commissioner to reopen eight early voting sites closed ahead of November's general election, citing concerns about voter access in lower-income communities.

A New Mexico lawmaker urges tribes and pueblos to renegotiate their gaming compact to legalize online sports betting and capture tax revenue currently lost to illegal operators.

Federal immigration officials plan to deport a 78-year-old retired priest who has lived in Colorado for 25 years, despite his deteriorating health and fears he faces persecution in Uganda.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado GOP officials are suing Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing some overseas U.S. citizens to register and vote in Colorado elections.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado GOP officials are suing Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing some overseas U.S. citizens to register and vote in Colorado elections.

Nebraska's Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's release of voter registration data to the federal government, ruling the case moot after Secretary of State Bob Evnen already handed over the records.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal pesticide law prevents states from requiring cancer warnings on Roundup labels, overturning a $1.25 million verdict against Monsanto.

Oklahoma's attorney general sued State Farm for allegedly denying and underpaying homeowners' roof damage claims while collecting full premiums since 2020.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Soilless farming methods like hydroponics use far less water and land than traditional agriculture, though high startup costs and energy demands present significant challenges to widespread adoption.

Upper-basin states warn that severe drought and heat this year could become the norm, forcing a reckoning over how to share an increasingly scarce Colorado River.

The U.S. Forest Service plans emergency logging across five million acres in Montana and Idaho following windstorms, but environmental groups say the one-week public comment period is too short.

A California bill to fast-track housing construction lost its $28 minimum wage requirement after a powerful trades union coalition opposed it, fearing damage to prevailing wage standards.

College tuition has tripled since 1980, leaving more than half of today's undergraduates burdened with student loan debt that now totals nearly 1.8 trillion dollars nationwide.

Oklahoma's attorney general sued State Farm for allegedly denying and underpaying homeowners' roof damage claims while collecting full premiums since 2020.

South Dakota utility regulators approved the merger of Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern Energy into Bright Horizon Energy, a $15.4 billion company serving 2.1 million customers across eight states.

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.

College tuition has tripled since 1980, leaving more than half of today's undergraduates burdened with student loan debt that now totals nearly 1.8 trillion dollars nationwide.

Nearly half of farmers use AI tools like ChatGPT weekly, but only a quarter trust the technology's farming recommendations, a new survey finds.

Police departments increasingly use artificial intelligence to analyze surveillance footage and investigate crimes, raising concerns among civil liberties advocates about hidden biases, expanded surveillance and accountability gaps.

Two adults rescued from a capsized boat at John Martin Reservoir in Bent County credited their life jackets with saving their lives.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens three state reservoirs to emergency fish salvage as drought and municipal water demands force drawdowns across the state.

The U.S. Forest Service plans emergency logging across five million acres in Montana and Idaho following windstorms, but environmental groups say the one-week public comment period is too short.

Boyd Lake State Park near Loveland closes boat ramps to motorized vessels starting June 28 due to critically low water levels expected to persist through the 2026 season.

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.

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When someone passes away, their assets and debts become what’s known as an estate.

Women’s shirts often have the buttons on the wearer’s left and the buttonholes on the wearer’s right. For men, it’s reversed.