Top News Image As 2025 ends, Colorado officially falls short of its first major greenhouse gas target House Bill 19-1261, signed by Governor Jared Polis in 2019, marked the first time Colorado had codified greenhouse gas targets. Image Top articles for the week ending December 27, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025. Image Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to order her release after Trump pardon Attorneys for Tina Peters this week asked the Colorado Court of Appeals to order that the former Mesa County clerk “must be released from custody forthwith." Image Colorado Springs, Denver residents pay among lowest property taxes in U.S. Colorado Springs and Denver rank among the least expensive U.S. cities for property tax burden. Image One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts The law is expected to reduce federal Medicaid spending by more than $900 billion over a decade. Image Download your free seasonal coloring book from the Kiowa County Press The winter tradition continues as the Kiowa County Press has released its 20-page coloring book. National and Global News Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - December 29, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Public comment period ending ahead of clean water rule change The Environmental Protection Agency says its proposed rule change would align with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision. Image Daily Audio Newscast - December 29, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air. Image Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next AI image and video generators now produce fully lifelike content. Image Climate activists v. the U.S. energy industry: Cases to watch in 2026 Anti-oil and gas advocates across the country have pursued litigation in recent years. Image Politics: 2025Talks - December 29, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Soybeans have been a top U.S. ag export for decades. What happens when the top buyer stops buying? In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization and gained better access to globalized trade with the organization’s member. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image Southeast Colorado events calendar – January 4-30, 2026 Events in southeast Colorado for January 2026. Image About Town – December 29, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden. Image Top articles for the week ending December 27, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025. Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - December 28, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 27, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025. Image Pastor’s Pearls – December 28, 2025 Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie. Image McPherson College announces fall 2025 Honor Roll McPherson College announces fall 2025 Honor Roll Image Help Wanted - Special Education Team Member Help Wanted - Special Education Team Member Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Southeast Colorado events calendar – January 4-30, 2026 Events in southeast Colorado for January 2026. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 27, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending December 27, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025. Image Cheyenne Wells School Calendar - January 6-31, 2026 Cheyenne Wells school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for January 6-31, 2026 Image Kit Carson School Calendar - January 8-30, 2026 Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for January 8-30, 2026 Image Download your free seasonal coloring book from the Kiowa County Press The winter tradition continues as the Kiowa County Press has released its 20-page coloring book. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Economy 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 Ag labor shortages cause higher food prices, study finds A study found that when domestic farm employment declines by 10 percent, food prices of labor-intensive crops increase by around 3 percent. Image Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions. Elections Image Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to order her release after Trump pardon Attorneys for Tina Peters this week asked the Colorado Court of Appeals to order that the former Mesa County clerk “must be released from custody forthwith." Image School meals ballot petition approved for circulation in North Dakota North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe announced he has approved the format of a constitutional ballot measure. Image Commentary - No Republican has won a competitive federal race in Nevada since Trump took control of the party In the last five campaign cycles from 2016 through 2024, there have been 16 competitive federal races. Republicans lost all of them. Image As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps As some states engage in redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections, state courts may decide the fate of the new maps. Health & Living Image Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier High levels of neighborhood violence increase the risk of Latino and African American teens in Denver starting to use alcohol and tobacco. Image Study shows far-reaching health disparities for people out of prison A new study calls attention to the health-care needs of people who are unhoused or formerly incarcerated. Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air. Image As 2025 ends, Colorado officially falls short of its first major greenhouse gas target House Bill 19-1261, signed by Governor Jared Polis in 2019, marked the first time Colorado had codified greenhouse gas targets. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - Avatar: Fire and Ash Critic Bob Garver looks at "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Does he find it Hot or Not? Image Movie Review - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Critic Bob Garver looks at "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." Does it cut it? Image Movie Review - Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Five Nights at Freddy's 2." Would he stay there again? Image Movie Review - Zootopia 2 After a nine-year absence, Zootopia returns. Does critic Bob Garver think it was worth the wait? Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance 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 Woody encroachment threatens Kansas’ grasslands, but cattle ranchers are fighting back The highly flammable trees are everywhere in Kansas, including places they never used to grow. Image Soybeans have been a top U.S. ag export for decades. What happens when the top buyer stops buying? In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization and gained better access to globalized trade with the organization’s member. Image Tennessee Black farmers turn down $12 billion bridge payments Some Black farmers said they won't participate in President Donald Trump’s new $12 billion federal farm aid program, citing concerns about racial bias. Government & Politics Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air. Image As 2025 ends, Colorado officially falls short of its first major greenhouse gas target House Bill 19-1261, signed by Governor Jared Polis in 2019, marked the first time Colorado had codified greenhouse gas targets. Image Shelby L. Fyles appointed to the 23rd Judicial District Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera appointed Shelby L. Fyles to the 23rd Judicial District Court. Image Politics: 2025Talks - December 29, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Crime, Court & Law Image Study shows far-reaching health disparities for people out of prison A new study calls attention to the health-care needs of people who are unhoused or formerly incarcerated. Image Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier High levels of neighborhood violence increase the risk of Latino and African American teens in Denver starting to use alcohol and tobacco. Image Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next AI image and video generators now produce fully lifelike content. Image Climate activists v. the U.S. energy industry: Cases to watch in 2026 Anti-oil and gas advocates across the country have pursued litigation in recent years. Weather & Climate Image As 2025 ends, Colorado officially falls short of its first major greenhouse gas target House Bill 19-1261, signed by Governor Jared Polis in 2019, marked the first time Colorado had codified greenhouse gas targets. Image Woody encroachment threatens Kansas’ grasslands, but cattle ranchers are fighting back The highly flammable trees are everywhere in Kansas, including places they never used to grow. Image EarthTalk - Why are Arctic rivers and streams turning orange? Over the past decade, an increasing number of orange rivers and streams have been found in Arctic Alaska’s Brooks Range. Image EarthTalk - ¿Por qué los ríos y arroyos del Ártico se están volviendo naranjas? Durante la última década, se ha observado un aumento en el número de ríos y arroyos naranjas en la cordillera Brooks, en el Ártico de Alaska. Personal Finance & Business Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air. Image Soybeans have been a top U.S. ag export for decades. What happens when the top buyer stops buying? In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization and gained better access to globalized trade with the organization’s member. Image Colorado Springs, Denver residents pay among lowest property taxes in U.S. Colorado Springs and Denver rank among the least expensive U.S. cities for property tax burden. Image One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts The law is expected to reduce federal Medicaid spending by more than $900 billion over a decade. 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Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air. Image Curious Kids: How are dark matter and antimatter different? Despite having similar-sounding names, dark matter and antimatter are completely different. Outdoors & Entertainment Image Grand Canyon Conservancy hosts scientists, artists in Arizona he Grand Canyon Conservancy in Arizona is hosting artists and astronomers to share their work with the public. Image Woody encroachment threatens Kansas’ grasslands, but cattle ranchers are fighting back The highly flammable trees are everywhere in Kansas, including places they never used to grow. Image Home Country – Thoughts on a fireplace Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. Image Grand Canyon Conservancy residency hosts scientists, artists The Grand Canyon Conservancy is hosting artists and astronomers to share their work with the public. 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Image As 2025 ends, Colorado officially falls short of its first major greenhouse gas target House Bill 19-1261, signed by Governor Jared Polis in 2019, marked the first time Colorado had codified greenhouse gas targets.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 27, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025.
Image Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to order her release after Trump pardon Attorneys for Tina Peters this week asked the Colorado Court of Appeals to order that the former Mesa County clerk “must be released from custody forthwith."
Image Colorado Springs, Denver residents pay among lowest property taxes in U.S. Colorado Springs and Denver rank among the least expensive U.S. cities for property tax burden.
Image One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts The law is expected to reduce federal Medicaid spending by more than $900 billion over a decade.
Image Download your free seasonal coloring book from the Kiowa County Press The winter tradition continues as the Kiowa County Press has released its 20-page coloring book.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - December 29, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Public comment period ending ahead of clean water rule change The Environmental Protection Agency says its proposed rule change would align with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - December 29, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air.
Image Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next AI image and video generators now produce fully lifelike content.
Image Climate activists v. the U.S. energy industry: Cases to watch in 2026 Anti-oil and gas advocates across the country have pursued litigation in recent years.
Image Soybeans have been a top U.S. ag export for decades. What happens when the top buyer stops buying? In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization and gained better access to globalized trade with the organization’s member.
Image Southeast Colorado events calendar – January 4-30, 2026 Events in southeast Colorado for January 2026.
Image About Town – December 29, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 27, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - December 28, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 27, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025.
Image McPherson College announces fall 2025 Honor Roll McPherson College announces fall 2025 Honor Roll
Image Southeast Colorado events calendar – January 4-30, 2026 Events in southeast Colorado for January 2026.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 27, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 27, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025.
Image Cheyenne Wells School Calendar - January 6-31, 2026 Cheyenne Wells school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for January 6-31, 2026
Image Kit Carson School Calendar - January 8-30, 2026 Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for January 8-30, 2026
Image Download your free seasonal coloring book from the Kiowa County Press The winter tradition continues as the Kiowa County Press has released its 20-page coloring book.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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 Ag labor shortages cause higher food prices, study finds A study found that when domestic farm employment declines by 10 percent, food prices of labor-intensive crops increase by around 3 percent.
Image Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions.
Image Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to order her release after Trump pardon Attorneys for Tina Peters this week asked the Colorado Court of Appeals to order that the former Mesa County clerk “must be released from custody forthwith."
Image School meals ballot petition approved for circulation in North Dakota North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe announced he has approved the format of a constitutional ballot measure.
Image Commentary - No Republican has won a competitive federal race in Nevada since Trump took control of the party In the last five campaign cycles from 2016 through 2024, there have been 16 competitive federal races. Republicans lost all of them.
Image As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps As some states engage in redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections, state courts may decide the fate of the new maps.
Image Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier High levels of neighborhood violence increase the risk of Latino and African American teens in Denver starting to use alcohol and tobacco.
Image Study shows far-reaching health disparities for people out of prison A new study calls attention to the health-care needs of people who are unhoused or formerly incarcerated.
Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air.
Image As 2025 ends, Colorado officially falls short of its first major greenhouse gas target House Bill 19-1261, signed by Governor Jared Polis in 2019, marked the first time Colorado had codified greenhouse gas targets.
Image Movie Review - Avatar: Fire and Ash Critic Bob Garver looks at "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Does he find it Hot or Not?
Image Movie Review - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Critic Bob Garver looks at "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." Does it cut it?
Image Movie Review - Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Five Nights at Freddy's 2." Would he stay there again?
Image Movie Review - Zootopia 2 After a nine-year absence, Zootopia returns. Does critic Bob Garver think it was worth the wait?
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 Woody encroachment threatens Kansas’ grasslands, but cattle ranchers are fighting back The highly flammable trees are everywhere in Kansas, including places they never used to grow.
Image Soybeans have been a top U.S. ag export for decades. What happens when the top buyer stops buying? In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization and gained better access to globalized trade with the organization’s member.
Image Tennessee Black farmers turn down $12 billion bridge payments Some Black farmers said they won't participate in President Donald Trump’s new $12 billion federal farm aid program, citing concerns about racial bias.
Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air.
Image As 2025 ends, Colorado officially falls short of its first major greenhouse gas target House Bill 19-1261, signed by Governor Jared Polis in 2019, marked the first time Colorado had codified greenhouse gas targets.
Image Shelby L. Fyles appointed to the 23rd Judicial District Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera appointed Shelby L. Fyles to the 23rd Judicial District Court.
Image Study shows far-reaching health disparities for people out of prison A new study calls attention to the health-care needs of people who are unhoused or formerly incarcerated.
Image Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier High levels of neighborhood violence increase the risk of Latino and African American teens in Denver starting to use alcohol and tobacco.
Image Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next AI image and video generators now produce fully lifelike content.
Image Climate activists v. the U.S. energy industry: Cases to watch in 2026 Anti-oil and gas advocates across the country have pursued litigation in recent years.
Image As 2025 ends, Colorado officially falls short of its first major greenhouse gas target House Bill 19-1261, signed by Governor Jared Polis in 2019, marked the first time Colorado had codified greenhouse gas targets.
Image Woody encroachment threatens Kansas’ grasslands, but cattle ranchers are fighting back The highly flammable trees are everywhere in Kansas, including places they never used to grow.
Image EarthTalk - Why are Arctic rivers and streams turning orange? Over the past decade, an increasing number of orange rivers and streams have been found in Arctic Alaska’s Brooks Range.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Por qué los ríos y arroyos del Ártico se están volviendo naranjas? Durante la última década, se ha observado un aumento en el número de ríos y arroyos naranjas en la cordillera Brooks, en el Ártico de Alaska.
Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air.
Image Soybeans have been a top U.S. ag export for decades. What happens when the top buyer stops buying? In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization and gained better access to globalized trade with the organization’s member.
Image Colorado Springs, Denver residents pay among lowest property taxes in U.S. Colorado Springs and Denver rank among the least expensive U.S. cities for property tax burden.
Image One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts The law is expected to reduce federal Medicaid spending by more than $900 billion over a decade.
Image Cooking at Home - Cornmeal Pancakes Mix up your breakfast routine with this recipe that uses cornmeal for a hearty and satisfying way to make pancakes.
Image Cooking at Home - Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Pecan Muffins These muffins are made with whole grain bran cereal, pumpkin, pecans and spices.
Image Cooking at Home - Roasted Herb Potatoes Enjoy your herb roasted potatoes as a side to your favorite protein food entrée.
Image Cooking at Home - Classic Honey Flan Flan is a delicious custard dessert enjoyed throughout the world. End a special meal with this treat.
Image Leveling up Lakota: Teaching the language through video games Leveling up Lakota: Teaching the language through video games
Image Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next AI image and video generators now produce fully lifelike content.
Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air.
Image Curious Kids: How are dark matter and antimatter different? Despite having similar-sounding names, dark matter and antimatter are completely different.
Image Grand Canyon Conservancy hosts scientists, artists in Arizona he Grand Canyon Conservancy in Arizona is hosting artists and astronomers to share their work with the public.
Image Woody encroachment threatens Kansas’ grasslands, but cattle ranchers are fighting back The highly flammable trees are everywhere in Kansas, including places they never used to grow.
Image Home Country – Thoughts on a fireplace Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Grand Canyon Conservancy residency hosts scientists, artists The Grand Canyon Conservancy is hosting artists and astronomers to share their work with the public.
Image Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier High levels of neighborhood violence increase the risk of Latino and African American teens in Denver starting to use alcohol and tobacco.
Image Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next AI image and video generators now produce fully lifelike content.
Image ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight TikTok is on track to change hands, but what that means for users is up in the air.
Image Curious Kids: How are dark matter and antimatter different? Despite having similar-sounding names, dark matter and antimatter are completely different.
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