Individual health insurance premiums in Colorado will jump about 10% next year, though state subsidies will help ease the blow for lower-income residents.

Amendment 84 would require Colorado mail voters to write an ID number on their ballot envelope, a change supporters say improves election security while opponents worry could cause ballot rejections and disenfranchisement.

Colorado distributes nearly $24 million in grants to improve school meals while parent committees help shape more nutritious and culturally relevant options for students.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending September 19, 2026.

Colorado lawmakers face a nearly $1.6 billion budget deficit when the legislature convenes in January, with Medicaid spending growth far outpacing state revenue limits.

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

An Idaho county’s ban on wind and solar energy may soon be overturned, some of Virginia’s money for healthcare is instead going to ICE, conservation is the focus of next year’s planting season in Iowa, and bikers cruise into autumn.

Trump gives President Xi Jinping of China a special welcome for their first state meeting in over a decade, Labor leaders push back on corporate control in Arizona, and Montana tribal colleges face growing funding challenges.

Democrats focus their midterm message on affordability, the White House weighs a ban on U.S. diesel exports, and South Florida election officials defend the security of voting by mail.

Jackie Fortiér [FOR-tee-ay] reads the week’s news: Many small businesses say they can no longer afford to offer health insurance. Plus, when friends and neighbors act as informal caregivers, they’re unlikely to receive protection for time spent away from work.

President Trump is expected to give Chinese President Xi Jinping a special welcome when he arrives in Washington, opponents of federal legislation to fast-track permits for large-scale finfish farms in the open ocean are highlighting a temporary reprieve, and new research reveals health insurance rates are rising amid persistent unaffordability.

Voters in nine states will decide this fall whether to raise, cut or cap taxes through ballot measures that could reshape funding for public services.

A Nebraska farmer welcomes the Senate Agriculture Committee's decision to exclude the Save Our Bacon Act from its Farm Bill version, though he remains cautious about the proposal's fate in final negotiations.

Elevated diesel prices driven by global supply disruptions and crude oil costs will likely persist through 2027, squeezing Kansas farmers' profits and pushing food costs higher for consumers.

Kiowa County Fair judges award blue, red, and white ribbons to top finishers across all competition classes.

Clifford Johnston was born January 14, 1931 and departed this life September 15, 2026.

Agenda for the May 14, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.

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

Open class competitors at the 2026 Kiowa County Fair claimed top prizes across livestock, baked goods, and crafts in this year's expanded exhibition.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending September 21, 2026.

Widespread showers and thunderstorms bring a quarter to a half inch of rain Wednesday night into Thursday morning across Eads and Kiowa County.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Gusty winds to 45 mph Wednesday give way to heavy rain chances Thursday across Cheyenne County, with locally heavy downpours possible.

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

Cheyenne County faces patchy fog and early showers Monday, then midweek rain and gusty winds of 30 to 45 mph push through Wednesday and Thursday.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for September 14-19, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for September 14-19, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for September 14-19, 2026

Susie Paintin steps down after 27 years with the U.S. Postal Service, most recently as Eads Postmaster since 2019.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending September 19, 2026.

Elevated diesel prices driven by global supply disruptions and crude oil costs will likely persist through 2027, squeezing Kansas farmers' profits and pushing food costs higher for consumers.

Colorado's economy is expected to grow at 2.1 percent in 2026 as consumer spending remains solid despite trade tensions and rising costs for families.

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, its first increase in three years, as inflation driven by surging energy prices persists despite economic growth.

A Depression-era stone soup tale and history of economic crashes remind us that deregulation and unchecked wealth concentration often precede hard times for ordinary Americans.

Colorado's Secretary of State finds enough evidence to investigate Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser's campaign for failing to refund 46 donations that exceeded the state's $1,450 limit.

Amendment 84 would require Colorado mail voters to write an ID number on their ballot envelope, a change supporters say improves election security while opponents worry could cause ballot rejections and disenfranchisement.

A federal judge in Seattle rejected the Trump administration's demand for Washington's voter rolls, marking the Justice Department's 25th consecutive loss in similar lawsuits against states nationwide.

A Utah postal carrier faces federal charges for discarding about 300 primary ballots in a church parking lot dumpster, citing workload concerns rather than political motivation.

Colorado's Medicaid program is projected to exceed its 2026-27 budget by $443 million, nearly triple the previous year's overage, driven by rising healthcare costs and increased enrollment.

Whether reading a book or listening to a recording, the goal is the same: understanding.

An Idaho county’s ban on wind and solar energy may soon be overturned, some of Virginia’s money for healthcare is instead going to ICE, conservation is the focus of next year’s planting season in Iowa, and bikers cruise into autumn.

Individual health insurance premiums in Colorado will jump about 10% next year, though state subsidies will help ease the blow for lower-income residents.

A Nebraska farmer welcomes the Senate Agriculture Committee's decision to exclude the Save Our Bacon Act from its Farm Bill version, though he remains cautious about the proposal's fate in final negotiations.

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

Nearly half of Oklahoma falls into extreme or exceptional drought, with the state receiving only about a third of normal rainfall over the past two months.

Colorado agriculture will receive $13.7 million in federal grants to help farmers and ranchers adopt conservation practices while accessing new markets.

Colorado's Secretary of State finds enough evidence to investigate Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser's campaign for failing to refund 46 donations that exceeded the state's $1,450 limit.

Amendment 84 would require Colorado mail voters to write an ID number on their ballot envelope, a change supporters say improves election security while opponents worry could cause ballot rejections and disenfranchisement.

President Trump threatens to annihilate Iran at U.N. General Assembly, Justice Department leaders say they’re focusing on “election integrity,” and new polls show wide-ranging distrust in government.

Colorado voters will decide in November whether to ban transgender students from school sports teams based on biological sex under Proposition 134.

A federal judge in Seattle rejected the Trump administration's demand for Washington's voter rolls, marking the Justice Department's 25th consecutive loss in similar lawsuits against states nationwide.

A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday on whether Idaho's abortion ban should be fully enforced or include exemptions for serious health risks to the mother.

Fraud experts are hosting educational events across North Dakota this month to help veterans spot increasingly sophisticated scams targeting their military benefits and personal information.

Paramount Skydance settles antitrust lawsuit with state attorneys general, clearing the way for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending September 21, 2026.

Two Colorado advocacy groups sue the Department of Homeland Security for skipping an environmental review before opening an immigration detention facility near Hudson.

Widespread showers and thunderstorms bring a quarter to a half inch of rain Wednesday night into Thursday morning across Eads and Kiowa County.

Gusty winds to 45 mph Wednesday give way to heavy rain chances Thursday across Cheyenne County, with locally heavy downpours possible.

Colorado's Medicaid program is projected to exceed its 2026-27 budget by $443 million, nearly triple the previous year's overage, driven by rising healthcare costs and increased enrollment.

Individual health insurance premiums in Colorado will jump about 10% next year, though state subsidies will help ease the blow for lower-income residents.

The Department of Energy is awarding $99 million to 21 geothermal projects nationwide, with five selected in Utah to test and develop renewable energy technology.

Elevated diesel prices driven by global supply disruptions and crude oil costs will likely persist through 2027, squeezing Kansas farmers' profits and pushing food costs higher for consumers.

Kids learn to identify wildlife by studying animal tracks at a new trail exhibit at Prickly Pear Park in East Helena, Montana.

Colorado voters will decide in November whether to ban transgender students from school sports teams based on biological sex under Proposition 134.

Arizona State University teaches law students how to use artificial intelligence responsibly in their legal practice, recognizing that most practicing attorneys now rely on the technology daily.

Colorado distributes nearly $24 million in grants to improve school meals while parent committees help shape more nutritious and culturally relevant options for students.

Kids learn to identify wildlife by studying animal tracks at a new trail exhibit at Prickly Pear Park in East Helena, Montana.

Conservation groups sue the federal government over oil leases on Wyoming migration routes used by mule deer and pronghorn populations already below target numbers.

Friends of Mueller State Park sells firewood from forest thinning work at Mueller State Park near Divide on Saturday, October 10, with proceeds supporting park improvements.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifted voluntary fishing closures on portions of the Colorado, Fraser, and White rivers after cooler water temperatures improved conditions for fish survival.

University of Virginia librarian Leo Lo proposes sorting AI responses into four types—factual, interpretive, constructive and strategic—to help users better evaluate which answers need verification before use.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation, making borrowing more expensive for mortgages and auto loans while doing little to slow artificial intelligence investment.

Depth perception allows you to better navigate around objects and is important for hand-eye coordination.

The concept of temperature grew out of the sense of what feels hot and cold to human touch.