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Summer view of the Colorado state capitol building with the United States and Colorado flags
Colorado committee passes vehicle registration bill
License plate transfers could get a bit easier in Colorado.
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Colorado House OKs changes to early childhood program
The bill would change several parts of state law relating to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
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Audit finds billions in Colorado unemployment insurance accounting errors
State auditors found that the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment severely miscalculated how much funding it expected to receive and spend.
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PROMO Politician - Colorado Governor Jared Polis
Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence
Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence.
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Colorado’s historic winter warmth shatters previous temperature records
Colorado’s warm winter broke the previous record for highest average temperature by nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Measure to increase penalties for child human trafficking will be on Colorado ballot
A measure that would require life in prison without parole for people convicted of human trafficking of a minor will be on Colorado ballots in November.

National and Global News

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PROMO Government - USDA United States Department of Agriculture Building Washington DC - iStock - Melissa Kopka
Cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced a sweeping farm bill early this month, attempting to revive Congress’ stalled effort.
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4 states join global disease response network
In an extraordinary break from the federal government, the public health departments of at least four states are joining the global alert network of the World Health Organization.
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Coalition sues Trump over college race data rule
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new federal requirements.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 13, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - March 13, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Politics: 2026Talks - March 13, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 12, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Long security lines start popping up at airports as TSA officers go without pay
Passengers at a handful of airports this week waited in hours-long security lines as the government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security dragged on.

Life in Kiowa County

Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek


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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (update)
March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Basketball in the air approaching a basket. A scoreboard is in the background.
Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (update)
March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Crime - Drink Drive Whiskey Alcohol Key Fob Handcuff Table Glass - iStock - AlexRaths
St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement period begins across Colorado
Law enforcement agencies across Colorado began a statewide DUI enforcement period March 12 ahead of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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Election - Town of Eads
Election - Town of Eads
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Birthdays and Anniversaries - March 16-22, 2026
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026
March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Basketball in the air approaching a basket. A scoreboard is in the background.
Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026
March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Photo of the Week - March 13, 2026
Photo of the week from the March 6, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - A mild winter and warm daytime temperatures has resulted in some trees to start to leaf out - Chris Sorensen.

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (update)
March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Basketball in the air approaching a basket. A scoreboard is in the background.
Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (update)
March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Driver identified after Cheyenne Wells hit-and-run, sheriff says
Sheriff’s officials said the case is the second hit-and-run reported in Cheyenne County within the past two weeks.
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Basketball in the air approaching a basket. A scoreboard is in the background.
Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026
March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Basketball in the air approaching a basket. A scoreboard is in the background.
Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026
March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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USDA Update – March 11, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball regional playoff Scores - March 5-7, 2026
March 5-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball regional playoff scores - March 6-7, 2026
March 6-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

Economy

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War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs
No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy.
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Despite January increase, jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year
Estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions.
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US House opens the door to votes against tariffs
A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night.
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Keeping Colorado’s coal plants projected to be costly for ratepayers
Clean air advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to force utility companies to keep operating coal-fired power plants.

Elections

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PROMO Politician - Colorado Governor Jared Polis
Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence
Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence.
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South Dakota now allows voters to challenge other voters' citizenship
Alongside a federal push to overhaul voting requirements is a new South Dakota law focused on citizenship
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Measure to increase penalties for child human trafficking will be on Colorado ballot
A measure that would require life in prison without parole for people convicted of human trafficking of a minor will be on Colorado ballots in November.
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Proposed constitutional amendment would put abortion back on the Kansas ballot
A Kansas Republican is once again looking for a path to stop abortion, with a new proposal to change the state constitution.

Health & Living

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Despite rocky path, North Dakota tribal college finds success
North Dakota colleges serving Native American students are experiencing ups and downs with federal support.
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EarthTalk - Are some forests starting to release more CO2 into the atmosphere than they are absorbing?
Forests are vital carbon sinks: They absorb more carbon dioxide (CO2) than they emit, playing a crucial role in regulating the climate.
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Crime - Drink Drive Whiskey Alcohol Key Fob Handcuff Table Glass - iStock - AlexRaths
St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement period begins across Colorado
Law enforcement agencies across Colorado began a statewide DUI enforcement period March 12 ahead of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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Number of job openings hit new high in March
Job openings in the U.S. continue to rise, now nearly doubling the number of job seekers, according to newly released federal data.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Hoppers
Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
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Movie Review - Scream 7
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Scream 7." Is it his favorite in the series?
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Movie Review - I Can Only Imagine 2
Critic Bob Garver looks at "I Can Only Imagine 2."
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Movie Review - Wuthering Heights
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Wurthering Heights." Is he now ready to read the novel?

Agriculture

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PROMO Government - USDA United States Department of Agriculture Building Washington DC - iStock - Melissa Kopka
Cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced a sweeping farm bill early this month, attempting to revive Congress’ stalled effort.
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Three seedling plants, each at different heights showing stages of growth.
Regenerative agriculture offers promise of crop, environmental improvement for Kansas farmers
The science-heavy method minimizes soil disruptions and man-made chemical use while restoring farmlands to a more natural state.
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Agricultural spray rig spreading a liquid chemical on a field.
New executive order claims glyphosate crucial for nation's food supply
The Trump administration's move to mandate the use of glyphosate on crops across the United States is drawing strong criticism.
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USDA Update – March 11, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Government & Politics

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PROMO Government - USDA United States Department of Agriculture Building Washington DC - iStock - Melissa Kopka
Cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced a sweeping farm bill early this month, attempting to revive Congress’ stalled effort.
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Summer view of the Colorado state capitol building with the United States and Colorado flags
Colorado committee passes vehicle registration bill
License plate transfers could get a bit easier in Colorado.
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Coalition sues Trump over college race data rule
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new federal requirements.
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Number of job openings hit new high in March
Job openings in the U.S. continue to rise, now nearly doubling the number of job seekers, according to newly released federal data.

Crime, Court & Law

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Coalition sues Trump over college race data rule
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new federal requirements.
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CBI assisting Rocky Ford police in fatal shooting investigation
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Rocky Ford Police Department with a death investigation.
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Driver identified after Cheyenne Wells hit-and-run, sheriff says
Sheriff’s officials said the case is the second hit-and-run reported in Cheyenne County within the past two weeks.
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PROMO Politician - Colorado Governor Jared Polis
Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence
Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence.

Weather & Climate

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EarthTalk - Are some forests starting to release more CO2 into the atmosphere than they are absorbing?
Los bosques son sumideros de carbono vitales: absorben más dióxido de carbono (CO2) del que emiten, lo que les confiere un papel crucial en la regulación del clima.
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Title card for the EarthTalk environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk - Are some forests starting to release more CO2 into the atmosphere than they are absorbing?
Forests are vital carbon sinks: They absorb more carbon dioxide (CO2) than they emit, playing a crucial role in regulating the climate.
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High winds cause multiple semi rollovers, close I-25 in northern Colorado
Multiple semi-truck rollovers caused closures on Interstate 25 in northern Colorado Thursday morning amid high wind conditions
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PROMO 64J1 Weather - Sun Thermometer Heat Hot Drought Temperature - iStock - Xurzon
Colorado’s historic winter warmth shatters previous temperature records
Colorado’s warm winter broke the previous record for highest average temperature by nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Personal Finance & Business

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Metal puzzle of a United States one hundred dollar bill with pieces removed or missing.
Audit finds billions in Colorado unemployment insurance accounting errors
State auditors found that the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment severely miscalculated how much funding it expected to receive and spend.
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Colorado House approves housing tax credit bill
The Colorado House Tuesday voted 53-10 to allow counties to use their tax revenue for workforce housing and housing tax credits.
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Utility profits rise as household bills soar, new analysis finds
Investor-owned utility profits have soared as consumer utility bills have skyrocketed in recent years.
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Independent doctors could see relief on reimbursement rates
A new bill introduced in Congress this week could help doctors who provide care in office-based facilities stay open for business.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Potato Salad
Cooking at Home - Potato Salad
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Family cooking in a home kitchen surrounded by ingredients.
Cooking at Home - Oven Roasted Chicken
A simple, roasted chicken is perfect for dinner any time of the year.
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Cooking at Home - Feather Rolls
Whole wheat flour increases the fiber in these dinner rolls. Dough can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator.
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Cooking at Home - Flavorful Fried Rice
Add some protein and grains to your dinner with this yummy rice dish. Use brown rice for extra fiber.

Science, Tech & Education

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Basketball in the air approaching a basket. A scoreboard is in the background.
Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (update)
March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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PROMO Education - Graduation Cap Diploma Books - iStock - leolintang
Coalition sues Trump over college race data rule
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new federal requirements.
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Basketball in the air approaching a basket. A scoreboard is in the background.
Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (update)
March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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PROMO 64J1 Education - Academics School Book Statue Bronze - flickrcc - Alan Levine - public domain
Despite rocky path, North Dakota tribal college finds success
North Dakota colleges serving Native American students are experiencing ups and downs with federal support.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Body recovered after boat capsizes at Lake Pueblo
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers recovered the body of a second boater late Friday after a fishing boat capsized.
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Texas is again where the buffalo roam
Bison (commonly called “buffalo”) are once again thriving and providing for Indigenous people in Texas.
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Movie Review - Hoppers
Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
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CPW to host Pueblo meeting on new firearms safety program
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a public meeting in Pueblo as part of a statewide effort to inform residents about the state’s new Firearms Safety Program.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Portions of the flags of the United States, Israel, and Iran in a collage format.
War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs
No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy.
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Curious Kids: Why are so many statues naked?
In the history of art, nudity does not have just one meaning.
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How Denver’s Northeast Park Hill community reduced youth violence by 75%
A Denver neighborhood has a long history of violence. During the summer of violence in the early 1990s, it was considered ground zero for gang conflict.
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China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker
China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across the region.

Classifieds & Sponsors

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Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators
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Help Wanted - Deputy Clerk
Help Wanted - Deputy Clerk
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Election - Town of Eads
Election - Town of Eads

 


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