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Low snowpack, drought conditions continue across much of Colorado

Drought conditions intensified across parts of Colorado during the past week as an unusually warm and dry winter continued.

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Top articles for the week ending March 7, 2026

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 7, 2026.

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Colorado lawmakers begin debate for second time over bill to repeal Labor Peace Act

Colorado lawmakers began debate Friday on a bill that would ease union formation in the state.

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Colorado initiative would mean prison for life for child trafficking

An initiative requiring a sentence of life in prison for child trafficking has qualified for Colorado’s November ballot.

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After positive January, latest job report shows losses again

The United States lost 92,000 jobs in February, edging unemployment up slightly according to the latest employment figures released Friday.

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Colorado bill would make sure people leaving prison would get $100, ID documents

Under a proposed Colorado law, people leaving prison would be entitled to identification documents and $100 in a release allowance,

National and Global News

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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 9, 2026

Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

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HUD seeks to reduce time allowed for tenants to receive notice before evictions for nonpayment

Under the proposed HUD changes, the 30 days notice would give way to older standards

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Republicans target public lands protections in a new way

The rarely used act allows Congress to revoke new federal regulations. Only in the past year has it ever been used to overrule land management plans.

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Daily Audio Newscast - March 9, 2026

Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

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Politics: 2026Talks - March 9, 2026

Politics in the United States and around the world.

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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 7, 2026

Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 7, 2026.

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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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State-mandated paid leave programs now cover millions of American workers

Nearly one-third of the nation’s private sector workers are covered by paid leave programs.

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 regional playoff scores - March 6-7, 2026

March 6-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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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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Top articles for the week ending March 7, 2026

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 7, 2026.

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Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - March 8, 2026

From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

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USDA Update – March 7, 2026

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

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Kiowa County Sheriff's Report - February 2026

Monthly report from the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for February 2026.

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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 7, 2026

Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 7, 2026.

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About Town – March 3, 2026

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

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse

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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.

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Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Report – February 2026

Monthly report from the Cheyenne County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for February 2026.

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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 7, 2026

Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 7, 2026.

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Top articles for the week ending March 7, 2026

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 7, 2026.

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USDA Update – March 7, 2026

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

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Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - March 9-12, 2026

Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for March 9-12, 2026.

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Cheyenne County deputies seek vehicle in hit-and-run investigation (updated)

The Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a silver Toyota sedan

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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New South Dakota law allows voters to challenge other voters’ citizenship

Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed legislation into law last week that authorizes challenges by individuals and election officials.

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Man who argued immunity under broad Trump pardon found guilty of voter fraud in 2020 election

A Pennsylvania man who voted twice for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election is facing prison time.

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Effort to open Oklahoma primaries falls short

Supporters of a proposed state question to open primaries failed to secure the required signatures to get on the ballot.

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Colorado initiative would mean prison for life for child trafficking

An initiative requiring a sentence of life in prison for child trafficking has qualified for Colorado’s November ballot.

Health & Living

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Another federal inmate in New Mexico tests positive for measles

The New Mexico Department of Health has reported an additional case of measles at the Doña Ana County jail.

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Houston research highlights successful diabetes prevention programs

Researchers studied 23 programs across the country helping people successfully change their eating and exercise habits to help manage their prediabetes.

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HUD seeks to reduce time allowed for tenants to receive notice before evictions for nonpayment

Under the proposed HUD changes, the 30 days notice would give way to older standards

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Arizona consumer watchdogs warn of increasing product recalls

Arizona consumer watchdogs warn of increasing product recalls

Movie Reviews

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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?

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Movie Review - GOAT

Critic Bob Garver looks at "GOAT." Is it the greatest of all time?

Agriculture

Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance

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Republicans target public lands protections in a new way

The rarely used act allows Congress to revoke new federal regulations. Only in the past year has it ever been used to overrule land management plans.

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Lawsuit claims JBS discriminated against immigrant workers in Greeley

According to the lawsuit, JBS began recruiting Haitians in late 2023, and some 1,200 eventually made their way to Greeley to claim the jobs.

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Low snowpack, drought conditions continue across much of Colorado

Drought conditions intensified across parts of Colorado during the past week as an unusually warm and dry winter continued.

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Iowa cost-share program helps out cattle producers and promotes conservation

A state-led program is helping farmers in Iowa convert those less-than-desirable crop lands into pasture.

Government & Politics

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New Mexico Governor Lujan signs stricter water fees, water projects into law

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed into law two bills related to water.

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Utah’s campus gun policy could change, banning open carry and making concealed carry easier

Utah is looking to reshape gun policy on college campuses, banning open carry while making it easier to concealed carry.

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Republicans target public lands protections in a new way

The rarely used act allows Congress to revoke new federal regulations. Only in the past year has it ever been used to overrule land management plans.

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New South Dakota law allows voters to challenge other voters’ citizenship

Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed legislation into law last week that authorizes challenges by individuals and election officials.

Crime, Court & Law

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New South Dakota law allows voters to challenge other voters’ citizenship

Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed legislation into law last week that authorizes challenges by individuals and election officials.

Court judge's gavel resting on an election ballot.

Man who argued immunity under broad Trump pardon found guilty of voter fraud in 2020 election

A Pennsylvania man who voted twice for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election is facing prison time.

Lake surrounded by pine trees with a mountain in the background.

Republicans target public lands protections in a new way

The rarely used act allows Congress to revoke new federal regulations. Only in the past year has it ever been used to overrule land management plans.

Cattle in a feedlot barn eating. One looks toward the camera.

Lawsuit claims JBS discriminated against immigrant workers in Greeley

According to the lawsuit, JBS began recruiting Haitians in late 2023, and some 1,200 eventually made their way to Greeley to claim the jobs.

Weather & Climate

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Low snowpack, drought conditions continue across much of Colorado

Drought conditions intensified across parts of Colorado during the past week as an unusually warm and dry winter continued.

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EarthTalk - What is the link between climate-fueled weather extremes and the skyrocketing cost of many foods?

Over the past five years, food prices have increased drastically across the globe.

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EarthTalk - ¿Cuál es la relación entre los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos provocados por el cambio climático y el aumento vertiginoso del precio de muchos alimentos?

En los últimos cinco años, los precios de los alimentos han aumentado drásticamente en todo el mundo.

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Legal experts: Supreme Court should decide energy policy framework over climate lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the fall over a case to decide whether states can sue fossil fuel companies.

Personal Finance & Business

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HUD seeks to reduce time allowed for tenants to receive notice before evictions for nonpayment

Under the proposed HUD changes, the 30 days notice would give way to older standards

Cattle in a feedlot barn eating. One looks toward the camera.

Lawsuit claims JBS discriminated against immigrant workers in Greeley

According to the lawsuit, JBS began recruiting Haitians in late 2023, and some 1,200 eventually made their way to Greeley to claim the jobs.

Person on horseback in a rural setting looking at a herd of cattle in the distance

Iowa cost-share program helps out cattle producers and promotes conservation

A state-led program is helping farmers in Iowa convert those less-than-desirable crop lands into pasture.

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Construction work starts at southeast Nebraska rare minerals mine

Early construction work has launched on a long-awaited “critical minerals” mine in southeast Nebraska.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Rice Pudding

A healthy, tasty treat served warm or chilled!

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Cooking at Home - Chili

Cooking at Home - Chili

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Cooking at Home - Pumpkin Cookies

Bake these cookies the night before and enjoy a delicious treat on busy mornings.

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Cooking at Home - Vegetable Stroganoff

This stroganoff starts with onion, garlic, carrots, zucchini, red bell pepper and basil combined with a creamy tomato paste and yogurt sauce. Mixed with shaped pasta, this twist on stroganoff is a simple meal and real crowd pleaser.

Science, Tech & Education

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Houston research highlights successful diabetes prevention programs

Researchers studied 23 programs across the country helping people successfully change their eating and exercise habits to help manage their prediabetes.

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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.

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Utah’s campus gun policy could change, banning open carry and making concealed carry easier

Utah is looking to reshape gun policy on college campuses, banning open carry while making it easier to concealed carry.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Republicans target public lands protections in a new way

The rarely used act allows Congress to revoke new federal regulations. Only in the past year has it ever been used to overrule land management plans.

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Letter to the Editor - Wolf conflict and depredation

Letter writer Wade Allnutt has concerns about the ongoing re-introduction of wolves to Colorado, and encourages everyone to educate themselves about the issue.

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Colorado fishing licenses now available for 2026–2027 season

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced that fishing licenses for the 2026–2027 season are now available.

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Nevada county commissioner, hunting guide plead guilty to reduced charges in bear killing

The killing came to light when a routine report filed by hunters with NDOW revealed a hunter slaughtered an eight-year-old male bear,

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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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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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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Town of Eads - Surplus for Bid

Town of Eads - Surplus for Bid

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Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators

Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators

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Help Wanted - Deputy Clerk

Help Wanted - Deputy Clerk

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Community - Eads Town Park Guidelines

Community - Eads Town Park Guidelines