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.

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

Boulder County officials are seeking billions in damages from energy companies under state nuisance laws, a case the Supreme Court will hear that could reshape climate litigation across the nation.

Colorado's new Schools to Home program provides down payment assistance to teachers and school employees buying their first homes, with 85 participants already enrolled since its July launch.

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Extreme heat and humidity can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms, so health officials urge people to stay hydrated and follow their action plans.

The IRS extends tax relief for drought-stricken farmers and ranchers in 49 states, allowing four years instead of two to replace livestock sold due to dry conditions.

Civil rights groups and unions sue to block ICE agents from polling locations during the November midterm elections, citing voter intimidation and federal election law violations.

In Idaho, abortion rights activists are taking their case directly to doctors, a California lawsuit is ongoing as the new 'public charge' rule takes effect, Michigan social justice groups urge people of faith to go to polls.

A federal judge will hear arguments September 24 on whether states suing to block Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery must post nearly $2 billion in bonds.

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 lightning-sparked wildfire in July destroyed 43 homes and 100 outbuildings on the Colville Reservation in Washington, with tribal leaders warning that record-breaking fires this year threaten timber income, food sources, and community health across the Pacific Northwest.

Southeast Colorado high school football schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school golf schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule for September 21-26, 2026

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

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

Nearly 600 entries filled the Open Class Exhibit Hall at the 2026 Kiowa County Fair, with youth participation continuing to grow across multiple departments.

Eads School breakfast and lunch menus for September 21-24, 2026

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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.

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

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school golf schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football schedule for September 21-26, 2026

A cold front brings a sharp temperature drop to Cheyenne County this weekend, with Saturday night storms posing risks of severe wind, hail and flooding before highs settle in the low 70s.

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.

Governments worldwide face surging borrowing costs as interest rates climb to near two-decade highs, squeezing budgets for public services and leaving less room for tax cuts.

Denver's Forresters brought professional theater to the city in September 1876, offering audiences their first chance to see dramatic productions as Colorado prepared for statehood elections.

Washington's Supreme Court struck down Initiative 2066, finding the voter-approved measure that would have limited the state's shift away from natural gas violated constitutional rules against ballot initiatives addressing multiple subjects.

Civil rights groups and unions sue to block ICE agents from polling locations during the November midterm elections, citing voter intimidation and federal election law violations.

A secretive group of wealthy conservatives led by former Governor Bill Owens is using Colorado's citizen initiative process to push right-wing ballot measures that serve their interests over voters' own.

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.

Democratic-led states including Colorado are fighting in court to enforce their own health and safety inspections at privately operated immigrant detention facilities, despite federal claims the sites are beyond state authority.

Denver's Forresters brought professional theater to the city in September 1876, offering audiences their first chance to see dramatic productions as Colorado prepared for statehood elections.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?

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

Governor Polis nominates the Pueblo Chile for Colorado's 2028 American Innovation Coin, honoring the region's agricultural heritage and economic engine.

The IRS extends tax relief for drought-stricken farmers and ranchers in 49 states, allowing four years instead of two to replace livestock sold due to dry conditions.

Nebraska farmers considering a switch to organic production should plan for a three-year certification process and establish clear written agreements about costs and responsibilities.

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.

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.

Colorado Springs City Council postponed voting on a controversial data center project near Garden of the Gods after a contentious hearing with hours of public comment and three arrests.

Civil rights groups and unions sue to block ICE agents from polling locations during the November midterm elections, citing voter intimidation and federal election law violations.

Democratic-led states including Colorado are fighting in court to enforce their own health and safety inspections at privately operated immigrant detention facilities, despite federal claims the sites are beyond state authority.

Utah lawmakers are drafting legislation to add privacy protections for automated license plate readers after investigations revealed widespread searches of camera databases outside criminal investigations.

Washington's Supreme Court struck down Initiative 2066, finding the voter-approved measure that would have limited the state's shift away from natural gas violated constitutional rules against ballot initiatives addressing multiple subjects.

Civil rights groups and unions sue to block ICE agents from polling locations during the November midterm elections, citing voter intimidation and federal election law violations.

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

Extreme heat and humidity can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms, so health officials urge people to stay hydrated and follow their action plans.

Local zoning codes and development rules shape whether wildlife survives or disappears as communities expand into natural landscapes.

Colorado voters and climate advocates are pushing candidates to address environmental concerns in November's election despite strategists' advice to focus on affordability instead.

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

Oregon faces a $4.8 billion maintenance shortfall for its roads and bridges, second only to New York in the gap between what infrastructure needs and what the state plans to spend.

Utah's school choice program spent $94.7 million last year on private school tuition and educational goods like laptops and STEM kits, sparking debate over whether the vouchers benefit all students fairly.

Federal funding cuts threaten Nebraska's tribal colleges, which serve as engines of economic opportunity and self-determination in Native communities.

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.

Utah's school choice program spent $94.7 million last year on private school tuition and educational goods like laptops and STEM kits, sparking debate over whether the vouchers benefit all students fairly.

Federal funding cuts threaten Nebraska's tribal colleges, which serve as engines of economic opportunity and self-determination in Native communities.

Southeast Colorado high school football schedule for September 21-26, 2026

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Kansas health officials warn residents and providers to watch for increased rabies exposure, particularly from bats and other wild animals.

Australian mining giant BHP has staked new claims in remote Southcentral Alaska and begun exploration work targeting copper deposits in the Alaska Range west of Anchorage.

National parks nationwide face a $35 billion repair backlog after a federal maintenance fund expired, leaving roads, trails and visitor centers in disrepair across the country.

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.