Top News Image Major water right approval could protect ample Colorado River flows State leaders are applauding another major step finalized Wednesday toward permanently protecting upper Colorado River water flows. Image The redistricting debate in Colorado has shifted Growing favor for an emergency measure invites a close look at options Image Colorado budget writers weigh competing plans on Medicaid as costs soar Tuesday’s presentation was a first step in a long process of writing their spending plan. Image Governor Polis criticizes federal hemp restrictions, warns of impact Colorado Governor Jared Polis is expressing concern with new federal hemp restrictions. Image Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law Gathering at Vail resort in October is at the center of allegations. Image Colorado reports largest fentanyl pill seizure in state history It was also the sixth-largest one-time fentanyl pill seizure in U.S. history. 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Image The redistricting debate in Colorado has shifted Growing favor for an emergency measure invites a close look at options Image State election officials in letter ask if they were ‘misled’ by Trump administration Secretaries of state from Colorado and 9 other states raise questions with DOJ, DHS over voter data security. Image Redistricting ruling: Utah judge picks plaintiffs’ congressional map, blocks Legislature’s In her ruling, Gibson overwhelmingly sided with the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Utah Legislature. Health & Living Image Colorado off-year election turnout dips slightly in 2025 After a strong start in October, the pace of Colorado ballot returns slackened in the days leading up to Election Day this week. Image Colorado election 2025: How to cast your vote Early ballot returns show state on pace for highest off-year turnout since 2019. 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Image Major water right approval could protect ample Colorado River flows State leaders are applauding another major step finalized Wednesday toward permanently protecting upper Colorado River water flows.
Image The redistricting debate in Colorado has shifted Growing favor for an emergency measure invites a close look at options
Image Colorado budget writers weigh competing plans on Medicaid as costs soar Tuesday’s presentation was a first step in a long process of writing their spending plan.
Image Governor Polis criticizes federal hemp restrictions, warns of impact Colorado Governor Jared Polis is expressing concern with new federal hemp restrictions.
Image Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law Gathering at Vail resort in October is at the center of allegations.
Image Colorado reports largest fentanyl pill seizure in state history It was also the sixth-largest one-time fentanyl pill seizure in U.S. history.
Image Stock trading by members of Congress could be banned in bipartisan push At least 25 bills have been introduced this Congress to further limit lawmakers and their family members from trading individual stocks.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - November 21, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - November 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - November 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Governor Polis criticizes federal hemp restrictions, warns of impact Colorado Governor Jared Polis is expressing concern with new federal hemp restrictions.
Image Photo of the Week - November 21, 2025 Photo of the week from the November 21, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Despite being mid-November, fall color remains in part of Kiowa County, Colorado - Jeanne Sorensen.
Image About Town – November 17, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - November 19, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 19, 2025.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - November 16, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 14, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 14, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores - November 15, 2025 November 15, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff scores – November 13-15, 2025 November 13-15, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending November 15, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 15, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 14, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 14, 2025.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - November 17-25, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for November 17-25, 2025.
Image Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - November 17-25, 2025 Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for November 17-25, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff schedule – November 13, 2025 November 13, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores - November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Report: The number of US jobs rose last month for the first time since July ADP’s report, released Wednesday, showed job increases mostly in West Coast states.
Image Governor requests $10M to help Colorado food banks as SNAP benefits falter Federal shutdown expected to delay November benefits to 600K Coloradans.
Image Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths.
Image US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts.
Image Senator Byron H. Pelton will seek re-election Colorado State Senator Byron H. Pelton, District 1, announced this week that he will seek re-election for a second term in the Colorado Senate.
Image The redistricting debate in Colorado has shifted Growing favor for an emergency measure invites a close look at options
Image State election officials in letter ask if they were ‘misled’ by Trump administration Secretaries of state from Colorado and 9 other states raise questions with DOJ, DHS over voter data security.
Image Redistricting ruling: Utah judge picks plaintiffs’ congressional map, blocks Legislature’s In her ruling, Gibson overwhelmingly sided with the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Utah Legislature.
Image Colorado off-year election turnout dips slightly in 2025 After a strong start in October, the pace of Colorado ballot returns slackened in the days leading up to Election Day this week.
Image Colorado election 2025: How to cast your vote Early ballot returns show state on pace for highest off-year turnout since 2019.
Image Colorado budget writers weigh competing plans on Medicaid as costs soar Tuesday’s presentation was a first step in a long process of writing their spending plan.
Image New Mexico launches PreK-12 initiative to connect rural students with career development opportunities The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions this week launched the Rural Education-Workforce Collaborative.
Image Movie Review - Now You See Me: Now You Don’t The Now You See Me franchise makes a return appearance. Does critic Bob Garver see it continuing?
Image Movie Review - Predator: Badlands Critic Bob Garver looks at "Predator: Badlands." Does the latest series installment change his mind about the franchise?
Image Movie Review - Black Phone 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Black Phone 2." Does it have him calling home - again?
Image Movie Review - Tron: Ares Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.
Image Governor Polis criticizes federal hemp restrictions, warns of impact Colorado Governor Jared Polis is expressing concern with new federal hemp restrictions.
Image Water-deprived grasslands could benefit from solar shade, study finds In 2026, North Dakota could see construction of its first utility-scale solar farm and as it dips its toes into this form of renewable.
Image Report on pesticides in Wyoming groundwater raises questions The new report doesn’t account for health risks when chemicals mix together underground, which can create even more dangerous compounds.
Image ‘AgrAbility’ program helps wheelchair-bound Nebraska farmer return to the field The Nebraska Legislature directed a total of $600,000 to the State Department of Agriculture for this year and next to help cover costs of assistive technology.
Image Governor Polis criticizes federal hemp restrictions, warns of impact Colorado Governor Jared Polis is expressing concern with new federal hemp restrictions.
Image The redistricting debate in Colorado has shifted Growing favor for an emergency measure invites a close look at options
Image Colorado election 2025: How to cast your vote Early ballot returns show state on pace for highest off-year turnout since 2019.
Image Early returns show Colorado off-year election turnout rebounding in 2025 Early data shows 2025 mail ballot returns significantly outpacing figures from the past two off-year elections.
Image Progress on overdose deaths could be jeopardized by federal cuts, critics say The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hands out billions in grants for mental health and addiction services.
Image Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law Gathering at Vail resort in October is at the center of allegations.
Image Colorado reports largest fentanyl pill seizure in state history It was also the sixth-largest one-time fentanyl pill seizure in U.S. history.
Image Colorado ban on medical debt on credit reports challenged after new Trump administration rule Collections trade group says Colorado law compromises accurate credit reporting.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - November 19, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 19, 2025.
Image EarthTalk - How long have scientists known about global warming and its potential catastrophic effects? Overall, climate change was one of many issues shrouded due to motivations of profit over moral standing.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Desde cuándo saben los científicos sobre el calentamiento global y sus posibles efectos catastróficos? En general, el cambio climático fue uno de los muchos temas ocultos debido a motivaciones de lucro por encima de la moral.
Image Private wells in Colorado still at risk for pesticides despite national report Levels of hazardous chemical pesticides in the nation’s groundwater are mostly on the decline.
Image Stock trading by members of Congress could be banned in bipartisan push At least 25 bills have been introduced this Congress to further limit lawmakers and their family members from trading individual stocks.
Image Colorado budget writers weigh competing plans on Medicaid as costs soar Tuesday’s presentation was a first step in a long process of writing their spending plan.
Image Colorado ban on medical debt on credit reports challenged after new Trump administration rule Collections trade group says Colorado law compromises accurate credit reporting.
Image Missouri passes new rules, costs for data centers and large power users The tariff reflects broad stakeholder consensus and “contains strong safeguards to ensure that large new loads pay their fair share."
Image Cooking at Home - Pasta Bolognese Meat sauce with plenty of fresh vegetables, and under 300 calories per serving!
Image Cooking at Home - Brunswick Stew This hearty stew makes 8 servings or you can double it for a crowd.
Image Cooking at Home - Spanish Baked Fish This delicious fish will pair well with spaghetti squash when in season, and whole wheat pasta or brown rice the rest of the year.
Image Why people don’t demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information Data breaches have become a regular occurrence, and private digital conversations have become the stuff of public scrutiny.
Image How AI, motion capture and wearables can improve your health Researchers around the world combine physiology, biomechanics and data science to decode human movement.
Image New Mexico launches PreK-12 initiative to connect rural students with career development opportunities The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions this week launched the Rural Education-Workforce Collaborative.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores - November 15, 2025 November 15, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Colorado running out of options for new source of wolves after Washington rejects request Restoration plan in jeopardy after Trump administration ordered halt to Canadian wolf relocations
Image Water-deprived grasslands could benefit from solar shade, study finds In 2026, North Dakota could see construction of its first utility-scale solar farm and as it dips its toes into this form of renewable.
Image Movie Review - Now You See Me: Now You Don’t The Now You See Me franchise makes a return appearance. Does critic Bob Garver see it continuing?
Image Montana District Court hears arguments over wolf hunting regulations Lawyers for multiple conservation organizations argued new Montana regulations around wolves could harm the species.
Image Why people don’t demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information Data breaches have become a regular occurrence, and private digital conversations have become the stuff of public scrutiny.
Image How AI, motion capture and wearables can improve your health Researchers around the world combine physiology, biomechanics and data science to decode human movement.
Image Can the world quit coal? A swift drop in coal use is the main reason U.S. greenhouse gas emissions fell in recent years.
Image Curious Kids: Why can’t every country get along with each other? Why do countries compete or even go to war?
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