Top News Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief. Image US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history. Image Top articles for the week ending November 7, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 7, 2025. Image US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits. Image Colorado boosts WIC, food pantries amid D.C. stalemate Colorado is moving forward with stop-gap funding for food assistance programs as the longest U.S. federal shutdown drags on. Image Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program. National and Global News Image States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease States are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases, and recruit and train more doctors and nurses. Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief. Image Daily Audio Newscast - November 11, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Politics: 2025Talks - November 11, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - November 10, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are underway. Image US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history. Image Daily Audio Newscast - November 10, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image Death Notice - Merle LeRoy Shalberg Death Notice - Merle LeRoy Shalberg Image Kiowa County Sheriff’s Report - October 2025 Monthly report from the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for October 2025. 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Image Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - November 10-13, 2025 Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for November 10-13, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado High School Football Playoff Schedule – November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, football playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff schedule - November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Economy 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. Elections 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 corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer The Colorado Department of Corrections has not received a request from the federal Bureau of Prisons to move Tina Peters. Image The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are underway. 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Image Mega dairies' opponents in North Dakota want more answers, oversight North Dakota recently approved permits sought by Riverview LLP, which is beginning work on two separate dairy farms. Image As smaller farms disappear, South Dakota organizers help with transition plans Rural-centric organizations remain worried about the loss of family farms and how it changes a town's identity. Image Commentary - Increased beef imports could hit Colorado hard Trump’s arrangement with Argentina will help multibillion-dollar corporations and undercut the state’s cattle producers. Government & Politics Image US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history. 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 Colorado election 2025: How to cast your vote Early ballot returns show state on pace for highest off-year turnout since 2019. 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. Crime, Court & Law Image Nebraska veterans justice diversion program defunded, delayed until at least 2027 Nebraska was set to lead the way July 1 with a new statewide criminal justice diversion program for eligible veterans. Image New Mexico Supreme Court agrees to hear pollution lawsuit The New Mexico Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear an appeal for a lawsuit brought by environmental, youth and activist groups. 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. 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EarthTalk - ¿Cómo se encuentran hoy en día los jaguares en América Central y del Sur? Personal Finance & Business Image Chiefs weigh stadium in Kansas, but economist doubts economic gains Kansas continues to compete to pull the Chiefs stadium across the state line, even though the economic benefits of stadiums are considered few by most economists. Image States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease States are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases, and recruit and train more doctors and nurses. Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief. Image States, donors and schools scramble to keep Head Start centers open — for now Head Start programs, which serve more than 700,000 low-income children across the country, are almost entirely federally funded. 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Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief. Image Arizona revives bilingual book publishing Arizona State University is reviving its Bilingual Press, which has been largely dormant since the 1970s. Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores - November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Outdoors & Entertainment Image Colorado Democrats urge Department of Interior to protect Public Lands Rule Conservation groups support keeping the Public Lands Rule in place. Image Movie Review - Predator: Badlands Critic Bob Garver looks at "Predator: Badlands." Does the latest series installment change his mind about the franchise? Image Home Country – A pony in every yard Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. Image Deadly beetles now infesting lower-elevation ponderosa pines Most of Colorado’s trees lost to mountain pine beetle infestations were lodgepole pines at higher elevations until 2023. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days Like 911 for emergencies, 211 is a national three-digit dialing code, launched in 2000, that connects callers to information specialists. Image How to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally. Image How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has published a request for information to launch a social media monitoring program. 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Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief.
Image US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 7, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 7, 2025.
Image US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits.
Image Colorado boosts WIC, food pantries amid D.C. stalemate Colorado is moving forward with stop-gap funding for food assistance programs as the longest U.S. federal shutdown drags on.
Image Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program.
Image States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease States are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases, and recruit and train more doctors and nurses.
Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - November 11, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - November 10, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are underway.
Image US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - November 10, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Kiowa County Sheriff’s Report - October 2025 Monthly report from the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for October 2025.
Image Flags flown over Colorado's capitol presented to Weeks family Flags flown over Colorado's capitol presented to Weeks family
Image About Town – November 10, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Kiowa County Vietnam veteran returns from Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Kiowa County Vietnam veteran returns from Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
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 Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff scores - November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, 2025, volleyball scores 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 Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff scores - November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending November 8, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 8, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 7, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 7, 2025.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - November 10-13, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for November 10-13, 2025.
Image Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - November 10-13, 2025 Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for November 10-13, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado High School Football Playoff Schedule – November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, football playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff schedule - November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, 2025, volleyball schedules 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 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 corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer The Colorado Department of Corrections has not received a request from the federal Bureau of Prisons to move Tina Peters.
Image The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are underway.
Image Colorado Latino voters cite civil rights concerns, give Democrats advantage ahead of ’26 The Colorado survey was part of a national bipartisan effort to understand where Latino voters stand .
Image Health experts sound alarm on blocked SNAP benefits for Colorado families Health experts are warning about the potential impacts if some 600,000 Coloradans who rely on the SNAP program are unable to put food on the table.
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 New Mexico environment department providing free filters ahead of PFAS meetings The New Mexico state environment department Monday announced free filters and water testing for residents in La Cienega and La Cieneguilla.
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 Movie Review - The Smashing Machine Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success?
Image 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference Set for February 2026 in Burlington The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association will host the 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference in Burlington, Colorado.
Image Mega dairies' opponents in North Dakota want more answers, oversight North Dakota recently approved permits sought by Riverview LLP, which is beginning work on two separate dairy farms.
Image As smaller farms disappear, South Dakota organizers help with transition plans Rural-centric organizations remain worried about the loss of family farms and how it changes a town's identity.
Image Commentary - Increased beef imports could hit Colorado hard Trump’s arrangement with Argentina will help multibillion-dollar corporations and undercut the state’s cattle producers.
Image US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
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 Colorado election 2025: How to cast your vote Early ballot returns show state on pace for highest off-year turnout since 2019.
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 Nebraska veterans justice diversion program defunded, delayed until at least 2027 Nebraska was set to lead the way July 1 with a new statewide criminal justice diversion program for eligible veterans.
Image New Mexico Supreme Court agrees to hear pollution lawsuit The New Mexico Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear an appeal for a lawsuit brought by environmental, youth and activist groups.
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 corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer The Colorado Department of Corrections has not received a request from the federal Bureau of Prisons to move Tina Peters.
Image New Mexico environment department providing free filters ahead of PFAS meetings The New Mexico state environment department Monday announced free filters and water testing for residents in La Cienega and La Cieneguilla.
Image New Mexico Supreme Court agrees to hear pollution lawsuit The New Mexico Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear an appeal for a lawsuit brought by environmental, youth and activist groups.
Image EarthTalk - How are jaguars in Central and South America faring today? Even though the Amazon remains a stronghold for jaguars, even their numbers their have declined significantly.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo se encuentran hoy en día los jaguares en América Central y del Sur? EarthTalk - ¿Cómo se encuentran hoy en día los jaguares en América Central y del Sur?
Image Chiefs weigh stadium in Kansas, but economist doubts economic gains Kansas continues to compete to pull the Chiefs stadium across the state line, even though the economic benefits of stadiums are considered few by most economists.
Image States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease States are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases, and recruit and train more doctors and nurses.
Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief.
Image States, donors and schools scramble to keep Head Start centers open — for now Head Start programs, which serve more than 700,000 low-income children across the country, are almost entirely federally funded.
Image Cooking at Home - Stir-Fry with Chicken and Noodles This recipe is quick to make and adaptable to your own taste! You could make it vegetarian by removing the chicken or add some extra crunch by using crunchy peanut butter.
Image Cooking at Home - Leftover Turkey Casserole Leftover turkey is jazzed up with cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and celery in this hearty casserole dish!
Image Cooking at Home - Black Bean Burgers Black beans and cooked rice are used as the base of these delicious burgers.
Image Cooking at Home - Apple Cake Sliced apples and apricot jam glaze on top make this a great cake for special occasions.
Image 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference Set for February 2026 in Burlington The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association will host the 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference in Burlington, Colorado.
Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief.
Image Arizona revives bilingual book publishing Arizona State University is reviving its Bilingual Press, which has been largely dormant since the 1970s.
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 Colorado Democrats urge Department of Interior to protect Public Lands Rule Conservation groups support keeping the Public Lands Rule in place.
Image Movie Review - Predator: Badlands Critic Bob Garver looks at "Predator: Badlands." Does the latest series installment change his mind about the franchise?
Image Home Country – A pony in every yard Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Deadly beetles now infesting lower-elevation ponderosa pines Most of Colorado’s trees lost to mountain pine beetle infestations were lodgepole pines at higher elevations until 2023.
Image National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days Like 911 for emergencies, 211 is a national three-digit dialing code, launched in 2000, that connects callers to information specialists.
Image How to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally.
Image How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has published a request for information to launch a social media monitoring program.
Image What to know as hundreds of flights are grounded across the US Major airports across the United States were subject to a reduction in flights as the government shutdown began to affect travelers.
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