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Colorado voters sour on both Trump and Democrats, poll finds
The Colorado Polling Institute’s results echo other recent surveys of voter attitudes towards the state’s top Democrats.
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Colorado lawmakers set to begin debate on $46.8B budget
The Colorado House of Representatives will begin debate today on the annual spending bill, a package of legislation that amounts to a $46.8 billion budget
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Signatures gathered against Colorado gun barrels bill
A group that advocates for Colorado gun owners is collecting petition signatures in opposition to a bill that would regulate gun barrels in the state.
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Colorado considers bill allowing access to direct primary medical care
The Colorado Senate Health and Human Services Committee is postponing consideration of a bill to allow Medicaid recipients to choose "direct primary" care.
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First Click It or Ticket enforcement period of 2026 begins Monday
The Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol and 26 local law enforcement agencies for the first seat belt enforcement period of 2026.
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Top articles for the week ending April 4, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 4, 2026.

National and Global News

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Climate, ocean research slashed under proposed NOAA budget
The White House aims to slash more than $1 billion from NOAA operations and scientific research programs
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Bottom 95 percent of Americans to pay more under federal tax policies
A new analysis shows that new tax policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Americans.
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The Yonder Report: News from rural America - April 9, 2026
News from rural America.
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 9, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - April 9, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 8, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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California sees $6 a gallon as gas prices rise in Southwest
California gas prices climbed as high as $6 a gallon as oil prices skyrocketed ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline on Iran to reopen oil trade routes.
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Gen Z Midwesterners demand action on social media harms to kids
Young advocates across the country are sounding the alarm about the need to protect children from social media harms.

Life in Kiowa County

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USDA designates 33 Colorado counties as drought disaster areas, unlocking emergency farm loans
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated 33 Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions.
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Kiowa County Commissioners meeting agenda - April 9, 2026
Agenda for the April 9, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
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Wanted fugitive arrested in La Junta following short vehicle pursuit
A wanted fugitive was taken into custody without incident Monday afternoon in La Junta after a short vehicle pursuit.
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About Town - April 7, 2025
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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USDA Updates – April 7, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Warm start gives way to stormy stretch for Kiowa County
Kiowa County heads into a week of weather contrasts as warm, sunny conditions midweek give way to a cooler, storm-prone pattern by Friday.
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Obituary - Melodie Ann Richardson
Obituary - Melodie Ann Richardson
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Kiowa County weather recap - April 8, 2026
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending April 8, 2026.

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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Rain chances build through weekend for Cheyenne County
Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County can expect pleasant weather Wednesday before a progression of rain chances builds through the end of the week.
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USDA Updates – April 7, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Call Summary - March 2026
Monthly report from the Cheyenne County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for March 2026.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - March 30-April 4, 2026
March 30-April 4, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending April 4, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 4, 2026.
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Top articles for the week ending April 4, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 4, 2026.
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Kit Carson School lunch menus - April 7-10, 2026
Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for April 7-10, 2026.
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Kit Carson School Calendar - April 4-27, 2026
Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for April 4-27, 2026

Economy

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Bottom 95 percent of Americans to pay more under federal tax policies
A new analysis shows that new tax policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Americans.
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Close up of a person's hand on a gas dispenser nozzle clutching three United States one hundred dollar bills.
California sees $6 a gallon as gas prices rise in Southwest
California gas prices climbed as high as $6 a gallon as oil prices skyrocketed ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline on Iran to reopen oil trade routes.
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As gas spikes to an average $4 a gallon, Hegseth says Iran ground war still an option
The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday as a “short-term disruption” during the ongoing war in Iran.
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EPA to ease restrictions on summer ethanol-blend sales as gas prices soar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allow gas stations to sell a blended fuel containing 15 percent ethanol into the summer season.

Elections

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Hand inserting a piece of paper into a ballot box in front of the Colorado flag.
Colorado voters sour on both Trump and Democrats, poll finds
The Colorado Polling Institute’s results echo other recent surveys of voter attitudes towards the state’s top Democrats.
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Signatures gathered against Colorado gun barrels bill
A group that advocates for Colorado gun owners is collecting petition signatures in opposition to a bill that would regulate gun barrels in the state.
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Candidate filing brings surprises: One new Oklahoma statewide office seeker wins by default.
Just before the curtain closed Friday on candidate filing, a few surprises emerged in Oklahoma.
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North Dakota's enthusiasm for voter outreach reflected in new LWV chapters
Voters on the opposite ends of North Dakota might have new opportunities to learn about candidates and voting protocols that affect them.

Health & Living

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Despite prison releases, ‘correctional control’ keeps grip on millions
Millions of Americans remain under criminal justice control through probation and parole, according to a new report.
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The Yonder Report: News from rural America - April 9, 2026
News from rural America.
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Bill to expand support for struggling Nebraska K-3 readers falls to filibuster
A legislative bill to require Nebraska public schools to increase support for struggling young readers and students with dyslexia fell two votes short.
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Advocates: Utah lawmakers fall short on cost-of-living issues
Advocates said while Utah's recent legislative session took up items addressing cost-of-living issues for the state's residents, lawmakers came up short.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Is it out of this world?
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Movie Review - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." Is it actually ready for release?
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Movie Review - Project Hail Mary
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?
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Movie Review - Reminders of Him
Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?

Agriculture

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USDA reopens acreage reporting for specialty crop farmers impacted by unfair trade practices
The USDA Farm Service Agency announced Tuesday that it is reopening the 2025 crop acreage reporting period for specialty crop producers.
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Popular beginning farmers program axed by federal administration
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sent termination notices for projects which aimed to improve opportunities for those just starting out in farming.
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USDA Updates – April 7, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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USDA designates 33 Colorado counties as drought disaster areas, unlocking emergency farm loans
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated 33 Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions.

Government & Politics

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Signatures gathered against Colorado gun barrels bill
A group that advocates for Colorado gun owners is collecting petition signatures in opposition to a bill that would regulate gun barrels in the state.
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Hand inserting a piece of paper into a ballot box in front of the Colorado flag.
Colorado voters sour on both Trump and Democrats, poll finds
The Colorado Polling Institute’s results echo other recent surveys of voter attitudes towards the state’s top Democrats.
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Child with a surprised expression holding an open book with glowing pages in front of books on shelves
Bill to expand support for struggling Nebraska K-3 readers falls to filibuster
A legislative bill to require Nebraska public schools to increase support for struggling young readers and students with dyslexia fell two votes short.
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 9, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.

Crime, Court & Law

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Panel denies clemency to Oklahoma death row inmate
Religion, redemption and remorse were not enough for Raymond E. Johnson to elicit a single vote for mercy from the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board.
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Oklahoma principal is stable after suffering gunshot wound in school lobby
A southern Oklahoma high school principal is in stable condition after being shot in the leg Tuesday in the school lobby.
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Despite prison releases, ‘correctional control’ keeps grip on millions
Millions of Americans remain under criminal justice control through probation and parole, according to a new report.
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Wanted fugitive arrested in La Junta following short vehicle pursuit
A wanted fugitive was taken into custody without incident Monday afternoon in La Junta after a short vehicle pursuit.

Weather & Climate

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Climate, ocean research slashed under proposed NOAA budget
The White House aims to slash more than $1 billion from NOAA operations and scientific research programs
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Summer-like warmth precedes stormy weekend in Prowers County
Lamar and Prowers County will see temperatures push into the low 80s Wednesday and Thursday before a storm system brings widespread shower and thunderstorm chances.
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Kiowa County weather recap - April 8, 2026
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending April 8, 2026.
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Warm start gives way to stormy stretch for Kiowa County
Kiowa County heads into a week of weather contrasts as warm, sunny conditions midweek give way to a cooler, storm-prone pattern by Friday.

Personal Finance & Business

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Bottom 95 percent of Americans to pay more under federal tax policies
A new analysis shows that new tax policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Americans.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks public input on potential ban of commercial fur sales
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting public comments through May 3, 2026, on a proposal that could prohibit the commercial sale of furs.
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Close up of a person's hand on a gas dispenser nozzle clutching three United States one hundred dollar bills.
California sees $6 a gallon as gas prices rise in Southwest
California gas prices climbed as high as $6 a gallon as oil prices skyrocketed ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline on Iran to reopen oil trade routes.
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A scrap of torn paper with the words "Government spending" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
Colorado lawmakers set to begin debate on $46.8B budget
The Colorado House of Representatives will begin debate today on the annual spending bill, a package of legislation that amounts to a $46.8 billion budget

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts and Dried Fruit
Cooking at Home - Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts and Dried Fruit
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Cooking at Home - Old Fashioned Bread Pudding
This old fashioned bread pudding can be made in the microwave so you don't have to turn on the oven. Enjoy!
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Cooking at Home - Turkey Tetrazzini
This version of Turkey Tetrazzini has 1/2 the sodium and more vegetables than the original version without sacrificing flavor or texture.
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Cooking at Home - Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken
This recipe is spiced up using cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic combined with the sweetness of honey, molasses, and ketchup to create a tasty comfort food.

Science, Tech & Education

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Bill to expand support for struggling Nebraska K-3 readers falls to filibuster
A legislative bill to require Nebraska public schools to increase support for struggling young readers and students with dyslexia fell two votes short.
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Close up of crime scene tape, which has the words "Do not cross," "No entry," and "Crime scene" printed in a repeating pattern.
Oklahoma principal is stable after suffering gunshot wound in school lobby
A southern Oklahoma high school principal is in stable condition after being shot in the leg Tuesday in the school lobby.
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Climate, ocean research slashed under proposed NOAA budget
The White House aims to slash more than $1 billion from NOAA operations and scientific research programs
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Public comment, once contentious, quietly disappears from state Board of Education meetings
Public comment is allowed, but not required, at public board meetings, multiple Oklahoma attorney general opinions concluded.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks public input on potential ban of commercial fur sales
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting public comments through May 3, 2026, on a proposal that could prohibit the commercial sale of furs.
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EarthTalk – How can we help native plant species survive in a warmer world?
Three options for native plants are available when presented with temperatures outside of their natural range of temperatures.
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EarthTalk – ¿Cómo podemos ayudar a las plantas autóctonas a sobrevivir al cambio climático?
La reubicación controlada es el proceso de ayudar a las plantas a trasladarse a nuevas zonas con mejores condiciones climáticas.
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Movie Review - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Is it out of this world?

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Curious Kids: Are multiverses real?
The idea of a multiverse – a hypothetical collection of all possible universes – is one that science fiction fans love to explore.
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Mosquitoes carrying malaria are evolving more quickly than insecticides can kill them
The mosquito-borne disease malaria kills over 600,000 people annually. Since World War II, people have battled malaria with insecticides.
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A flesh‑eating fly is advancing towards the US border – can it be stopped?
A flesh eating parasitic fly has spread north through Mexico to within a few hundred miles of the US southern border.
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Curious Kids: What was the very first plant in the world?
Around 500 million years ago, most of Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil.

Classifieds & Sponsors

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