Two environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale covering more than 134,000 acres of Colorado public lands in critical wildlife habitat.

Colorado voters will decide 14 ballot measures in November 2026, with a record-breaking 13 coming from citizen petitions rather than the state Legislature.

State health officials lifted a water contact advisory for John Martin Reservoir near Hasty after testing showed E. coli levels returned to safe recreational standards following a sewage spill.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, September 5, 2026.

Upper Basin states including Colorado escaped federal water cuts while Lower Basin states face up to 3 million acre-feet in annual reductions, though prolonged drought threatens all water users.

Aurora Democrat Mandy Lindsay faces House reprimand and removal from leadership posts for mishandling Democratic caucus funds during her tenure as co-chair.

Environmental groups push Congress to revive the Legacy Restoration Fund, which expired last year and funded over 1,600 maintenance projects across America's public lands.

Trump's escalating tariffs on Canadian goods are forcing Republican candidates in competitive races to defend local manufacturers while supporting the president ahead of midterm elections.

With two months to go, Missouri midterm elections are up in the air after a pair of conflicting court rulings, and High Indiana electric rates fuel scrutiny of utility CEO pay, New York may see more pollution from a federal vehicle standards rollback.

The GOP kicks off first-ever midterm convention. A record number of women run for office and pro-data center labor unions give big to the Kentucky governor's Super PAC.

Canada strikes back at the Trump Administration with a new round of retaliatory tariffs; global conflicts and aging pipelines keep people in Massachusetts cooking with gas, and Iowa's high cancer rate is expected to be a hinge point in the U.S. Senate race.

Union voters heading to November's midterm elections face economic hardship from inflation and job losses, potentially shifting their traditional Democratic support and determining control of Congress in key swing states.

A global food systems summit and Minnesota farm leaders push consumers and retailers toward buying local as a way to reduce costs, improve food safety, and support struggling farmers.

Federal aviation investigators probe why an Amazon Cargo plane overran the runway in Miami, killing 5 people, Michigan families face steep cost hikes for their back-to-school supplies and the 'Learn Without Limits' campaign for California young readers goes live.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending September 7, 2026.

Kiowa County faces a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night before temperatures climb to 93 degrees Friday.

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

Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule for September 7-12, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for August 31-September 5, 2026

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

Eads braces for near-97-degree heat and gusty winds Monday before thunderstorms sweep across Kiowa County, with cooler, wetter weather moving in through midweek.

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for August 31-September 5, 2026

Cheyenne County faces possible showers Wednesday night before warming to 92 degrees Friday under mostly sunny skies.

Cheyenne County reaches near 95 on Labor Day, with the week's strongest storm chance arriving Monday night as thunderstorms move in from the Colorado high country.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for August 31-September 5, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for August 31-September 5, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for August 31-September 5, 2026

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, September 5, 2026.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule for September 7-12, 2026

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.

A Utah State University study finds that college-educated Utahns show greater awareness of issues affecting families and communities, though education alone must pair with local resources to drive real change.

Gasoline in the remote northwest Alaska village of Shungnak costs $26.82 a gallon, likely the highest price in the United States, due to limited barge access and expensive air transport.

Trump's escalating tariffs on Canadian goods are forcing Republican candidates in competitive races to defend local manufacturers while supporting the president ahead of midterm elections.

Union voters heading to November's midterm elections face economic hardship from inflation and job losses, potentially shifting their traditional Democratic support and determining control of Congress in key swing states.

Pinal County supervisors rejected a proposed 3,400-acre data center near Eloy after rural residents raised concerns about water consumption and contamination from the facility.

Colorado voters will decide 14 ballot measures in November 2026, with a record-breaking 13 coming from citizen petitions rather than the state Legislature.

Colorado teachers earn 60 cents on the dollar compared to other college graduates, the worst pay penalty among all 50 states.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "By Any Means,” a story based on a true story from the 1960s.

Union voters heading to November's midterm elections face economic hardship from inflation and job losses, potentially shifting their traditional Democratic support and determining control of Congress in key swing states.

Oklahoma is placing up to 175 internet-connected portals in public libraries statewide to help rural residents access telehealth, education, and other online services.

A global food systems summit and Minnesota farm leaders push consumers and retailers toward buying local as a way to reduce costs, improve food safety, and support struggling farmers.

Colorado State University Extension hosts a free Farm Bill workshop September 18 at the Lamar fairgrounds covering subsidy programs and payment options for farmers.

A federal judge temporarily blocks the Bureau of Land Management from removing 900 bison that American Prairie grazes on three federal allotments while their lawsuit proceeds.

South Dakota farmers are enrolling nearly 290,000 acres in a federal conservation program this year, signaling growing interest in keeping marginal cropland as productive grassland instead.

New Mexico's land commissioner bans new uranium mining on state trust lands, citing environmental and public health risks from contamination despite potential revenue.

Colorado voters will decide 14 ballot measures in November 2026, with a record-breaking 13 coming from citizen petitions rather than the state Legislature.

Colorado's Public Utilities Commission cut Xcel Energy's requested natural gas rate increase by 35 percent, limiting residential customer hikes to 8.6 percent monthly while requiring the company to fund a $5 million assistance program.

The Trump administration proposes to eliminate individual environmental reviews for oil projects on Alaska's North Slope, instead covering them under a single study and requiring permit approval within 60 days.

Two environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale covering more than 134,000 acres of Colorado public lands in critical wildlife habitat.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham sued FEMA for refusing to reimburse the state $61 million in National Guard costs from fighting a 2022 wildfire the federal government accidentally started.

North Dakota state troopers wrote three times as many speeding tickets in Dickinson's new 70 mph zone as the previous year, while the statewide 80 mph limit reduced citations elsewhere.

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a judge's ruling that would have allowed an Idaho doctor to perform abortions when pregnancies threaten a woman's health.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending September 7, 2026.

Kiowa County faces a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night before temperatures climb to 93 degrees Friday.

Cheyenne County faces possible showers Wednesday night before warming to 92 degrees Friday under mostly sunny skies.

Prowers County braces for storms Wednesday night before temperatures spike to 95 degrees Friday.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte proposes cutting the state income tax to a flat 4.7% rate, a move that would reduce annual tax collections by up to $130 million but draw swift opposition from Democrats.

Pinal County supervisors rejected a proposed 3,400-acre data center near Eloy after rural residents raised concerns about water consumption and contamination from the facility.

Colorado teachers earn 60 cents on the dollar compared to other college graduates, the worst pay penalty among all 50 states.

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.

Oklahoma is placing up to 175 internet-connected portals in public libraries statewide to help rural residents access telehealth, education, and other online services.

Page, Arizona officials sold 500 acres near the Colorado River to a company planning a massive data center, sparking opposition from residents and the neighboring Navajo Nation over water concerns.

Dordt University in Sioux Center launches a yearlong AI pilot program giving students and faculty access to premium tools like ChatGPT and Claude while establishing guidelines for responsible classroom use.

Pinal County supervisors rejected a proposed 3,400-acre data center near Eloy after rural residents raised concerns about water consumption and contamination from the facility.

Two environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale covering more than 134,000 acres of Colorado public lands in critical wildlife habitat.

Environmental groups push Congress to revive the Legacy Restoration Fund, which expired last year and funded over 1,600 maintenance projects across America's public lands.

A new report on bear encounters in Wyoming finds unleashed dogs create dangerous situations, with 70% of owners injured when dogs trigger the "boomerang effect" of running toward bears and leading them back.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory downgraded its alert level for Kupreanof Volcano after earthquakes and sulfur dioxide emissions declined to normal levels since May.

An attorney outlines steps voters can take to protect their ballots and challenge eligibility disputes at polling places before the 2026 midterm elections.

When you talk to computerized assistants like Siri or Alexa, they reply in voices that sound very human.

By forcing atoms together with pressure and heat, scientists can control how a material carries electricity, how magnetic it is, and how it handles heat.

Every muscle in your body is an organ, and just like every other organ, muscles are made of cells.