Top News Image Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool. Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison. Image Colorado receives $420M from feds for high-speed internet The federal grant funding is part of the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Image Trump administration again requests sensitive Colorado voter data, state declines Refusal to share information comes as DOJ sues other states to compel disclosures. Image Governor Polis extends spending cuts as Colorado faces $800M gap Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently signed an executive order extending budget cuts to address an $800 million gap in Colorado’s funding. Image Investigation into crash that killed Colorado state senator could take weeks, authorities say It could take at least several weeks for authorities to determine the cause of the car crash that killed Colorado state Senator Faith Winter. National and Global News Image Last minute tips as Medicare open enrollment ends Sunday This Sunday, December 7, is the last day to make changes to your Medicare plan, as open enrollment comes to an end. Image Trump signs drug treatment bill backed by Colorado representative President Donald Trump just signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communications Reauthorization Act into law. Image Politics: 2025Talks - December 5, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast - December 5, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. 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Image Southeast Colorado high school boys basketball schedule - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado high school football championship scores – November 28-29, 2025 November 28-29, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Economy Image Colorado gas prices dip as Thanksgiving travel sets records Coloradans will find gas prices much lower than last year, offering some relief as millions hit the road. Image Commentary - Support Main Street this holiday season In Colorado, small businesses are the beating heart of the economy. Image Farmers bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies Today, the economic effects of policies affecting farmers are broader and deeper. Image Poll: Coloradans worried about economy, are spending less Three in five Colorado voters, or 61 percent of those surveyed, said they’ve had to cut back on spending for nonessential items. Elections Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison. Image Justice Department sues 6 more states for voter lists The U.S. Department of Justice expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information. Image Trump administration again requests sensitive Colorado voter data, state declines Refusal to share information comes as DOJ sues other states to compel disclosures. Image Colorado governor’s office affirms rejection of Tina Peters transfer request Peters’ lawyer suggests Trump administration should use military to free client from prison. 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Image Texas cattle ranchers support investigation into foreign meat companies Beef prices in grocery stores hit record highs this year due to a drought-driven reduction in the number of cattle raised. Government & Politics Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison. Image Colorado receives $420M from feds for high-speed internet The federal grant funding is part of the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Image Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool. Image Trump administration again requests sensitive Colorado voter data, state declines Refusal to share information comes as DOJ sues other states to compel disclosures. 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Image EarthTalk - Si los «químicos eternos» son tan perjudiciales, ¿por qué se permiten en los Estados Unidos? Las PFAS se denominan «sustancias químicas eternas» porque no se descomponen fácilmente en el cuerpo humano ni en el medio ambiente. Image Kiowa County weather recap - December 3, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending December 3, 2025. Image Winter storms blanket the East, while the U.S. West is wondering: Where’s the snow? While the eastern half of the U.S. digs out from winter storms, the western U.S. snow season has been off to a very slow start. Personal Finance & Business Image Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool. Image Colorado receives $420M from feds for high-speed internet The federal grant funding is part of the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Image No ‘clear path forward’ in US Senate on spiraling health care costs, with deadline near Republicans and Democrats in the Senate agree that health care costs are rising too quickly. Image Governor Polis extends spending cuts as Colorado faces $800M gap Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently signed an executive order extending budget cuts to address an $800 million gap in Colorado’s funding. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Cherry Puff Pancake Smells of vanilla, cinnamon, and fruit will fill your home after baking these cherry puff pancakes. 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! 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Image Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time Image Winter storms blanket the East, while the U.S. West is wondering: Where’s the snow? While the eastern half of the U.S. digs out from winter storms, the western U.S. snow season has been off to a very slow start. Classifieds & Sponsors Image Safety - Battery Safety Safety - Battery Safety Image Community - Ornament Exchange Community - Ornament Exchange
Image Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool.
Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison.
Image Colorado receives $420M from feds for high-speed internet The federal grant funding is part of the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
Image Trump administration again requests sensitive Colorado voter data, state declines Refusal to share information comes as DOJ sues other states to compel disclosures.
Image Governor Polis extends spending cuts as Colorado faces $800M gap Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently signed an executive order extending budget cuts to address an $800 million gap in Colorado’s funding.
Image Investigation into crash that killed Colorado state senator could take weeks, authorities say It could take at least several weeks for authorities to determine the cause of the car crash that killed Colorado state Senator Faith Winter.
Image Last minute tips as Medicare open enrollment ends Sunday This Sunday, December 7, is the last day to make changes to your Medicare plan, as open enrollment comes to an end.
Image Trump signs drug treatment bill backed by Colorado representative President Donald Trump just signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communications Reauthorization Act into law.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - December 5, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - December 4, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Justice Department sues 6 more states for voter lists The U.S. Department of Justice expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information.
Image Death Notice - Robert Marion Coates Death notice for Robert Marion Coates of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - December 8-14, 2025 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball schedule - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Eads School lunch menus - December 8-11, 2025 December 8-11, 2025, lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Photo of the Week - December 5, 2025 Photo of the week from the December 5, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - The first snow of the season arrived in southeast Colorado this week. - Chris Sorensen.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - December 8-11, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for December 8-11, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball schedule - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball schedule - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school boys basketball schedule - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football championship scores – November 28-29, 2025 November 28-29, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Colorado gas prices dip as Thanksgiving travel sets records Coloradans will find gas prices much lower than last year, offering some relief as millions hit the road.
Image Commentary - Support Main Street this holiday season In Colorado, small businesses are the beating heart of the economy.
Image Farmers bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies Today, the economic effects of policies affecting farmers are broader and deeper.
Image Poll: Coloradans worried about economy, are spending less Three in five Colorado voters, or 61 percent of those surveyed, said they’ve had to cut back on spending for nonessential items.
Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison.
Image Justice Department sues 6 more states for voter lists The U.S. Department of Justice expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information.
Image Trump administration again requests sensitive Colorado voter data, state declines Refusal to share information comes as DOJ sues other states to compel disclosures.
Image Colorado governor’s office affirms rejection of Tina Peters transfer request Peters’ lawyer suggests Trump administration should use military to free client from prison.
Image Last minute tips as Medicare open enrollment ends Sunday This Sunday, December 7, is the last day to make changes to your Medicare plan, as open enrollment comes to an end.
Image EarthTalk - If ‘forever chemicals’ are so bad, why are they allowed in the U.S? PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in the human body or environment.
Image Movie Review - Zootopia 2 After a nine-year absence, Zootopia returns. Does critic Bob Garver think it was worth the wait?
Image Curious Kids: How will the universe end? The universe – all of space and time, and all matter and energy – began about 14 billion years ago.
Image Movie Review - Zootopia 2 After a nine-year absence, Zootopia returns. Does critic Bob Garver think it was worth the wait?
Image Movie Review - Wicked: For Good The Now You See Me franchise makes a return appearance. Does critic Bob Garver see it continuing?
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 Attorneys general oppose pay cut for foreign farmworkers A coalition of 17 Democratic attorneys general is opposing a U.S. Department of Labor rule that would reduce wages for temporary foreign farmworkers.
Image Marketing overhaul: Transforming South Dakota ranchers into 'influencers' Overseeing a farm is no longer just about chores in the fields and barns.
Image More industries want Trump’s help hiring immigrant labor after farms get a break As food prices remain high, the Trump administration has made it easier for farmers to hire foreign guest workers and to pay them less.
Image Texas cattle ranchers support investigation into foreign meat companies Beef prices in grocery stores hit record highs this year due to a drought-driven reduction in the number of cattle raised.
Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison.
Image Colorado receives $420M from feds for high-speed internet The federal grant funding is part of the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
Image Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool.
Image Trump administration again requests sensitive Colorado voter data, state declines Refusal to share information comes as DOJ sues other states to compel disclosures.
Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison.
Image Trump signs drug treatment bill backed by Colorado representative President Donald Trump just signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communications Reauthorization Act into law.
Image Justice Department sues 6 more states for voter lists The U.S. Department of Justice expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information.
Image Colorado governor’s office affirms rejection of Tina Peters transfer request Peters’ lawyer suggests Trump administration should use military to free client from prison.
Image EarthTalk - If ‘forever chemicals’ are so bad, why are they allowed in the U.S? PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in the human body or environment.
Image EarthTalk - Si los «químicos eternos» son tan perjudiciales, ¿por qué se permiten en los Estados Unidos? Las PFAS se denominan «sustancias químicas eternas» porque no se descomponen fácilmente en el cuerpo humano ni en el medio ambiente.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - December 3, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending December 3, 2025.
Image Winter storms blanket the East, while the U.S. West is wondering: Where’s the snow? While the eastern half of the U.S. digs out from winter storms, the western U.S. snow season has been off to a very slow start.
Image Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool.
Image Colorado receives $420M from feds for high-speed internet The federal grant funding is part of the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
Image No ‘clear path forward’ in US Senate on spiraling health care costs, with deadline near Republicans and Democrats in the Senate agree that health care costs are rising too quickly.
Image Governor Polis extends spending cuts as Colorado faces $800M gap Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently signed an executive order extending budget cuts to address an $800 million gap in Colorado’s funding.
Image Cooking at Home - Cherry Puff Pancake Smells of vanilla, cinnamon, and fruit will fill your home after baking these cherry puff pancakes.
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 - Cheese and Corn Chowder This is a hearty vegetarian soup for a filling and healthy meal on a chilly night.
Image Curious Kids: How will the universe end? The universe – all of space and time, and all matter and energy – began about 14 billion years ago.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball schedule - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Colorado receives $420M from feds for high-speed internet The federal grant funding is part of the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
Image Movie Review - Zootopia 2 After a nine-year absence, Zootopia returns. Does critic Bob Garver think it was worth the wait?
Image Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time
Image Home Country – Taking shots Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Increased new fees on international visitors to national parks announced Increased new fees on international visitors to national parks announced
Image Curious Kids: How will the universe end? The universe – all of space and time, and all matter and energy – began about 14 billion years ago.
Image A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone Twenty-five years ago, there were hundreds of speakers of the Arapaho language. Today, there are less than 100, and all are over the age of 70.
Image Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time
Image Winter storms blanket the East, while the U.S. West is wondering: Where’s the snow? While the eastern half of the U.S. digs out from winter storms, the western U.S. snow season has been off to a very slow start.
