Top News Image Audit finds billions in Colorado unemployment insurance accounting errors State auditors found that the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment severely miscalculated how much funding it expected to receive and spend. Image Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence. Image Colorado’s historic winter warmth shatters previous temperature records Colorado’s warm winter broke the previous record for highest average temperature by nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Image Measure to increase penalties for child human trafficking will be on Colorado ballot A measure that would require life in prison without parole for people convicted of human trafficking of a minor will be on Colorado ballots in November. Image Colorado-based soldier is seventh to die in Iran war action, says Pentagon The Pentagon has identified the seventh soldier to have died in combat in the ongoing Iran war as from Kentucky and based in Colorado. Image Gas prices spike across US amid Iran war Americans are paying more for gas Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum products. National and Global News Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 12, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Long security lines start popping up at airports as TSA officers go without pay Passengers at a handful of airports this week waited in hours-long security lines as the government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security dragged on. Image 29 states and DC now reject federal vaccine guidance Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia now reject at least some federal vaccine guidance. Image Utility profits rise as household bills soar, new analysis finds Investor-owned utility profits have soared as consumer utility bills have skyrocketed in recent years. Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 12, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Politics: 2026Talks - March 12, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Independent doctors could see relief on reimbursement rates A new bill introduced in Congress this week could help doctors who provide care in office-based facilities stay open for business. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 11, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. 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Image Top articles for the week ending March 7, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 7, 2026. Image USDA Update – March 7, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - March 9-12, 2026 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for March 9-12, 2026. Economy Image War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy. Image Despite January increase, jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year Estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions. Image US House opens the door to votes against tariffs A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night. Image Keeping Colorado’s coal plants projected to be costly for ratepayers Clean air advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to force utility companies to keep operating coal-fired power plants. Elections Image Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence. Image Measure to increase penalties for child human trafficking will be on Colorado ballot A measure that would require life in prison without parole for people convicted of human trafficking of a minor will be on Colorado ballots in November. Image Proposed constitutional amendment would put abortion back on the Kansas ballot A Kansas Republican is once again looking for a path to stop abortion, with a new proposal to change the state constitution. Image South Dakota now allows voters to challenge other voters' citizenship Alongside a federal push to overhaul voting requirements is a new South Dakota law focused on citizenship Health & Living Image 29 states and DC now reject federal vaccine guidance Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia now reject at least some federal vaccine guidance. Image Independent doctors could see relief on reimbursement rates A new bill introduced in Congress this week could help doctors who provide care in office-based facilities stay open for business. Image Colorado bill would require safety plans to protect workers from extreme temperatures Colorado lawmakers will once again consider a bill to place protections for people who work in extreme heat or cold. Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - March 11, 2026 News from rural America. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - Hoppers Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy? 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Image Lawsuit claims JBS discriminated against immigrant workers in Greeley According to the lawsuit, JBS began recruiting Haitians in late 2023, and some 1,200 eventually made their way to Greeley to claim the jobs. Government & Politics Image Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence. Image Colorado House approves housing tax credit bill The Colorado House Tuesday voted 53-10 to allow counties to use their tax revenue for workforce housing and housing tax credits. Image Long security lines start popping up at airports as TSA officers go without pay Passengers at a handful of airports this week waited in hours-long security lines as the government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security dragged on. Image Politics: 2026Talks - March 12, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Crime, Court & Law Image Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence. Image South Dakota now allows voters to challenge other voters' citizenship Alongside a federal push to overhaul voting requirements is a new South Dakota law focused on citizenship Image Measure to increase penalties for child human trafficking will be on Colorado ballot A measure that would require life in prison without parole for people convicted of human trafficking of a minor will be on Colorado ballots in November. Image New South Dakota law allows voters to challenge other voters’ citizenship Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed legislation into law last week that authorizes challenges by individuals and election officials. Weather & Climate Image Colorado’s historic winter warmth shatters previous temperature records Colorado’s warm winter broke the previous record for highest average temperature by nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Image New executive order claims glyphosate crucial for nation's food supply The Trump administration's move to mandate the use of glyphosate on crops across the United States is drawing strong criticism. Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 11, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 11, 2026. Image EarthTalk - ¿Son las pajitas de plástico desechables realmente tan terribles para el medio ambiente? Las pajitas de un solo uso, también conocidas como pajitas desechables, están fabricadas en plástico y están pensadas para tirarse a la basura después de beber. Personal Finance & Business Image Audit finds billions in Colorado unemployment insurance accounting errors State auditors found that the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment severely miscalculated how much funding it expected to receive and spend. Image Colorado House approves housing tax credit bill The Colorado House Tuesday voted 53-10 to allow counties to use their tax revenue for workforce housing and housing tax credits. Image Utility profits rise as household bills soar, new analysis finds Investor-owned utility profits have soared as consumer utility bills have skyrocketed in recent years. Image Independent doctors could see relief on reimbursement rates A new bill introduced in Congress this week could help doctors who provide care in office-based facilities stay open for business. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Whole Wheat Muffins Start your day off with these whole wheat muffins topped with cinnamon and sugar. Image Cooking at Home - Cornbread Dressing Cornbread, broth, and savory herbs come together beautifully in this traditional dish. Image Cooking at Home - Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes These delicious and simple pancakes use bananas and peanut butter as a healthy addition! Image Cooking at Home - Pan Roasted Tilapia with Tomatillo Salsa Tilapia fillets are pan-fried until golden brown and served with a fresh salsa made from roasted tomatillos, serrano peppers, lime, and cilantro. Science, Tech & Education Image Navajo Nation commission issues report on Gallup schools’ disparate discipline for Native students The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission is calling on leadership of Gallup-McKinley County Schools to develop an alternative, culturally appropriate disciplinary system. Image Oklahoma Senate approves bills to expand teacher scholarships, regulate adjuncts As Oklahoma public schools continue to suffer from a teacher shortage, the state Senate passed bills to entice future educators. Image Houston research highlights successful diabetes prevention programs Researchers studied 23 programs across the country helping people successfully change their eating and exercise habits to help manage their prediabetes. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball regional playoff Scores - March 5-7, 2026 March 5-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Outdoors & Entertainment Image Texas is again where the buffalo roam Bison (commonly called “buffalo”) are once again thriving and providing for Indigenous people in Texas. Image Movie Review - Hoppers Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy? Image CPW to host Pueblo meeting on new firearms safety program Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a public meeting in Pueblo as part of a statewide effort to inform residents about the state’s new Firearms Safety Program. Image Republicans target public lands protections in a new way The rarely used act allows Congress to revoke new federal regulations. Only in the past year has it ever been used to overrule land management plans. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy. Image Curious Kids: Why are so many statues naked? In the history of art, nudity does not have just one meaning. Image How Denver’s Northeast Park Hill community reduced youth violence by 75% A Denver neighborhood has a long history of violence. 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Image Audit finds billions in Colorado unemployment insurance accounting errors State auditors found that the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment severely miscalculated how much funding it expected to receive and spend.
Image Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence.
Image Colorado’s historic winter warmth shatters previous temperature records Colorado’s warm winter broke the previous record for highest average temperature by nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Image Measure to increase penalties for child human trafficking will be on Colorado ballot A measure that would require life in prison without parole for people convicted of human trafficking of a minor will be on Colorado ballots in November.
Image Colorado-based soldier is seventh to die in Iran war action, says Pentagon The Pentagon has identified the seventh soldier to have died in combat in the ongoing Iran war as from Kentucky and based in Colorado.
Image Gas prices spike across US amid Iran war Americans are paying more for gas Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum products.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 12, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Long security lines start popping up at airports as TSA officers go without pay Passengers at a handful of airports this week waited in hours-long security lines as the government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security dragged on.
Image 29 states and DC now reject federal vaccine guidance Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia now reject at least some federal vaccine guidance.
Image Utility profits rise as household bills soar, new analysis finds Investor-owned utility profits have soared as consumer utility bills have skyrocketed in recent years.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 12, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Independent doctors could see relief on reimbursement rates A new bill introduced in Congress this week could help doctors who provide care in office-based facilities stay open for business.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 11, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting agenda - March 12, 2026 Agenda for the March 12, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
Image About Town – March 10, 2026 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image USDA Update – March 11, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 11, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 11, 2026.
Image USDA Update – March 11, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball regional playoff Scores - March 5-7, 2026 March 5-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball regional playoff scores - March 6-7, 2026 March 6-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Report – February 2026 Monthly report from the Cheyenne County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for February 2026.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 7, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 7, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 7, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 7, 2026.
Image USDA Update – March 7, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - March 9-12, 2026 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for March 9-12, 2026.
Image War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy.
Image Despite January increase, jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year Estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions.
Image US House opens the door to votes against tariffs A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night.
Image Keeping Colorado’s coal plants projected to be costly for ratepayers Clean air advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to force utility companies to keep operating coal-fired power plants.
Image Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence.
Image Measure to increase penalties for child human trafficking will be on Colorado ballot A measure that would require life in prison without parole for people convicted of human trafficking of a minor will be on Colorado ballots in November.
Image Proposed constitutional amendment would put abortion back on the Kansas ballot A Kansas Republican is once again looking for a path to stop abortion, with a new proposal to change the state constitution.
Image South Dakota now allows voters to challenge other voters' citizenship Alongside a federal push to overhaul voting requirements is a new South Dakota law focused on citizenship
Image 29 states and DC now reject federal vaccine guidance Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia now reject at least some federal vaccine guidance.
Image Independent doctors could see relief on reimbursement rates A new bill introduced in Congress this week could help doctors who provide care in office-based facilities stay open for business.
Image Colorado bill would require safety plans to protect workers from extreme temperatures Colorado lawmakers will once again consider a bill to place protections for people who work in extreme heat or cold.
Image Movie Review - Hoppers Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
Image Movie Review - Scream 7 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Scream 7." Is it his favorite in the series?
Image Movie Review - Wuthering Heights Critic Bob Garver looks at "Wurthering Heights." Is he now ready to read the novel?
Image New executive order claims glyphosate crucial for nation's food supply The Trump administration's move to mandate the use of glyphosate on crops across the United States is drawing strong criticism.
Image USDA Update – March 11, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Republicans target public lands protections in a new way The rarely used act allows Congress to revoke new federal regulations. Only in the past year has it ever been used to overrule land management plans.
Image Lawsuit claims JBS discriminated against immigrant workers in Greeley According to the lawsuit, JBS began recruiting Haitians in late 2023, and some 1,200 eventually made their way to Greeley to claim the jobs.
Image Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence.
Image Colorado House approves housing tax credit bill The Colorado House Tuesday voted 53-10 to allow counties to use their tax revenue for workforce housing and housing tax credits.
Image Long security lines start popping up at airports as TSA officers go without pay Passengers at a handful of airports this week waited in hours-long security lines as the government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security dragged on.
Image Colorado Democrats at odds with Governor Polis on Tina Peters’ prison sentence Colorado Democrats urged Governor Jared Polis not to grant Tina Peters clemency or commute her sentence.
Image South Dakota now allows voters to challenge other voters' citizenship Alongside a federal push to overhaul voting requirements is a new South Dakota law focused on citizenship
Image Measure to increase penalties for child human trafficking will be on Colorado ballot A measure that would require life in prison without parole for people convicted of human trafficking of a minor will be on Colorado ballots in November.
Image New South Dakota law allows voters to challenge other voters’ citizenship Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed legislation into law last week that authorizes challenges by individuals and election officials.
Image Colorado’s historic winter warmth shatters previous temperature records Colorado’s warm winter broke the previous record for highest average temperature by nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Image New executive order claims glyphosate crucial for nation's food supply The Trump administration's move to mandate the use of glyphosate on crops across the United States is drawing strong criticism.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 11, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 11, 2026.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Son las pajitas de plástico desechables realmente tan terribles para el medio ambiente? Las pajitas de un solo uso, también conocidas como pajitas desechables, están fabricadas en plástico y están pensadas para tirarse a la basura después de beber.
Image Audit finds billions in Colorado unemployment insurance accounting errors State auditors found that the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment severely miscalculated how much funding it expected to receive and spend.
Image Colorado House approves housing tax credit bill The Colorado House Tuesday voted 53-10 to allow counties to use their tax revenue for workforce housing and housing tax credits.
Image Utility profits rise as household bills soar, new analysis finds Investor-owned utility profits have soared as consumer utility bills have skyrocketed in recent years.
Image Independent doctors could see relief on reimbursement rates A new bill introduced in Congress this week could help doctors who provide care in office-based facilities stay open for business.
Image Cooking at Home - Whole Wheat Muffins Start your day off with these whole wheat muffins topped with cinnamon and sugar.
Image Cooking at Home - Cornbread Dressing Cornbread, broth, and savory herbs come together beautifully in this traditional dish.
Image Cooking at Home - Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes These delicious and simple pancakes use bananas and peanut butter as a healthy addition!
Image Cooking at Home - Pan Roasted Tilapia with Tomatillo Salsa Tilapia fillets are pan-fried until golden brown and served with a fresh salsa made from roasted tomatillos, serrano peppers, lime, and cilantro.
Image Navajo Nation commission issues report on Gallup schools’ disparate discipline for Native students The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission is calling on leadership of Gallup-McKinley County Schools to develop an alternative, culturally appropriate disciplinary system.
Image Oklahoma Senate approves bills to expand teacher scholarships, regulate adjuncts As Oklahoma public schools continue to suffer from a teacher shortage, the state Senate passed bills to entice future educators.
Image Houston research highlights successful diabetes prevention programs Researchers studied 23 programs across the country helping people successfully change their eating and exercise habits to help manage their prediabetes.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball regional playoff Scores - March 5-7, 2026 March 5-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Texas is again where the buffalo roam Bison (commonly called “buffalo”) are once again thriving and providing for Indigenous people in Texas.
Image Movie Review - Hoppers Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
Image CPW to host Pueblo meeting on new firearms safety program Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a public meeting in Pueblo as part of a statewide effort to inform residents about the state’s new Firearms Safety Program.
Image Republicans target public lands protections in a new way The rarely used act allows Congress to revoke new federal regulations. Only in the past year has it ever been used to overrule land management plans.
Image War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy.
Image Curious Kids: Why are so many statues naked? In the history of art, nudity does not have just one meaning.
Image How Denver’s Northeast Park Hill community reduced youth violence by 75% A Denver neighborhood has a long history of violence. During the summer of violence in the early 1990s, it was considered ground zero for gang conflict.
Image China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across the region.
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