Top News Image Colorado sheriffs want better reimbursement rate for holding people sentenced to state prison When state prisons in Colorado are full, county sheriffs hold people awaiting transfer to prison in their local jails. Image Experts: Understand your Colorado health benefits before you need them Many Coloradans got new health insurance plans this year. Image With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients Warning patients could deter them from signing up for a program called Emergency Medicaid. Image Top articles for the week ending February 7, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026. Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says. Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations. National and Global News Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 10, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo logró la India duplicar su población de tigres salvajes en sólo una década? La duplicación de la población de tigres salvajes de la India en solo 10 años es uno de los éxitos más significativos en materia de conservación de la historia moderna. Image EarthTalk - How did India double its wild tiger population in just a decade? India’s doubling its wild tiger population in just 10 years is one of the most significant conservation success stories in modern history. 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Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains. Image Death Notice - Janice M. Pfingston Death notice for Janice M. Pfingston of Kiowa County, Colorado. Image About Town – February 10, 2026 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden. Image Death Notice - Rita Jean Mousel Death Notice for Rita Jean Mousel of Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - January 13, 2026 Minutes of the January 13, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Obituary - Don Duane Stoker Obituary for Don Duane Stoker of Kiowa County, Colorado. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Town of Cheyenne Wells council meeting minutes – December 1, 2025 Minutes of the December 1, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council. Image Town of Cheyenne Wells council meeting minutes – November 10, 2025 Minutes of the November 10, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Stolen trucks recovered in Cheyenne County Cheyenne County deputies recovered two stolen Penske box trucks during separate traffic stops. Image Arrest made in Cheyenne County burglary Cheyenne County deputies arrested a man this week after responding to a reported burglary in progress. Image Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Report – January 2026 Monthly report from the Cheyenne County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for January 2026. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 7, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026. Economy 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 jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months. Image North Dakota farmers not set up for success in 2026 North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better. Image Utah beef prices reached a record high in 2025, report says Utah farmers saw record-high beef prices this year, but the benefits for the ranchers are likely short-term. Elections Image Nebraska judge tosses lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to feds A Lancaster County District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit without prejudice late last week. Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains. Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them. Image Ballot measure would require notice from Colorado law enforcement to immigration authorities Colorado voters in November will decide if law enforcement in the state should be required to work with federal immigration authorities. Health & Living Image New Mexico case against Meta tied to child exploitation opens in Santa Fe courtroom Attorneys made opening statements Monday in the state’s trial accusing Meta of failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram. Image Movie Review - GOAT Critic Bob Garver looks at "GOAT." Is it the greatest of all time? Image Experts: Understand your Colorado health benefits before you need them Many Coloradans got new health insurance plans this year. Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo logró la India duplicar su población de tigres salvajes en sólo una década? La duplicación de la población de tigres salvajes de la India en solo 10 años es uno de los éxitos más significativos en materia de conservación de la historia moderna. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - GOAT Critic Bob Garver looks at "GOAT." Is it the greatest of all time? Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS? Image Movie Review - Mercy Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mercy." Does it have him crying "uncle? Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait? Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance Image Deadline approaches for Colorado River negotiations Officials negotiating to protect and redefine use of the Colorado River face a major deadline approaching on Feb. 14. Image USDA Update – February 7, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike Image USDA Update – January 31, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Government & Politics Image Colorado appeals court panel questions severity of Tina Peters’ sentence Trial judge’s comments highlighted in exchange about fairness of prison term for former election-denying county clerk Image Why free speech rights got left out of the Constitution – and added in later via the First Amendment Bipartisan agreement is rare in these politically polarized days. Image Will states take on more FEMA duties? Congress, Trump council debate agency’s fate The Federal Emergency Management Agency could look significantly different by next year’s hurricane season. Image Deadline approaches for Colorado River negotiations Officials negotiating to protect and redefine use of the Colorado River face a major deadline approaching on Feb. 14. Crime, Court & Law Image Nebraska judge tosses lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to feds A Lancaster County District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit without prejudice late last week. Image New Mexico case against Meta tied to child exploitation opens in Santa Fe courtroom Attorneys made opening statements Monday in the state’s trial accusing Meta of failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram. Image Colorado sheriffs want better reimbursement rate for holding people sentenced to state prison When state prisons in Colorado are full, county sheriffs hold people awaiting transfer to prison in their local jails. Image Immigration detention passed 70,000 in January ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data. 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Image Warmer water in Lake Mead risks vital operations Rising water temperatures across the Colorado River and its reservoirs are creating new challenges for water treatment operations Personal Finance & Business Image Wyoming ranks 46th nationally for worker education and earnings (Wyoming News Service) Image Millions of Americans don’t get SNAP benefits even though they’re eligible In 44 states, big portions of the population eligible for food assistance didn’t get it in 2023. Image These are the states where incomes grew the most, least in recent decades Household incomes have grown in nearly every state over the past 50 years. Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Dirty Rice Dirty rice is a flavorful way to spice up your main dishes. It is also a good way to serve leftovers; cooked chicken or ham can be used in place of ground beef. Image Cooking at Home - Lentil Stew Lentils are full of protein, fiber, and nutrients like iron; have a great taste; and cook faster than dried beans. Image Cooking at Home - Cuban Beans and Rice Vinegar, oregano, garlic, and onions kick up the flavor in this classic rice and bean recipe. Image Cooking at Home - Tostadas Delgadas Crisp tortillas, refried beans, and layers of fresh veggies make this a tasty and healthy vegetarian option. Science, Tech & Education Image Wyoming ranks 46th nationally for worker education and earnings (Wyoming News Service) Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Curious Kids: Is the whole universe just a simulation? Could the Earth and everything on it – and even the whole universe – be a simulation running on a giant computer? Outdoors & Entertainment Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo logró la India duplicar su población de tigres salvajes en sólo una década? La duplicación de la población de tigres salvajes de la India en solo 10 años es uno de los éxitos más significativos en materia de conservación de la historia moderna. Image EarthTalk - How did India double its wild tiger population in just a decade? India’s doubling its wild tiger population in just 10 years is one of the most significant conservation success stories in modern history. Image Movie Review - GOAT Critic Bob Garver looks at "GOAT." Is it the greatest of all time? Image Deadline approaching for Colorado Big Game Harvest Survey Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding selected hunters that the deadline to complete the 2025 Big Game Harvest Survey is February 17. 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Image Colorado sheriffs want better reimbursement rate for holding people sentenced to state prison When state prisons in Colorado are full, county sheriffs hold people awaiting transfer to prison in their local jails.
Image Experts: Understand your Colorado health benefits before you need them Many Coloradans got new health insurance plans this year.
Image With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients Warning patients could deter them from signing up for a program called Emergency Medicaid.
Image Top articles for the week ending February 7, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026.
Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says.
Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 10, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo logró la India duplicar su población de tigres salvajes en sólo una década? La duplicación de la población de tigres salvajes de la India en solo 10 años es uno de los éxitos más significativos en materia de conservación de la historia moderna.
Image EarthTalk - How did India double its wild tiger population in just a decade? India’s doubling its wild tiger population in just 10 years is one of the most significant conservation success stories in modern history.
Image In the next decade, states will see a surge in obesity Over the next decade, obesity rates across the nation could surge to close to half of U.S. adults.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 10, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 9, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients Warning patients could deter them from signing up for a program called Emergency Medicaid.
Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.
Image Death Notice - Janice M. Pfingston Death notice for Janice M. Pfingston of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image About Town – February 10, 2026 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - January 13, 2026 Minutes of the January 13, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Town of Cheyenne Wells council meeting minutes – December 1, 2025 Minutes of the December 1, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.
Image Town of Cheyenne Wells council meeting minutes – November 10, 2025 Minutes of the November 10, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Stolen trucks recovered in Cheyenne County Cheyenne County deputies recovered two stolen Penske box trucks during separate traffic stops.
Image Arrest made in Cheyenne County burglary Cheyenne County deputies arrested a man this week after responding to a reported burglary in progress.
Image Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Report – January 2026 Monthly report from the Cheyenne County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for January 2026.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending February 7, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending February 7, 2026.
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 jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
Image North Dakota farmers not set up for success in 2026 North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better.
Image Utah beef prices reached a record high in 2025, report says Utah farmers saw record-high beef prices this year, but the benefits for the ranchers are likely short-term.
Image Nebraska judge tosses lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to feds A Lancaster County District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit without prejudice late last week.
Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.
Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them.
Image Ballot measure would require notice from Colorado law enforcement to immigration authorities Colorado voters in November will decide if law enforcement in the state should be required to work with federal immigration authorities.
Image New Mexico case against Meta tied to child exploitation opens in Santa Fe courtroom Attorneys made opening statements Monday in the state’s trial accusing Meta of failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.
Image Experts: Understand your Colorado health benefits before you need them Many Coloradans got new health insurance plans this year.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo logró la India duplicar su población de tigres salvajes en sólo una década? La duplicación de la población de tigres salvajes de la India en solo 10 años es uno de los éxitos más significativos en materia de conservación de la historia moderna.
Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS?
Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?
Image Deadline approaches for Colorado River negotiations Officials negotiating to protect and redefine use of the Colorado River face a major deadline approaching on Feb. 14.
Image USDA Update – February 7, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike
Image USDA Update – January 31, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Colorado appeals court panel questions severity of Tina Peters’ sentence Trial judge’s comments highlighted in exchange about fairness of prison term for former election-denying county clerk
Image Why free speech rights got left out of the Constitution – and added in later via the First Amendment Bipartisan agreement is rare in these politically polarized days.
Image Will states take on more FEMA duties? Congress, Trump council debate agency’s fate The Federal Emergency Management Agency could look significantly different by next year’s hurricane season.
Image Deadline approaches for Colorado River negotiations Officials negotiating to protect and redefine use of the Colorado River face a major deadline approaching on Feb. 14.
Image Nebraska judge tosses lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to feds A Lancaster County District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit without prejudice late last week.
Image New Mexico case against Meta tied to child exploitation opens in Santa Fe courtroom Attorneys made opening statements Monday in the state’s trial accusing Meta of failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.
Image Colorado sheriffs want better reimbursement rate for holding people sentenced to state prison When state prisons in Colorado are full, county sheriffs hold people awaiting transfer to prison in their local jails.
Image Immigration detention passed 70,000 in January ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo logró la India duplicar su población de tigres salvajes en sólo una década? La duplicación de la población de tigres salvajes de la India en solo 10 años es uno de los éxitos más significativos en materia de conservación de la historia moderna.
Image EarthTalk - How did India double its wild tiger population in just a decade? India’s doubling its wild tiger population in just 10 years is one of the most significant conservation success stories in modern history.
Image Snow drought could precipitate future Utah water supply crisis Experts have said the usual amount of winter snow is a no-show in Utah this season.
Image Warmer water in Lake Mead risks vital operations Rising water temperatures across the Colorado River and its reservoirs are creating new challenges for water treatment operations
Image Millions of Americans don’t get SNAP benefits even though they’re eligible In 44 states, big portions of the population eligible for food assistance didn’t get it in 2023.
Image These are the states where incomes grew the most, least in recent decades Household incomes have grown in nearly every state over the past 50 years.
Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike
Image Cooking at Home - Dirty Rice Dirty rice is a flavorful way to spice up your main dishes. It is also a good way to serve leftovers; cooked chicken or ham can be used in place of ground beef.
Image Cooking at Home - Lentil Stew Lentils are full of protein, fiber, and nutrients like iron; have a great taste; and cook faster than dried beans.
Image Cooking at Home - Cuban Beans and Rice Vinegar, oregano, garlic, and onions kick up the flavor in this classic rice and bean recipe.
Image Cooking at Home - Tostadas Delgadas Crisp tortillas, refried beans, and layers of fresh veggies make this a tasty and healthy vegetarian option.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Curious Kids: Is the whole universe just a simulation? Could the Earth and everything on it – and even the whole universe – be a simulation running on a giant computer?
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo logró la India duplicar su población de tigres salvajes en sólo una década? La duplicación de la población de tigres salvajes de la India en solo 10 años es uno de los éxitos más significativos en materia de conservación de la historia moderna.
Image EarthTalk - How did India double its wild tiger population in just a decade? India’s doubling its wild tiger population in just 10 years is one of the most significant conservation success stories in modern history.
Image Deadline approaching for Colorado Big Game Harvest Survey Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding selected hunters that the deadline to complete the 2025 Big Game Harvest Survey is February 17.
Image Curious Kids: Is the whole universe just a simulation? Could the Earth and everything on it – and even the whole universe – be a simulation running on a giant computer?
Image Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall, but not enough to turn a dry
Image Curious Kids: Where do seashells come from? Seashells are so plentiful that you may sometimes take them for granted.
Image Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone "We’re seeing more AI-related products and advancements in a single day than we saw in a single year a decade ago."
Image Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators
Image Help Wanted - Kiowa County Fire Protection District Help Wanted - Kiowa County Fire Protection District
