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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
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Colorado State Capitol building with green trees and golden dome.
Lawmakers return to Colorado Capitol for regular legislative session
Affordability and budget balancing high on the 2026 agenda.
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Aurora ICE facility population near capacity after recent expansion
The immigration detention center in Aurora is close to hitting its newly increased population capacity.
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School board president Lori Goldstein picked to replace Shannon Bird in Colorado House
Democrat Lori Goldstein will replace former state Representative Shannon Bird in the Colorado Legislature.
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Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at Colorado Young Democrats governor forum
Senator says nation needs ‘a vision,’ attorney general says it needs ‘fighters.’
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Top articles for the week ending January 10, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 10, 2026.

National and Global News

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Daily Audio Newscast - January 15, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Politics: 2026Talks - January 15, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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The Yonder Report: News from rural America - January 15, 2026
News from rural America.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 14, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - January 14, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Politics: 2026Talks - January 14, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 13, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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States go their own way as RFK Jr. shifts federal vaccine policy
Federal guidance to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children comes as states are charting their own courses.

Life in Kiowa County

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Funeral Services – Trey James Thayer
Funeral services for Trey James Thayer of Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Kiowa County weather recap - January 14, 2026
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending January 14, 2026.
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Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - December 23, 2025
Minutes of the December 23, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
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USDA Update - January 10, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Kiowa County Commissioners meet agenda – January 13, 2026
Agenda for the January 13, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
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Top articles for the week ending January 10, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 10, 2026.
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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026
January 3-10, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 10, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 10, 2026.

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026
January 3-10, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026
January 3-10, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 10, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 10, 2026.
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Top articles for the week ending January 10, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 10, 2026.
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Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball schedule - January 13-17, 2026
January 13-17, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado high school boys basketball schedule - January 13-17, 2026
January 13-17, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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USDA Update - January 10, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 3, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 3, 2026.

Economy

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Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally
Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
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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.
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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.
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‘Construction can’t continue’: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry
With fewer construction workers available to build homes, delays in building could result in a shortage of homes and cause home prices to rise.

Elections

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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
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Court judge's gavel resting on an election ballot.
Federal judge blocks Trump election order, siding with Oregon, Washington
A federal judge in Washington state permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a 2025 executive order.
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Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at Colorado Young Democrats governor forum
Senator says nation needs ‘a vision,’ attorney general says it needs ‘fighters.’
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Two ballot initiatives gathering signatures target transgender kids in Colorado
Protect Kids Colorado measures would restrict participation in school sports, access to gender-affirming surgeries.

Health & Living

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Colorado's $850 million budget woes threaten homeless programs
A new bill would bring government agencies, service providers and other stakeholders together.
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Home Country – Windy reveals the lizard people
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
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Section of a newspaper headlined "Unemployment" with a pen and pair of glasses
Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally
Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
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The Yonder Report: News from rural America - January 15, 2026
News from rural America.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Primate
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
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Movie Review - The Housemaid
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Housemaid." Does it make him feel at home?
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Movie Review - Marty Supreme
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Marty Supreme." Is it tops for him?
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Movie Review - Avatar: Fire and Ash
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Does he find it Hot or Not?

Agriculture

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USDA Update - January 10, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Bird flu confirmation in Nebraska county spurs caution
Nebraska officials are reminding poultry owners to monitor for and protect their birds.
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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.
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Dairy cattle confined and grazing on hay.
Dairy leader expects difficulty finding workers ‘if we don’t allow more laborers in’
The dairy industry in the state has been affected by immigration enforcement actions.

Government & Politics

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A pair of scissors is preparing to cut a United States one dollar note. In the background, additional dollar bills are strewn haphazardly.
Colorado's $850 million budget woes threaten homeless programs
A new bill would bring government agencies, service providers and other stakeholders together.
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Front page of a newspaper with a headline reading "Politics" next to a pair of glasses.
Politics: 2026Talks - January 15, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Gavel resting on a strike plate on top of a Colorado state flag.
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
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Mark Hillman’s Capitol Review - Coloradans cringe as the legislature returns
Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman takes a look at the state's politics as the annual legislative session begins.

Crime, Court & Law

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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
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California leads suit to preserve U.S. Department of Education
The California Attorney General has expanded a legal challenge against efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
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Colorado expands lawsuit over alleged Trump retaliation
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is pushing back on what his office labeled an “unmistakable campaign of punishment.”
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Federal judge blocks Trump election order, siding with Oregon, Washington
A federal judge in Washington state permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a 2025 executive order.

Weather & Climate

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Kiowa County weather recap - January 14, 2026
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending January 14, 2026.
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California officials declare U.S. moves in Venezuela a national security threat
One coalition of elected representatives said American actions in Venezuela would increase carbon emissions.
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EarthTalk - ¿Es cierto que la distribución inalámbrica de electricidad es una realidad?
La distribución inalámbrica de electricidad es la transmisión de energía eléctrica sin el uso de cables o enlaces físicos tangibles.
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EarthTalk - Is it true that wireless electricity distribution is a thing?
Wireless electricity distribution is the transmission of electrical energy without the use of wires or tangible physical links.

Personal Finance & Business

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A pair of scissors is preparing to cut a United States one dollar note. In the background, additional dollar bills are strewn haphazardly.
Colorado's $850 million budget woes threaten homeless programs
A new bill would bring government agencies, service providers and other stakeholders together.
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Section of a newspaper headlined "Unemployment" with a pen and pair of glasses
Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally
Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
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New Mexico loses $110M after feds roll back royalties on oil and gas leases
New Mexico taxpayers will get less money for education, health care, infrastructure and other priorities from the recent sale of oil and gas leases.
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Polis asks lawmakers to approve state budget changes
Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently submitted another series of budget amendments and supplements.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken
Keep the flavor but cut down on the fat and sodium with this oven-fried chicken recipe. A welcome addition to your next family meal or potluck.
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Cooking at Home - Chicken and Dumplings
These easy dumplings only need 4 ingredients. Drop them into the hot chicken broth mixture and cook them for 15 minutes.
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Cooking at Home - Cherry Puff Pancake
Smells of vanilla, cinnamon, and fruit will fill your home after baking these cherry puff pancakes.
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Cooking at Home - Cheese and Corn Chowder
This is a hearty vegetarian soup for a filling and healthy meal on a chilly night.

Science, Tech & Education

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California leads suit to preserve U.S. Department of Education
The California Attorney General has expanded a legal challenge against efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026
January 3-10, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026
January 3-10, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Curious Kids: Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
Despite having similar-sounding names, dark matter and antimatter are completely different.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Arizona wildlife officials close nesting areas to protect bald eagles
Raptor experts in Arizona have closed bald eagle nesting areas to the public as the birds begin to mate.
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Movie Review - Primate
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
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Home Country – Progressive minded
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
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'Sticky' art of civil disobedience for 2026 National Parks pass
All proceeds from McCarty's stickers go to the National Park Foundation and the National Parks Conservation Association.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Curious Kids: Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
Despite having similar-sounding names, dark matter and antimatter are completely different.
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Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
When you answer the questions your doctor logs in your health record, you’re doing more than disclosing personal information.
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A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before
Many people in the Americas waking up on Jan. 3, 2026, may have been feeling a sense of déjà vu.
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Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs
Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs

Classifieds & Sponsors

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