Conservation groups including Food and Water Watch are asking a Colorado appeals court to rule that Governor Jared Polis's administration failed to require monitoring of factory farm pollution that threatens groundwater.

Homeland Security flagged Colorado as one of 15 states to monitor for election integrity vulnerabilities before the June primary, internal documents show, and the Secretary of State's office was unaware.

Heavy September rain and remnants of Hurricane Polo ended Kiowa County's drought, with 65 percent of the county now free of drought or dryness on the October 6 Drought Monitor map.

Soaring diesel prices, now $6.05 a gallon across Colorado, are pushing freight operators to consider electric trucks, which advocates say could cut operating costs by up to 50 percent.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, October 10, 2026.

Weisbrod Health's 2026 community survey of 44 mostly Eads residents found cancer is the top health worry, and cost and appointment waits drive people to delay care.

As the nation's physician shortage grows, the Trump administration's higher H-1B visa fees and expanded vetting could keep foreign-educated doctors from practicing in the United States.

Six bipartisan senators say the Trump administration violated a 2022 law by lifting sanctions to allow Russian diesel imports, a move that Congress was never consulted on.

Tribal leaders and historians warn that closing National Archives facilities in Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle could cut off access to hundreds of thousands of records on tribal enrollment and boarding schools.

The Trump administration agreed to delay a final decision on listing monarch butterflies as threatened under the Endangered Species Act until June 2030, after conservation groups sued.

National Archives location closures could limit access to Tribal enrollment information; a new report raises questions about how PA students learn about plastics; childcare advocates are looking for new guidance; Wisconsin’s gubernatorial election will determine future energy costs for the state.

Trump stumps in Ohio as polls show Democrats ahead, DHS raids home of vocal Trump critic, and Puerto Rican statehood a major issue among Hispanic voters.

Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home searched as part of an ongoing immigration investigation, groups say better price transparency for electric vehicle fleets could cushion the blow of high diesel costs, and a report examines the technology challenges plaguing rural hospitals.

Data center opposition has spread from local meetings into state and federal races, with voters in at least three dozen communities weighing November ballot measures that could ban the facilities.

Heavy September rain and remnants of Hurricane Polo ended Kiowa County's drought, with 65 percent of the county now free of drought or dryness on the October 6 Drought Monitor map.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

The Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District and the Bureau of Reclamation signed a repayment contract in Pueblo for the $1.4 billion Arkansas Valley Conduit, which will serve 50,000 people.

Eads and Kiowa County will see sunny, breezy, well-above-normal weather Monday, with a high near 84 degrees, before a cold front brings showers and cooler air by Wednesday.

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

Weisbrod Health's 2026 community survey of 44 mostly Eads residents found cancer is the top health worry, and cost and appointment waits drive people to delay care.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for October 5-10, 2026

Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County will enjoy a sunny, unseasonably warm Monday near 83 degrees before cooler air and a 40 percent chance of showers arrive Wednesday.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for October 5-10, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for October 5-10, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for October 5-10, 2026

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, October 10, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, October 10, 2026.

Minutes of the April 20, 2026, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule for October 12-17, 2026

Soaring diesel prices, now $6.05 a gallon across Colorado, are pushing freight operators to consider electric trucks, which advocates say could cut operating costs by up to 50 percent.

Skilled trade worker shortages driven by immigration enforcement, aging workers and data center construction booms threaten to delay construction projects and halt housing and manufacturing growth nationwide.

Washington's minimum wage will increase to $17.73 an hour starting January 1, marking a 60-cent annual bump tied to inflation.

Skyrocketing gas and food prices dominate voters' concerns heading into midterm elections across the Midwest and beyond.

Oklahomans who waited until the October 5 registration deadline faced error messages after a two-hour glitch between the state election portal and Service Oklahoma systems, officials said.

Homeland Security flagged Colorado as one of 15 states to monitor for election integrity vulnerabilities before the June primary, internal documents show, and the Secretary of State's office was unaware.

Representative Lauren Boebert and Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher clashed Monday night in a sharp debate over qualifications, January 6, tariffs and the Iran conflict in Colorado's 4th Congressional District.

Data center opposition has spread from local meetings into state and federal races, with voters in at least three dozen communities weighing November ballot measures that could ban the facilities.

Conservation groups including Food and Water Watch are asking a Colorado appeals court to rule that Governor Jared Polis's administration failed to require monitoring of factory farm pollution that threatens groundwater.

Colorado homeowners can now challenge wildfire risk scores and earn premium discounts for mitigation work under HB25-1182, a state law taking effect in October that the Division of Insurance announced October 12.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?

Indian cities and villages are turning to rooftop rainwater harvesting, check dams and local wastewater wetlands to ease water shortages, with experts urging communities to take control of supply.

Conservation groups including Food and Water Watch are asking a Colorado appeals court to rule that Governor Jared Polis's administration failed to require monitoring of factory farm pollution that threatens groundwater.

Nebraska farmers and truckers say federal and state diesel tax relief from President Donald Trump and Governor Jim Pillen offers only short-term help, with the federal break set to expire in December.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

South Dakota farmers could cut groundwater use and boost drought-resistant yields by capturing and storing water from existing drain tile systems for irrigation.

Colorado homeowners can now challenge wildfire risk scores and earn premium discounts for mitigation work under HB25-1182, a state law taking effect in October that the Division of Insurance announced October 12.

Representative Lauren Boebert and Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher clashed Monday night in a sharp debate over qualifications, January 6, tariffs and the Iran conflict in Colorado's 4th Congressional District.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has repeatedly ordered the Craig Unit 1 coal plant in northwestern Colorado to keep burning coal, extending its life a full year past retirement and drawing a federal court challenge.

Tribal leaders and historians warn that closing National Archives facilities in Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle could cut off access to hundreds of thousands of records on tribal enrollment and boarding schools.

Las Cruces police chief tells New Mexico lawmakers that Flock cameras help solve serious crimes, but some legislators worry the technology could still be abused despite state restrictions.

Florida is set to execute James Robertson, 62, by lethal injection at noon Tuesday, the 17th execution in the state this year, after he waived all appeals.

Conservation groups including Food and Water Watch are asking a Colorado appeals court to rule that Governor Jared Polis's administration failed to require monitoring of factory farm pollution that threatens groundwater.

President Donald Trump appeared to leave open whether the federal government will livestream the December firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, a former Army major who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009.

Governor Jared Polis said EPA approved Colorado to regulate underground carbon dioxide storage wells, with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission taking over permits and enforcement on November 12, 2026.

Indian cities and villages are turning to rooftop rainwater harvesting, check dams and local wastewater wetlands to ease water shortages, with experts urging communities to take control of supply.

Conservation groups including Food and Water Watch are asking a Colorado appeals court to rule that Governor Jared Polis's administration failed to require monitoring of factory farm pollution that threatens groundwater.

The Trump administration agreed to delay a final decision on listing monarch butterflies as threatened under the Endangered Species Act until June 2030, after conservation groups sued.

Colorado homeowners can now challenge wildfire risk scores and earn premium discounts for mitigation work under HB25-1182, a state law taking effect in October that the Division of Insurance announced October 12.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, appearing in Iowa with Representative Zach Nunn, said the USDA is increasing enforcement agents by 20 percent to shut down puppy mills, starting with Iowa and Missouri.

Detainees at an ICE facility in Florence say fire alarms sound every few hours and multiple times nightly, keeping them awake, while ICE and CoreCivic deny the problem.

A Utah nonprofit urges the Utah Department of Transportation to cancel its Flock camera contract, arguing state transportation officials can limit license plate surveillance on state roads faster than lawmakers.

Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board voted 4-3 Monday to again reject Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School, one vote short of approval despite a federal court ruling in its favor.

Data center opposition has spread from local meetings into state and federal races, with voters in at least three dozen communities weighing November ballot measures that could ban the facilities.

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for October 5-10, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for October 5-10, 2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking hunters, anglers and trappers from the Northwest, Northeast and Southwest regions for its Sportsperson's Roundtable, with applications due November 2.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?

The Trump administration agreed to delay a final decision on listing monarch butterflies as threatened under the Endangered Species Act until June 2030, after conservation groups sued.

Flash flooding in August killed three people at the Grand Canyon South Rim and cut water to about 2,000 residents, and volunteers are now hauling water while crews work toward a November repair.

In the immediate aftermath of the American Revolution, the economy was in shambles, 25,000 Americans had died, and chaos erupted.

Sleep is not one single thing; you go through several stages of sleep every night.

Thirty-one states have now enacted laws regulating artificial intelligence deepfakes in political campaigns, though most require only warnings rather than removing false content from circulation.

Black holes have a gravitational pull so strong that no objects close to them can escape.