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Image Colorado state Senator Faith Winter killed in car accident Colorado state Senator Faith Winter was killed Wednesday night in a multi-vehicle crash south of Denver. National and Global News 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 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 Daily Audio Newscast - December 2, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Politics: 2025Talks - December 2, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - December 1, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. 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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 Affordable housing development boost sought with new Colorado online portal A new online portal run by the state intends to streamline the process for developers applying for affordable housing funding and tax credits.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 29, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 29, 2025.
Image Colorado residents lost record $24 million to data scams in 2024 There are a number of common scams that criminals engage in during the holiday season.
Image States retreat from covering drugs for weight loss Some states are rethinking their coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss as budgets tighten.
Image Colorado state Senator Faith Winter killed in car accident Colorado state Senator Faith Winter was killed Wednesday night in a multi-vehicle crash south of Denver.
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 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 Daily Audio Newscast - December 2, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - December 1, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image 4-day school weeks are growing in popularity, despite a lack of data on the effects Despite the reports of higher attendance and calmer classrooms, education researchers say the evidence tells a more complicated story.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - December 1, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court.
Image About Town – December 1, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - November 13, 2025 Minutes of the November 13, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image New Veterans Service Officer named in Kiowa County New Veterans Service Officer named in Kiowa County
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - November 30, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
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 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 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - December 1-4, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for December 1-4, 2025.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending November 29, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 29, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 29, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 29, 2025.
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 North Dakota coalition readies ballot campaign for universal school meals A North Dakota coalition hopes to soon gather signatures for a citizen-led ballot initiative.
Image Recount confirms voter rejection of Kiowa County tax measure – by one vote Electors in Kiowa County have rejected – by a single vote – a measure to implement a 1.5 percent sales and use tax in the county.
Image Colorado clerks decry ‘offensive’ silence from Governor Polis on feds’ Tina Peters request Nov. 12 letter from Trump DOJ asked state to ‘initiate the transfer’ of former Mesa County clerk.
Image Investigation opened based on campaign finance complaint against Colorado lawmaker A campaign finance complaint made against Colorado state Representative Ron Weinberg moved into an investigation phase.
Image Colorado worker wages siphoned to pay medical bills Medical debt is devastating for millions of people across the country.
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 Arizonans face health care uncertainty amid confusion over premiums Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies are scheduled to expire at the end of the year.
Image EarthTalk - Do any colleges require students to take classes on sustainability or climate change? One big development is at the University of California San Diego, which in Fall 2024 launched the Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement.
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 Movie Review - Black Phone 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Black Phone 2." Does it have him calling home - again?
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 Commentary - Are America’s farm incomes bountiful or withering on the vine? Farmers across the nation are unlikely to be taking a check to the bank at the end of harvest — at least not checks big enough to cover their debt payments.
Image Grassroots efforts to confine CAFOs are growing A farm advocacy group is seeking a moratorium on new Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations in New Mexico.
Image A snapshot of 'Farm to School' efforts in North Dakota North Dakota sits above the national average for districts participating in its Farm to School program.
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 Governor Polis urged not to grant feds’ Tina Peters transfer request Trump’s Bureau of Prisons seeks transfer after pressure from far-right election deniers.
Image Colorado sees record K-12 spending despite declining results Colorado is pouring more money into its public schools even as the system serves fewer students and teacher pay continues to lag.
Image Why MAGA is so concerned with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking case has fueled MAGA fears and conspiracy theories.
Image Colorado worker wages siphoned to pay medical bills Medical debt is devastating for millions of people across the country.
Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court.
Image Why MAGA is so concerned with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking case has fueled MAGA fears and conspiracy theories.
Image Colorado residents lost record $24 million to data scams in 2024 There are a number of common scams that criminals engage in during the holiday season.
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 EarthTalk - Do any colleges require students to take classes on sustainability or climate change? One big development is at the University of California San Diego, which in Fall 2024 launched the Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Alguna universidad exige que los estudiantes tomen clases sobre sostenibilidad o cambio climático? Un gran avance se ha producido en la Universidad de California en San Diego, que en otoño de 2024 puso en marcha el requisito de educación sobre el cambio climático Jane Teranes.
Image EarthTalk - What is ‘biophilia’ and where does this concept come from? Biophilia is more than a fondness for nature.
Image Colorado worker wages siphoned to pay medical bills Medical debt is devastating for millions of people across the country.
Image Colorado sees record K-12 spending despite declining results Colorado is pouring more money into its public schools even as the system serves fewer students and teacher pay continues to lag.
Image Arizonans face health care uncertainty amid confusion over premiums Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies are scheduled to expire at the end of the year.
Image Affordable housing development boost sought with new Colorado online portal A new online portal run by the state intends to streamline the process for developers applying for affordable housing funding and tax credits.
Image Cooking at Home - Carrot Cookies Carrots give this traditional oatmeal and raisin cookie a colorful and tasty twist.
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 Colorado sees record K-12 spending despite declining results Colorado is pouring more money into its public schools even as the system serves fewer students and teacher pay continues to lag.
Image North Dakota coalition readies ballot campaign for universal school meals A North Dakota coalition hopes to soon gather signatures for a citizen-led ballot initiative.
Image 4-day school weeks are growing in popularity, despite a lack of data on the effects Despite the reports of higher attendance and calmer classrooms, education researchers say the evidence tells a more complicated story.
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 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 CPW will begin Wildlife Aerial Surveys in southeast Colorado Tuesday Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists will begin low-altitude helicopter flights to assess big game herds across the Southeast Region.
Image Visit a Colorado state park for free on ‘Fresh Air Friday’ Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering a unique alternative to Black Friday shopping.
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 Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good The United States was founded on the idea that government must deliver services that promote the common good.
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 Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging There are some universal challenges that all people face with aging and there are steps everyone can take to prepare.
