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

A Trump administration postal rule would require Colorado to submit voter lists and track mail ballots with barcodes, threatening the state's universal mail-in voting system that over 92 percent of residents rely on.

Hudson officials say the town lacks authority to block a private prison company's plan to convert an empty correctional facility into a federal immigration detention center.

Seven active wildfires have burned over 200,000 acres across Colorado, with more than 1,800 firefighters from 30 states deployed to battle the blazes.

Colorado's only federal hydropower system is on pace to generate nearly 30% less electricity than its historical average as drought shrinks reservoirs across the state.

Colorado primary turnout hits high point amid crowded statewide races

Federal Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to prosecute state election officials who refuse to comply with federal voting machine security requirements and data-sharing mandates ahead of November midterms.

House Republicans advanced a budget resolution Thursday that would unlock a process allowing them to pass a roughly $95 billion spending package without Democratic support.

Protests in Ukraine sparked by President Zelensky’s firing of a popular Defense Minister; Trump to adresss the nation tonight on election security; Wildfire smoke puts Colorado's unhoused population at increased risk; South Texas residents advised to stock up for severe storms; Montana ACA enrollees could face another steep rate hike.

Teenagers seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder in the U.S. now face longer waits to get care, with nearly a third experiencing delays in 2022.

A new report finds 88 major corporations paid zero federal income taxes last year despite earning $105 billion in pretax profits through aggressive lobbying and tax strategies.

A free Central Texas transportation program allows seniors to reconnect with friends and doctors, a 30-city nurses tour is calling attention to GOP Medicaid cuts, more states are imposing climate-driven water restrictions, and tips for a corny vacation.

The House rejects a bid to end military aid to Israel, the Senate grills the nominee for Director of National Intelligence over the big 2020 election lie, and Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche faces a tough confirmation hearing.

The US launches new attacks, and Trump tells Tehran to behave; Ohioans squeezed by rising utility costs amid a summer heat wave; It takes a village for small Minnesota towns to adapt to wildfires; Oregon farmers slam USDA rollback of meat-industry fairness rules.

Eads faces a sunny, windy week with temperatures climbing from near 90 Wednesday to 97 by Sunday as high pressure builds over the region.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending July 13, 2026.

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

Agenda for the July 14, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.

Eads faces sunny skies and low 90s temperatures through midweek as persistent southeast winds gust to 35 mph by Thursday.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, July 19, 2026.

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

Governor Polis appoints retired Cheyenne County teacher Stacy L. Noe to fill a vacancy on the county court bench.

Cheyenne Wells will warm from the upper 80s Wednesday to near 97 by Sunday under sunny skies and breezy conditions.

Cheyenne Wells stays dry and sunny through midweek with highs near 89 degrees and breezy south winds.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, July 19, 2026.

A slight chance of Friday evening thunderstorms gives way to hot, sunny weather through the weekend and into next week across Cheyenne County.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop over the eastern Colorado plains Thursday afternoon, with damaging wind the primary threat across Kiowa, Cheyenne and Prowers counties.

Strong to severe thunderstorms arrive Wednesday evening in Cheyenne Wells with damaging winds up to 70 mph and blowing dust possible.

Gas prices resumed climbing this week after a month of decline, with Colorado's average jumping twelve cents to $3.98 a gallon as Middle East tensions roil global oil markets.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado.

Western states led economic growth in the first quarter while agricultural regions like South Dakota contracted, new federal data shows.

Federal Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to prosecute state election officials who refuse to comply with federal voting machine security requirements and data-sharing mandates ahead of November midterms.

A Trump administration postal rule would require Colorado to submit voter lists and track mail ballots with barcodes, threatening the state's universal mail-in voting system that over 92 percent of residents rely on.

A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding New Mexico's unredacted voter rolls, ruling the government failed to justify accessing Social Security numbers and birth dates.

Democrats see opportunities to flip Republican-held state legislatures this November, buoyed by special election wins and voter frustration over the economy and Washington gridlock.

Gas prices resumed climbing this week after a month of decline, with Colorado's average jumping twelve cents to $3.98 a gallon as Middle East tensions roil global oil markets.

The middle finger is usually the longest. It acts as the hand’s central axis, helping to balance and guide movements. Its length also allows it to work with the other fingers to grip objects securely.

New Mexico's film industry rebounds with $325 million in spending, spreading production work to rural communities through tax incentive programs.

Health advocates urge Colorado's attorney general to force the Aurora ICE detention facility to cooperate with a tuberculosis investigation after the private operator resisted state health officials' access demands.

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

Oregon farmers warn that the Trump administration's repeal of Biden-era meat industry fairness rules will worsen processing bottlenecks and favor corporate operations over independent producers.

A new study shows Utah's agritourism industry generates about $45 million annually through farm tours, pumpkin patches, and ranch experiences that draw visitors to rural communities.

Farm group: Arizona egg price collusion settlement 'falls short'

A Trump administration postal rule would require Colorado to submit voter lists and track mail ballots with barcodes, threatening the state's universal mail-in voting system that over 92 percent of residents rely on.

Federal Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to prosecute state election officials who refuse to comply with federal voting machine security requirements and data-sharing mandates ahead of November midterms.

Mystery super PACs funded by a Denver billionaire and national dark-money group spent nearly $500,000 supporting Senator John Hickenlooper's narrow primary victory over progressive challenger Julie Gonzales in June.

Two Supreme Court justices told Congress that threats against them have surged 38 percent this year, prompting bipartisan support for increased security funding.

Governor Polis appoints retired Cheyenne County teacher Stacy L. Noe to fill a vacancy on the county court bench.

A GEO Group employee was arrested after shooting a protester outside the Aurora ICE detention center during a demonstration Thursday night.

Generic drug manufacturer Glenmark will pay Oregon $316,000 as part of a $29.6 million settlement for participating in a price-fixing scheme that inflated prescription drug costs for consumers across the country.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser's office increased its fee estimate for public records about his lawsuits from $289.59 to $5,129.88 after initially refusing payment and delaying the request.

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

Severe storms bringing up to 20 inches of rain threaten South Texas this week, prompting officials to urge residents to stock emergency supplies including water and food.

Lamar faces a dangerous heat wave this week, with temperatures climbing to near 100 by Sunday and gusty winds elevating fire danger through Friday.

Cheyenne Wells will warm from the upper 80s Wednesday to near 97 by Sunday under sunny skies and breezy conditions.

Gas prices resumed climbing this week after a month of decline, with Colorado's average jumping twelve cents to $3.98 a gallon as Middle East tensions roil global oil markets.

A Colorado Health Foundation survey finds that 85% of Coloradans say housing and living costs are extremely or very serious problems, with nearly half worried about affording rent or mortgages.

House Republicans advanced a budget resolution Thursday that would unlock a process allowing them to pass a roughly $95 billion spending package without Democratic support.

New Mexico's film industry rebounds with $325 million in spending, spreading production work to rural communities through tax incentive programs.

The middle finger is usually the longest. It acts as the hand’s central axis, helping to balance and guide movements. Its length also allows it to work with the other fingers to grip objects securely.

Kansas teacher vacancies dropped 9.1% this spring as schools filled hard-to-staff positions in special education, science, math and elementary classrooms.

Nebraska counties are imposing data center moratoriums to address water and electricity concerns while state law continues encouraging development.

A new survey of U.S. audit partners finds artificial intelligence emerging as the top economic risk facing businesses across industries.

New Mexico's film industry rebounds with $325 million in spending, spreading production work to rural communities through tax incentive programs.

A Wyoming citizen scientist captured trail camera footage of Mollie's Pack, Yellowstone's last surviving wolf pack from the 1995 reintroduction, now roaming far outside the park and vulnerable to hunters.

The federal government agreed to permanently ease restrictions on oil and gas leasing in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, settling lawsuits filed by the state and its investment bank.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks anglers to avoid fishing the Animas, San Juan, and Dolores rivers during afternoon hours as dangerously warm water and low flows stress trout populations.

The middle finger is usually the longest. It acts as the hand’s central axis, helping to balance and guide movements. Its length also allows it to work with the other fingers to grip objects securely.

A black hole is an object so massive and dense that even light cannot escape its gravity.

For baseball players, seeing the ball clearly can be the difference between making a game-winning catch and watching the winning run score.

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.