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Image Colorado tribal leaders ask Legislature for more collaboration in policymaking Leaders of the two federally-recognized tribes in Colorado spoke to the Legislature on Friday morning.
Image Colorado Governor touches on themes of housing, health care in speech to lawmakers Final State of the State address touts wins and game plan for 2026 session.
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 Lawmakers return to Colorado Capitol for regular legislative session Affordability and budget balancing high on the 2026 agenda.
Image Aurora ICE facility population near capacity after recent expansion The immigration detention center in Aurora is close to hitting its newly increased population capacity.
Image 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.
Image Justice Department seeks interview with Representative Crow over illegal orders video The U.S. Justice Department requested an interview with U.S. Representative Jason Crow over a video.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 16, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Trump administration announces health plan concept The White House has outlined a new health care plan.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 16, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 15, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 15, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Eads School lunch menus - January 19-22, 2026 January 19-22, 2026, lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Plainview School breakfast and lunch menus - January 19-22, 2026 January 19-22, 2026, breakfast and lunch menus for Plainview School in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - January 19-25, 2026 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Photo of the Week - January 16, 2026 Photo of the week from the January 16, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Deer near Eads in Kiowa County, Colorado. - Chris Sorensen.
Image Funeral Services – Trey James Thayer Funeral services for Trey James Thayer of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball schedule - January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball schedule - January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school boys basketball schedule - January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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 ‘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.
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 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.
Image Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at Colorado Young Democrats governor forum Senator says nation needs ‘a vision,’ attorney general says it needs ‘fighters.’
Image 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.
Image EarthTalk - Is it true that plants communicate by sending chemical signals through the air? Despite lacking brains or nervous systems, possess a surprising ability to “talk” via chemical signals.
Image Medical device manufacturer invests $110M to expand Nebraska plant, boost drug supply A major American medical device manufacturer is investing $110 million to expand production in Nebraska.
Image Trump administration announces health plan concept The White House has outlined a new health care plan.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Es cierto que las plantas se comunican enviando señales químicas a través del aire? A pesar de carecer de cerebro o sistema nervioso, poseen una sorprendente capacidad para «hablar» a través de señales químicas.
Image Movie Review - Primate Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
Image Movie Review - The Housemaid Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Housemaid." Does it make him feel at home?
Image Movie Review - Avatar: Fire and Ash Critic Bob Garver looks at "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Does he find it Hot or Not?
Image USDA Update - January 10, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Bird flu confirmation in Nebraska county spurs caution Nebraska officials are reminding poultry owners to monitor for and protect their birds.
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 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.
Image Colorado tribal leaders ask Legislature for more collaboration in policymaking Leaders of the two federally-recognized tribes in Colorado spoke to the Legislature on Friday morning.
Image Colorado Governor touches on themes of housing, health care in speech to lawmakers Final State of the State address touts wins and game plan for 2026 session.
Image Broncos say their new stadium will be ‘privately financed,’ but ‘private’ often still means hundreds of millions in public resources The Denver Broncos announced in early September 2025 their plan to build a privately financed football stadium.
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 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.
Image 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.”
Image 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.
Image EarthTalk - Is it true that plants communicate by sending chemical signals through the air? Despite lacking brains or nervous systems, possess a surprising ability to “talk” via chemical signals.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Es cierto que las plantas se comunican enviando señales químicas a través del aire? A pesar de carecer de cerebro o sistema nervioso, poseen una sorprendente capacidad para «hablar» a través de señales químicas.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - January 14, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending January 14, 2026.
Image 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.
Image Broncos say their new stadium will be ‘privately financed,’ but ‘private’ often still means hundreds of millions in public resources The Denver Broncos announced in early September 2025 their plan to build a privately financed football stadium.
Image Medical device manufacturer invests $110M to expand Nebraska plant, boost drug supply A major American medical device manufacturer is investing $110 million to expand production in Nebraska.
Image Colorado's $850 million budget woes threaten homeless programs A new bill would bring government agencies, service providers and other stakeholders together.
Image Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
Image Cooking at Home - Curried Potatoes Serve these flavorful potatoes with roasted chicken and a salad for a filling and tasty dinner.
Image Cooking at Home - Baked Parmesan Fish This parmesan-crusted fish is the perfect heart-healthy meal to cook for a loved one.
Image Cooking at Home - Salmon Burgers and Sweet Potato Oven Fries A colorful, casual meal that's surprising simple to prepare.
Image 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.
Image Curious Kids: What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction? Why are the planets’ orbits aligned like a flat pancake, rather than each one traveling in a completely different plane?
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image Movie Review - Primate Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
Image Home Country – Progressive minded Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image '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.
Image Broncos say their new stadium will be ‘privately financed,’ but ‘private’ often still means hundreds of millions in public resources The Denver Broncos announced in early September 2025 their plan to build a privately financed football stadium.
Image Curious Kids: What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction? Why are the planets’ orbits aligned like a flat pancake, rather than each one traveling in a completely different plane?
Image 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.
Image 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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