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Colorado prisons denied funds for 900 additional beds
Legislators want to see a plan to address growing population with fewer releases.
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View of the Colorado state capitol building at sunrise in winter
Bill to provide tax breaks for data centers reintroduced by Colorado lawmakers
HB-1030 sponsors aim to address environmental, ratepayer concerns
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Millions raised by Bennet, Weiser in 2025 ahead of primary contest for Colorado governor
Bennet gains advantage from super PAC money.
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US Education Department delays plan to garnish wages of student borrowers in default
The U.S. Department of Education, for now, is backtracking on plans to garnish wages and seize tax refunds.
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Top articles for the week ending January 17, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 17, 2026.
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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.

National and Global News

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Politics: 2026Talks - January 22, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - January 22, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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The Yonder Report: News from rural America - January 22, 2026
News from rural America.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 21, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Coalition presses USDA to limit funds for manure digesters
Groups that focus on the environment and small farms are asking the USDA to stop funding systems that produce natural gas from manure.
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Microphone with the the word "news" on top of a puzzle map of the United States overlayed with the national flag.
Daily Audio Newscast - January 21, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Politics: 2026Talks - January 21, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 20, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

Life in Kiowa County

Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek


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Kiowa County weather recap - January 21, 2026
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending January 21, 2026.
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About Town – January 19, 2025
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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Town of Eads regular council meeting - December 9, 2025
Minutes of the December 9, 2025, meeting of the Town of Eads, Colorado, Board of Trustees.
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Magdalen Haase named to Missouri State University's fall 2025 dean's list
Magdalen Haase named to Missouri State University's fall 2025 dean's list
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Obituary - Trey James Thayer
Obituary for Trey James Thayer, formerly of Cheyenne County, Colorado.
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Top articles for the week ending January 17, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 17, 2026.
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Eads School lunch menus - January 19-22, 2026
January 19-22, 2026, lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - January 18, 2026
From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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High Plains No-Till Conference returns to Burlington in February
The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association will return to Burlington, Colorado, on Feb. 3 and 4, 2026.
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Southeast Colorado high school boys basketball scores - January 13-17, 2026
January 13-17, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball scores -January 13-17, 2026
January 13-17, 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 17, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 17, 2026.
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Top articles for the week ending January 17, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 17, 2026.
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 20-24, 2026
January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 20-24, 2026
January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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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.

Economy

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Keeping Colorado’s coal plants projected to be costly for ratepayers
Clean air advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to force utility companies to keep operating coal-fired power plants.
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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.

Elections

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Tax measure for Front Range passenger rail could appear on 2026 ballot
Colorado voters along the Front Range could decide on whether to approve a new tax this year to help fund passenger rail service.
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Millions raised by Bennet, Weiser in 2025 ahead of primary contest for Colorado governor
Bennet gains advantage from super PAC money.
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Court judge's gavel resting on an election ballot.
Alaska judges appear skeptical about American Samoan voter misconduct case
Members of Alaska’s Court of Appeals appeared skeptical Thursday about an Alaska prosecutors’ claim.
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Court judge's gavel resting on an election ballot.
Federal courts deny Trump request for private voter data in two states
The Trump administration hit two major legal roadblocks this week in its effort to obtain sensitive personal voter data from states.

Health & Living

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The Yonder Report: News from rural America - January 22, 2026
News from rural America.
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Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hard
Colorado is among the top five states with the most flu activity in the country, with doctor’s visits for flu-like illness at a 30-year record high.
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Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows
Older adults can dramatically reduce the amount of ultraprocessed foods they eat while keeping a familiar, balanced diet.
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Train cars loaded with coal stretching into the distance with trees on both sides.
Keeping Colorado’s coal plants projected to be costly for ratepayers
Clean air advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to force utility companies to keep operating coal-fired power plants.

Movie Reviews

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Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?
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Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
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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Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - The Housemaid
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Housemaid." Does it make him feel at home?
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Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - Marty Supreme
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Marty Supreme." Is it tops for him?

Agriculture

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North Dakota farmers adapt to consumer habits, new federal guidelines
As health experts debate the latest recommendations, family farm advocates hope producers are able to make needed operational changes.
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Cattle in a feedlot barn eating. One looks toward the camera.
Coalition presses USDA to limit funds for manure digesters
Groups that focus on the environment and small farms are asking the USDA to stop funding systems that produce natural gas from manure.
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Stacks of coins with miniature mortar board on top and miniature rolled diploma in front
USDA accepting applications for the 1890 National Scholars program
Students around the country are invited to complete and submit their applications online.
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Agricultural spray rig spreading a liquid chemical on a field.
Pesticide continued education credits available during southeast Colorado workshops
The Southeast Area Extension announces the 2026 pesticide continued education classes.

Government & Politics

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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.
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Colorado aims to reduce costs for wildfire insurance
Insurance isn’t exactly the go-to topic when the firefighters meet for coffee in the kitchen.
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Agriculture - Fields from the Air - iStock - IMNATURE
North Dakota farmers adapt to consumer habits, new federal guidelines
As health experts debate the latest recommendations, family farm advocates hope producers are able to make needed operational changes.
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Two hand gripping jail or prison cell bars.
Colorado prisons denied funds for 900 additional beds
Legislators want to see a plan to address growing population with fewer releases.

Crime, Court & Law

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Two hand gripping jail or prison cell bars.
Colorado prisons denied funds for 900 additional beds
Legislators want to see a plan to address growing population with fewer releases.
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PROMO 64J1 Politician - Phil Weiser - public domain
Colorado AG Phil Weiser talks Trump battles after one year
President Donald Trump has been back in office now for one year, and Attorney General Phil Weiser spent most of that time fighting Trump actions.
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Court judge's gavel resting on an election ballot.
Alaska judges appear skeptical about American Samoan voter misconduct case
Members of Alaska’s Court of Appeals appeared skeptical Thursday about an Alaska prosecutors’ claim.
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View from behind of a person holding a megaphone at a protest rally.
Demand growing for volunteer peacekeepers in Washington
Amid the increased presence of federal law enforcement across the country, demand is growing for peacekeepers at protests.

Weather & Climate

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Cattle in a feedlot barn eating. One looks toward the camera.
Coalition presses USDA to limit funds for manure digesters
Groups that focus on the environment and small farms are asking the USDA to stop funding systems that produce natural gas from manure.
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Shovel containing and surrounded by pieces of coal
Trump’s coal agenda could cut worker productivity, lifetime earnings
The Trump administration has blocked the implementation of tougher wastewater treatment standards for coal-fired power plants in Wyoming.
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Kiowa County weather recap - January 21, 2026
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending January 21, 2026.
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Electric car at a charging station with clouds in the background
EV sales are way down, but industry experts remain optimistic
Across the country, dealers sold about 20 percent fewer used electric cars in October than in September.

Personal Finance & Business

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PROMO Miscellaneous - Fire Trees Forest Mountains - Pixabay - David Mark
Colorado aims to reduce costs for wildfire insurance
Insurance isn’t exactly the go-to topic when the firefighters meet for coffee in the kitchen.
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Two hand gripping jail or prison cell bars.
Colorado prisons denied funds for 900 additional beds
Legislators want to see a plan to address growing population with fewer releases.
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Shovel containing and surrounded by pieces of coal
Trump’s coal agenda could cut worker productivity, lifetime earnings
The Trump administration has blocked the implementation of tougher wastewater treatment standards for coal-fired power plants in Wyoming.
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Electric car at a charging station with clouds in the background
EV sales are way down, but industry experts remain optimistic
Across the country, dealers sold about 20 percent fewer used electric cars in October than in September.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash
Bread, cheese, and kale make up this savory bread pudding. Bake ahead of time and slice for quick meals and snacks.
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Family cooking in a home kitchen surrounded by ingredients.
Cooking at Home - Deep Dish Apple Cranberry Pie
Cranberries and apples are the perfect combination for this delicious homemade dessert.
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Family cooking in a home kitchen surrounded by ingredients.
Cooking at Home - Three-Grain Peanut Bread
Use another nut butter if a member of your family suffers from a peanut allergy.
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Cooking at Home - New England Johnny Cake
This Johnny Cake serves a crowd. Enjoy it with fresh or canned fruit.

Science, Tech & Education

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View of the Colorado state capitol building at sunrise in winter
Bill to provide tax breaks for data centers reintroduced by Colorado lawmakers
HB-1030 sponsors aim to address environmental, ratepayer concerns
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Stacks of coins with miniature mortar board on top and miniature rolled diploma in front
USDA accepting applications for the 1890 National Scholars program
Students around the country are invited to complete and submit their applications online.
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PROMO 64J1 Education - Academics School Book Statue Bronze - flickrcc - Alan Levine - public domain
Magdalen Haase named to Missouri State University's fall 2025 dean's list
Magdalen Haase named to Missouri State University's fall 2025 dean's list
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Agricultural spray rig spreading a liquid chemical on a field.
Pesticide continued education credits available during southeast Colorado workshops
The Southeast Area Extension announces the 2026 pesticide continued education classes.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Colorado wildlife officials say no wolf releases planned this winter
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said Wednesday that they have “no plans” relocate additional gray wolves into the state this winter.
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Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?
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PROMO 660 x 440 Animal - Aleutian Canada Geese - USFWS
CPW to award $1.2 million for restoring wetland habitat for waterfowl, at-risk species
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking applications for wetland and riparian restoration
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Home Country – Starting at the top
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows
Older adults can dramatically reduce the amount of ultraprocessed foods they eat while keeping a familiar, balanced diet.
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PROMO Health - COVID-19 Coronavirus Mask Colorado Flag Doctor Nurse Gloves - iStock - kovop58
Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hard
Colorado is among the top five states with the most flu activity in the country, with doctor’s visits for flu-like illness at a 30-year record high.
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Person on horseback in a rural setting looking at a herd of cattle in the distance
Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable
Beef production provides a valuable contribution to human health while also impacting the natural environment.
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New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada
The 2025-2026 flu season seems to be affecting children more severely than usual.

Classifieds & Sponsors

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Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators
Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators

 


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Colorado prisons denied funds for 900 additional beds
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