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Colorado lawmakers approve $10 million for food bank help
Colorado lawmakers approved $10 million to head towards the state’s food banks as federal food assistance benefits pause.
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Removals from inside US outnumber border deportations for the first time since 2014
The Trump administration now expects about 600,000 total deportations in 2025, fewer than under the Biden administration’s final fiscal year.
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Colorado sues Trump over ‘retaliatory’ Space Command relocation
Administration intends to relocate branch headquarters to Alabama, but AG Phil Weiser argues election-related motivation makes move unconstitutional.
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Report says Colorado's debt totals over $43 billion
The Colorado government has $43.12 billion in debt, according to a new report.
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Domestic violence deaths on the rise in Colorado
Colorado saw a dramatic increase in fatalities from domestic violence incidents in 2024, according to a new state report.
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Health insurance premiums on Colorado’s individual marketplace to double in 2026
The cost of purchasing health insurance on Colorado’s individual marketplace is set to double next year.

National and Global News

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Tyler Robinson's in-person hearing delayed to January
Robinson participated in Monday's virtual hearing from the Utah County Jail, where he remains incarcerated without bail.
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Dozens of states tackle high prescription drug costs
States have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs for their residents.
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Removals from inside US outnumber border deportations for the first time since 2014
The Trump administration now expects about 600,000 total deportations in 2025, fewer than under the Biden administration’s final fiscal year.
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Politics: 2025Talks - October 31, 2025
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - October 31, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - October 30, 2025
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 - October 23, 2025
News from rural America.
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Daily Audio Newscast - October 30, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

Life in Kiowa County

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Photo of the Week - October 31, 2025
Photo of the week from the October 31, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Election Day is Tuesday. Return your ballot by 7:00 p.m. - photo: abluecup/iStock.
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Kiowa County Commissioners meeting agenda – October 30, 2025
Agenda for the October 30, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
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About Town – October 27, 2025
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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Kiowa County weather recap - October 29, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending October 29, 2025.
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Top articles for the week ending October 25, 2025
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 25, 2025.
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Eads School Calendar - October 27-December 5, 2025
Eads school calendar in Kiowa County, Colorado, for October 27-December 5, 2025
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Pastor’s Pearls – October 26, 2025
Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.
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Photo of the Week - October 24, 2025
Photo of the week from the October 24, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - First frost of the season in Kiowa County, Colorado - Chris Sorensen.

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Cheyenne Wells School Calendar October 27-December 6, 2025
Cheyenne Wells school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for October 27-December 6, 2025
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Kit Carson School Calendar October 28-December 2, 2025
Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for October 28-December 2, 2025
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Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 24-25, 2025
October 24-25, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 20-25, 2025
October 20-25, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Colorado high school softball state playoffs scores - October 24-25, 2025
October 24-25, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 25, 2025
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 25, 2025.
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Top articles for the week ending October 25, 2025
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 25, 2025.
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Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule - October 28–November 1, 2025
October 28-November 1, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.

Economy

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Governor requests $10M to help Colorado food banks as SNAP benefits falter
Federal shutdown expected to delay November benefits to 600K Coloradans.
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Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too
Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths.
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US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over
The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts.
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Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report
Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses.

Elections

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Colorado voters to decide fate of 'Healthy School Meals for All' program
Colorado voters will have an opportunity to help fill some of the gaps by taxing residents earning more than $300,000 a year.
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Millions spent to influence Colorado’s 2025 school board elections
The weeks leading up to Election Day have still brought a flurry of spending on mailers and campaign advertising.
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Early returns show Colorado off-year election turnout rebounding in 2025
Early data shows 2025 mail ballot returns significantly outpacing figures from the past two off-year elections.
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Utah GOP changes tactics to repeal independent map-drawing law
Another twist cropped up in Utah’s court-ordered redistricting legal battle.

Health & Living

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Dozens of states tackle high prescription drug costs
States have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs for their residents.
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Colorado voters to decide fate of 'Healthy School Meals for All' program
Colorado voters will have an opportunity to help fill some of the gaps by taxing residents earning more than $300,000 a year.
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Colorado lawmakers approve $10 million for food bank help
Colorado lawmakers approved $10 million to head towards the state’s food banks as federal food assistance benefits pause.
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Survey: Colorado faces shortage of after-school programs
Colorado is experiencing a significant shortage of out-of-school programs, according to a new report.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Tron: Ares
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.
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Movie Review - The Smashing Machine
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success?
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Movie Review - One Battle After Another
Critic Bob Garver looks at "One Battle After Another." Does it a fighting chance to be a winner at the box office?
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Movie Review - Him
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Him." Does it live up to its scary premise?

Agriculture

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Solar panels ​go up at Grand Junction vineyard,​ Colorado’s newest ag and energy project
State said to be a hot spot for agrivoltaics, combining clean power and crop protections.
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USDA announces plan to ‘strengthen’ beef industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out a plan to help “strengthen” the cattle industry and lower consumer prices for beef.
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Montana offers up agritourism grants to give farmers, ranchers more revenue options
The Montana Department of Commerce is set to divvy out $300,000 in agritourism grant funding.
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Colorado visa proposals highlight exploitation, wage theft
The H-2A visa program is a federally administered visa system that allows agricultural employers to hire immigrant workers.

Government & Politics

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Politics: 2025Talks - October 31, 2025
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Removals from inside US outnumber border deportations for the first time since 2014
The Trump administration now expects about 600,000 total deportations in 2025, fewer than under the Biden administration’s final fiscal year.
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Politics: 2025Talks - October 30, 2025
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Colorado lawmakers approve $10 million for food bank help
Colorado lawmakers approved $10 million to head towards the state’s food banks as federal food assistance benefits pause.

Crime, Court & Law

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Tyler Robinson's in-person hearing delayed to January
Robinson participated in Monday's virtual hearing from the Utah County Jail, where he remains incarcerated without bail.
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State investigators look into use-of-force incident at Durango ICE protest
State investigators will look into an incident in which an apparent federal agent threw a woman to the ground during a protest.
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Colorado sues Trump over ‘retaliatory’ Space Command relocation
Administration intends to relocate branch headquarters to Alabama, but AG Phil Weiser argues election-related motivation makes move unconstitutional.
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Trump claims immunity, seeks to erase felon status with appeal in NY court
President Donald Trump sought to remove his status as the only felon to be elected president.

Weather & Climate

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Kiowa County weather recap - October 29, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending October 29, 2025.
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EarthTalk - What’s new regarding more efficient batteries?
Batteries are everywhere—in your phone, your car—even the artificial organs that many depend on for life.
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EarthTalk - ¿Qué novedades hay en cuanto a baterías más eficientes?
Las baterías están en todas partes: en el teléfono, en el coche, incluso en los órganos artificiales de los que dependen muchas personas para vivir.
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EarthTalk - Why are renters more exposed to climate risks than homeowners?
To improve the safety and security of renters, disaster relief programs must incorporate targeted support and protections.

Personal Finance & Business

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Colorado lawmakers approve $10 million for food bank help
Colorado lawmakers approved $10 million to head towards the state’s food banks as federal food assistance benefits pause.
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Bottle of prescription drugs spilling its contents on paper money
Dozens of states tackle high prescription drug costs
States have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs for their residents.
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Report says Colorado's debt totals over $43 billion
The Colorado government has $43.12 billion in debt, according to a new report.
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Wyoming ratepayers hold 'people’s hearing' on PacifiCorp plan
Rocky Mountain Power customers and clean energy advocates are gathering in Laramie today for a “people’s hearing.”

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Arroz Con Pollo
This stewed chicken and rice dish comes together with tomatoes and traditional seasonings. This one-pan meal is an all-time favorite.
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Cooking at Home - Pineapple Zucchini Cake
Stuffed with fruits and veggies, this hearty cake can be shared after a light lunch or dinner.
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Cooking at Home - Neopolitan Tuna Fettuccine
Did you know that canned tomatoes have more lycopene and B vitamins than fresh tomatoes?
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Cooking at Home - Apple Cinnamon Bars
Apples are sandwiched between two cinnamon crumb layers for a delicious treat.

Science, Tech & Education

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Hand inserting a piece of paper into a ballot box in front of the Colorado flag.
Colorado voters to decide fate of 'Healthy School Meals for All' program
Colorado voters will have an opportunity to help fill some of the gaps by taxing residents earning more than $300,000 a year.
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United States $100 bills randomly laid out in a pile.
Millions spent to influence Colorado’s 2025 school board elections
The weeks leading up to Election Day have still brought a flurry of spending on mailers and campaign advertising.
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Survey: Colorado faces shortage of after-school programs
Colorado is experiencing a significant shortage of out-of-school programs, according to a new report.
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Policymakers plan for ‘energy superabundance’ at Western governors conference
Demand for electricity in the West is forecast to increase by more than 20 percent over the next decade.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Home Country – The color of the season
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
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Montana parks, access at risk from federal funding shift
Park officials in Montana say recent federal changes to the Land and Water Conservation Fund could hinder efforts to create and maintain parks.
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Trump tried to lay off more than 2,000 Interior staff in shutdown plan now on hold
The Interior Department announced Monday it will pause efforts to lay off 2,050 employees throughout the countr.
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Home Country – Alaskan chicken
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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Democrats in 26 states sue feds to release food benefits
Democratic officials from 26 states sued the Trump administration to continue Supplemental Food Assistance Program benefits.
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Curious Kids: Why are elements like radium dangerous?
To an untrained eye, a small piece of radium may look like a chip off a regular gray rock.
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How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
Hurricanes are America’s most destructive natural hazards, causing more deaths and property damage than any other type of disaster.
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Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice
Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports.

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