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Colorado labor groups turn to 2026 ballot fight ahead of expected Worker Protection Act veto
Polis is expected to veto the measure, siding with business groups who want to preserve the state’s 80-year-old Labor Peace Act.
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Official photo of PROMO HIRES CROPPED Politician - United States Representative Gabe Evans (R) Colorado
Colorado’s Representative Evans backs $625B in Medicaid cuts in key committee vote
A quarter of Republican’s constituents receive Medicaid benefits.
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Lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Suncor to continue in Colorado court
A lawsuit by the city of Boulder that seeks to hold oil companies accountable for their purported role in climate change will continue.
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Colorado AG joins states targeting Chinese app linked to fentanyl trade
Attorneys general from six states, including Colorado, say they’re demanding accountability from WeChat.
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These gun bills passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025
Colorado lawmakers, led by a Democratic majority in both chambers of the Legislature, passed a suite of firearm-related bills.
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Lawmakers make no revisions to Colorado artificial intelligence law
The Colorado General Assembly wrapped up its legislative session last week without any revisions to its artificial intelligence law

National and Global News

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U.S. House panel passes GOP plan that cuts Medicaid by $625B, adds work requirement
Committee includes 1 Democrat and 1 Republican from Colorado.
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New research shows most Nebraskans want to know their Alzheimer's status
Four of five Americans surveyed want to know if they face a future with Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise.
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Politics: 2025Talks - May 15, 2025
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - May 15, 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 - May 15, 2025
News from rural America.
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Trump admin sued over efforts to dismantle National Endowment for Humanities
Supporters of the National Endowment for the Humanities said cuts to the agency by President Donald Trump hurt Americans' access to art.
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Commentary - Kansas public broadcasting stations would suffer crushing setback under Trump order
CPB is not a government agency. It’s a private, nonprofit corporation created by an act of Congress in 1967.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - May 14, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

Life in Kiowa County

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Kiowa County Commissioner meeting agenda - May 15, 2025
Agenda for the May 15, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
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Kiowa County officer faces lawsuit over fatal crash due to lighting concerns
A federal judge ruled a Kiowa County deputy and the sheriff’s office can be sued following a fatal vehicle collision in May 2022.
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Kiowa County weather recap - May 14, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending May 14, 2025.
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About Town – May 12, 2025
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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Arrest made in Lincoln County burglary
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announced that officers have apprehended suspects involved in a burglary reported near Limon May 9.
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Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - May 11, 2025
From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
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Top articles for the week ending May 10, 2025
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025.
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USDA Update – May 8, 2025
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

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Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - May 12-13, 2025
May 12-13, 2025, baseball playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - May 6-10, 2025
May 6-10, 2025, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending May 10, 2025
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025.
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Top articles for the week ending May 10, 2025
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 10, 2025.
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Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 17
Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
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Road resurfacing project set to begin on CO 59 near Kit Carson
A $4.9 million project to resurface nine miles of Colorado Highway 59 north of US 287 is scheduled to begin in June.
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USDA Update – May 8, 2025
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Acts 9:1-16 (17-22)  (ESV)
Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.

Economy

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The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high, but states expect a slowdown
More new apartments were built in 2024 than in any other year since 1974.
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How to manage financial stress in uncertain times
While everyone’s situation is unique, there are still five broad areas that personal finance experts say are linked to good financial outcomes.
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New report sheds more light on how tariffs could impact Utah — but uncertainty still abounds
A new report released Thursday details the latest numbers illustrating the significant impact international trade had on Utah’s economy.
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Taxing the rich to pay for Trump priorities wouldn't slow economic growth
Raising tax rates for people who earn more than $609,000 a year to 44 percent would add 3 percent to the nation's tax coffers.

Elections

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Book titled "Employee Rights" on a desk near pens, a computer keyboard, and another book
Colorado labor groups turn to 2026 ballot fight ahead of expected Worker Protection Act veto
Polis is expected to veto the measure, siding with business groups who want to preserve the state’s 80-year-old Labor Peace Act.
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California lawmakers consider bill to reduce rejection of ballots
During every big election, thousands of California voters make a mistake on their mail-in ballot and get differing advice on how to fix it.
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These bills on elections and democracy passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025
The session, during which Democrats held large majorities in both the House of Representatives and Senate, ended last week.
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Governor Polis signs Colorado voting rights bill
Colorado one of several states to implement state-level voting rights act.

Health & Living

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Program elimination, job loss as DOGE cuts funds for New Mexico's AmeriCorps
The dismantling of the AmeriCorps national service program by the Department of Government Efficiency will have significant effects in New Mexico.
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Official photo of PROMO HIRES CROPPED Politician - United States Representative Gabe Evans (R) Colorado
Colorado’s Representative Evans backs $625B in Medicaid cuts in key committee vote
A quarter of Republican’s constituents receive Medicaid benefits.
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New research shows most Nebraskans want to know their Alzheimer's status
Four of five Americans surveyed want to know if they face a future with Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise.
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A scrap of torn paper with the word "Medicaid" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
U.S. House panel passes GOP plan that cuts Medicaid by $625B, adds work requirement
Committee includes 1 Democrat and 1 Republican from Colorado.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Clown in a Cornfield
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Clown in a Cornfield" Was it outstanding?
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Movie Review - Thunderbolts*
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Thunderbolts." Was he struck by it?
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Movie Review - The Accountant 2
Critic Bob Garver looks at the sequal "The Accountant 2." Does it add up for him?
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Movie Review - Sinners
Critic Bob Garver looks at "A Minecraft," the creative hit 2025 needs.

Agriculture

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California animal rights protesters ask judge to throw out lawsuit from Perdue Foods
An animal rights group filed a motion Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit stemming from protests in front of the home of an executive for Perdue Foods.
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More than 2 trillion gallons of Colorado River water tapped by alfalfa farms in 2024
In 2024, alfalfa farms in Colorado soaked up more than 418 billion gallons of water, up 41 percent from 2022.
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How palm-size drones are helping farmers make data-driven decisions
Nano-drones are transforming farming, and making it sustainable and climate resilient.
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New Mexico groups work to improve soil health
New Mexico's drought combined with climate change have more farmers and ranchers embracing the six healthy soil principles.

Government & Politics

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New Mexico fire victims find recourse in court after delays, inaction by Congress, FEMA
Those who suffered losses in prescribed burns gone awry in New Mexico’s historic 2022 wildfire season are asking the courts to intervene.
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Program elimination, job loss as DOGE cuts funds for New Mexico's AmeriCorps
The dismantling of the AmeriCorps national service program by the Department of Government Efficiency will have significant effects in New Mexico.
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View from behind of a person holding a megaphone at a protest rally.
California animal rights protesters ask judge to throw out lawsuit from Perdue Foods
An animal rights group filed a motion Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit stemming from protests in front of the home of an executive for Perdue Foods.
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California lawmakers consider bill to reduce rejection of ballots
During every big election, thousands of California voters make a mistake on their mail-in ballot and get differing advice on how to fix it.

Crime, Court & Law

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Trump admin sued over efforts to dismantle National Endowment for Humanities
Supporters of the National Endowment for the Humanities said cuts to the agency by President Donald Trump hurt Americans' access to art.
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View from behind of a person holding a megaphone at a protest rally.
California animal rights protesters ask judge to throw out lawsuit from Perdue Foods
An animal rights group filed a motion Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit stemming from protests in front of the home of an executive for Perdue Foods.
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Lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Suncor to continue in Colorado court
A lawsuit by the city of Boulder that seeks to hold oil companies accountable for their purported role in climate change will continue.
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States are telling sheriffs whether they can — or can’t — work with ICE
Local sheriffs are on the front lines in deciding whether to participate in the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans.

Weather & Climate

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Commentary: Landmark oil and gas reform in Colorado is failing
Six years ago state law was updated to protect public health and the environment. Industry regulators are failing to do that.
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Lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Suncor to continue in Colorado court
A lawsuit by the city of Boulder that seeks to hold oil companies accountable for their purported role in climate change will continue.
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Kiowa County weather recap - May 14, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending May 14, 2025.
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EarthTalk - Which U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies are turning their backs on previous climate commitments?
Many Fortune 500 companies have pledged ambitious climate goals, including net-zero emissions and investing in renewable energy.

Personal Finance & Business

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Commentary - Kansas public broadcasting stations would suffer crushing setback under Trump order
CPB is not a government agency. It’s a private, nonprofit corporation created by an act of Congress in 1967.
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An unmanned aerial vehicle- also know as a UAV or drone - hovers or flies over an agricultural crop. Trees are in the background.
How palm-size drones are helping farmers make data-driven decisions
Nano-drones are transforming farming, and making it sustainable and climate resilient.
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Title card for the EarthTalk environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk - Which U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies are turning their backs on previous climate commitments?
Many Fortune 500 companies have pledged ambitious climate goals, including net-zero emissions and investing in renewable energy.
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EarthTalk - ¿Qué empresas estadounidenses incluidas en la lista Fortune 500 están dando marcha atrás en sus compromisos climáticos anteriores?
Many Fortune 500 companies have pledged ambitious climate goals, including net-zero emissions and investing in renewable energy.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Pineapple Chicken
Serve this tangy chicken dish with brown rice. Add brightly colored vegetables for a tasty and simple meal!
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Cooking at Home - Old Fashioned Bread Pudding
This old fashioned bread pudding can be made in the microwave so you don't have to turn on the oven. Enjoy!
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Cooking at Home - Polenta with Pepper and Cheese
Enjoy this creamy and flavorful dish, packed with cheese, beans, peppers, and corn.
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Cooking at Home - Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Fluffy and fruity, this airy cake is delicate and sweet, the perfect after dinner treat.

Science, Tech & Education

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New Mexico micro school districts ask for more state funding, local control
Leaders from New Mexico’s “micro school districts” emphasized to lawmakers Tuesday the need for local control and more state funding.
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Legislation could bring new histories to Arizona classrooms
Senate Bill 1301 said the state has no curriculum requirements to include Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander histories.
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Vaccine developed in Nebraska could signal end to annual flu shot
A new vaccine strategy developed and tested by a team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln could signal an end to the annual flu shot.
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An unmanned aerial vehicle- also know as a UAV or drone - hovers or flies over an agricultural crop. Trees are in the background.
How palm-size drones are helping farmers make data-driven decisions
Nano-drones are transforming farming, and making it sustainable and climate resilient.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Public land sales voted down in Montana Statehouse, added to federal budget bill
Montana lawmakers this session voted down a bill supporting the transfer of federal public lands to states.
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As states rethink wildlife management, New Mexico offers a new model
From Oregon to Utah to Florida, legislators have introduced bills that would overhaul their wildlife agencies’ funding, mission and governance.
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Movie Review - Clown in a Cornfield
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Clown in a Cornfield" Was it outstanding?
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Funding for water and wildlife conservation in Utah now on Trump’s list of budget cuts
The Trump administration is recommending Congress cut hundreds of millions out of the government’s budget.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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AI can scan vast numbers of social media posts during disasters to guide first responders
In recent years, researchers have explored how artificial intelligence can use social media to help during emergencies.
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Trump heads to the Gulf aiming to bolster trade ties
President Donald Trump will sit down with the Saudi crown prince and Emirati and Qatari leaders on May 14.
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Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements − here are 5 things users should keep in mind
Wearables offer tools that help people monitor and understand their bodies and, so the promise goes, improve their lives.
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From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech
According to a report, support among 18- to 34-year-olds for allowing controversial or offensive speech has dropped sharply in recent years.

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Program elimination, job loss as DOGE cuts funds for New Mexico's AmeriCorps
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California animal rights protesters ask judge to throw out lawsuit from Perdue Foods
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