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Image Colorado ballot measure would let state keep more tax money for education Colorado public schools could get a funding boost under a ballot measure lawmakers will consider referring this year.
Image Governors of Colorado River states summoned to DC in hopes of breaking negotiations impasse Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has invited all seven Colorado River Basin governors and their negotiators to meet in Washington D.C.
Image Colorado considers daily rate increase at private prisons Colorado considers daily rate increase at private prisons
Image Colorado prisons denied funds for 900 additional beds Legislators want to see a plan to address growing population with fewer releases.
Image Bill to provide tax breaks for data centers reintroduced by Colorado lawmakers HB-1030 sponsors aim to address environmental, ratepayer concerns
Image Millions raised by Bennet, Weiser in 2025 ahead of primary contest for Colorado governor Bennet gains advantage from super PAC money.
Image Winter weather to disrupt U.S. gas production, increase prices Widespread extreme cold is expected to restrict the production of natural gas in the U.S. in the coming days.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 23, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – How the ‘For You’ page works Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 23, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 22, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 22, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image USDA Update – January 24, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Obituary - Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase Obituary for Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase, formerly of Kit Carson County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - January 26-February 1, 2026 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Eads School lunch menus - January 26-29, 2026 January 26-29, 2026, lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Plainview School breakfast and lunch menus - January 26-29, 2026 January 26-29, 2026, breakfast and lunch menus for Plainview School in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Photo of the Week - January 23, 2026 Photo of the week from the January 23, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - More snow fell Monday than expected for many Kiowa County residents. - Chris Sorensen.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image USDA Update – January 24, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image 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.
Image Southeast Colorado high school boys basketball scores - January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball scores -January 13-17, 2026 January 13-17, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
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 Colorado ballot measure would let state keep more tax money for education Colorado public schools could get a funding boost under a ballot measure lawmakers will consider referring this year.
Image Georgia’s GOP secretary of state rebuffs pressure campaign to give voter data to feds Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is refusing to turn over sensitive personal information from Georgia’s voter rolls.
Image 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.
Image Millions raised by Bennet, Weiser in 2025 ahead of primary contest for Colorado governor Bennet gains advantage from super PAC money.
Image EarthTalk - How is the Great Barrier Reef off Australia faring? The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems, is facing its most severe crisis.
Image Curious Kids: Are there thunderstorms on Mars? Because Mars is so dry, it doesn’t have clouds of water – instead, it has clouds of dust.
Image Winter weather to disrupt U.S. gas production, increase prices Widespread extreme cold is expected to restrict the production of natural gas in the U.S. in the coming days.
Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?
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 USDA Update – January 24, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
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 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.
Image Colorado ballot measure would let state keep more tax money for education Colorado public schools could get a funding boost under a ballot measure lawmakers will consider referring this year.
Image Governors of Colorado River states summoned to DC in hopes of breaking negotiations impasse Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has invited all seven Colorado River Basin governors and their negotiators to meet in Washington D.C.
Image Georgia’s GOP secretary of state rebuffs pressure campaign to give voter data to feds Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is refusing to turn over sensitive personal information from Georgia’s voter rolls.
Image Colorado considers daily rate increase at private prisons Colorado considers daily rate increase at private prisons
Image Colorado prisons denied funds for 900 additional beds Legislators want to see a plan to address growing population with fewer releases.
Image 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.
Image Curious Kids: Are there thunderstorms on Mars? Because Mars is so dry, it doesn’t have clouds of water – instead, it has clouds of dust.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo se encuentra la Gran Barrera de Coral frente a las costas de Australia? La Gran Barrera de Coral, uno de los ecosistemas marinos con mayor biodiversidad del mundo, se enfrenta a su crisis más grave.
Image Winter weather to disrupt U.S. gas production, increase prices Widespread extreme cold is expected to restrict the production of natural gas in the U.S. in the coming days.
Image EarthTalk - How is the Great Barrier Reef off Australia faring? The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems, is facing its most severe crisis.
Image Winter weather to disrupt U.S. gas production, increase prices Widespread extreme cold is expected to restrict the production of natural gas in the U.S. in the coming days.
Image TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – How the ‘For You’ page works Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors.
Image Colorado considers daily rate increase at private prisons Colorado considers daily rate increase at private prisons
Image 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.
Image Cooking at Home - Tomato Basil Soup This creamy soup can be prepared using pantry staples such as canned tomatoes and non-fat dry milk.
Image Cooking at Home - Skillet Lasagna This lasagna can be prepared entirely on the stovetop and uses Parmesan and cottage cheese.
Image Cooking at Home - Apple Cinnamon Bars Apples are sandwiched between two cinnamon crumb layers for a delicious treat.
Image Cooking at Home - Great Northern Bean Soup Great Northern beans are white beans that have a mild flavor.
Image Curious Kids: Are there thunderstorms on Mars? Because Mars is so dry, it doesn’t have clouds of water – instead, it has clouds of dust.
Image Colorado ballot measure would let state keep more tax money for education Colorado public schools could get a funding boost under a ballot measure lawmakers will consider referring this year.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image 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.
Image 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
Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?
Image Home Country – Starting at the top Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Curious Kids: Are there thunderstorms on Mars? Because Mars is so dry, it doesn’t have clouds of water – instead, it has clouds of dust.
Image TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – How the ‘For You’ page works Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors.
Image 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.
Image 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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