Rising healthcare, gas and grocery costs are putting Republicans on defense in midterm races, and a new Urban Institute analysis finds 49 percent of families cannot afford basic living costs.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency in 11 counties, then added Conejos County, as Hurricane Trudy's remnants pushed San Juan River flows to record levels in Farmington and Shiprock.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, October 24, 2026.

Ballotpedia found this year's 164 statewide ballot measures in 40 states average a graduate-school reading level, with Colorado's titles among the hardest to read in the nation.

Colorado election officials say the U.S. Department of Justice must seek approval before sending election monitors into non-public spaces in Adams County for the November 3 midterm elections.

Outside partisan groups are pouring millions into competitive Colorado statehouse races, including more than $2 million in Pueblo's Senate District 3, where spending often dwarfs candidates' own campaign budgets.

Rising healthcare, gas and grocery costs are putting Republicans on defense in midterm races, and a new Urban Institute analysis finds 49 percent of families cannot afford basic living costs.

Political mentors warn attacks on women leaders reveal a broader pattern, volunteer observers deploy across South Dakota to protect Native voting rights, and a new poll finds Americans increasingly view the political system as rigged.

AG doubles down on Alaska election lawsuit, Montanans vote on protections for citizen-led ballot initiatives, and advocacy groups work to protect the Native vote in a number of states.

The uninsured rate for working-age adults rose to 11.2 percent this year, up from 8.9 percent in 2024, after Congress let federal Obamacare subsidies expire at the end of last year.

Dr. Kelly Skinner, medical director of All Pet Healthcare, advises owners to keep pets leashed, away from costumes and candy, since chocolate and xylitol in sugar-free gum can be deadly.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pushed federal threatened-species protections for monarch butterflies to June 2030 after a lawsuit, as the insect's population has fallen 80 percent since the 1990s.

Dr. Kelly Skinner of All Pet Healthcare in Indianapolis urges owners to keep pets leashed, indoors and away from chocolate, xylitol-sweetened gum and candy this Halloween.

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake shook the hills between Meeker and Rifle Sunday afternoon, October 25, causing no damage or injuries, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Southeast Colorado high school football schedule for October 26-31, 2026

The National Weather Service in Pueblo forecasts a dry, mild stretch for Eads and Kiowa County through Thursday, with highs in the mid-60s to near 70 and Wednesday the best day.

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, October 24, 2026.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for October 19-24, 2026

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Southeast Colorado high school football scores for October 19-24, 2026

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, October 24, 2026.

The National Weather Service in Goodland, Kan., forecasts rain and showers across Cheyenne County through Monday night, with a strong cold front dropping temperatures Saturday and a 30 percent flood chance.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule for October 26-31, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football schedule for October 26-31, 2026

Rising healthcare, gas and grocery costs are putting Republicans on defense in midterm races, and a new Urban Institute analysis finds 49 percent of families cannot afford basic living costs.

Single-family home completions fell to their lowest pace since May 2020 as rising mortgage rates, material costs and labor shortages squeeze builders, while Midwest and West apartment construction surged.

South Dakota Social Security recipients will receive a 3.6 percent cost-of-living increase in 2027, averaging $75 more a month, though AARP says it may not keep pace with rising prices.

Inflation climbed to 3.7 percent in September, its highest level since May, as energy prices surged and states including Colorado neighbors moved to ease gas taxes.

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking sensitive private information on Utah voters, a ruling Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson hailed as a win for election security.

Rising healthcare, gas and grocery costs are putting Republicans on defense in midterm races, and a new Urban Institute analysis finds 49 percent of families cannot afford basic living costs.

If voters approve Proposition 135 on the November ballot, Colorado would ban or restrict gender-related surgeries for transgender youth, and opponents warn the measure could also reach other medical care.

Four Directions Native Vote is sending at least 75 lawyers and law students to more than 40 South Dakota polling sites, focusing on the state's new proof-of-citizenship voter registration law.

If voters approve Proposition 135 on the November ballot, Colorado would ban or restrict gender-related surgeries for transgender youth, and opponents warn the measure could also reach other medical care.

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment received $6,740,000 in federal funds to repay employers up to 80 percent of training costs for new hires and current workers.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "Clayface.” Does the Batman-villain spinoff live up to the franchise?

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending more than $900 million to Nebraska farmers and ranchers, with more than $800 million from farm safety net programs and $85 million for conservation.

University of Maryland researchers are testing aquaponics, a system that grows leafy greens and raises fish together using fish waste as plant nutrients, with produce served in a campus dining hall.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

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For a second straight year, the Colorado Legislature failed to pass data center regulations, leaving cities such as Denver and Colorado Springs to set their own limits on the industry.

A state administrative judge ruled the Florida Department of Education failed to prove its case against Clay County teacher Kelly Brock-Sanchez over her private Facebook posts about Charlie Kirk after his September 2025 killing.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment received $6,740,000 in federal funds to repay employers up to 80 percent of training costs for new hires and current workers.

A state administrative judge ruled the Florida Department of Education failed to prove its case against Clay County teacher Kelly Brock-Sanchez over her private Facebook posts about Charlie Kirk after his September 2025 killing.

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking sensitive private information on Utah voters, a ruling Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson hailed as a win for election security.

Governor Jon Polis appointed attorney Jon R. Schumacher to the Gunnison County Court in the 7th Judicial District, filling a vacancy left by the resignation of Judge Ashley Burgemeister.

Colorado election officials say the U.S. Department of Justice must seek approval before sending election monitors into non-public spaces in Adams County for the November 3 midterm elections.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo forecasts a dry, mild stretch for Eads and Kiowa County through Thursday, with highs in the mid-60s to near 70 and Wednesday the best day.

Rain across Lamar and Prowers County will end by Monday morning, with the National Weather Service forecasting sunshine and highs in the 70s through Wednesday, October 28.

Three Pacific storms, the last one the remnants of Hurricane Trudy, pushed Lake Powell up five feet in a week, yet the two Colorado River reservoirs still hold far less water than in 2000.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency in 11 counties, then added Conejos County, as Hurricane Trudy's remnants pushed San Juan River flows to record levels in Farmington and Shiprock.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment received $6,740,000 in federal funds to repay employers up to 80 percent of training costs for new hires and current workers.

Deep Fission's stock has dropped more than 50 percent after Iceberg Research said the company's Parsons nuclear pilot project costs too much and its timeline is unrealistic.

The uninsured rate for working-age adults rose to 11.2 percent this year, up from 8.9 percent in 2024, after Congress let federal Obamacare subsidies expire at the end of last year.

Yellowstone National Park, Tallgrass and Yellowstone Forever launched a $105 million stewardship fund, the largest single private gift in the park's history, including a $35 million Norris Geyser Basin visitor center.

A state administrative judge ruled the Florida Department of Education failed to prove its case against Clay County teacher Kelly Brock-Sanchez over her private Facebook posts about Charlie Kirk after his September 2025 killing.

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for October 19-24, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for October 19-24, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for October 19-24, 2026

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "Clayface.” Does the Batman-villain spinoff live up to the franchise?

Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife broke ground on a Rosemont Reservoir recreation area in Teller County, where visitors can camp, paddle and picnic as early as 2027.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pushed federal threatened-species protections for monarch butterflies to June 2030 after a lawsuit, as the insect's population has fallen 80 percent since the 1990s.

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Republicans are betting that claims of rampant voter fraud will motivate supporters before the 2026 midterms, but a Nevada researcher warns the strategy could suppress turnout and backfire.

In the immediate aftermath of the American Revolution, the economy was in shambles, 25,000 Americans had died, and chaos erupted.

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Thirty-one states have now enacted laws regulating artificial intelligence deepfakes in political campaigns, though most require only warnings rather than removing false content from circulation.