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Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief. Image US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history. National and Global News Image Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill Wednesday evening that ended the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown. Image New campaign launched in honor of Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month, and the American Indian College Fund has launched a new campaign called “You Can Do Something.” Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - November 13, 2025 News from rural America. 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Economy Image Report: The number of US jobs rose last month for the first time since July ADP’s report, released Wednesday, showed job increases mostly in West Coast states. Image Governor requests $10M to help Colorado food banks as SNAP benefits falter Federal shutdown expected to delay November benefits to 600K Coloradans. Image Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths. Image 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. Elections Image Redistricting ruling: Utah judge picks plaintiffs’ congressional map, blocks Legislature’s In her ruling, Gibson overwhelmingly sided with the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Utah Legislature. Image Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer The Colorado Department of Corrections has not received a request from the federal Bureau of Prisons to move Tina Peters. Image The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are underway. Image Colorado Latino voters cite civil rights concerns, give Democrats advantage ahead of ’26 The Colorado survey was part of a national bipartisan effort to understand where Latino voters stand . Health & Living Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - November 13, 2025 News from rural America. Image Wyomingites with mental health disorders could lose health coverage Many people covered by Medicaid will need to comply with new work reporting requirements in order to get or keep their health insurance. Image Health experts sound alarm on blocked SNAP benefits for Colorado families Health experts are warning about the potential impacts if some 600,000 Coloradans who rely on the SNAP program are unable to put food on the table. Image New campaign launched in honor of Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month, and the American Indian College Fund has launched a new campaign called “You Can Do Something.” Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - Predator: Badlands Critic Bob Garver looks at "Predator: Badlands." Does the latest series installment change his mind about the franchise? Image Movie Review - Black Phone 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Black Phone 2." Does it have him calling home - again? Image Movie Review - Tron: Ares Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original. Image Movie Review - The Smashing Machine Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success? 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Image Utah judge faces impeachment threats after ordering congressional map with 1 Democratic seat Utah’s redistricting battle is far from over — and it may boil over into an even uglier clash with the state’s judiciary. Image Kansas County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. Image Nebraska veterans justice diversion program defunded, delayed until at least 2027 Nebraska was set to lead the way July 1 with a new statewide criminal justice diversion program for eligible veterans. Weather & Climate Image Kiowa County weather recap - November 12, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 12, 2025. 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Image Denver finalizes $1.66B budget despite council disapproval Denver finalized a $1.66 billion budget on Monday despite a lack of support from its city council. Image Most Colorado SNAP beneficiaries to receive partial payments soon Coloradans who receive money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should get partial payments in the coming days. Image Kansas audit: Counties not fully compensated for delivering state-mandated services The Kansas Legislature’s auditors reported that three counties spent $28.8 million to provide state-mandated government services last year. Food & Recipes Image Recipe - Easy Beef Supper Recipe - Easy Beef Supper Image Recipe - Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beef Stroganoff Image Cooking at Home - Slow Cooker Pork Stew over Brown Rice Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker. Image Cooking at Home - Broccoli Rice Casserole Pantry staples and frozen veggies combine to make a hearty, home-made main dish for dinner. Science, Tech & Education Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff schedule – November 13, 2025 November 13, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference Set for February 2026 in Burlington The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association will host the 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference in Burlington, Colorado. Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief. Image Arizona revives bilingual book publishing Arizona State University is reviving its Bilingual Press, which has been largely dormant since the 1970s. 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Image Colorado budget writers question Governor Polis over proposed Medicaid funding Medicaid is responsible for more and more of the budget each year, now up to about one-third.
Image Colorado River: States miss their deadline on a deal, but they’re still talking Seven states along the Colorado River blew past their deadline to reach a new deal on managing the dwindling river.
Image Congress unlikely to extend premium tax credits after shutdown deal, Senator Bennet says U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is not confident that a future floor vote in the Senate will lead to an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Image Most Colorado SNAP beneficiaries to receive partial payments soon Coloradans who receive money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should get partial payments in the coming days.
Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief.
Image US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
Image Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill Wednesday evening that ended the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown.
Image New campaign launched in honor of Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month, and the American Indian College Fund has launched a new campaign called “You Can Do Something.”
Image Daily Audio Newscast - November 13, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - November 12, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November The case was presented to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who said she would have dismissed the case and denied the request for an administrative stay.
Image Congress unlikely to extend premium tax credits after shutdown deal, Senator Bennet says U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is not confident that a future floor vote in the Senate will lead to an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Image Funeral Services - Merle LeRoy Shalberg Funeral Services for Merle LeRoy Shalberg of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff schedule – November 13, 2025 November 13, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - November 12, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 12, 2025.
Image Kiowa County Vietnam veteran returns from Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Kiowa County Vietnam veteran returns from Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 7, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 7, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff scores - November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff schedule – November 13, 2025 November 13, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores - November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff scores - November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending November 8, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 8, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 7, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 7, 2025.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - November 10-13, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for November 10-13, 2025.
Image Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - November 10-13, 2025 Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for November 10-13, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado High School Football Playoff Schedule – November 7-8, 2025 November 7-8, football playoff schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Report: The number of US jobs rose last month for the first time since July ADP’s report, released Wednesday, showed job increases mostly in West Coast states.
Image Governor requests $10M to help Colorado food banks as SNAP benefits falter Federal shutdown expected to delay November benefits to 600K Coloradans.
Image Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths.
Image 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.
Image Redistricting ruling: Utah judge picks plaintiffs’ congressional map, blocks Legislature’s In her ruling, Gibson overwhelmingly sided with the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Utah Legislature.
Image Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer The Colorado Department of Corrections has not received a request from the federal Bureau of Prisons to move Tina Peters.
Image The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are underway.
Image Colorado Latino voters cite civil rights concerns, give Democrats advantage ahead of ’26 The Colorado survey was part of a national bipartisan effort to understand where Latino voters stand .
Image Wyomingites with mental health disorders could lose health coverage Many people covered by Medicaid will need to comply with new work reporting requirements in order to get or keep their health insurance.
Image Health experts sound alarm on blocked SNAP benefits for Colorado families Health experts are warning about the potential impacts if some 600,000 Coloradans who rely on the SNAP program are unable to put food on the table.
Image New campaign launched in honor of Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month, and the American Indian College Fund has launched a new campaign called “You Can Do Something.”
Image Movie Review - Predator: Badlands Critic Bob Garver looks at "Predator: Badlands." Does the latest series installment change his mind about the franchise?
Image Movie Review - Black Phone 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Black Phone 2." Does it have him calling home - again?
Image Movie Review - Tron: Ares Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.
Image Movie Review - The Smashing Machine Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success?
Image Feds give states more time to craft Colorado River plan The seven Colorado River states failed to reach a broad agreement Tuesday on how to share the river’s dwindling water supply.
Image Colorado River: States miss their deadline on a deal, but they’re still talking Seven states along the Colorado River blew past their deadline to reach a new deal on managing the dwindling river.
Image 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference Set for February 2026 in Burlington The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association will host the 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference in Burlington, Colorado.
Image Mega dairies' opponents in North Dakota want more answers, oversight North Dakota recently approved permits sought by Riverview LLP, which is beginning work on two separate dairy farms.
Image US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
Image 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.
Image Colorado election 2025: How to cast your vote Early ballot returns show state on pace for highest off-year turnout since 2019.
Image Kansas audit: Counties not fully compensated for delivering state-mandated services The Kansas Legislature’s auditors reported that three counties spent $28.8 million to provide state-mandated government services last year.
Image US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November The case was presented to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who said she would have dismissed the case and denied the request for an administrative stay.
Image Utah judge faces impeachment threats after ordering congressional map with 1 Democratic seat Utah’s redistricting battle is far from over — and it may boil over into an even uglier clash with the state’s judiciary.
Image Kansas County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.
Image Nebraska veterans justice diversion program defunded, delayed until at least 2027 Nebraska was set to lead the way July 1 with a new statewide criminal justice diversion program for eligible veterans.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - November 12, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 12, 2025.
Image New Mexico environment department providing free filters ahead of PFAS meetings The New Mexico state environment department Monday announced free filters and water testing for residents in La Cienega and La Cieneguilla.
Image New Mexico Supreme Court agrees to hear pollution lawsuit The New Mexico Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear an appeal for a lawsuit brought by environmental, youth and activist groups.
Image EarthTalk - How are jaguars in Central and South America faring today? Even though the Amazon remains a stronghold for jaguars, even their numbers their have declined significantly.
Image Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown The U.S. House approved a stopgap spending bill Wednesday evening that ended the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown.
Image Denver finalizes $1.66B budget despite council disapproval Denver finalized a $1.66 billion budget on Monday despite a lack of support from its city council.
Image Most Colorado SNAP beneficiaries to receive partial payments soon Coloradans who receive money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should get partial payments in the coming days.
Image Kansas audit: Counties not fully compensated for delivering state-mandated services The Kansas Legislature’s auditors reported that three counties spent $28.8 million to provide state-mandated government services last year.
Image Cooking at Home - Slow Cooker Pork Stew over Brown Rice Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker.
Image Cooking at Home - Broccoli Rice Casserole Pantry staples and frozen veggies combine to make a hearty, home-made main dish for dinner.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff schedule – November 13, 2025 November 13, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference Set for February 2026 in Burlington The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association will host the 38th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference in Burlington, Colorado.
Image Colorado co-leads suit against limits on loan forgiveness Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Colorado has joined in suing the administration for restricting eligibility for student loan relief.
Image Arizona revives bilingual book publishing Arizona State University is reviving its Bilingual Press, which has been largely dormant since the 1970s.
Image Colorado Democrats urge Department of Interior to protect Public Lands Rule Conservation groups support keeping the Public Lands Rule in place.
Image Movie Review - Predator: Badlands Critic Bob Garver looks at "Predator: Badlands." Does the latest series installment change his mind about the franchise?
Image Home Country – A pony in every yard Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Deadly beetles now infesting lower-elevation ponderosa pines Most of Colorado’s trees lost to mountain pine beetle infestations were lodgepole pines at higher elevations until 2023.
Image National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days Like 911 for emergencies, 211 is a national three-digit dialing code, launched in 2000, that connects callers to information specialists.
Image How to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally.
Image How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has published a request for information to launch a social media monitoring program.
Image What to know as hundreds of flights are grounded across the US Major airports across the United States were subject to a reduction in flights as the government shutdown began to affect travelers.
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