Eastern Colorado endured 15 tornadoes, 4-inch hail and 113 mph winds last week, but dangerous heat and fire conditions replace the storms ahead.

Three wildland firefighters died Saturday battling the Snyder Mesa Fire in Mesa County, prompting Governor Polis to declare a disaster emergency.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Five candidates lead Colorado's race to replace termed-out Governor Jared Polis, with Democrats and Republicans debating housing costs, public safety and environmental policy.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado GOP officials are suing Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing some overseas U.S. citizens to register and vote in Colorado elections.

The federal government is canceling 53 teen pregnancy prevention grants worth $68 million across more than two dozen states, citing misalignment with agency priorities.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

A bipartisan Senate bill setting national standards for college athlete compensation advanced out of committee but faces opposition from major conferences and a tight legislative window before Congress recesses.

Congressional Democrats demand the Trump administration boost resources and transparency as the U.S. battles its first screwworm outbreak since 1966, now confirmed in Texas and New Mexico.

The Federal Communications Commission approved new reliability rules for Next Generation 911 systems to reduce service disruptions as states modernize emergency call infrastructure nationwide.

The Death toll rises from that pair of Earthquakes that hammered Venezuela, and is expected to increase; North Carolinians can soon use grants to pay for non-degree programs; Connecticut and education leaders across the nation warn Democratic governors against a voucher plan; Despite capacity, Arizona lawmakers balk on solar energy.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal pesticide law prevents states from requiring cancer warnings on Roundup labels, overturning a $1.25 million verdict against Monsanto.

A lawsuit over an Oregon logging project could invalidate hundreds of federal land management plans covering billions of dollars in mining, drilling, grazing, and other economic activities across the West.

Eastern Colorado endured 15 tornadoes, 4-inch hail and 113 mph winds last week, but dangerous heat and fire conditions replace the storms ahead.

Adapture Renewables invites Eads residents to an open house Tuesday to learn about the Golden Plains Energy Center wind project planned 12 miles southwest of town.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Two brief tornadoes touched down on the northeast plains Sunday as baseball-size hail and damaging winds battered eastern Colorado, with more severe storms forecast Monday.

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

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Eastern Colorado endured 15 tornadoes, 4-inch hail and 113 mph winds last week, but dangerous heat and fire conditions replace the storms ahead.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Forecasters upgraded the severe weather threat for Friday evening across southeast Colorado, placing Eads, Cheyenne Wells and Lamar in a slight risk for large hail and damaging winds.

Isolated strong storms possible Friday on the eastern plains before hot, dry, and windy conditions return this weekend with critical fire weather expected.

Thunderstorms possible Friday night in Cheyenne Wells before weekend heat climbs toward 100 degrees with elevated fire danger.

Forecasters place the southeast Colorado plains under a slight risk for severe storms Thursday, with damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph the primary threat.

Western states led economic growth in the first quarter while agricultural regions like South Dakota contracted, new federal data shows.

Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona.

Consumer prices climbed 4.2% in May, the highest rate in three years, as energy costs surged due to the Iran war and dimmed hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

Wyoming's child well-being declined between 2019 and 2024, driven by poor school performance and rising housing costs that strain families.

An Anchorage judge ruled Friday that Alaska's elections division unlawfully disqualified a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name as the incumbent, and the state has appealed to the Supreme Court.

Five candidates lead Colorado's race to replace termed-out Governor Jared Polis, with Democrats and Republicans debating housing costs, public safety and environmental policy.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado GOP officials are suing Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing some overseas U.S. citizens to register and vote in Colorado elections.

A California bill to fast-track housing construction lost its $28 minimum wage requirement after a powerful trades union coalition opposed it, fearing damage to prevailing wage standards.

The federal government is canceling 53 teen pregnancy prevention grants worth $68 million across more than two dozen states, citing misalignment with agency priorities.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Nevada Democrats push Question 6, a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution for a second time.

Asian giant hornets - sometime called murder hornets - have entered the United States. What's the real danger?

Congressional Democrats demand the Trump administration boost resources and transparency as the U.S. battles its first screwworm outbreak since 1966, now confirmed in Texas and New Mexico.

Soilless farming methods like hydroponics use far less water and land than traditional agriculture, though high startup costs and energy demands present significant challenges to widespread adoption.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal pesticide law prevents states from requiring cancer warnings on Roundup labels, overturning a $1.25 million verdict against Monsanto.

Nearly half of farmers use AI tools like ChatGPT weekly, but only a quarter trust the technology's farming recommendations, a new survey finds.

Diana C. Bull has been appointed to the Chaffee County Court in Colorado's 11th Judicial District.

Twenty-one Johnson County officials urge the interim election commissioner to reopen eight early voting sites closed ahead of November's general election, citing concerns about voter access in lower-income communities.

An Anchorage judge ruled Friday that Alaska's elections division unlawfully disqualified a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name as the incumbent, and the state has appealed to the Supreme Court.

Federal immigration officials plan to deport a 78-year-old retired priest who has lived in Colorado for 25 years, despite his deteriorating health and fears he faces persecution in Uganda.

An Anchorage judge ruled Friday that Alaska's elections division unlawfully disqualified a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name as the incumbent, and the state has appealed to the Supreme Court.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado GOP officials are suing Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing some overseas U.S. citizens to register and vote in Colorado elections.

Nebraska's Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's release of voter registration data to the federal government, ruling the case moot after Secretary of State Bob Evnen already handed over the records.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal pesticide law prevents states from requiring cancer warnings on Roundup labels, overturning a $1.25 million verdict against Monsanto.

Eastern Colorado endured 15 tornadoes, 4-inch hail and 113 mph winds last week, but dangerous heat and fire conditions replace the storms ahead.

Hot, dry winds gusting 30 to 50 mph and single-digit humidity across western Colorado and the mountains Sunday create dangerous fire conditions where any new blaze could spread rapidly.

Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.

Upper-basin states warn that severe drought and heat this year could become the norm, forcing a reckoning over how to share an increasingly scarce Colorado River.

The federal government is canceling 53 teen pregnancy prevention grants worth $68 million across more than two dozen states, citing misalignment with agency priorities.

College tuition has tripled since 1980, leaving more than half of today's undergraduates burdened with student loan debt that now totals nearly 1.8 trillion dollars nationwide.

A California bill to fast-track housing construction lost its $28 minimum wage requirement after a powerful trades union coalition opposed it, fearing damage to prevailing wage standards.

Oklahoma's attorney general sued State Farm for allegedly denying and underpaying homeowners' roof damage claims while collecting full premiums since 2020.

College tuition has tripled since 1980, leaving more than half of today's undergraduates burdened with student loan debt that now totals nearly 1.8 trillion dollars nationwide.

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.

Nearly half of farmers use AI tools like ChatGPT weekly, but only a quarter trust the technology's farming recommendations, a new survey finds.

Police departments increasingly use artificial intelligence to analyze surveillance footage and investigate crimes, raising concerns among civil liberties advocates about hidden biases, expanded surveillance and accountability gaps.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Two adults rescued from a capsized boat at John Martin Reservoir in Bent County credited their life jackets with saving their lives.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens three state reservoirs to emergency fish salvage as drought and municipal water demands force drawdowns across the state.

The U.S. Forest Service plans emergency logging across five million acres in Montana and Idaho following windstorms, but environmental groups say the one-week public comment period is too short.

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.

The part of the brain that helps control emotions and actions doesn’t finish developing until your mid-20s.

When someone passes away, their assets and debts become what’s known as an estate.

Women’s shirts often have the buttons on the wearer’s left and the buttonholes on the wearer’s right. For men, it’s reversed.