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Limits to health insurance program for immigrants approved by Colorado lawmakers
Amid the hundreds of spending reductions in Colorado’s state budget for the next fiscal year are cuts to health care coverage.
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Supreme Court takes anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic preschools case against Colorado
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case from Colorado involving the balance of state anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people and religious exemptions.
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Colorado Democratic House challengers rake in cash, but contested primaries loom
Colorado Democratic congressional candidates continued their strong overall fundraising performance in the early months of the year.
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Governor Polis set to sign law denying Colorado farmworker overtime protections
Governor Jared Polis is expected to sign a law passed by the Colorado legislature late last week to deny farmworkers overtime protections.
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Top articles for the week ending April 18, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 18, 2026.
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Colorado Legislature passes bill to raise agricultural worker overtime threshold to 56 hours
The Colorado House advanced a bill Thursday that would raise the overtime threshold for agricultural workers, a little more than a year after the original overtime law went into effect.

National and Global News

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Study: Manure digesters can cut emissions, unless they leak
Researchers said manure digesters – systems capturing methane from manure – can cut pollution but they come with risks.
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 21, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Evictions fell slightly in 2025, but some areas saw upticks, report finds
Eviction filings fell in 2025 for the second straight year in the cities and states tracked in a new report.
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Businesses line up for $166B in refunds from improper tariffs
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection tariff refund system went live Monday.
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Supreme Court takes anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic preschools case against Colorado
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case from Colorado involving the balance of state anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people and religious exemptions.
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Daily Audio Newscast - April 21, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 20, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Iowa State University research links pollinators and prairie plants in creating biodiversity
Iowa State University researchers have identified a causal relationship between pollinators and plant biodiversity.

Life in Kiowa County

Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek


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Card of Thanks – Butch and Brenda Robertson
Card of Thanks – Butch and Brenda Robertson
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About Town – April 21, 2026
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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Town of Eads Board of Trustees meeting minutes – March 10, 2026
Minutes of the March 10, 2026, meeting of the Town of Eads, Colorado, Board of Trustees.
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USDA Update – April 21, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Death Notice - Mary Ona Colwell-Green
Death Notice - Mary Ona Colwell-Green
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Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - April 19, 2026
From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
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Colorado wildland fire aviation training exercises set for April 21-28
The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control and the Colorado National Guard will conduct helicopter-based fire suppression and classroom training.
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Top articles for the week ending April 18, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 18, 2026.

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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USDA Update – April 21, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Sunny, warm days give way to critical fire weather by mid-week in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne Wells and surrounding Cheyenne County can expect a run of sunny, unseasonably warm days through Wednesday.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores – April 13-18, 2026
April 13-18, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Town of Cheyenne Wells meeting minutes – March 10, 2026
Minutes of the March 10, 2026, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending April 18, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 18, 2026.
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Top articles for the week ending April 18, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 18, 2026.
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Republican River Board: The water you pump in 2026 will affect your tax roll in 2030
The water usage portion of the fee will be calculated using a four-year rolling average.
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Kit Carson School lunch menu - April 20-23, 2026
Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for April 20-23, 2026.

Economy

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Evictions fell slightly in 2025, but some areas saw upticks, report finds
Eviction filings fell in 2025 for the second straight year in the cities and states tracked in a new report.
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Colorado could exempt 67 percent of prescription drugs from affordability review
A bill making its way through the state Legislature would limit the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s ability to rein in drug prices.
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A new gold rush: States stockpile bars, encourage gold-backed debit cards
More states are piling up gold bars, or encouraging residents to use gold-backed debit cards, to hedge against inflation.
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Gas prices soar by 21 percent as government inflation figures reflect the war on Iran
Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drove up inflation for Americans in March.

Elections

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Colorado Democratic House challengers rake in cash, but contested primaries loom
Colorado Democratic congressional candidates continued their strong overall fundraising performance in the early months of the year.
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Democrats fail to field candidates for a majority of South Dakota legislative seats
Democrats are running for 46 of South Dakota’s 105 legislative seats — leaving 56% of seats without a Democratic candidate.
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Homeland Security’s SAVE program divides election officials as November nears
As the midterms approach, Republican and Democratic election officials are split over a powerful federal computer program.
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National Guard ‘follows the Constitution,’ general says of troops possibly deployed to polls
Federal law prohibits the deployment of the military to polling places unless necessary “to repel armed enemies of the United States.”

Health & Living

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Wyomingites face increased barriers to Social Security benefits
A new report showed Wyomingites with disabilities face nearly insurmountable barriers when trying to access a program they have paid into their entire working lives.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife marks National Volunteer Week, highlighting nearly 5,000 volunteers and 283,000 hours of service
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 19 to 25, 2026, recognizing nearly 5,000 volunteers.
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Closeup of a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services card. A United Sates flag is in the background.
Limits to health insurance program for immigrants approved by Colorado lawmakers
Amid the hundreds of spending reductions in Colorado’s state budget for the next fiscal year are cuts to health care coverage.
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Movie Review - Lee Cronin’s The Mummy
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Lee Cronin's The Mummy." Is he wrapped up in it?

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Lee Cronin’s The Mummy
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Lee Cronin's The Mummy." Is he wrapped up in it?
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Movie Review - The Drama
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Drama." Does it measure up to the attention it is getting?
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Movie Review - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Is it out of this world?
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Movie Review - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." Is it actually ready for release?

Agriculture

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USDA Update – April 21, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Cattle in a feedlot barn eating. One looks toward the camera.
Study: Manure digesters can cut emissions, unless they leak
Researchers said manure digesters – systems capturing methane from manure – can cut pollution but they come with risks.
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Iowa State University research links pollinators and prairie plants in creating biodiversity
Iowa State University researchers have identified a causal relationship between pollinators and plant biodiversity.
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Close up of a computer screen showing the word "Agriculture."
Governor Polis set to sign law denying Colorado farmworker overtime protections
Governor Jared Polis is expected to sign a law passed by the Colorado legislature late last week to deny farmworkers overtime protections.

Government & Politics

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Governor Polis Appoints Kara E. Clark to the 8th Judicial District Court
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed Kara E. Clark to the 8th Judicial District Court.
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Governor Polis set to sign law denying Colorado farmworker overtime protections
Governor Jared Polis is expected to sign a law passed by the Colorado legislature late last week to deny farmworkers overtime protections.
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 21, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Senate leader slams brakes on measure calling for an Oklahoma constitutional convention
A bill that asks voters to approve a convention to consider changes to the Oklahoma Constitution hit a snag Monday.

Crime, Court & Law

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Voters to weigh whether North Dakota constitutional amendments should be single subject
North Dakotans in June will have a chance to decide whether all future constitutional amendments should be limited to one subject.
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Supreme Court takes anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic preschools case against Colorado
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case from Colorado involving the balance of state anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people and religious exemptions.
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Artist's representation of cargo shipping containers with yellow banners in front labeled with the word "tariff"
Businesses line up for $166B in refunds from improper tariffs
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection tariff refund system went live Monday.
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Gavel resting on a strike plate on top of a Colorado state flag.
Governor Polis Appoints Kara E. Clark to the 8th Judicial District Court
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed Kara E. Clark to the 8th Judicial District Court.

Weather & Climate

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EarthTalk – Is climate change already shifting biodiversity?
Climate change is not the only reason we have suffered huge biodiversity losses in recent years.
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EarthTalk – ¿El cambio climático ya está alterando la biodiversidad?
El cambio climático no es la única razón por la que hemos sufrido enormes pérdidas de biodiversidad en los últimos años.
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Cattle in a feedlot barn eating. One looks toward the camera.
Study: Manure digesters can cut emissions, unless they leak
Researchers said manure digesters – systems capturing methane from manure – can cut pollution but they come with risks.
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Warm week ahead for Kiowa County, with critical fire weather Wednesday
Kiowa County residents can expect a warm, dry stretch through mid-week, with the region's most hazardous weather centered on Wednesday.

Personal Finance & Business

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Artist's representation of cargo shipping containers with yellow banners in front labeled with the word "tariff"
Businesses line up for $166B in refunds from improper tariffs
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection tariff refund system went live Monday.
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Proposal to streamline jobs program funding would cut funding to states
Tucked into President Donald Trump’s new budget request is a plan that could dramatically change how much money and help states.
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Colorado Veterans Project to host veteran hiring preparation sessions, Castle Rock mixer
Colorado Veterans Project will partner with Wounded Warrior Project to host a series of veteran hiring preparation events
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Deadline to apply for Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is April 30
Colorado residents are encouraged to apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) by April 30 to access essential help.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home – Tasty Vegetarian Burgers
These yummy vegetarian burgers are made from lentils and are loaded with protein.
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Cooking at Home - Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
Light, easy-to-prepare, and delicious - a pasta salad with vegetables, whole grain, and protien.
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Cooking at Home - Beef and Potatoes
A quick and flavorful dinner of beef and potatoes. Try sweet potatoes or other types for increased variety.
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Cooking at Home - Applesauce Loaf Cake
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted walnuts make this loaf cake taste as great as it smells.

Science, Tech & Education

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Supreme Court takes anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic preschools case against Colorado
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case from Colorado involving the balance of state anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people and religious exemptions.
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Iowa State University research links pollinators and prairie plants in creating biodiversity
Iowa State University researchers have identified a causal relationship between pollinators and plant biodiversity.
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Arizona scientists combine research, dance to improve mental health
Arizona social scientists are combining arts and research to slow the progression of dementia in seniors and address growing anxiety among young people.
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Arizona educators offer unique Indigenous architecture degree
Educators at Arizona State University are combining cultural characteristics from around the world to offer a new degree program in Indigenous architecture.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Outdoors - Colorado Parks Wildlife Mountains Baca National Wildlife Refuge - USFWS
Colorado Parks and Wildlife marks National Volunteer Week, highlighting nearly 5,000 volunteers and 283,000 hours of service
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 19 to 25, 2026, recognizing nearly 5,000 volunteers.
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Title card for the EarthTalk en espanol environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk – ¿El cambio climático ya está alterando la biodiversidad?
El cambio climático no es la única razón por la que hemos sufrido enormes pérdidas de biodiversidad en los últimos años.
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Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - Lee Cronin’s The Mummy
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Lee Cronin's The Mummy." Is he wrapped up in it?
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Title card for the EarthTalk environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk – Is climate change already shifting biodiversity?
Climate change is not the only reason we have suffered huge biodiversity losses in recent years.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Portions of the flags of the United States, Israel, and Iran in a collage format.
Strait of Hormuz: Why the US and Iran are sailing in very different legal waters
The “law of the sea” is a network of international laws, customs and agreements that set out the foundation for rights of access and control in the ocean.
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‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them
In popular culture, resilience is often equated with grit, toughness or relentless positivity. People celebrate the warrior, the fighter, the triumphant survivor.
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Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
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Curious Kids: Are multiverses real?
The idea of a multiverse – a hypothetical collection of all possible universes – is one that science fiction fans love to explore.

Classifieds & Sponsors

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Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators
Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators
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Health Fair - Keefe Memorial Hospital
Health Fair - Keefe Memorial Hospital
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Bids Accepted - Lawn Equipment
Bids Accepted - Lawn Equipment

 


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