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A scrap of torn paper with the word "Medicaid" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
Colorado considers bill allowing access to direct primary medical care
The Colorado Senate Health and Human Services Committee is postponing consideration of a bill to allow Medicaid recipients to choose "direct primary" care.
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First Click It or Ticket enforcement period of 2026 begins Monday
The Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol and 26 local law enforcement agencies for the first seat belt enforcement period of 2026.
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Top articles for the week ending April 4, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 4, 2026.
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Exceptional drought blankets Colorado mountains as heat, failed snowpack drive historic degradation
Colorado's drought situation worsened dramatically in the week ending March 31, 2026, as record-breaking heat combined with historically poor mountain snowpack
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Then-Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters at her primary election watch party at the Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia on June 28, 2022. Carl Payne - Colorado Newsline
Colorado appeals court orders resentencing of Tina Peters
The Colorado Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ conviction on felony charges.
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Laubacher will run uncontested in Democratic primary looking to unseat Boebert
Eileen Laubacher will be the sole Democrat on the June primary ballot in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District race.

National and Global News

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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 7, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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A pair of scissors is preparing to cut a United States one dollar note. In the background, additional dollar bills are strewn haphazardly.
Popular beginning farmers program axed by federal administration
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sent termination notices for projects which aimed to improve opportunities for those just starting out in farming.
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Drive for more housing sparks rare bipartisanship in statehouses
State lawmakers of all political stripes are joining forces to pass legislation to increase the supply of housing.
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Makeover in store for Congress with flood of lawmakers headed for the exits
Congress will look considerably different next year, after dozens of its members move on to other political offices or retire.
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 7, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - April 7, 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 6, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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US scientists sequence 1,000 genomes from measles, a disease long eliminated with vaccines
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted online its first large tranche of advanced genetic data from measles viruses.

Life in Kiowa County

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USDA designates 33 Colorado counties as drought disaster areas, unlocking emergency farm loans
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated 33 Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions.
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USDA Updates – April 7, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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About Town - April 7, 2025
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
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Top articles for the week ending April 4, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 4, 2026.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - March 30-April 4, 2026
March 30-April 4, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - April 5, 2026
From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
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USDA Update – April 4, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Kiowa County Sheriff’s Report - March 2026
Monthly report from the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for March 2026.

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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USDA Updates – April 7, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Call Summary - March 2026
Monthly report from the Cheyenne County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for March 2026.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - March 30-April 4, 2026
March 30-April 4, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending April 4, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 4, 2026.
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Top articles for the week ending April 4, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 4, 2026.
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Kit Carson School lunch menus - April 7-10, 2026
Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for April 7-10, 2026.
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Kit Carson School Calendar - April 4-27, 2026
Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for April 4-27, 2026
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Cheyenne Wells School Calendar - April 4-May 2, 2026
Cheyenne Wells school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for April 4-May 2, 2026

Economy

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As gas spikes to an average $4 a gallon, Hegseth says Iran ground war still an option
The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday as a “short-term disruption” during the ongoing war in Iran.
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EPA to ease restrictions on summer ethanol-blend sales as gas prices soar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allow gas stations to sell a blended fuel containing 15 percent ethanol into the summer season.
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Gas prices approach $4 a gallon in U.S., $6 in California
The average U.S. gallon of gas neared $4 Wednesday as California closed in on $6.
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Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays
Gas prices are climbing again across the United States — with little clarity on where prices are headed next.

Elections

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Candidate filing brings surprises: One new Oklahoma statewide office seeker wins by default.
Just before the curtain closed Friday on candidate filing, a few surprises emerged in Oklahoma.
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North Dakota's enthusiasm for voter outreach reflected in new LWV chapters
Voters on the opposite ends of North Dakota might have new opportunities to learn about candidates and voting protocols that affect them.
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Denver’s 1876 municipal election shaped a fast-growing frontier city
In the Colorado Territory, the first Monday in April was reserved for municipal elections, and in 1876 none were more closely watched than the contests in the territorial capital.
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Trump’s SAVE America Act would end voter registration drives nationwide
The U.S. Senate began debating a version of President Donald Trump’s signature elections measure last month.

Health & Living

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A scrap of torn paper with the word "Medicaid" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
Colorado considers bill allowing access to direct primary medical care
The Colorado Senate Health and Human Services Committee is postponing consideration of a bill to allow Medicaid recipients to choose "direct primary" care.
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A pair of scissors is preparing to cut a United States one dollar note. In the background, additional dollar bills are strewn haphazardly.
Popular beginning farmers program axed by federal administration
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sent termination notices for projects which aimed to improve opportunities for those just starting out in farming.
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Concept artwork of viruses with the word "Measles."
North Dakota county reports first measles case of 2026, increasing state total to 27
The new Ransom County measles case was believed to have been contracted within the state.
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Newborn baby on a bed with hand holding a stethoscope to the baby's chest.
New Wyoming law protects crisis pregnancy centers
Conservative lawmakers are pushing legislation drafted by an anti-abortion advocacy group to increase protections for crisis pregnancy centers.

Movie Reviews

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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?
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Movie Review - Project Hail Mary
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?
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Movie Review - Reminders of Him
Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?

Agriculture

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A pair of scissors is preparing to cut a United States one dollar note. In the background, additional dollar bills are strewn haphazardly.
Popular beginning farmers program axed by federal administration
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sent termination notices for projects which aimed to improve opportunities for those just starting out in farming.
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PROMO 660 x 440 Agriculture USDA Service Center Update
USDA Updates – April 7, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Farm tractor driving through bare dirt creating a dust cloud.
USDA designates 33 Colorado counties as drought disaster areas, unlocking emergency farm loans
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated 33 Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions.
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PROMO 660 x 440 Agriculture USDA Service Center Update
USDA Update – April 4, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Government & Politics

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Colorado lawmakers consider clawing back 'corporate welfare'
Colorado lawmakers are considering a fee for retaining low-wage workers who qualify for the safety net health insurance program.
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DOJ confirms voter data sharing with Homeland Security, but denies building national list
The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed in court that it is sharing sensitive voter data with the Department of Homeland Security.
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A scrap of torn paper with the word "Medicaid" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
Colorado considers bill allowing access to direct primary medical care
The Colorado Senate Health and Human Services Committee is postponing consideration of a bill to allow Medicaid recipients to choose "direct primary" care.
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Map of the state of Oklahoma, showing portions of surrounding states
Candidate filing brings surprises: One new Oklahoma statewide office seeker wins by default.
Just before the curtain closed Friday on candidate filing, a few surprises emerged in Oklahoma.

Crime, Court & Law

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Opponents sue over Forest Service’s approval of drilling near Lakota sacred site in Black Hills
Opponents filed a lawsuit this week challenging the U.S. Forest Service’s approval of a graphite drilling project near Pe’ Sla.
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Greenpeace seeks new trial, claiming jury pool biased in case over Dakota Access Pipeline
Greenpeace has asked for a second trial after a judge entered a $345 million judgment against the organization in a landmark case.
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Lawsuit contends North Dakota utilities, regulators mishandled powerline case
With a decision on a powerline pending with North Dakota utility regulators, the state Supreme Court is considering an appeal.
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Newborn baby on a bed with hand holding a stethoscope to the baby's chest.
New Wyoming law protects crisis pregnancy centers
Conservative lawmakers are pushing legislation drafted by an anti-abortion advocacy group to increase protections for crisis pregnancy centers.

Weather & Climate

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EarthTalk – How can we help native plant species survive in a warmer world?
Three options for native plants are available when presented with temperatures outside of their natural range of temperatures.
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EarthTalk – ¿Cómo podemos ayudar a las plantas autóctonas a sobrevivir al cambio climático?
La reubicación controlada es el proceso de ayudar a las plantas a trasladarse a nuevas zonas con mejores condiciones climáticas.
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Farm tractor driving through bare dirt creating a dust cloud.
USDA designates 33 Colorado counties as drought disaster areas, unlocking emergency farm loans
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated 33 Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions.
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Lackluster California snowpack could intensify wildfire season
A lack of snowfall this past winter has California fire officials bracing for a potentially intense fire season.

Personal Finance & Business

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Colorado lawmakers consider clawing back 'corporate welfare'
Colorado lawmakers are considering a fee for retaining low-wage workers who qualify for the safety net health insurance program.
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Model house made of wood resting on United State currency. A calculator, pen, notepad, and keys are nearby.
Drive for more housing sparks rare bipartisanship in statehouses
State lawmakers of all political stripes are joining forces to pass legislation to increase the supply of housing.
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Judge says Forest Service must consider grizzly bears before Bitterroot logging project can proceed
A thinning and logging project spanning more than 55,000 acres in the Sapphire Mountains of the Bitterroot National Forest has been paused.
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Trump budget seeks 43 percent boost in defense spending, cuts in many domestic programs
The Trump administration released its fiscal 2027 budget request Friday, asking Congress to increase spending on defense programs.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Crispy Taquitos
Fresh pico de gallo, cooked chicken, veggies, and cheese combine to make these tasty taquitos that are baked, not fried, for a healthy meal or snack.
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Cooking at Home - Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Cooking at Home - Jamaican Jerk Chicken
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Cooking at Home - Macaroni and Cheese
This healthier version of a family favorite uses non-fat evaporated milk and low-fat cheese to create its creamy sauce.
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Cooking at Home - Green Bean Casserole
This is a healthier version with more vegetables and almost half the sodium per portion versus other recipes.

Science, Tech & Education

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Public comment, once contentious, quietly disappears from state Board of Education meetings
Public comment is allowed, but not required, at public board meetings, multiple Oklahoma attorney general opinions concluded.
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Kansas governor vetoes tax credit programs for private schools
Governor Laura Kelly told Legislators Monday to focus on fully funding special education and to prioritize public schools instead of giving tax credit.
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Nebraska steps up reading competence in kids
Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill aiming to increase the literacy skills of the state's elementary school kids.
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Baseball or softball scoreboard in front of trees.
Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores - March 30-April 4, 2026
March 30-April 4, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Title card for the EarthTalk environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk – How can we help native plant species survive in a warmer world?
Three options for native plants are available when presented with temperatures outside of their natural range of temperatures.
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Title card for the EarthTalk en espanol environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk – ¿Cómo podemos ayudar a las plantas autóctonas a sobrevivir al cambio climático?
La reubicación controlada es el proceso de ayudar a las plantas a trasladarse a nuevas zonas con mejores condiciones climáticas.
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Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
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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Home Country – A feast of green
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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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.
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Curious Kids: What was the very first plant in the world?
Around 500 million years ago, most of Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil.
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Mosquitoes carrying malaria are evolving more quickly than insecticides can kill them
The mosquito-borne disease malaria kills over 600,000 people annually. Since World War II, people have battled malaria with insecticides.
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A flesh‑eating fly is advancing towards the US border – can it be stopped?
A flesh eating parasitic fly has spread north through Mexico to within a few hundred miles of the US southern border.

Classifieds & Sponsors

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