Top News Image Colorado Jobless rate rises slightly to 4.7% Employers in the state added 3,900 nonfarm jobs, bringing the state’s total to 2,981,000 jobs. Image Federal policies inject ‘uncertainty’ into Colorado state budget picture Despite uncertainty over how federal policy changes could impact the national and state economy, Colorado’s state budget picture has not worsened. Image Feds pause $32 million in grants to Denver, investigate migrant shelters The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent a letter warning the City and County of Denver that it might revoke millions in funding. Image Colorado lawmakers back off plan to force cuts to tipped minimum wage State lawmakers have backed off a plan that would have led to a steep pay cut for servers, bartenders and other tipped workers. Image Top articles for the week ending March 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025. 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Image Colorado veterans cut under Trump feel ‘like trash,’ Hickenlooper told Democratic U.S. senator tells fired vets his Republican colleagues will be unhappy to hear how they were treated. Image Colorado flies Canadian flag over state capitol, concerns grow about tariffs Polis and other Democrats across the state continue to take a stand against President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek - Subscribe Today! Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Top articles for the week ending March 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025. 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Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14, 2025 March 13-14, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado girls high school teams. Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 9 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti. Economy Image Federal policies inject ‘uncertainty’ into Colorado state budget picture Despite uncertainty over how federal policy changes could impact the national and state economy, Colorado’s state budget picture has not worsened. Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation. Image Trump tariff threats imperiling Colorado’s economy, state treasurer says Trump has backed off plans to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, signing an executive order Thursday to delay percent tariffs on most goods. Image USDA rolls out $1 billion plan to combat bird flu after egg prices rise The virus, also known as bird flu or H5N1, has disrupted the work of poultry farmers for years and began infecting dairy herds last year. Elections Image Commentary - Colorado is ready to preserve voting rights Portia Prescott says protecting the vote in Colorado isn’t about race or division — it’s about humanity. Image South Dakota legislature seeks tighter limits on voter qualifications with host of ‘election integrity’ bills South Dakota lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills during the 2025 legislation session proposing to alter the state’s election laws. 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Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation. Image New Mexico farm tackles climate change one freeze-dried apple at a time New Mexico is one of five U.S. states that frequently encounters exceptional drought that can damage crops. Government & Politics Image Final steps to passage: House to vote on bill limiting semi-auto firearm sales Senate Bill 25-003 originally banned the sale or purchase of any semi-automatic rifles, shotguns or gas-operated handguns. Image Democrats ‘have to do better,’ Senator Bennet tells Greeley town hall Senator Bennet spoke for about 90 minutes to the crowd gathered at the University of Northern Colorado. Image Politics: 2025Talks - March 19, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. 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Personal Finance & Business Image Colorado Jobless rate rises slightly to 4.7% Employers in the state added 3,900 nonfarm jobs, bringing the state’s total to 2,981,000 jobs. Image Consumer protection agency cuts put Coloradans at risk for predatory banks Coloradans with low bank balances would be on the hook for an extra $225 a year if Congress votes to roll back a new rule Image EarthTalk - What is the Net Zero Banking Alliance and why is it in jeopardy with Trump? NZBA is a partnership of banks dedicated to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué es la Net Zero Banking Alliance y por qué está en peligro con Trump? La NZBA es una asociación de bancos dedicada a alcanzar las cero emisiones netas de gases de efecto invernadero para 2050. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Oat Bran Muffins Full of fruit and oat bran, these tasty muffins can be enjoyed as a snack or a dessert. 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Image Colorado Jobless rate rises slightly to 4.7% Employers in the state added 3,900 nonfarm jobs, bringing the state’s total to 2,981,000 jobs.
Image Federal policies inject ‘uncertainty’ into Colorado state budget picture Despite uncertainty over how federal policy changes could impact the national and state economy, Colorado’s state budget picture has not worsened.
Image Feds pause $32 million in grants to Denver, investigate migrant shelters The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent a letter warning the City and County of Denver that it might revoke millions in funding.
Image Colorado lawmakers back off plan to force cuts to tipped minimum wage State lawmakers have backed off a plan that would have led to a steep pay cut for servers, bartenders and other tipped workers.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025.
Image Three Colorado ballot measures advocate for energy consumer choice Advance Colorado, an influential conservative action committee, has filed three ballot measures.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Democrats ‘have to do better,’ Senator Bennet tells Greeley town hall Senator Bennet spoke for about 90 minutes to the crowd gathered at the University of Northern Colorado.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 19, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Colorado veterans cut under Trump feel ‘like trash,’ Hickenlooper told Democratic U.S. senator tells fired vets his Republican colleagues will be unhappy to hear how they were treated.
Image Colorado flies Canadian flag over state capitol, concerns grow about tariffs Polis and other Democrats across the state continue to take a stand against President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 19, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 19, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14, 2025 March 13-14, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams.
Image About Town – March 17, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14-15, 2025 March 13-14-15, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14-15, 2025 March 13-14-15, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado girls high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 15, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 15, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14, 2025 March 13-14, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14, 2025 March 13-14, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado girls high school teams.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 9 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
Image Federal policies inject ‘uncertainty’ into Colorado state budget picture Despite uncertainty over how federal policy changes could impact the national and state economy, Colorado’s state budget picture has not worsened.
Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation.
Image Trump tariff threats imperiling Colorado’s economy, state treasurer says Trump has backed off plans to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, signing an executive order Thursday to delay percent tariffs on most goods.
Image USDA rolls out $1 billion plan to combat bird flu after egg prices rise The virus, also known as bird flu or H5N1, has disrupted the work of poultry farmers for years and began infecting dairy herds last year.
Image Commentary - Colorado is ready to preserve voting rights Portia Prescott says protecting the vote in Colorado isn’t about race or division — it’s about humanity.
Image South Dakota legislature seeks tighter limits on voter qualifications with host of ‘election integrity’ bills South Dakota lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills during the 2025 legislation session proposing to alter the state’s election laws.
Image Teller County sheriff announces run for Colorado governor in 2026 Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell will run for Colorado governor as a Republican candidate in 2026.
Image Three Colorado ballot measures advocate for energy consumer choice Advance Colorado, an influential conservative action committee, has filed three ballot measures.
Image Report: Egg producers 'exploit avian flu outbreak' for profit A new report by the group Food and Water Watch says egg companies are exploiting the bird flu outbreak for profit in Iowa.
Image EarthTalk - Why is the Great Salt Lake shrinking? Utah’s Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
Image 7 people indicted for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid in Colorado lab bribe scheme A federal grand jury in Colorado recently indicted seven people for defrauding Medicare and Colorado Medicaid.
Image Movie Review - Mickey 17 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mickey 17" from "Parasite" writer/director Bong Joon-ho.
Image Movie Reviews - Last Breath and Anora Critic Bob Garver looks at "Last Breath" and Academy Award winner "Anora."
Image Movie Review - Captain America: Brave New World Critic Bob Garver looks at "Captain America: Brave New World," the latest installment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe getting back to the classics.
Image USDA Update – March 20, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image South Dakota farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions The South Dakota region has seen some wet weather in recent days, but the entire state is still in varying levels of drought status.
Image Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry While food prices have increased as much as 2.5 times the rate of inflation - corporate profits have sky-rocketed five times faster than inflation.
Image New Mexico farm tackles climate change one freeze-dried apple at a time New Mexico is one of five U.S. states that frequently encounters exceptional drought that can damage crops.
Image Final steps to passage: House to vote on bill limiting semi-auto firearm sales Senate Bill 25-003 originally banned the sale or purchase of any semi-automatic rifles, shotguns or gas-operated handguns.
Image Democrats ‘have to do better,’ Senator Bennet tells Greeley town hall Senator Bennet spoke for about 90 minutes to the crowd gathered at the University of Northern Colorado.
Image South Dakota legislature seeks tighter limits on voter qualifications with host of ‘election integrity’ bills South Dakota lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills during the 2025 legislation session proposing to alter the state’s election laws.
Image Court challenges of recent mass firings of federal workers making headway The Sierra Club is taking the Trump administration to court, joining a slew of legal challenges over the mass firings of federal workers.
Image SCOTUS to decide future of fund seen as lifeline for rural broadband Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of a federal fund
Image Supreme Court will review case challenging Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case that challenges the constitutionality of a 2019 Colorado law that bans conversion therapy.
Image Coalition of AGs announce final plan to end Google's search engine monopoly Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser recently announced a proposed a final package of remedies to end Google’s monopoly.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 19, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 19, 2025.
Image EarthTalk - What is the Net Zero Banking Alliance and why is it in jeopardy with Trump? NZBA is a partnership of banks dedicated to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué es la Net Zero Banking Alliance y por qué está en peligro con Trump? La NZBA es una asociación de bancos dedicada a alcanzar las cero emisiones netas de gases de efecto invernadero para 2050.
Image Former Wyoming state lawmaker to lead EPA’s Colorado-based regional operations A former Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives to lead the Environmental Protection Agency region that includes Colorado.
Image Colorado Jobless rate rises slightly to 4.7% Employers in the state added 3,900 nonfarm jobs, bringing the state’s total to 2,981,000 jobs.
Image Consumer protection agency cuts put Coloradans at risk for predatory banks Coloradans with low bank balances would be on the hook for an extra $225 a year if Congress votes to roll back a new rule
Image EarthTalk - What is the Net Zero Banking Alliance and why is it in jeopardy with Trump? NZBA is a partnership of banks dedicated to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué es la Net Zero Banking Alliance y por qué está en peligro con Trump? La NZBA es una asociación de bancos dedicada a alcanzar las cero emisiones netas de gases de efecto invernadero para 2050.
Image Cooking at Home - Oat Bran Muffins Full of fruit and oat bran, these tasty muffins can be enjoyed as a snack or a dessert.
Image Cooking at Home - Oven-Fried Fish This spicy and savory oven-fried fish will be a hit in your home. Enjoy it with seasonal vegetables and a side of your favorite fruit.
Image Cooking at Home - New Orleans Red Beans Spice up your week with these delicious New Orleans Red Beans. Season with hot sauce if desired.
Image Proposed cuts to school meal programs spark concerns Children's advocates are crying foul after House Republicans called for $12 billion in cuts to the Community Eligibility Provision.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14-15, 2025 March 13-14-15, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14-15, 2025 March 13-14-15, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado girls high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 13-14, 2025 March 13-14, 2025, basketball playoff scores for southeast Colorado boys high school teams.
Image Commentary - Colorado leaders give some hope of meaningful resistance In Utah, the U.S. government offered protections from state policies. Now, in Colorado, the state protects against U.S. government policies.
Image Court challenges of recent mass firings of federal workers making headway The Sierra Club is taking the Trump administration to court, joining a slew of legal challenges over the mass firings of federal workers.
Image Court challenges of recent mass firings of federal workers making headway The Sierra Club is taking the Trump administration to court, joining a slew of legal challenges over the mass firings of federal workers.
Image Home Country – Simulated seafood Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Curious Kids: Is ranch dressing a liquid or a solid? To figure out what’s going on with ranch dressing, you need to understand what the different states of matter are.
Image Curious Kids: How are clouds’ shapes made? Once you understand how certain clouds develop their shapes, you can learn to forecast the weather.
Image Curious Kids: Can animals have mental disabilities? Sometimes genetic or developmental changes affect how the brain is built, which can lead to mental disabilities or learning differences.
Image Curious Kids: Why is water different colors in different places? Deep waters look dark blue, but shallow waters that are very clear can appear light blue or turquoise.
