Colorado voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to prioritize hunting over other wildlife management approaches, a move opponents say would shield hunting practices from future restrictions.

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, convicted of felonies related to an election equipment breach, met with President Trump at the White House to discuss election integrity and federal involvement in upcoming elections.

Platte River Power Authority completed a 257-megawatt solar project near Fort Collins as Colorado's coal-fired power plants close and renewables now generate over half the state's electricity.

The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority appeared skeptical Monday of allowing Boulder and Boulder County to sue fossil fuel companies over climate change in state court, citing concerns about nationwide litigation.

Boulder and Boulder County face a Supreme Court test Monday over whether their lawsuit seeking climate damages from Suncor Energy and Exxon Mobil can proceed in state court.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, October 3, 2026.

Collins and Jackson face off in Maine’s first Senate debate, the Trump administration's immigration policies are linked to increased psychological harm in US children, and drought conditions and rising fuel costs could impact Mississippi's waterfowl hunting season.

A record number of women are running for Congress this fall, though gains in Senate representation remain unlikely despite potential historic firsts for Native American and Black women candidates.

Voting rights advocates launch a volunteer program at polling places in key swing states to counter fears of federal intimidation and document any voter harassment during the midterm elections.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a seed research program to sequence the nation's 600,000-seed collection and strengthen investigations into competition in the seed industry.

Anti-abortion groups push states to impose new restrictions on medication abortion pills even as the Trump administration reviews federal telehealth access rules.

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, convicted of felonies related to an election equipment breach, met with President Trump at the White House to discuss election integrity and federal involvement in upcoming elections.

Death row inmate Christa Pike is now able to speak to her lawyers; new analysis finds Energy policies could raise costs and cut Michigan jobs, and the polls show Socialism’s popularity grows in Maryland and across the nation.

Lawmakers support new executive order reducing diesel costs, Republicans break from President Trump on several issues, and polls show Americans want Trump and Congress to focus on affordability.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

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Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending October 5, 2026.

Sunny skies and low 80s weather continue through Saturday in Kiowa County, with increasing winds arriving by week's end before cooler, wetter conditions develop next week.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

The Kiowa County Driver License office will close from October 15 through November 4 to support election operations, resuming services November 5.

The Kiowa County Clerk's Office reminds voters to submit ballots by 7 p.m. on November 3 and alerts residents that driver license services will close during the election period.

Susie Paintin retired from the US Postal Service after 27 years, most recently serving as Eads Postmaster since 2019.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County face pleasant weather through Friday, but forecasters are watching for potentially dangerous fire conditions as winds strengthen and humidity drops this week.

South-southwest winds gusting to 40 mph Monday will bring breezy conditions to Cheyenne County, with sunny and mild weather expected through Friday.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for September 28-October 3, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school softball scores for September 28-October 3, 2026

Southeast Colorado high school football scores for September 28-October 3, 2026

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, October 3, 2026.

Washington's minimum wage will increase to $17.73 an hour starting January 1, marking a 60-cent annual bump tied to inflation.

Skyrocketing gas and food prices dominate voters' concerns heading into midterm elections across the Midwest and beyond.

U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September while unemployment ticked up to 4.2%, marking a significant slowdown as worker wages failed to keep pace with inflation.

The Supreme Court will decide Monday whether Colorado cities can use nuisance laws to sue energy companies for billions in climate change damages.

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, convicted of felonies related to an election equipment breach, met with President Trump at the White House to discuss election integrity and federal involvement in upcoming elections.

Anti-abortion groups push states to impose new restrictions on medication abortion pills even as the Trump administration reviews federal telehealth access rules.

Voting rights advocates launch a volunteer program at polling places in key swing states to counter fears of federal intimidation and document any voter harassment during the midterm elections.

Colorado voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to prioritize hunting over other wildlife management approaches, a move opponents say would shield hunting practices from future restrictions.

Utah's Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy is launching pilot programs with healthcare providers to test AI tools that could speed up medication refills, expand dermatology services, and improve postpartum care.

Fergus County confirms a measles case as Montana's declining vaccination rates leave residents vulnerable to the highly contagious disease.

Anti-abortion groups push states to impose new restrictions on medication abortion pills even as the Trump administration reviews federal telehealth access rules.

A record number of women are running for Congress this fall, though gains in Senate representation remain unlikely despite potential historic firsts for Native American and Black women candidates.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Trump's temporary allowance of tax-exempt red-dyed diesel on highways offers modest savings to South Dakota farmers but raises concerns about enforcement once the exemption expires.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a seed research program to sequence the nation's 600,000-seed collection and strengthen investigations into competition in the seed industry.

Nebraska ranchers are battling the slow spread of trees across the Sandhills, a threat that reduces grazing land and threatens the prairie ecosystem that defines the region.

Colorado voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to prioritize hunting over other wildlife management approaches, a move opponents say would shield hunting practices from future restrictions.

U.S. senators warn that Flock Safety's network of AI-powered license plate cameras, now installed over 120,000 times nationwide, may enable warrantless tracking and false arrests in violation of Fourth Amendment rights.

Family members of Jeffrey Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre say U.S. Representative Jeff Crank of Colorado Springs ignored their requests to meet about the Epstein files and support for trafficking survivors.

Trump's temporary allowance of tax-exempt red-dyed diesel on highways offers modest savings to South Dakota farmers but raises concerns about enforcement once the exemption expires.

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, convicted of felonies related to an election equipment breach, met with President Trump at the White House to discuss election integrity and federal involvement in upcoming elections.

Family members of Jeffrey Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre say U.S. Representative Jeff Crank of Colorado Springs ignored their requests to meet about the Epstein files and support for trafficking survivors.

A Washington judge struck down new state requirements for county sheriffs, ruling the law that would have forced some from office violates the First Amendment and voters' right to elect their choices.

The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority appeared skeptical Monday of allowing Boulder and Boulder County to sue fossil fuel companies over climate change in state court, citing concerns about nationwide litigation.

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending October 5, 2026.

Sunny skies and low 80s weather continue through Saturday in Kiowa County, with increasing winds arriving by week's end before cooler, wetter conditions develop next week.

Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County face pleasant weather through Friday, but forecasters are watching for potentially dangerous fire conditions as winds strengthen and humidity drops this week.

Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties as a tropical depression approaches northwest Florida with threats of heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding.

Idaho healthcare providers are dropping health insurance coverage as soaring premiums make it unaffordable even for doctors and nurses struggling to run independent practices.

Washington's minimum wage will increase to $17.73 an hour starting January 1, marking a 60-cent annual bump tied to inflation.

More than 21,000 Kansans will learn this month that nearly $34 million in medical debt has been forgiven through a partnership between two nonprofit organizations.

Skyrocketing gas and food prices dominate voters' concerns heading into midterm elections across the Midwest and beyond.

Utah's Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy is launching pilot programs with healthcare providers to test AI tools that could speed up medication refills, expand dermatology services, and improve postpartum care.

Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order directing Utah state agencies to adopt artificial intelligence tools while maintaining human oversight, privacy safeguards, and employee AI literacy training.

Public schools nationwide removed nearly 12,000 books last year, the highest number ever recorded, as new state censorship laws and artificial intelligence accelerate removals of titles with LGBTQ+ themes and characters of color.

Running artificial intelligence programs on your home computer instead of distant data centers could cut energy use by up to 79 percent, but only if the smaller models work right the first time.

Colorado voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to prioritize hunting over other wildlife management approaches, a move opponents say would shield hunting practices from future restrictions.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?

Washington's Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized killing wolves in the Couse pack after attacks on livestock killed at least four animals over ten months.

Southern Arapaho representatives visited Fishers Peak State Park near Trinidad to help shape how the park shares tribal history, cultural knowledge and connection to the land with future visitors.

Sleep is not one single thing; you go through several stages of sleep every night.

Thirty-one states have now enacted laws regulating artificial intelligence deepfakes in political campaigns, though most require only warnings rather than removing false content from circulation.

Black holes have a gravitational pull so strong that no objects close to them can escape.

University of Virginia librarian Leo Lo proposes sorting AI responses into four types—factual, interpretive, constructive and strategic—to help users better evaluate which answers need verification before use.