A Rio Blanco County rancher joins seven others backing Boulder's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for climate-related damages including wildfire costs and water scarcity.

John Adams Academy in Douglas County will deploy pepper spray drones this fall as part of a new active shooter response system developed by a Texas company.

State health officials and community advocates are demanding access to an Aurora immigration detention center to investigate a tuberculosis case after the private operator has refused to cooperate with a public health order for six weeks.

Several Colorado cities have enacted moratoriums on data center development while state lawmakers struggle to pass regulations addressing concerns about energy use, water consumption, and environmental impacts.

Federal immigration agents arrested about 51,000 immigrants in July using new tactics like airport checkpoints, the highest monthly total under the Trump administration.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, August 8, 2026.

Anti-abortion groups urge the new U.S. attorney general to enforce a Civil War-era law banning abortion materials from the mail.

Seven in 10 Americans support unions, but federal and state labor laws prevent most workers who want to join from doing so, according to a new report.

A powerful earthquake in Colombia leaves 111 people dead and more injured; Trump executive order that spaces out childhood vacations; New data: Hunger reaches families in every Indiana county; Oregon expert: Trump's nuclear plan threatens Hanford remediation; Trump administration buys back New York offshore wind leases.

Trump levels anti-Islamic and anti-communits attacks. A Montana Democratic candidate refuses to clear the way for a popular independent and dark money floods into Minnesota.

Iran gives the US a long list of demands before it will open the Strait of Hormuz; West Virginia work group: 'Brain drain' impacting state workforce; Arkansas Head Start centers could face a major overhaul; Fearing arson, U.S. Senators call for a crackdown on wildfire betting.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments October 5 in a Colorado case that could determine whether local governments can sue energy companies for climate change damages.

Federal immigration agents arrested about 51,000 immigrants in July using new tactics like airport checkpoints, the highest monthly total under the Trump administration.

U.S. Senators urge federal regulators to ban wildfire betting on prediction platforms, fearing the wagers could incentivize arson.

Richard O'Brian, a pastor known in the community, passed away at Weisbrod Hospital in Eads with his wife Diane at his side.

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

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

From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

Eads endures two more days of 101-degree heat before Wednesday storms bring relief and cooler temperatures through the weekend.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, August 8, 2026.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, August 8, 2026.

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

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

Cheyenne Wells hits 101 Tuesday before thunderstorms and cooler weather arrive nearly daily through the weekend.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, August 8, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, August 8, 2026.

Cheyenne Wells reaches near 100 degrees Saturday before afternoon storms could bring 70 mph winds and dry lightning to the area.

Cheyenne Wells hits 102 Monday before evening storms and a cold front drop temperatures into the low 80s Tuesday and Wednesday.

Events in southeast Colorado for {publish_month].

Events in southeast Colorado for {publish_month].

Young workers entering a shrinking labor market could earn significantly more than their parents and benefit from lower housing costs starting around 2040, demographers predict.

Congress passed the ROAD to Housing Act in July, the first major housing bill in decades, though experts say its regulatory reforms will only marginally ease the nation's affordability crisis.

States are cracking down on organized retail crime with new laws targeting cargo theft, gift card fraud and other sophisticated schemes that have evolved beyond traditional shoplifting.

Wyoming libraries offer free streaming services, computers, tools and tutoring to help residents stretch tight budgets.

A Washington court rejected a challenge to ballot language warning that repealing the state's Millionaire Tax would cut funding for education and human services.

A University of California study finds New Mexico voters punish Democratic candidates who avoid discussing climate change, especially those open to supporting the party.

Nebraska Republicans sue to block the America First Party from the November ballot, claiming its name and conservative messaging are designed to confuse voters and benefit a nonpartisan Senate candidate.

Two new political parties in Nebraska have cleared the signature threshold needed to become official, with organizers now required to submit bylaws and officer lists by August 27.

A Kansas judge struck down abortion restrictions dating back to 1997, ruling the state failed to justify waiting periods, reversal disclosures and other mandates that violated women's right to bodily autonomy.

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

Seven in 10 Americans support unions, but federal and state labor laws prevent most workers who want to join from doing so, according to a new report.

State health officials and community advocates are demanding access to an Aurora immigration detention center to investigate a tuberculosis case after the private operator has refused to cooperate with a public health order for six weeks.

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

A Rio Blanco County rancher joins seven others backing Boulder's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for climate-related damages including wildfire costs and water scarcity.

Colorado River basin states remain deadlocked over water-sharing agreements expiring this year, leaving California and other states uncertain how to plan for deepening shortages.

The Kansas Farmers Union executive director says Senate disagreements over food assistance program cuts have stalled passage of the first farm bill since 2018, leaving agriculture without needed certainty.

U.S. Senators urge federal regulators to ban wildfire betting on prediction platforms, fearing the wagers could incentivize arson.

A Kansas judge struck down abortion restrictions dating back to 1997, ruling the state failed to justify waiting periods, reversal disclosures and other mandates that violated women's right to bodily autonomy.

CoreCivic's sale of its Leavenworth immigration detention facility to the federal government undermines city safeguards Leavenworth officials negotiated to protect detainees and preserve tax revenue.

Trump levels anti-Islamic and anti-communits attacks. A Montana Democratic candidate refuses to clear the way for a popular independent and dark money floods into Minnesota.

John Adams Academy in Douglas County will deploy pepper spray drones this fall as part of a new active shooter response system developed by a Texas company.

Nebraska Republicans sue to block the America First Party from the November ballot, claiming its name and conservative messaging are designed to confuse voters and benefit a nonpartisan Senate candidate.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments October 5 in a Colorado case that could determine whether local governments can sue energy companies for climate change damages.

U.S. Senators urge federal regulators to ban wildfire betting on prediction platforms, fearing the wagers could incentivize arson.

A Rio Blanco County rancher joins seven others backing Boulder's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for climate-related damages including wildfire costs and water scarcity.

Road engineers are turning to recycled plastic, old tires, and smart technology to build longer-lasting highways while cutting greenhouse gas emissions and construction waste.

A University of California study finds New Mexico voters punish Democratic candidates who avoid discussing climate change, especially those open to supporting the party.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments October 5 in a Colorado case that could determine whether local governments can sue energy companies for climate change damages.

Seven in 10 Americans support unions, but federal and state labor laws prevent most workers who want to join from doing so, according to a new report.

CoreCivic's sale of its Leavenworth immigration detention facility to the federal government undermines city safeguards Leavenworth officials negotiated to protect detainees and preserve tax revenue.

US employers cut 23,000 jobs in July while earlier months were revised downward by 103,000, signaling a sharp slowdown in hiring as labor shortages intensify.

Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey became the first states to ban retailers from using personal data like browsing history to set individualized prices on groceries and other goods.

John Adams Academy in Douglas County will deploy pepper spray drones this fall as part of a new active shooter response system developed by a Texas company.

A federal appeals court acquitted Chinese-American chemistry professor Feng Tao of espionage charges after the University of Kansas pursued his prosecution following an anonymous tip.

Several Colorado cities have enacted moratoriums on data center development while state lawmakers struggle to pass regulations addressing concerns about energy use, water consumption, and environmental impacts.

AARP Colorado is partnering with rural libraries across the state to offer older adults free programs on fraud prevention, digital literacy, and aging in place.

A University of New Mexico emergency medicine doctor says hikers bitten by rattlesnakes should walk calmly to safety and seek medical care quickly rather than applying tourniquets or panicking.

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

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

Colorado Parks and Wildlife closes an 11-mile stretch of the Gunnison River above Blue Mesa Reservoir from noon to midnight daily due to drought-driven low flows and rising water temperatures.

When you think of a desert, you probably imagine giant waves of sand dunes beneath a blazing Sun.

The middle finger is usually the longest. It acts as the hand’s central axis, helping to balance and guide movements. Its length also allows it to work with the other fingers to grip objects securely.

A black hole is an object so massive and dense that even light cannot escape its gravity.

For baseball players, seeing the ball clearly can be the difference between making a game-winning catch and watching the winning run score.