Supporters of a proposed graduated income tax submitted more than 157,000 signatures to Colorado officials Monday, seeking to place Initiative 195 on the November ballot.

Colorado gun purchases surged nearly threefold in July as buyers rushed to obtain firearms before a new permit-to-purchase law took effect August 1.

Interior Department's Colorado River water reduction plan draws fire from Lower Basin states while Upper Basin leaders back the framework to manage historic drought conditions.

Colorado teenagers pitched policy proposals to state lawmakers Friday, urging new regulations on social media companies to better protect youth mental health and limit algorithmic content.

Federal prosecutors move to dismiss charges against a Maryland canoeist after discovering the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage likely resulted from contractor error, not vandalism.

The federal government released a 10-year Colorado River management plan that cuts Nevada's water allocation while sparing Upper Basin states from mandatory reductions, drawing criticism from state leaders.

Democratic state officials ask the Supreme Court to block Trump's executive order requiring overhauls to mail-in voting systems before November's elections, saying states lack time to comply.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged governors to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement targeting convicted undocumented immigrants, saying partnership prevents dangerous public arrests.

Wildland fire veterans worry that Trump administration orders for aggressive fire suppression could endanger firefighters as extreme blazes sweep across the West.

Indiana's Medicaid rolls dropped by more than 343,000 people in a year, with most losses blamed on missed paperwork deadlines rather than actual ineligibility.

More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children lost legal representation when the Trump administration let a contract expire and has not yet named a replacement contractor to handle their immigration cases.

Humanitarian groups urge Congress to block Trump administration restrictions on foreign aid to organizations supporting LGBTQ+ rights and diversity initiatives.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins other Democratic state leaders in suing the Trump administration over tariffs affecting nearly all U.S. imports.

Trump floats firing Pirro over reflecting pool revelations; CE shooting fallout in Maine puts spotlight on Senator Susan Collins AG vote; Community health workers help families navigate Medi-Cal changes; Tire pollution is an increasing problem in Kentucky waterways.

A Kiowa County resident and former Planning & Zoning chairman warns that a proposed use tax could discourage development and hurt the county's long-term economic growth.

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

Karla Jean Buck, a lifelong Eads resident and devoted mother and grandmother, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday at age 79.

Karla Jean Buck, a longtime Kiowa County resident, passed away July 28 at age 79, with graveside services scheduled for Tuesday at Eads Cemetery.

Karla Jean Buck, a longtime Kiowa County resident, died unexpectedly at her home on July 29 at age 79.

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

Eads reaches 104 degrees Monday before a cool front drops temperatures more than 20 degrees by Tuesday with scattered thunderstorms possible overnight.

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

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Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Cheyenne Wells will reach 102 degrees Monday as fire danger climbs across the county due to low humidity and gusty winds.

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

Cheyenne County faces another round of thunderstorms Wednesday night capable of heavy rainfall before drier weather moves in Thursday.

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.

Democratic state officials ask the Supreme Court to block Trump's executive order requiring overhauls to mail-in voting systems before November's elections, saying states lack time to comply.

Supporters of a proposed graduated income tax submitted more than 157,000 signatures to Colorado officials Monday, seeking to place Initiative 195 on the November ballot.

A University of California study finds that Democratic candidates emphasizing climate change could gain voter support rather than lose it, challenging the party's recent strategy of downplaying the issue.

The Department of Homeland Security says Immigration and Customs Enforcement has no plans to conduct aggressive operations at polling sites during the midterm elections, though officials left open the possibility of changes based on intelligence.

A new report argues that tripling union membership in Colorado and nationwide would raise wages, expand healthcare access, and help families afford rising costs of living.

Texas expanded its Compassionate Use Program to cover chronic pain, traumatic brain injuries, Crohn's disease and other conditions while allowing vape products at licensed dispensaries.

South Dakota's governor and attorney general appealed a federal judge's decision blocking enforcement of a law that criminalizes abortion-pill advertising in the state.

Even when kids spend five hours a day on screen – whether computers, television or text – it doesn’t appear to be harmful.

Iowa's crops progressed near average pace through early August despite record heat and dew points, with corn silking nearly complete and soybeans blooming across most of the state.

Klickitat County grapples with solar and battery storage development on agricultural land as a Shell Energy subsidiary funds a campaign urging landowners to support projects on prime farmland.

The USDA has approved drought disaster declarations for 86 of Nebraska's 93 counties, freeing up loan assistance for farmers struggling with severe dry conditions across most of the state.

Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.

More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children lost legal representation when the Trump administration let a contract expire and has not yet named a replacement contractor to handle their immigration cases.

Governor appoints members to seven state boards and committees with terms expiring between 2027 and 2030, including positions on water quality, veterans affairs, lottery operations, and sexual assault response oversight.

Utah is receiving $69 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the State Small Business Credit Initiative. 

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee dropped the text of the U.S. farm bill last Friday, an 802-page package authorizing various programs.

South Dakota's governor and attorney general appealed a federal judge's decision blocking enforcement of a law that criminalizes abortion-pill advertising in the state.

Democratic state officials ask the Supreme Court to block Trump's executive order requiring overhauls to mail-in voting systems before November's elections, saying states lack time to comply.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged governors to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement targeting convicted undocumented immigrants, saying partnership prevents dangerous public arrests.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins other Democratic state leaders in suing the Trump administration over tariffs affecting nearly all U.S. imports.

Iowa's crops progressed near average pace through early August despite record heat and dew points, with corn silking nearly complete and soybeans blooming across most of the state.

Mink and other fur farm animals carry viruses that can spread to humans, prompting calls to restrict or ban the fur industry in America and Europe.

The University of Utah's new "Redtail" supercomputer ranks among the world's fastest and most energy-efficient machines, positioning the state to accelerate research in cancer, Alzheimer's, and genetic studies.

A University of California study finds that Democratic candidates emphasizing climate change could gain voter support rather than lose it, challenging the party's recent strategy of downplaying the issue.

Senate leaders reach bipartisan deal to fund federal government through December while blocking Trump administration's controversial new grant criteria.

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.

A new report argues that tripling union membership in Colorado and nationwide would raise wages, expand healthcare access, and help families afford rising costs of living.

Trump expands a program allowing veterans with military vehicle experience to quickly obtain commercial driver's licenses, aiming to fill the trucking industry's shortage of drivers.

Colorado teenagers pitched policy proposals to state lawmakers Friday, urging new regulations on social media companies to better protect youth mental health and limit algorithmic content.

The University of Utah's new "Redtail" supercomputer ranks among the world's fastest and most energy-efficient machines, positioning the state to accelerate research in cancer, Alzheimer's, and genetic studies.

Klickitat County grapples with solar and battery storage development on agricultural land as a Shell Energy subsidiary funds a campaign urging landowners to support projects on prime farmland.

AI companies are destroying millions of books through bulk purchases and destructive scanning to train chatbots, raising fears that rare editions could be unknowingly lost.

Native tribes and conservation groups plan to sue after Trump shrinks Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by roughly 90 percent.

Extreme drought forcing Walsenburg and La Veta to drain Daigre Reservoir for municipal water has prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to open an emergency public fish salvage at the Huerfano County site.

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

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free state park admission throughout August 2026 to active-duty military, veterans, and National Guard members with proper identification.

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.