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Image Commentary: Despite new law, Colorado oil and gas companies still get away with secrecy A follow-up law might be necessary to get regulators to protect the health of communities.
Image Federal shutdown sidelines 34,000 workers in Colorado As the federal government enters its fourth week of a shutdown, an estimated 34,000 Coloradans are currently on furlough.
Image Colorado first in nation to collect health care pricing data from insurers Colorado is the first state in the nation to make health care and drug prices more transparent.
Image Colorado’s insurance marketplace should improve management practices, audit says Connect for Health Colorado needs to streamline public outreach decision making, better document financial activities.
Image Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks.
Image Tens of thousands of Coloradans rally and march against Trump at No Kings protests Demonstrations part of nationwide movement of resistance to authoritarian policies.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - October 24, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image US Senate fails to move ahead on bills extending pay to federal workers during shutdown The Senate Thursday failed to advance a Republican measure and rejected unanimous agreements on two related bills from Democrats.
Image USDA announces plan to ‘strengthen’ beef industry The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out a plan to help “strengthen” the cattle industry and lower consumer prices for beef.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - October 24, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - October 23, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Photo of the Week - October 24, 2025 Photo of the week from the October 24, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - First frost of the season in Kiowa County, Colorado - Chris Sorensen.
Image Kiowa County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes - September 25, 2025 Minutes of the September 25, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 16-18, 2025 October 16-18, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image About Town – October 20, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - October 19, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - October 22, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending October 22, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 13-17, 2025 October 13-17, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Town of Cheyenne Wells council meeting minutes – September 12, 2025 Minutes of the September 12, 2025, meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Well, Colorado, council.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 13-17, 2025 October 13-17, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school softball regional playoff scores - October 18, 2025 October 18, 2025, regional playoff softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 16-18, 2025 October 16-18, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 18, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending October 18, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - October 20-23, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for October 20-23, 2025.
Image Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - October 20-23, 2025 Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for October 20-23, 2025.
Image Governor requests $10M to help Colorado food banks as SNAP benefits falter Federal shutdown expected to delay November benefits to 600K Coloradans.
Image Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths.
Image US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts.
Image Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses.
Image Dominion sale not expected to change Colorado elections, experts say Liberty Vote owner says he wants to abide by Trump’s elections executive order.
Image Midterm elections will likely see increased effects of misinformation, reduced federal security activity, experts say A year after the 2024 presidential election, technologists and election experts are wrestling with their new reality.
Image Pueblo ballot measure asks voters to scrap strong-mayor form of government Pueblo voters next month will decide whether the city government should return to a city council-city manager form of leadership.
Image Lawmakers propose amendment to overturn Citizens United Democratic lawmakers in four states have proposed a constitutional amendment to overturn a U.S. Supreme Court’s decision.
Image Colorado first in nation to collect health care pricing data from insurers Colorado is the first state in the nation to make health care and drug prices more transparent.
Image EarthTalk - Is the U.S. still sending large barges of trash and recycling overseas? The biggest shift came in 2018 when China stopped accepting most imported recyclables through its National Sword policy.
Image Curious Kids: What is rust? Rust is the term for the specific type of corrosion that occurs in iron or steel.
Image Movie Review - Tron: Ares Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.
Image Movie Review - The Smashing Machine Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success?
Image Movie Review - One Battle After Another Critic Bob Garver looks at "One Battle After Another." Does it a fighting chance to be a winner at the box office?
Image USDA announces plan to ‘strengthen’ beef industry The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out a plan to help “strengthen” the cattle industry and lower consumer prices for beef.
Image Montana offers up agritourism grants to give farmers, ranchers more revenue options The Montana Department of Commerce is set to divvy out $300,000 in agritourism grant funding.
Image Colorado visa proposals highlight exploitation, wage theft The H-2A visa program is a federally administered visa system that allows agricultural employers to hire immigrant workers.
Image Commentary - Rural lessons for resisting authoritarianism This is the Ditch Principle: Your ditch neighbor may disagree with you about everything except keeping the water running — so you start there.
Image As furloughs rise, Arizona officials call for ending government shutdown Rural Arizona families are feeling the effects of the government shutdown as tens of thousands of federal workers have lost their jobs.
Image Wyoming lawmakers endorse bill to restrict access to library books Wyoming lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would allow people to sue public libraries and school districts.
Image Federal shutdown sidelines 34,000 workers in Colorado As the federal government enters its fourth week of a shutdown, an estimated 34,000 Coloradans are currently on furlough.
Image US Senate fails to move ahead on bills extending pay to federal workers during shutdown The Senate Thursday failed to advance a Republican measure and rejected unanimous agreements on two related bills from Democrats.
Image Expert in Utah redistricting case calls Legislature’s map an ‘extreme partisan outlier’ In GOP-dominated Utah, Republicans for years have consistently won statewide races.
Image Wyoming lawmakers endorse bill to restrict access to library books Wyoming lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would allow people to sue public libraries and school districts.
Image Colorado Congressman proposes bipartisan bill to address fentanyl Colorado U.S. Representative Gabe Evans is leading the charge for a new bill in the U.S. House to combat the growing fentanyl crisis.
Image Trump tried to lay off more than 2,000 Interior staff in shutdown plan now on hold The Interior Department announced Monday it will pause efforts to lay off 2,050 employees throughout the countr.
Image Los Angeles officials vote next week on plan for hydrogen/gas power plant Environmental groups are speaking out ahead of a vote that could repower a Southern California natural gas plant to burn hydrogen.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - October 22, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending October 22, 2025.
Image How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives Hurricanes are America’s most destructive natural hazards, causing more deaths and property damage than any other type of disaster.
Image EarthTalk - Is the U.S. still sending large barges of trash and recycling overseas? The biggest shift came in 2018 when China stopped accepting most imported recyclables through its National Sword policy.
Image US Senate fails to move ahead on bills extending pay to federal workers during shutdown The Senate Thursday failed to advance a Republican measure and rejected unanimous agreements on two related bills from Democrats.
Image As furloughs rise, Arizona officials call for ending government shutdown Rural Arizona families are feeling the effects of the government shutdown as tens of thousands of federal workers have lost their jobs.
Image USDA announces plan to ‘strengthen’ beef industry The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out a plan to help “strengthen” the cattle industry and lower consumer prices for beef.
Image Governor requests $10M to help Colorado food banks as SNAP benefits falter Federal shutdown expected to delay November benefits to 600K Coloradans.
Image Cooking at Home - Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins Enjoy these delicious muffins for breakfast anytime of the year using canned pumpkin and frozen cranberries.
Image Cooking at Home - Broccoli Baked Potatoes Use those broccoli stalks in this dish instead of throwing them away. This makes a delicious side, a hearty snack, or a light meal.
Image Cooking at Home - Pasta Primavera A flavorful spring recipe that you and your family will savor. Use your favorite spring vegetables from your garden or local farmers market.
Image Cooking at Home - Mushroom Steak Fajitas Easy-prep Tex-Mex favorite the whole family will enjoy!
Image Wyoming lawmakers endorse bill to restrict access to library books Wyoming lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would allow people to sue public libraries and school districts.
Image How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives Hurricanes are America’s most destructive natural hazards, causing more deaths and property damage than any other type of disaster.
Image Opponents of New Mexico's 'Project Jupiter' fear strain on energy, water A developer is slated to build a massive AI data center in New Mexico's Doña Ana County after only a few weeks' notice to local residents.
Image Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports.
Image Trump tried to lay off more than 2,000 Interior staff in shutdown plan now on hold The Interior Department announced Monday it will pause efforts to lay off 2,050 employees throughout the countr.
Image Home Country – Alaskan chicken Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Utah unveils Wildlife Action Plan to protect state's endangered species The 10-year update of the Utah Wildlife Action Plan, which forms the backbone of state's conservation effort, is out.
Image Report: Wild burros destroying Arizona desert habitat A new report showed the Arizona's unchecked feral burro population is destroying keystone plant species
Image How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives Hurricanes are America’s most destructive natural hazards, causing more deaths and property damage than any other type of disaster.
Image Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports.
Image How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays Air traffic controllers are deemed essential workers, meaning they are still required to work while not receiving compensation
Image Curious Kids: What are solar storms and the solar wind? While it’s hard to see the solar wind directly in photos once it leaves the corona, we can measure the gas directly with instruments in space.
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