The Aspen Acres Fire near Pueblo has burned more than 91,000 acres and destroyed over 200 structures, forcing evacuations across four counties as crews work to contain the state's seventh largest wildfire.

A Colorado State Patrol trooper was injured early July 4 when a Jeep struck his cruiser from behind during a traffic stop on Interstate 70 near Watkins.

Ministry leader Victor Marx holds a 1,950-vote lead over state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer in Colorado's Republican gubernatorial primary with nearly all votes counted.

Starting August 1, Colorado gun buyers will need to complete safety training and pass a written exam to purchase popular semiautomatic rifles and pistols under a new state permit-to-purchase program.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado.

A White House report criticizes Smithsonian exhibits for emphasizing Indigenous land dispossession, reigniting debate over how American history should be taught and presented.

Maine Senate candidate Platner considers his campaign after rape allegations. A New York man sues ICE, saying it tried to bully and silence him. And, the White House criticizes how the Smithsonian presents Indigenous history.

After a new allegation, top Senate Democrats are ending support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner; Senators push package of bills to demand ICE out of Pennsylvania; Indiana law targets employers hiring undocumented workers; Beloved Georgia wildlife refuge at a crossroads.

18 Dead in Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine; Wisconsin moms rally for universal childcare and paid leave ahead of election; North Carolina anti-data center movement broadens to reject AI technology; And an Alaska cruise ship sails maiden voyage using alternative fuel.

The Trump administration's planned closure of the nation's leading bee research lab in Maryland threatens pollinator health and the food security of crops worth billions annually.

Trump's administration is paying billions to convince offshore wind developers to abandon their projects, while East Coast states argue the buyout deals are illegal and threaten clean energy goals.

Trump calls Democratic Socialist candidates a resurgent ‘communist menace’. Iran mourns former Supreme Leader Khamenei. And, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to assault weapons bans.

The extreme heat this weekend is suspected of causing 25 deaths in New Jersey; Report: H.R.1 cuts outpace rural health funds in Ohio; Michigan study uncovers gene that could lower colorectal cancer risk; Summer wildfires cause higher ozone levels throughout Iowa; new report finds Corporate tax dodgers see 3,000% return on political lobbying.

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

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Heat near 98 opens the week in Kiowa County before moisture increases storm chances Wednesday and Thursday.

Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.

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Cheyenne Wells reaches near 98 degrees Tuesday before midweek thunderstorms arrive, with gusty winds and dry lightning posing fire concerns through Thursday.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Severe thunderstorms threaten Cheyenne County Friday and Saturday with damaging winds, blowing dust and hail up to 2 inches as heat peaks near 98 degrees.

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

Temperatures in Cheyenne County will climb toward the upper 90s through the Fourth of July weekend with afternoon thunderstorm chances and gusty winds each day.

Unofficial Cheyenne County Primary Election Results - June 30, 2026

Mid-90s heat and gusty winds dominate the forecast for Cheyenne County through Wednesday, with isolated storms possible later in the week.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado.

Western states led economic growth in the first quarter while agricultural regions like South Dakota contracted, new federal data shows.

Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona.

Ministry leader Victor Marx holds a 1,950-vote lead over state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer in Colorado's Republican gubernatorial primary with nearly all votes counted.

Progressive candidates including challenger Melat Kiros won upset victories in Colorado's Tuesday primary, but experts caution against reading sweeping political conclusions from individual election results.

Nebraska voters seeking to protect ballot measures from legislative changes submitted more than 186,500 signatures Thursday toward a constitutional amendment that would require four-fifths of lawmakers to alter citizen-approved laws.

Governor Polis fires two clemency board members who publicly opposed his decision to release election denier Tina Peters from prison.

New Mexico officials demand millions in damages after federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills into communities as part of trafficking investigations.

Arizona now requires commercial insurers to cover diagnostic follow-up mammograms without copays when initial screening shows abnormalities.

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A new national survey reveals pregnant and postpartum women in Illinois face inadequate healthcare and mental health support, with advocates warning that Medicaid cuts could deepen the maternal health crisis.

The Trump administration's planned closure of the nation's leading bee research lab in Maryland threatens pollinator health and the food security of crops worth billions annually.

A horse in Montrose County tested positive for Vesicular Stomatitis on July 30, marking Colorado's second confirmed VSV case this year.

China's resumption of U.S. soybean purchases under a new trade agreement has lifted farmer morale, but exports remain well below pre-trade war levels and planting costs stay high.

A Helena judge temporarily blocked Montana's Land Board from preventing American Prairie from grazing its 900 bison on state trust lands, ruling the board's directive violated public notice requirements.

Ministry leader Victor Marx holds a 1,950-vote lead over state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer in Colorado's Republican gubernatorial primary with nearly all votes counted.

New Mexico lawmakers plan to introduce legislation next year creating a statewide moratorium on large-scale data centers while the state develops standards for evaluating their impact on water, energy and communities.

Maine Senate candidate Platner considers his campaign after rape allegations. A New York man sues ICE, saying it tried to bully and silence him. And, the White House criticizes how the Smithsonian presents Indigenous history.

Two segments receive county permits allowing construction to begin in 2023.

A Utah man charged with murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk faces a weeklong preliminary hearing to determine if prosecutors have enough evidence to proceed toward trial.

State Patrol seeks help identifying a man who assaulted a tow truck operator on I-70 west of Limon on July 5.

The Trump administration is pushing forward with plans to build 30-foot border wall segments in Big Bend Ranch State Park despite opposition from local law enforcement, environmentalists, and Texas landowners.

Starting August 1, Colorado gun buyers will need to complete safety training and pass a written exam to purchase popular semiautomatic rifles and pistols under a new state permit-to-purchase program.

Lamar and Prowers County face near-100-degree heat and elevated fire danger Monday through Wednesday as gusty winds and dry conditions increase wildfire risk.

Cheyenne Wells reaches near 98 degrees Tuesday before midweek thunderstorms arrive, with gusty winds and dry lightning posing fire concerns through Thursday.

Heat near 98 opens the week in Kiowa County before moisture increases storm chances Wednesday and Thursday.

The U.S. Forest Service's push to thin Western forests as wildfire prevention contradicts independent research showing dense, mature forests burn less intensely than thinned areas.

Applications to Oklahoma's Promise scholarship program from the 2026 graduating class jumped nearly 50 percent as lawmakers increased funding and expanded eligibility.

Utah state leaders created a new housing division to speed up home construction and tackle the state's persistent shortage of affordable starter homes for families and workers.

Washington's state-run long-term care insurance program begins paying benefits Wednesday, offering eligible workers coverage for in-home care, equipment, and other services as they age.

Trump administration tightens rules for Medicaid work requirement exemptions, threatening coverage for thousands of disabled and chronically ill enrollees across 40 states.

The Trump administration's planned closure of the nation's leading bee research lab in Maryland threatens pollinator health and the food security of crops worth billions annually.

After years of drought depleted its wells, the small New Mexico town of Estancia declared a water emergency and began trucking in water while its largest customer, a federal immigration detention center, does the same.

Applications to Oklahoma's Promise scholarship program from the 2026 graduating class jumped nearly 50 percent as lawmakers increased funding and expanded eligibility.

New Mexico lawmakers plan to introduce legislation next year creating a statewide moratorium on large-scale data centers while the state develops standards for evaluating their impact on water, energy and communities.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife closes the west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park due to drought and falling water levels, with the east ramp remaining open for trailered launches.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "Minions and Monsters.” Is it a hit, or does he find it despicable?

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

Human actions and poor livestock management practices, not wolves themselves, are driving deaths in Colorado's wolf recovery program, according to records from the Copper Creek pack tragedy.

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

Before hormones were discovered in 1849 and DNA was discovered in 1869, people thought about gender – and therefore being transgender – pretty differently.

The part of the brain that helps control emotions and actions doesn’t finish developing until your mid-20s.

When someone passes away, their assets and debts become what’s known as an estate.