Top News Image State Senator Julie Gonzales launches primary challenge against Senator Hickenlooper Progressive lawmaker pitches generational change at a ‘defining moment’ for Democrats. Image New data tool shows Coloradans missing out on dental care Young people living in rural parts of Colorado are accessing oral health care at half the rate of the general population. Image Kiowa County resident Orville Mousel one of the few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors Eighty-four years ago, Orville Mousel was among the estimated 87,000 military personnel at Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i. Image Top articles for the week ending December 6, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025. Image Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool. Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison. National and Global News Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - December 8, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees A provision in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the federal student loan program for graduate students. Image Politics: 2025Talks - December 5, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast - December 8, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud services has led to a massive demand for computing power. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 6, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025. Image Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care. Image Last minute tips as Medicare open enrollment ends Sunday This Sunday, December 7, is the last day to make changes to your Medicare plan, as open enrollment comes to an end. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image Kiowa County resident Orville Mousel one of the few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors Eighty-four years ago, Orville Mousel was among the estimated 87,000 military personnel at Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i. Image About Town – December 8, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - December 7, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado. Image Kiowa County Sheriff's Report - November 2025 Monthly report from the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for November 2025. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 6, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending December 6, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Kiowa County resident Orville Mousel one of the few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors Eighty-four years ago, Orville Mousel was among the estimated 87,000 military personnel at Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 6, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending December 6, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025. Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - December 8-11, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for December 8-11, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball schedule - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Economy Image Colorado gas prices dip as Thanksgiving travel sets records Coloradans will find gas prices much lower than last year, offering some relief as millions hit the road. Image Commentary - Support Main Street this holiday season In Colorado, small businesses are the beating heart of the economy. Image Farmers bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies Today, the economic effects of policies affecting farmers are broader and deeper. Image Report: Climate workforce gaps threaten path to net zero Colorado just released a report detailing the projected gaps in the state’s “climate workforce” as it hopes to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Elections Image State Senator Julie Gonzales launches primary challenge against Senator Hickenlooper Progressive lawmaker pitches generational change at a ‘defining moment’ for Democrats. Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison. Image Justice Department sues 6 more states for voter lists The U.S. Department of Justice expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information. Image Trump administration again requests sensitive Colorado voter data, state declines Refusal to share information comes as DOJ sues other states to compel disclosures. Health & Living Image New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees A provision in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the federal student loan program for graduate students. Image Southwest Colorado region seasonal closures used to protect vulnerable wildlife During winter, wildlife largely rely on built-up fat reserves from forage consumed during the summer and fall. Image New data tool shows Coloradans missing out on dental care Young people living in rural parts of Colorado are accessing oral health care at half the rate of the general population. Image Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care. 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Image Marketing overhaul: Transforming South Dakota ranchers into 'influencers' Overseeing a farm is no longer just about chores in the fields and barns. Image More industries want Trump’s help hiring immigrant labor after farms get a break As food prices remain high, the Trump administration has made it easier for farmers to hire foreign guest workers and to pay them less. Image Texas cattle ranchers support investigation into foreign meat companies Beef prices in grocery stores hit record highs this year due to a drought-driven reduction in the number of cattle raised. Government & Politics Image Colorado Public Utilities Commission schedules public comment hearings for the Colorado Power Pathway siting The Colorado Public Utilities Commission invites the public to join the comment hearings concerning Xcel Energy's siting permit appeals. Image Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care. Image State Senator Julie Gonzales launches primary challenge against Senator Hickenlooper Progressive lawmaker pitches generational change at a ‘defining moment’ for Democrats. Image Politics: 2025Talks - December 5, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Crime, Court & Law Image Governor Polis Appoints Daniel M. St. John II to the 8th Judicial District Court Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed Daniel M. St. John II to the 8th Judicial District Court. Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison. Image Trump signs drug treatment bill backed by Colorado representative President Donald Trump just signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communications Reauthorization Act into law. Image Justice Department sues 6 more states for voter lists The U.S. Department of Justice expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information. Weather & Climate Image EarthTalk - If ‘forever chemicals’ are so bad, why are they allowed in the U.S? PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in the human body or environment. Image EarthTalk - Si los «químicos eternos» son tan perjudiciales, ¿por qué se permiten en los Estados Unidos? Las PFAS se denominan «sustancias químicas eternas» porque no se descomponen fácilmente en el cuerpo humano ni en el medio ambiente. Image Kiowa County weather recap - December 3, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending December 3, 2025. Image Winter storms blanket the East, while the U.S. West is wondering: Where’s the snow? While the eastern half of the U.S. digs out from winter storms, the western U.S. snow season has been off to a very slow start. Personal Finance & Business Image New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees A provision in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the federal student loan program for graduate students. Image Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud services has led to a massive demand for computing power. Image Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool. 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Image State Senator Julie Gonzales launches primary challenge against Senator Hickenlooper Progressive lawmaker pitches generational change at a ‘defining moment’ for Democrats.
Image New data tool shows Coloradans missing out on dental care Young people living in rural parts of Colorado are accessing oral health care at half the rate of the general population.
Image Kiowa County resident Orville Mousel one of the few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors Eighty-four years ago, Orville Mousel was among the estimated 87,000 military personnel at Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 6, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025.
Image Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool.
Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - December 8, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees A provision in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the federal student loan program for graduate students.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - December 8, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud services has led to a massive demand for computing power.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 6, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025.
Image Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care.
Image Last minute tips as Medicare open enrollment ends Sunday This Sunday, December 7, is the last day to make changes to your Medicare plan, as open enrollment comes to an end.
Image Kiowa County resident Orville Mousel one of the few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors Eighty-four years ago, Orville Mousel was among the estimated 87,000 military personnel at Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i.
Image About Town – December 8, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - December 7, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County Sheriff's Report - November 2025 Monthly report from the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for November 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 6, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 6, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Kiowa County resident Orville Mousel one of the few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors Eighty-four years ago, Orville Mousel was among the estimated 87,000 military personnel at Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 6, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 6, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 6, 2025.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - December 8-11, 2025 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for December 8-11, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball schedule - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Colorado gas prices dip as Thanksgiving travel sets records Coloradans will find gas prices much lower than last year, offering some relief as millions hit the road.
Image Commentary - Support Main Street this holiday season In Colorado, small businesses are the beating heart of the economy.
Image Farmers bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies Today, the economic effects of policies affecting farmers are broader and deeper.
Image Report: Climate workforce gaps threaten path to net zero Colorado just released a report detailing the projected gaps in the state’s “climate workforce” as it hopes to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Image State Senator Julie Gonzales launches primary challenge against Senator Hickenlooper Progressive lawmaker pitches generational change at a ‘defining moment’ for Democrats.
Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison.
Image Justice Department sues 6 more states for voter lists The U.S. Department of Justice expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information.
Image Trump administration again requests sensitive Colorado voter data, state declines Refusal to share information comes as DOJ sues other states to compel disclosures.
Image New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees A provision in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the federal student loan program for graduate students.
Image Southwest Colorado region seasonal closures used to protect vulnerable wildlife During winter, wildlife largely rely on built-up fat reserves from forage consumed during the summer and fall.
Image New data tool shows Coloradans missing out on dental care Young people living in rural parts of Colorado are accessing oral health care at half the rate of the general population.
Image Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care.
Image Movie Review - Zootopia 2 After a nine-year absence, Zootopia returns. Does critic Bob Garver think it was worth the wait?
Image Movie Review - Wicked: For Good The Now You See Me franchise makes a return appearance. Does critic Bob Garver see it continuing?
Image Movie Review - Now You See Me: Now You Don’t The Now You See Me franchise makes a return appearance. Does critic Bob Garver see it continuing?
Image Movie Review - Predator: Badlands Critic Bob Garver looks at "Predator: Badlands." Does the latest series installment change his mind about the franchise?
Image Attorneys general oppose pay cut for foreign farmworkers A coalition of 17 Democratic attorneys general is opposing a U.S. Department of Labor rule that would reduce wages for temporary foreign farmworkers.
Image Marketing overhaul: Transforming South Dakota ranchers into 'influencers' Overseeing a farm is no longer just about chores in the fields and barns.
Image More industries want Trump’s help hiring immigrant labor after farms get a break As food prices remain high, the Trump administration has made it easier for farmers to hire foreign guest workers and to pay them less.
Image Texas cattle ranchers support investigation into foreign meat companies Beef prices in grocery stores hit record highs this year due to a drought-driven reduction in the number of cattle raised.
Image Colorado Public Utilities Commission schedules public comment hearings for the Colorado Power Pathway siting The Colorado Public Utilities Commission invites the public to join the comment hearings concerning Xcel Energy's siting permit appeals.
Image Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care.
Image State Senator Julie Gonzales launches primary challenge against Senator Hickenlooper Progressive lawmaker pitches generational change at a ‘defining moment’ for Democrats.
Image Governor Polis Appoints Daniel M. St. John II to the 8th Judicial District Court Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed Daniel M. St. John II to the 8th Judicial District Court.
Image Tina Peters applies for presidential pardon, lawyer says Former Mesa County clerk is serving state sentence in Colorado prison.
Image Trump signs drug treatment bill backed by Colorado representative President Donald Trump just signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communications Reauthorization Act into law.
Image Justice Department sues 6 more states for voter lists The U.S. Department of Justice expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information.
Image EarthTalk - If ‘forever chemicals’ are so bad, why are they allowed in the U.S? PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in the human body or environment.
Image EarthTalk - Si los «químicos eternos» son tan perjudiciales, ¿por qué se permiten en los Estados Unidos? Las PFAS se denominan «sustancias químicas eternas» porque no se descomponen fácilmente en el cuerpo humano ni en el medio ambiente.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - December 3, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending December 3, 2025.
Image Winter storms blanket the East, while the U.S. West is wondering: Where’s the snow? While the eastern half of the U.S. digs out from winter storms, the western U.S. snow season has been off to a very slow start.
Image New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees A provision in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the federal student loan program for graduate students.
Image Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud services has led to a massive demand for computing power.
Image Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool.
Image Colorado receives $420M from feds for high-speed internet The federal grant funding is part of the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
Image Cooking at Home - Leftover Turkey Casserole Leftover turkey, is jazzed up with cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and celery in this hearty casserole dish!
Image Cooking at Home - Cherry Puff Pancake Smells of vanilla, cinnamon, and fruit will fill your home after baking these cherry puff pancakes.
Image Cooking at Home - Cheese and Corn Chowder This is a hearty vegetarian soup for a filling and healthy meal on a chilly night.
Image New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees A provision in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the federal student loan program for graduate students.
Image Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud services has led to a massive demand for computing power.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 1-6, 2025 December 1-6, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southwest Colorado region seasonal closures used to protect vulnerable wildlife During winter, wildlife largely rely on built-up fat reserves from forage consumed during the summer and fall.
Image Home Country – Finding Chipper Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Movie Review - Zootopia 2 After a nine-year absence, Zootopia returns. Does critic Bob Garver think it was worth the wait?
Image Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time
Image Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud services has led to a massive demand for computing power.
Image Curious Kids: How will the universe end? The universe – all of space and time, and all matter and energy – began about 14 billion years ago.
Image A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone Twenty-five years ago, there were hundreds of speakers of the Arapaho language. Today, there are less than 100, and all are over the age of 70.
Image Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time