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Image Movie Review - The Housemaid Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Housemaid." Does it make him feel at home? Image Home Country – Winter worms Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. Image Fatal mountain lion attack in Larimer County under investigation Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack that occurred on the Crosier Mountain trail. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment When you answer the questions your doctor logs in your health record, you’re doing more than disclosing personal information. Image A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before Many people in the Americas waking up on Jan. 3, 2026, may have been feeling a sense of déjà vu. Image Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs Image West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses In recent weeks, powerful atmospheric river storms have swept across Washington, Oregon and California. Classifieds & Sponsors Image Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators Image Community - Toy Show Community - Toy Show
Image Colorado expects less revenue, halts some tax credits Colorado is pulling back on certain tax credits as the state anticipates a drop in revenue this fiscal year.
Image The primaries to watch in Colorado’s 2026 state legislative elections Democratic and Republican primaries will be held June 30.
Image 298,000 Coloradans could lose SNAP benefits After hundreds of thousands of Coloradans lost food assistance during the government shutdown, more challenges are looming.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 3, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 3, 2026.
Image ’Emergency’ Colorado coal plant order will raise electricity costs, operator says Located in Moffat County, Craig Generating Station’s 446-megawatt Unit 1 had been scheduled to go offline on Dec. 31, 2025.
Image Fatal mountain lion attack in Larimer County under investigation Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack that occurred on the Crosier Mountain trail.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 6, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image 'Sticky' art of civil disobedience for 2026 National Parks pass All proceeds from McCarty's stickers go to the National Park Foundation and the National Parks Conservation Association.
Image Pentagon will try to penalize Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for illegal orders video Colorado’s Jason Crow among 6 Democrats who appeared in taped message to military members.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 5, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 5, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 5-10, 2026 January 5-10, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 3, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 3, 2026.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - January 4, 2026 From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 3, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 3, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - December 31, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending December 31, 2025.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 3, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 3, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 3, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 3, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 5-10, 2026 January 5-10, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 5-10, 2026 January 5-10, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 3-10, 2026 January 3-10, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado events calendar – January 4-30, 2026 Events in southeast Colorado for January 2026.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 27, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 27, 2025.
Image North Dakota farmers not set up for success in 2026 North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better.
Image Utah beef prices reached a record high in 2025, report says Utah farmers saw record-high beef prices this year, but the benefits for the ranchers are likely short-term.
Image ‘Construction can’t continue’: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry With fewer construction workers available to build homes, delays in building could result in a shortage of homes and cause home prices to rise.
Image Ag labor shortages cause higher food prices, study finds A study found that when domestic farm employment declines by 10 percent, food prices of labor-intensive crops increase by around 3 percent.
Image Group seeks Oklahoma political party status A new political party hopes to gather enough signatures to appear on this year’s ballot in Oklahoma.
Image Voting rights group says new postmark policy will hurt rural California The change means mail will not be postmarked when it is first received at the local post office.
Image The primaries to watch in Colorado’s 2026 state legislative elections Democratic and Republican primaries will be held June 30.
Image USPS says mail-in ballots might not get postmark on same day they’re dropped off A USPS rule that took effect on Dec. 24 says mail might not receive a postmark on the same day the agency takes possession of it.
Image Colorado attempts to put out the insurance wildfires Insurance isn’t exactly the go-to topic when the firefighters meet for coffee in the kitchen.
Image New North Dakota law mandates timely coverage decisions from health insurers A law that took effect January 1 makes it so health insurers must respond to prior authorization requests in a timely fashion.
Image Santa Fe, New Mexico links minimum wage to high cost of housing Santa Fe is New Mexico's most expensive city, especially for housing.
Image Filling Colorado’s labor gap through nondegree credentials Communities of color already see value in nondegree credentials.
Image Movie Review - The Housemaid Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Housemaid." Does it make him feel at home?
Image Movie Review - Avatar: Fire and Ash Critic Bob Garver looks at "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Does he find it Hot or Not?
Image Movie Review - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Critic Bob Garver looks at "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." Does it cut it?
Image Bird flu confirmation in Nebraska county spurs caution Nebraska officials are reminding poultry owners to monitor for and protect their birds.
Image North Dakota farmers not set up for success in 2026 North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better.
Image Dairy leader expects difficulty finding workers ‘if we don’t allow more laborers in’ The dairy industry in the state has been affected by immigration enforcement actions.
Image Tribes stake their claim on the Colorado River, and help conserve it Tribes have worked with states to protect the Colorado River and conserve enough water to raise elevations in the river’s two largest reservoirs.
Image 'Sticky' art of civil disobedience for 2026 National Parks pass All proceeds from McCarty's stickers go to the National Park Foundation and the National Parks Conservation Association.
Image Colorado attempts to put out the insurance wildfires Insurance isn’t exactly the go-to topic when the firefighters meet for coffee in the kitchen.
Image Pentagon will try to penalize Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for illegal orders video Colorado’s Jason Crow among 6 Democrats who appeared in taped message to military members.
Image Colorado expects less revenue, halts some tax credits Colorado is pulling back on certain tax credits as the state anticipates a drop in revenue this fiscal year.
Image First trial over law enforcement’s delayed response to Texas school shooting set to begin Prosecutors allege that instead of rushing in to confront the shooter, Officer Adrian Gonzales failed to take action to protect students.
Image New North Dakota law mandates timely coverage decisions from health insurers A law that took effect January 1 makes it so health insurers must respond to prior authorization requests in a timely fashion.
Image Documentary about police raid on Kansas newspaper to premiere at Sundance Film Festival A documentary about the police raid of the Marion County Record is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in early 2026.
Image Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers Congress has been largely absent as President Donald Trump has escalated his verbal and military attacks on Venezuela.
Image EarthTalk - Abandoned fishing gear fouls the world’s ocean Over the past decade, an increasing number of orange rivers and streams have been found in Arctic Alaska’s Brooks Range.
Image Texas Tech researchers to develop statewide flood warning system Texas Tech professors are developing a unique flood forecasting system for the state – and specifically for the Texas Hill Country.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - December 31, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending December 31, 2025.
Image North Dakota researchers look to skies, data on hail mitigation When a hailstorm results in an extensive damage, communities face higher repair bills and insurance costs.
Image Colorado expects less revenue, halts some tax credits Colorado is pulling back on certain tax credits as the state anticipates a drop in revenue this fiscal year.
Image Filling Colorado’s labor gap through nondegree credentials Communities of color already see value in nondegree credentials.
Image 298,000 Coloradans could lose SNAP benefits After hundreds of thousands of Coloradans lost food assistance during the government shutdown, more challenges are looming.
Image Santa Fe, New Mexico links minimum wage to high cost of housing Santa Fe is New Mexico's most expensive city, especially for housing.
Image Cooking at Home - Cranberry Nut Bread Enjoy this bread for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Use fresh cranberries when in season for a burst of flavor.
Image Cooking at Home - Cornmeal Pancakes Mix up your breakfast routine with this recipe that uses cornmeal for a hearty and satisfying way to make pancakes.
Image Cooking at Home - Cornbread Dressing Cornbread, broth, and savory herbs come together beautifully in this traditional dish.
Image Cooking at Home - Chicken and Dumplings These easy dumplings only need 4 ingredients. Drop them into the hot chicken broth mixture and cook them for 15 minutes.
Image Filling Colorado’s labor gap through nondegree credentials Communities of color already see value in nondegree credentials.
Image Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state Washington is trying to become a hub for nuclear power. Instead of monster-size reactors, the state is now home to smaller reactors.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 5-10, 2026 January 5-10, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 5-10, 2026 January 5-10, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image 'Sticky' art of civil disobedience for 2026 National Parks pass All proceeds from McCarty's stickers go to the National Park Foundation and the National Parks Conservation Association.
Image Movie Review - The Housemaid Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Housemaid." Does it make him feel at home?
Image Home Country – Winter worms Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Fatal mountain lion attack in Larimer County under investigation Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack that occurred on the Crosier Mountain trail.
Image Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment When you answer the questions your doctor logs in your health record, you’re doing more than disclosing personal information.
Image A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before Many people in the Americas waking up on Jan. 3, 2026, may have been feeling a sense of déjà vu.
Image Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs
Image West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses In recent weeks, powerful atmospheric river storms have swept across Washington, Oregon and California.
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