Top News Image Top articles for the week ending August 30, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025. Image Two Colorado residents plead guilty to $110K in Arizona school voucher fraud Two Coloradans forged documents to fraudulently enroll more than 40 real and fictitious children in Arizona’s school voucher program. Image Governor Polis orders emergency spending cuts Health care and higher ed are among the areas hit hardest. Image Colorado Congressional delegates get earful from constituents Coloradans are giving their Congressional delegation an earful before they head back to the nation’s capital. Image Report: Millions of dollars needed for Colorado firefighting Colorado fire departments need to spend over $25 million and hire thousands of more firefighters to address shortages. Image Colorado Legislature approves bills to sell tax credits in special session Two tax credit bills from the special legislative session are headed to Governor Jared Polis’ desk. National and Global News Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 30, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025. Image CDC vaccine officials resign while childhood vaccination rates decline Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration restricted access to updated COVID-19 shots. Image Appeals court upholds ruling rejecting sweeping Trump tariffs The economy-wide tariffs President Donald Trump placed on nearly every U.S. trading partner are illegal, a federal appeals court said Friday. Image Cities respond to Trump’s sanctuary threats as judge extends protection from threatened cuts More cities and states have responded to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s threat to prosecute them over so-called sanctuary policies. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - August 29, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely reaches the public. Image FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children The FDA revoked the emergency use authorizations for COVID‑19 vaccines, a status used during public health emergencies. Image American kids are less likely to reach adulthood than foreign peers Babies and children in the United States are nearly twice as likely to die before reaching adulthood. 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Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 30, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, softball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Subscribe Today! Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 30, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending August 30, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado events calendar - August 2-September 4, 2025 Events in southeast Colorado for July 2025. Image Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, softball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado high school football schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, football schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 32 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti. Image Kit Carson School Calendar - September 2-October 4, 2025 Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for September 2-October 4, 2025 Economy Image States begin to see job losses from cuts, housing and spending slowdowns Beyond those attention-grabbing actions, the numbers demonstrate the real effects of Trump’s work slashing the federal government. Image Wyoming’s low-wage workers fall further behind bosses in pay gap CEOs at the largest 100 low-wage corporations listed in the S&P 500 earn 632 times more than their lowest-paid workers on average. Image Tariffs have no negative impact on Colorado car sales - so far A recent report on the automotive industry found that tariffs have not yet had an impact on car sales in Colorado. Image Colorado unemployment drops slightly, 10th highest in U.S. Unemployment in Colorado dropped by 0.1 percent from May to 4.7 percent, ranking the state’s unemployment 10th highest in the nation. 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Image How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely reaches the public. Image Kansas school districts repay Medicaid dollars after contractor error Seventy percent of Kansas school districts are repaying amounts from hundreds to millions of dollars. Image Governor Polis orders emergency spending cuts Health care and higher ed are among the areas hit hardest. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Tomato Basil Bruschetta This delicious appetizer is a great way to use ripe tomatoes and basil from your garden. Image Cooking at Home - Scalloped Potatoes A hearty side dish that would go well with a flavorful fish recipe and a fresh green salad. Image Cooking at Home - No Bake Breakfast Cookies Sweet breakfast cookies that can be prepared in advance for breakfast on the go. Image Cooking at Home - Arroz Con Pollo This stewed chicken and rice dish comes together with tomatoes and traditional seasonings. Science, Tech & Education Image South Dakota denies federal accusation about gender language in grant-funded sex education The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent letters on the topic this week to 40 states. Image Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, softball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image One-third of South Dakota school districts remove or lock away student phones While some schools lock phones away for the entire day, others require students to place phones in containers during class. Image Two Colorado residents plead guilty to $110K in Arizona school voucher fraud Two Coloradans forged documents to fraudulently enroll more than 40 real and fictitious children in Arizona’s school voucher program. 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Image How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely reaches the public. Image FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children The FDA revoked the emergency use authorizations for COVID‑19 vaccines, a status used during public health emergencies. Image Tit-for-tat gerrymandering wars won’t end soon Congressional redistricting was conceived as a once-per-decade redrawing of district lines following the decennial U.S. census. Classifieds & Sponsors Image Public Education Meeting - Water Issues Public Education Meeting - Water Issues Image Community - Lost Tackle Box - Reward Community - Lost Tackle Box - Reward Image Community - Kiowa County Fair Wristbands Community - Kiowa County Fair Wristbands Image Community - Eads Fair Cleanup Community - Eads Fair Cleanup
Image Top articles for the week ending August 30, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025.
Image Two Colorado residents plead guilty to $110K in Arizona school voucher fraud Two Coloradans forged documents to fraudulently enroll more than 40 real and fictitious children in Arizona’s school voucher program.
Image Governor Polis orders emergency spending cuts Health care and higher ed are among the areas hit hardest.
Image Colorado Congressional delegates get earful from constituents Coloradans are giving their Congressional delegation an earful before they head back to the nation’s capital.
Image Report: Millions of dollars needed for Colorado firefighting Colorado fire departments need to spend over $25 million and hire thousands of more firefighters to address shortages.
Image Colorado Legislature approves bills to sell tax credits in special session Two tax credit bills from the special legislative session are headed to Governor Jared Polis’ desk.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 30, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025.
Image CDC vaccine officials resign while childhood vaccination rates decline Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration restricted access to updated COVID-19 shots.
Image Appeals court upholds ruling rejecting sweeping Trump tariffs The economy-wide tariffs President Donald Trump placed on nearly every U.S. trading partner are illegal, a federal appeals court said Friday.
Image Cities respond to Trump’s sanctuary threats as judge extends protection from threatened cuts More cities and states have responded to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s threat to prosecute them over so-called sanctuary policies.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - August 29, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely reaches the public.
Image FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children The FDA revoked the emergency use authorizations for COVID‑19 vaccines, a status used during public health emergencies.
Image American kids are less likely to reach adulthood than foreign peers Babies and children in the United States are nearly twice as likely to die before reaching adulthood.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - August 14, 2025 Minutes of the August 14, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - August 31, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado events calendar - August 2-September 4, 2025 Events in southeast Colorado for July 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, football schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Top articles for the week ending August 30, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 30, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, softball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 30, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending August 30, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 30, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado events calendar - August 2-September 4, 2025 Events in southeast Colorado for July 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, softball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, football schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 32 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
Image Kit Carson School Calendar - September 2-October 4, 2025 Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for September 2-October 4, 2025
Image States begin to see job losses from cuts, housing and spending slowdowns Beyond those attention-grabbing actions, the numbers demonstrate the real effects of Trump’s work slashing the federal government.
Image Wyoming’s low-wage workers fall further behind bosses in pay gap CEOs at the largest 100 low-wage corporations listed in the S&P 500 earn 632 times more than their lowest-paid workers on average.
Image Tariffs have no negative impact on Colorado car sales - so far A recent report on the automotive industry found that tariffs have not yet had an impact on car sales in Colorado.
Image Colorado unemployment drops slightly, 10th highest in U.S. Unemployment in Colorado dropped by 0.1 percent from May to 4.7 percent, ranking the state’s unemployment 10th highest in the nation.
Image Utah state attorneys ask judge to pause order tossing out congressional map while they appeal The Utah Legislature’s attorneys are asking the courts to pause the ruling earlier this week that tossed out the state’s current congressional boundaries.
Image More states joining race to redraw congressional maps The national scuffle originated with Trump urging Texas to draw a new congressional map to defend the GOP’s razor-thin control of the U.S. House.
Image Turnover among election officials reaches new high, report finds Election officials turned over at the highest rate in at least a quarter century during the last presidential election.
Image Colorado Democrats want to raise revenue for food assistance program Colorado voters could be asked whether the state can keep extra tax money to offset lost federal funding for food assistance programs.
Image Arizonans focus Labor Day protests on ‘billionaire takeover’ Protesters plan to highlight the impacts of the Republican megabill passed earlier this summer
Image Home Country – Reading the barometer Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image EarthTalk - What is ‘rewilding’ all about? What rewilding looks like in real life is pretty simple but not always easy.
Image CDC vaccine officials resign while childhood vaccination rates decline Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration restricted access to updated COVID-19 shots.
Image Movie Review - KPop Demon Hunters Critic Bob Garver looks at "Kpop Demon Hunters." Will the limit run be extended?
Image Movie Review - Freakier Friday Critic Bob Garver looks at "Freakier Friday." Does it live up to the original, or the remake?
Image Movie Review - The Bad Guys 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Bad Guys 2." Does it match the 2022 original?
Image USDA Update – August 27, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image USDA Update – August 24, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Midwest farmers brace for ripple effects of federal land access freeze Young farmers in the Midwest face growing uncertainty, after a freeze on a federal program that supports land access.
Image Commentary: A paradigm shift on the Colorado River is the only way to confront the water crisis The Trump administration’s decision to withhold water funding benefits nobody and hurts everybody.
Image Arizonans focus Labor Day protests on ‘billionaire takeover’ Protesters plan to highlight the impacts of the Republican megabill passed earlier this summer
Image How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely reaches the public.
Image Utah state attorneys ask judge to pause order tossing out congressional map while they appeal The Utah Legislature’s attorneys are asking the courts to pause the ruling earlier this week that tossed out the state’s current congressional boundaries.
Image South Dakota denies federal accusation about gender language in grant-funded sex education The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent letters on the topic this week to 40 states.
Image Appeals court upholds ruling rejecting sweeping Trump tariffs The economy-wide tariffs President Donald Trump placed on nearly every U.S. trading partner are illegal, a federal appeals court said Friday.
Image Utah state attorneys ask judge to pause order tossing out congressional map while they appeal The Utah Legislature’s attorneys are asking the courts to pause the ruling earlier this week that tossed out the state’s current congressional boundaries.
Image Cities respond to Trump’s sanctuary threats as judge extends protection from threatened cuts More cities and states have responded to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s threat to prosecute them over so-called sanctuary policies.
Image Two Colorado residents plead guilty to $110K in Arizona school voucher fraud Two Coloradans forged documents to fraudulently enroll more than 40 real and fictitious children in Arizona’s school voucher program.
Image EarthTalk - ¿En qué consiste el «rewilding»? El rewilding en la vida real es bastante sencillo, pero no siempre fácil.
Image EarthTalk - What is ‘rewilding’ all about? What rewilding looks like in real life is pretty simple but not always easy.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - August 27, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending August 27, 2025.
Image Report: Colorado wildfires bigger, more frequent A new report from Colorado State University suggested large-scale wildfires will be more frequent and less predictable in coming years.
Image South Dakota denies federal accusation about gender language in grant-funded sex education The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent letters on the topic this week to 40 states.
Image How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely reaches the public.
Image Kansas school districts repay Medicaid dollars after contractor error Seventy percent of Kansas school districts are repaying amounts from hundreds to millions of dollars.
Image Governor Polis orders emergency spending cuts Health care and higher ed are among the areas hit hardest.
Image Cooking at Home - Tomato Basil Bruschetta This delicious appetizer is a great way to use ripe tomatoes and basil from your garden.
Image Cooking at Home - Scalloped Potatoes A hearty side dish that would go well with a flavorful fish recipe and a fresh green salad.
Image Cooking at Home - No Bake Breakfast Cookies Sweet breakfast cookies that can be prepared in advance for breakfast on the go.
Image Cooking at Home - Arroz Con Pollo This stewed chicken and rice dish comes together with tomatoes and traditional seasonings.
Image South Dakota denies federal accusation about gender language in grant-funded sex education The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent letters on the topic this week to 40 states.
Image Southeast Colorado high school softball schedule - August 30-September 6, 2025 August 30-September 6, 2025, softball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image One-third of South Dakota school districts remove or lock away student phones While some schools lock phones away for the entire day, others require students to place phones in containers during class.
Image Two Colorado residents plead guilty to $110K in Arizona school voucher fraud Two Coloradans forged documents to fraudulently enroll more than 40 real and fictitious children in Arizona’s school voucher program.
Image Home Country – Reading the barometer Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image EarthTalk - ¿En qué consiste el «rewilding»? El rewilding en la vida real es bastante sencillo, pero no siempre fácil.
Image EarthTalk - What is ‘rewilding’ all about? What rewilding looks like in real life is pretty simple but not always easy.
Image New Mexico health officials confirm first 2025 human plague case Plague, a fast-moving bacterial infection that can impact the lungs, blood or bodies’ lymphatic symptoms, is a risk throughout the Western U.S.
Image Curious Kids: Do people dream in color or black and white? As you sleep, your mind creates fantastic and bizarre stories, rich with visual details – all without any conscious input from you.
Image How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely reaches the public.
Image FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children The FDA revoked the emergency use authorizations for COVID‑19 vaccines, a status used during public health emergencies.
Image Tit-for-tat gerrymandering wars won’t end soon Congressional redistricting was conceived as a once-per-decade redrawing of district lines following the decennial U.S. census.
