Top News Image Colorado state Senator Faith Winter killed in car accident Colorado state Senator Faith Winter was killed Wednesday night in a multi-vehicle crash south of Denver. 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 Colorado announces $7 million rent 'scheme' settlement Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced a proposed settlement with apartment rental company Greystar. Image Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation Gov. Jared Polis is supporting a federal pause on state-level AI laws. Image AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care Patients and doctors are arming themselves with AI tools to fight claims denials, prior authorizations and soaring medical bills. Image Top articles for the week ending November 22, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 22, 2025. National and Global News Image Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5 percent lower than last year Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5 percent lower than last year Image How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new country Washington had thought carefully about this Thanksgiving, the first of his presidency. Image Attorneys general sue to keep SNAP for legal immigrants Attorneys general sued the Trump administration over ending food assistance for noncitizens who are legal permanent residents. Image Politics: 2025Talks - November 27, 2025 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - November 27, 2025 News from rural America. Image Daily Audio Newscast - November 27, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - November 26, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image FBI requests interview with Colorado’s Representative Crow over call for troops to defy illegal orders The FBI requested interviews with U.S. Representative Jason Crow and a group of Democrats in Congress over a video. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court. Image Recount confirms voter rejection of Kiowa County tax measure – by one vote Electors in Kiowa County have rejected – by a single vote – a measure to implement a 1.5 percent sales and use tax in the county. Image Funeral Services - P. Scott Briggs Funeral services for P. Scott Briggs of Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Commentary - An Army captain who refused orders in 1864 is remembered with reverence for his defiance Captain Silas Soule and Lieutenant Joseph Cramer refused to allow their men to participate in killing about 200 Cheyenne and Arapahoe natives. Image Kiowa County weather recap - November 26, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 26, 2025. Image Obituary - P. Scott Briggs Obituary - P. Scott Briggs Image About Town – November 24, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden. Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting agenda – November 25, 2025 Agenda for the November 25, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court. Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores and schedule – November 22-29, 2025 November 22-29, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending November 22, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 22, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending November 22, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 22, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores - November 15, 2025 November 15, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff scores – November 13-15, 2025 November 13-15, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending November 15, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 15, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending November 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 15, 2025. 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 Poll: Coloradans worried about economy, are spending less Three in five Colorado voters, or 61 percent of those surveyed, said they’ve had to cut back on spending for nonessential items. Elections Image Recount confirms voter rejection of Kiowa County tax measure – by one vote Electors in Kiowa County have rejected – by a single vote – a measure to implement a 1.5 percent sales and use tax in the county. Image Colorado clerks decry ‘offensive’ silence from Governor Polis on feds’ Tina Peters request Nov. 12 letter from Trump DOJ asked state to ‘initiate the transfer’ of former Mesa County clerk. Image Investigation opened based on campaign finance complaint against Colorado lawmaker A campaign finance complaint made against Colorado state Representative Ron Weinberg moved into an investigation phase. Image Governor Polis urged not to grant feds’ Tina Peters transfer request Trump’s Bureau of Prisons seeks transfer after pressure from far-right election deniers. Health & Living Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - November 27, 2025 News from rural America. Image Study: Colorado among top 10 most workaholic states Colorado recently was ranked one of the most workaholic states, coming in at 10th nationally. Image South Carolina’s measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation Public health officials across the nation are concerned that the highly contagious virus is making a major comeback. Image Representative Hurd introduces bipartisan bill to extend health care subsidies for two years The measure also intends to add guardrails against fraud, including penalties for agents and brokers who provide false information. Movie Reviews 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 Movie Review - Black Phone 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Black Phone 2." Does it have him calling home - again? Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance Image USDA prepares to reveal relief plan that could help farmers facing uncertainty The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the agency would roll out a relief plan for the country’s agriculture sector in December. Image Farm workers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers A California union and a group of farm workers from around the country are suing to stop new, lower-wage federal guidelines. Image States push back on exclusion of noncitizens from SNAP SNAP would exclude noncitizen permanent residents, including humanitarian refugees, from being able to continue receiving SNAP benefits. Image Farmers have 120 days to file indemnity claims after Nebraska grain dealer announces bankruptcy A Nebraska-based grain dealer with elevators in western Iowa has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Government & Politics Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court. Image Colorado state Senator Faith Winter killed in car accident Colorado state Senator Faith Winter was killed Wednesday night in a multi-vehicle crash south of Denver. Image Governor Polis urged not to grant feds’ Tina Peters transfer request Trump’s Bureau of Prisons seeks transfer after pressure from far-right election deniers. Image How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new country Washington had thought carefully about this Thanksgiving, the first of his presidency. Crime, Court & Law Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court. Image Attorneys general sue to keep SNAP for legal immigrants Attorneys general sued the Trump administration over ending food assistance for noncitizens who are legal permanent residents. Image ICE ‘routinely’ made unlawful warrantless arrests in Colorado, federal judge finds A federal judge in Denver on Tuesday found that federal immigration officers have “routinely” made warrantless arrests in Colorado. Image Colorado clerks decry ‘offensive’ silence from Governor Polis on feds’ Tina Peters request Nov. 12 letter from Trump DOJ asked state to ‘initiate the transfer’ of former Mesa County clerk. Weather & Climate Image Kiowa County weather recap - November 26, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 26, 2025. Image EarthTalk - What’s new on the horizon for wind energy? Wind power is expected to become significantly more efficient in the coming future. Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué novedades hay en el horizonte para la energía eólica? Se espera que la energía eólica sea mucho más eficiente en un futuro próximo. Image Tips for talking 'climate change' over turkey Research shows 70 percent of Americans think climate change is a serious problem. Personal Finance & Business Image Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5 percent lower than last year Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5 percent lower than last year Image Study: Colorado among top 10 most workaholic states Colorado recently was ranked one of the most workaholic states, coming in at 10th nationally. 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 Farm workers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers A California union and a group of farm workers from around the country are suing to stop new, lower-wage federal guidelines. 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Image AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care Patients and doctors are arming themselves with AI tools to fight claims denials, prior authorizations and soaring medical bills. Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores and schedule – November 22-29, 2025 November 22-29, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Outdoors & Entertainment Image Visit a Colorado state park for free on ‘Fresh Air Friday’ Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering a unique alternative to Black Friday shopping. Image Movie Review - Wicked: For Good The Now You See Me franchise makes a return appearance. Does critic Bob Garver see it continuing? Image Home Country – An extra 50 years Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. 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Image Colorado state Senator Faith Winter killed in car accident Colorado state Senator Faith Winter was killed Wednesday night in a multi-vehicle crash south of Denver.
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 Colorado announces $7 million rent 'scheme' settlement Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced a proposed settlement with apartment rental company Greystar.
Image Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation Gov. Jared Polis is supporting a federal pause on state-level AI laws.
Image AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care Patients and doctors are arming themselves with AI tools to fight claims denials, prior authorizations and soaring medical bills.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 22, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 22, 2025.
Image Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5 percent lower than last year Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5 percent lower than last year
Image How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new country Washington had thought carefully about this Thanksgiving, the first of his presidency.
Image Attorneys general sue to keep SNAP for legal immigrants Attorneys general sued the Trump administration over ending food assistance for noncitizens who are legal permanent residents.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - November 27, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - November 26, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image FBI requests interview with Colorado’s Representative Crow over call for troops to defy illegal orders The FBI requested interviews with U.S. Representative Jason Crow and a group of Democrats in Congress over a video.
Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court.
Image Recount confirms voter rejection of Kiowa County tax measure – by one vote Electors in Kiowa County have rejected – by a single vote – a measure to implement a 1.5 percent sales and use tax in the county.
Image Funeral Services - P. Scott Briggs Funeral services for P. Scott Briggs of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Commentary - An Army captain who refused orders in 1864 is remembered with reverence for his defiance Captain Silas Soule and Lieutenant Joseph Cramer refused to allow their men to participate in killing about 200 Cheyenne and Arapahoe natives.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - November 26, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 26, 2025.
Image About Town – November 24, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting agenda – November 25, 2025 Agenda for the November 25, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores and schedule – November 22-29, 2025 November 22-29, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending November 22, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 22, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 22, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 22, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores - November 15, 2025 November 15, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado high school volleyball playoff scores – November 13-15, 2025 November 13-15, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending November 15, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 15, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending November 15, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending November 15, 2025.
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 Poll: Coloradans worried about economy, are spending less Three in five Colorado voters, or 61 percent of those surveyed, said they’ve had to cut back on spending for nonessential items.
Image Recount confirms voter rejection of Kiowa County tax measure – by one vote Electors in Kiowa County have rejected – by a single vote – a measure to implement a 1.5 percent sales and use tax in the county.
Image Colorado clerks decry ‘offensive’ silence from Governor Polis on feds’ Tina Peters request Nov. 12 letter from Trump DOJ asked state to ‘initiate the transfer’ of former Mesa County clerk.
Image Investigation opened based on campaign finance complaint against Colorado lawmaker A campaign finance complaint made against Colorado state Representative Ron Weinberg moved into an investigation phase.
Image Governor Polis urged not to grant feds’ Tina Peters transfer request Trump’s Bureau of Prisons seeks transfer after pressure from far-right election deniers.
Image Study: Colorado among top 10 most workaholic states Colorado recently was ranked one of the most workaholic states, coming in at 10th nationally.
Image South Carolina’s measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation Public health officials across the nation are concerned that the highly contagious virus is making a major comeback.
Image Representative Hurd introduces bipartisan bill to extend health care subsidies for two years The measure also intends to add guardrails against fraud, including penalties for agents and brokers who provide false information.
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 Movie Review - Black Phone 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Black Phone 2." Does it have him calling home - again?
Image USDA prepares to reveal relief plan that could help farmers facing uncertainty The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the agency would roll out a relief plan for the country’s agriculture sector in December.
Image Farm workers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers A California union and a group of farm workers from around the country are suing to stop new, lower-wage federal guidelines.
Image States push back on exclusion of noncitizens from SNAP SNAP would exclude noncitizen permanent residents, including humanitarian refugees, from being able to continue receiving SNAP benefits.
Image Farmers have 120 days to file indemnity claims after Nebraska grain dealer announces bankruptcy A Nebraska-based grain dealer with elevators in western Iowa has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court.
Image Colorado state Senator Faith Winter killed in car accident Colorado state Senator Faith Winter was killed Wednesday night in a multi-vehicle crash south of Denver.
Image Governor Polis urged not to grant feds’ Tina Peters transfer request Trump’s Bureau of Prisons seeks transfer after pressure from far-right election deniers.
Image How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new country Washington had thought carefully about this Thanksgiving, the first of his presidency.
Image Dawn James appointed to the Kiowa County Court Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Dawn James to the Kiowa County Court.
Image Attorneys general sue to keep SNAP for legal immigrants Attorneys general sued the Trump administration over ending food assistance for noncitizens who are legal permanent residents.
Image ICE ‘routinely’ made unlawful warrantless arrests in Colorado, federal judge finds A federal judge in Denver on Tuesday found that federal immigration officers have “routinely” made warrantless arrests in Colorado.
Image Colorado clerks decry ‘offensive’ silence from Governor Polis on feds’ Tina Peters request Nov. 12 letter from Trump DOJ asked state to ‘initiate the transfer’ of former Mesa County clerk.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - November 26, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending November 26, 2025.
Image EarthTalk - What’s new on the horizon for wind energy? Wind power is expected to become significantly more efficient in the coming future.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Qué novedades hay en el horizonte para la energía eólica? Se espera que la energía eólica sea mucho más eficiente en un futuro próximo.
Image Tips for talking 'climate change' over turkey Research shows 70 percent of Americans think climate change is a serious problem.
Image Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5 percent lower than last year Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5 percent lower than last year
Image Study: Colorado among top 10 most workaholic states Colorado recently was ranked one of the most workaholic states, coming in at 10th nationally.
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 Farm workers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers A California union and a group of farm workers from around the country are suing to stop new, lower-wage federal guidelines.
Image Cooking at Home - Salsa Fresca A great summer treat to make when our garden is bursting with tomatoes and jalapeño peppers. Enjoy over eggs, meat, fish, tofu, or with whole grain chips.
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 Federal court blocks Trump from dismantling four agencies A federal court has issued a permanent injunction stopping the Trump administration from dismantling four federal agencies.
Image Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation Gov. Jared Polis is supporting a federal pause on state-level AI laws.
Image AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care Patients and doctors are arming themselves with AI tools to fight claims denials, prior authorizations and soaring medical bills.
Image Southeast Colorado high school football playoff scores and schedule – November 22-29, 2025 November 22-29, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Visit a Colorado state park for free on ‘Fresh Air Friday’ Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering a unique alternative to Black Friday shopping.
Image Movie Review - Wicked: For Good The Now You See Me franchise makes a return appearance. Does critic Bob Garver see it continuing?
Image Home Country – An extra 50 years Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Colorado running out of options for new source of wolves after Washington rejects request Restoration plan in jeopardy after Trump administration ordered halt to Canadian wolf relocations
Image How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new country Washington had thought carefully about this Thanksgiving, the first of his presidency.
Image Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation Gov. Jared Polis is supporting a federal pause on state-level AI laws.
Image Curious Kids: Why do people have baby teeth and adult teeth? Most people are born with no teeth showing in their mouths at all, even though your baby teeth start developing before you’re even born.
Image Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands A large percentage of service members understand their duty to follow the law in such a difficult moment.
Image Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators