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Colorado Senate panel OKs bills on overregulation, electrical service, child care
The Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee passed a series of bills Friday for the Senate to consider, including legislation on electrical service, child care and bureaucratic bloat.
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Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine ‘abortion’ to exclude medical treatment
Some anti-abortion state lawmakers are pushing to revise the definition of “abortion.”
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Republicans pick Scott Bottoms, Victor Marx for Colorado governor primary ballot at state assembly
State Representative Scott Bottoms won the highest share of support among candidates for governor at the Colorado Republican State Assembly on Saturday.
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Top articles for the week ending April 11, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026.
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Exceptional drought blankets Colorado mountains as heat, failed snowpack drive historic degradation
Drought conditions across Colorado worsened again this week, with every corner of the state now classified as abnormally dry or worse.
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Colorado voters sour on both Trump and Democrats, poll finds
The Colorado Polling Institute’s results echo other recent surveys of voter attitudes towards the state’s top Democrats.

National and Global News

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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - April 13, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine ‘abortion’ to exclude medical treatment
Some anti-abortion state lawmakers are pushing to revise the definition of “abortion.”
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Immunotherapy cancer treatment proves promising at Duke University
As colon cancer rates among people younger than 50 skyrocket, a new clinical trial is yielding promising results.
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 13, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - April 13, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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A new gold rush: States stockpile bars, encourage gold-backed debit cards
More states are piling up gold bars, or encouraging residents to use gold-backed debit cards, to hedge against inflation.
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SNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research finds
As states enact stricter work requirements for the federal food stamp program, a new analysis suggests those requirements won’t enhance employment.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending April 11, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026.

Life in Kiowa County

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USDA designates 33 Colorado counties as drought disaster areas, unlocking emergency farm loans
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated 33 Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions.
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Red flag warnings blanket Kiowa County as fire danger persists
Red flag conditions and gusty winds are expected to dominate the week in Kiowa County.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores – April 6-11, 2026
April 6-11, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Plainview School breakfast and lunch menus - April 13-16, 2026
April 13-16, 2026, breakfast and lunch menus for Plainview School in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Wanted fugitive arrested in La Junta following short vehicle pursuit
A wanted fugitive was taken into custody without incident Monday afternoon in La Junta after a short vehicle pursuit.
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Top articles for the week ending April 11, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026.
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Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - April 12, 2026
From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries - April 13-19, 2026
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse


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Breezy, warm week ahead for Cheyenne Wells as fire danger builds to the east
Warm, breezy conditions settle over Cheyenne County this week, with highs in the upper 70s through Thursday.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores – April 6-11, 2026
April 6-11, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Top articles for the week ending April 11, 2026
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending April 11, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending April 11, 2026.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball schedule - April 13-18, 2026
April 13-18, 2026, baseball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Kit Carson School lunch menus - April 13-16, 2026
Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for April 13-16, 2026.
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Rain chances build through weekend for Cheyenne County
Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County can expect pleasant weather Wednesday before a progression of rain chances builds through the end of the week.
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USDA Updates – April 7, 2026
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Economy

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A new gold rush: States stockpile bars, encourage gold-backed debit cards
More states are piling up gold bars, or encouraging residents to use gold-backed debit cards, to hedge against inflation.
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Gas prices soar by 21 percent as government inflation figures reflect the war on Iran
Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drove up inflation for Americans in March.
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Bottom 95 percent of Americans to pay more under federal tax policies
A new analysis shows that new tax policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Americans.
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California sees $6 a gallon as gas prices rise in Southwest
California gas prices climbed as high as $6 a gallon as oil prices skyrocketed ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline on Iran to reopen oil trade routes.

Elections

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Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
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Arizona AG nearly done investigating GOP legislative candidate who may have voted illegally since 2012
Arizona state prosecutors are nearly finished with their criminal investigation into a Republican legislative candidate.
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Thousands of Oklahomans switched party affiliation ahead of primary elections
Over 13,000 Oklahomans have changed their party affiliation this year.
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Republicans pick Scott Bottoms, Victor Marx for Colorado governor primary ballot at state assembly
State Representative Scott Bottoms won the highest share of support among candidates for governor at the Colorado Republican State Assembly on Saturday.

Health & Living

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Governor Polis orders flag to fly at half-staff
Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that flags will be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide.
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Most Wyomingites to pay $1,430 more under Trump tax policies
A new analysis shows that new policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Wyomingites.
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Nebraska lawmakers consider keeping expanded child care
Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would maintain current income qualification levels for families in the state who need child care.
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Court ruling lets Arizona abortion provider mail pills and see patients by telehealth
Court ruling lets Arizona abortion provider mail pills and see patients by te

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - The Drama
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Drama." Does it measure up to the attention it is getting?
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Movie Review - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Is it out of this world?
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Movie Review - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." Is it actually ready for release?
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Movie Review - Project Hail Mary
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?

Agriculture

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South Dakota nonprofit loses millions after U.S. pulls land access grants
A South Dakota nonprofit has lost millions of dollars after the federal government pulled grants designed to help underserved farmers and ranchers.
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Colorado State Land Board approves stewardship plan to protect declining lesser prairie-chicken
The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the 2026 Lesser Prairie-Chicken Stewardship Action Plan.
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Expanding H-2A farmworker program could increase health, safety risks
If all these changes are enacted, they are almost certain to exacerbate workers’ wage and safety issues without fully solving agriculture’s labor problem
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Exceptional drought blankets Colorado mountains as heat, failed snowpack drive historic degradation
Drought conditions across Colorado worsened again this week, with every corner of the state now classified as abnormally dry or worse.

Government & Politics

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Governor Polis orders flag to fly at half-staff
Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that flags will be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide.
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Thousands of Oklahomans switched party affiliation ahead of primary elections
Over 13,000 Oklahomans have changed their party affiliation this year.
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South Dakota nonprofit loses millions after U.S. pulls land access grants
A South Dakota nonprofit has lost millions of dollars after the federal government pulled grants designed to help underserved farmers and ranchers.
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State lottery ticket sales nearly double to over $100B
State lotteries are bringing in more money than ever, but states are paying more in prize money and keeping slightly less of it themselves.

Crime, Court & Law

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Colorado Senate panel OKs bills on overregulation, electrical service, child care
The Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee passed a series of bills Friday for the Senate to consider, including legislation on electrical service, child care and bureaucratic bloat.
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Dice with letters spelling out "Pro Life" and "Pro Choice." A hand tilts the dice to show "Life" and "Choice."
Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine ‘abortion’ to exclude medical treatment
Some anti-abortion state lawmakers are pushing to revise the definition of “abortion.”
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Arizona AG nearly done investigating GOP legislative candidate who may have voted illegally since 2012
Arizona state prosecutors are nearly finished with their criminal investigation into a Republican legislative candidate.
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Court ruling lets Arizona abortion provider mail pills and see patients by telehealth
Court ruling lets Arizona abortion provider mail pills and see patients by te

Weather & Climate

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Lamar faces red flag warnings, mid-80s heat as fire danger grips Prowers County
Prowers County faces a week of elevated fire danger and above-normal temperatures.
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Breezy, warm week ahead for Cheyenne Wells as fire danger builds to the east
Warm, breezy conditions settle over Cheyenne County this week, with highs in the upper 70s through Thursday.
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Red flag warnings blanket Kiowa County as fire danger persists
Red flag conditions and gusty winds are expected to dominate the week in Kiowa County.
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Colorado State Land Board approves stewardship plan to protect declining lesser prairie-chicken
The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the 2026 Lesser Prairie-Chicken Stewardship Action Plan.

Personal Finance & Business

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Concept image of a book with the title "The Law" with a gavel and strike plate rest on top.
Colorado Senate panel OKs bills on overregulation, electrical service, child care
The Colorado Senate Appropriations Committee passed a series of bills Friday for the Senate to consider, including legislation on electrical service, child care and bureaucratic bloat.
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South Dakota nonprofit loses millions after U.S. pulls land access grants
A South Dakota nonprofit has lost millions of dollars after the federal government pulled grants designed to help underserved farmers and ranchers.
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Young children and a care giver at tables engaged in educational activities.
Nebraska lawmakers consider keeping expanded child care
Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would maintain current income qualification levels for families in the state who need child care.
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Word "tax" on wooden blocks held together with a caliper tool. A calculator and assorted coins and currency are in the background.
Most Wyomingites to pay $1,430 more under Trump tax policies
A new analysis shows that new policies under the second Trump administration will negatively impact most Wyomingites.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Spanish Baked Fish
This delicious fish will pair well with spaghetti squash when in season, and whole wheat pasta or brown rice the rest of the year.
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Cooking at Home - Slow Cooker Stuffing
A colorful, delicious and easy stuffing recipe made in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.
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Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts and Dried Fruit
Dried fruit and sage combine to give this whole grain dish a flavor of fall, but you can enjoy it any time of the year!
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Cooking at Home - Cheese and Corn Chowder
This is a hearty vegetarian soup for a filling and healthy meal on a chilly night.

Science, Tech & Education

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Fewer phones and more books — Utah governor commends new education laws
Utah leaders’ K-12 theme in the past legislative session centered on students going back to basics.
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Kansas governor’s veto stands, stopping proposed changes to education assessments
The Kansas Senate failed to override vetoes targeting education policy in the state budget.
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Southeast Colorado high school baseball scores – April 6-11, 2026
April 6-11, 2026, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
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Kansas students to face punishment for protests after lawmakers override veto
Kansas public school students raising their voices in protest during school hours will need parental permission to leave school grounds.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Movie Review - The Drama
Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Drama." Does it measure up to the attention it is getting?
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Colorado State Land Board approves stewardship plan to protect declining lesser prairie-chicken
The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the 2026 Lesser Prairie-Chicken Stewardship Action Plan.
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Home Country – Master Gardening
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
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EarthTalk – ¿Sigue disminuyendo la población de osos polares?
Greenhouse gas emissions have driven worldwide temperatures to an all-time high, causing Arctic Sea ice to melt.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
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Curious Kids: Are multiverses real?
The idea of a multiverse – a hypothetical collection of all possible universes – is one that science fiction fans love to explore.
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Curious Kids: What was the very first plant in the world?
Around 500 million years ago, most of Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil.
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Mosquitoes carrying malaria are evolving more quickly than insecticides can kill them
The mosquito-borne disease malaria kills over 600,000 people annually. Since World War II, people have battled malaria with insecticides.

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