Top News Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified. Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. Image Colorado adopts first-of-its-kind water protections in U.S. Colorado environmental leaders approved landmark water protections in reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Image Colorado state senator legally drunk at time of fatal crash, coroner’s report says Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash. Image Christmas spending up this season in Colorado Colorado families are gearing up to pay significantly more on Christmas this year over last year. Image Measles cases rise amid holiday travel Colorado is tracking 36 cases of measles in the state. National and Global News Image US Fish and Wildlife sees nearly 20 percent drop in staff since January The result of these staff losses, especially the loss of senior experts, could imperil species already endangered. Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 20, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. Image Commentary - Justification for NCAR dismembering flies against the evidence The news about the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research broke Wednesday evening. 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Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - December 21, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 20, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - December 22-28, 2025 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County. Image Pastor’s Pearls – December 21, 2025 Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 20, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025. Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball scores - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 13, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 13, 2025. Image Top articles for the week ending December 13, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 13, 2025. Economy Image Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions. Image Christmas spending up this season in Colorado Colorado families are gearing up to pay significantly more on Christmas this year over last year. Image Trump claims economic turnaround, after blasting Dems’ affordability focus President Donald Trump blamed inflation and health care costs on his predecessor during a prime-time speech Wednesday. Image Delayed jobs report: Unemployment ticks up to 4.6 percent, jobs up 64K A shutdown-delayed jobs report released Dec. 16 showed an increase of 64,000 jobs in November. Elections Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified. Image Colorado Treasurer Dave Young ends bid for congressional seat Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young Friday dropped his bid for Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District seat. Image Colorado voters to decide on harsher fentanyl penalties on 2026 ballot A measure proposing tougher penalties on fentanyl possession and distribution will appear on Colorado’s 2026 ballot. Image Trump calls Governor Polis 'weak' over Tina Peters case, seeks pardon President Donald Trump is once again calling for the release of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. Health & Living Image Home Country – The cutting edge of education Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. Image Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives? Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives? Image Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions. Image EarthTalk - Is it true that wildfires are changing due to various man-made and natural factors? 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Image Commentary - Justification for NCAR dismembering flies against the evidence The news about the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research broke Wednesday evening. Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified. Image Colorado Treasurer Dave Young ends bid for congressional seat Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young Friday dropped his bid for Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District seat. Crime, Court & Law Image Colorado state senator legally drunk at time of fatal crash, coroner’s report says Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash. 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Image Home Country – The cutting edge of education Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. Image Colorado adopts first-of-its-kind water protections in U.S. Colorado environmental leaders approved landmark water protections in reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Image US House passes bill to remove gray wolf from Endangered Species Act list The U.S. House Thursday passed a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf outside Alaska. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives? Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives? Image Curious Kids: Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? People’s feet and hands evolved for different purposes. 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Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
Image Colorado adopts first-of-its-kind water protections in U.S. Colorado environmental leaders approved landmark water protections in reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Image Colorado state senator legally drunk at time of fatal crash, coroner’s report says Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash.
Image Christmas spending up this season in Colorado Colorado families are gearing up to pay significantly more on Christmas this year over last year.
Image US Fish and Wildlife sees nearly 20 percent drop in staff since January The result of these staff losses, especially the loss of senior experts, could imperil species already endangered.
Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 20, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
Image Commentary - Justification for NCAR dismembering flies against the evidence The news about the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research broke Wednesday evening.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - December 19, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - December 19, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Obituary - Lois Annette (Wissel) Elliston Obituary for Lois Annette (Wissel) Elliston, formerly of Kiowa and Prowers counties in Colorado.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - December 21, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 20, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - December 22-28, 2025 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 20, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 20, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 20, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school girls basketball scores - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 8-13, 2025 December 8-13, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending December 13, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 13, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending December 13, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending December 13, 2025.
Image Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions.
Image Christmas spending up this season in Colorado Colorado families are gearing up to pay significantly more on Christmas this year over last year.
Image Trump claims economic turnaround, after blasting Dems’ affordability focus President Donald Trump blamed inflation and health care costs on his predecessor during a prime-time speech Wednesday.
Image Delayed jobs report: Unemployment ticks up to 4.6 percent, jobs up 64K A shutdown-delayed jobs report released Dec. 16 showed an increase of 64,000 jobs in November.
Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified.
Image Colorado Treasurer Dave Young ends bid for congressional seat Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young Friday dropped his bid for Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District seat.
Image Colorado voters to decide on harsher fentanyl penalties on 2026 ballot A measure proposing tougher penalties on fentanyl possession and distribution will appear on Colorado’s 2026 ballot.
Image Trump calls Governor Polis 'weak' over Tina Peters case, seeks pardon President Donald Trump is once again calling for the release of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Image Home Country – The cutting edge of education Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives? Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives?
Image Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions.
Image EarthTalk - Is it true that wildfires are changing due to various man-made and natural factors? Wildfires were once seasonal and somewhat predictable.
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 Movie Review - Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Five Nights at Freddy's 2." Would he stay there again?
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 Senators call for highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine Nearly two dozen U.S. senators urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “prioritize” a vaccine strategy for the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Image Trump to send $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers to offset ag losses The federal government will provide $12 billion to U.S. farmers who have been hurt by “unfair market disruption."
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 Colorado state senator legally drunk at time of fatal crash, coroner’s report says Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash.
Image Commentary - Justification for NCAR dismembering flies against the evidence The news about the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research broke Wednesday evening.
Image DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a draft agreement to states that would require officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified.
Image Colorado Treasurer Dave Young ends bid for congressional seat Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young Friday dropped his bid for Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District seat.
Image Colorado state senator legally drunk at time of fatal crash, coroner’s report says Colorado state Senator Faith Winter’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit when she died in a car crash.
Image Trump administration policy blocked that limited congressional visits to ICE facilities Trump administration policy blocked that limited congressional visits to ICE facilities.
Image Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states Americans can now wager on sports results through Fanatics Predicts in 24 states that have not allowed legal sports wagering.
Image Motion to enjoin Texas 'Parental Bill of Rights' law heads to federal court A federal court hearing today in Houston could pause Senate Bill 12, the Texas measure critics call the "Student Identity Censorship Law."
Image Commentary - We need coal but can we afford Comanche 3? Latest outage of unit at Pueblo muddles the storyline about Colorado's energy transition.
Image Colorado adopts first-of-its-kind water protections in U.S. Colorado environmental leaders approved landmark water protections in reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Image EarthTalk - Is it true that wildfires are changing due to various man-made and natural factors? Wildfires were once seasonal and somewhat predictable.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Están cambiando los incendios forestales debido a factores naturales y provocados por el ser humano? Los incendios forestales solían ser estacionales y, en cierta medida, predecibles.
Image Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives? Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives?
Image Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions.
Image Christmas spending up this season in Colorado Colorado families are gearing up to pay significantly more on Christmas this year over last year.
Image Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states Americans can now wager on sports results through Fanatics Predicts in 24 states that have not allowed legal sports wagering.
Image Cooking at Home - Cornbread Dressing Cornbread, broth, and savory herbs come together beautifully in this traditional dish.
Image Cooking at Home - Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Pecan Muffins These muffins are made with whole grain bran cereal, pumpkin, pecans and spices.
Image Cooking at Home - Chili Tomato Macaroni You don’t have to use salt in this macaroni, tomato, and beef dish seasoned with the USDA’s Eating Smart Seasoning Mix.
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 Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - December 16-20, 2025 December 16-20, 2025, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Commentary - Justification for NCAR dismembering flies against the evidence The news about the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research broke Wednesday evening.
Image Curious Kids: Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? People’s feet and hands evolved for different purposes.
Image US Fish and Wildlife sees nearly 20 percent drop in staff since January The result of these staff losses, especially the loss of senior experts, could imperil species already endangered.
Image Home Country – The cutting edge of education Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Colorado adopts first-of-its-kind water protections in U.S. Colorado environmental leaders approved landmark water protections in reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Image US House passes bill to remove gray wolf from Endangered Species Act list The U.S. House Thursday passed a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf outside Alaska.
Image Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives? Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives?
Image Curious Kids: Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? People’s feet and hands evolved for different purposes.
Image A Colorado guaranteed income program could help families, but the costs are high A Colorado guaranteed income program could help families, but the costs are&n
Image Curious Kids: Why do people get headaches and migraines? Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day.
