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Image How party politics divided Colorado in 1876 — and eased its path to statehood Reconstruction-era partisan conflicts overlapped with the Colorado Territory’s north-south divide.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 24, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 24, 2026.
Image Colorado ballot measure would let state keep more tax money for education Colorado public schools could get a funding boost under a ballot measure lawmakers will consider referring this year.
Image Governors of Colorado River states summoned to DC in hopes of breaking negotiations impasse Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has invited all seven Colorado River Basin governors and their negotiators to meet in Washington D.C.
Image Colorado considers daily rate increase at private prisons Colorado considers daily rate increase at private prisons
Image Colorado prisons denied funds for 900 additional beds Legislators want to see a plan to address growing population with fewer releases.
Image How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm The sudden blast may come as a shock to many Americans after a mostly mild start to winter.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 24, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 24, 2026.
Image Winter weather to disrupt U.S. gas production, increase prices Widespread extreme cold is expected to restrict the production of natural gas in the U.S. in the coming days.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 23, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – How the ‘For You’ page works Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - January 23, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - January 22, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 24, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 24, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 24, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 24, 2026.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - January 25, 2026 From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image USDA Update – January 24, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 24, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 24, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 24, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 24, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image USDA Update – January 24, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image High Plains No-Till Conference returns to Burlington in February The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association will return to Burlington, Colorado, on Feb. 3 and 4, 2026.
Image Keeping Colorado’s coal plants projected to be costly for ratepayers Clean air advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to force utility companies to keep operating coal-fired power plants.
Image Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
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 Utah Lieutenant Governor releases early findings from voter citizenship review Utah’s top elections official says her office has confirmed that more than 99.9 percent of Utah voters are U.S. citizens.
Image Colorado ballot measure would let state keep more tax money for education Colorado public schools could get a funding boost under a ballot measure lawmakers will consider referring this year.
Image Georgia’s GOP secretary of state rebuffs pressure campaign to give voter data to feds Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is refusing to turn over sensitive personal information from Georgia’s voter rolls.
Image Tax measure for Front Range passenger rail could appear on 2026 ballot Colorado voters along the Front Range could decide on whether to approve a new tax this year to help fund passenger rail service.
Image New Mexico Senate passes interstate medical compact bill New Mexico came one step closer Friday to entering an interstate medical compact.
Image How party politics divided Colorado in 1876 — and eased its path to statehood Reconstruction-era partisan conflicts overlapped with the Colorado Territory’s north-south divide.
Image Winter weather to disrupt U.S. gas production, increase prices Widespread extreme cold is expected to restrict the production of natural gas in the U.S. in the coming days.
Image EarthTalk - How is the Great Barrier Reef off Australia faring? The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems, is facing its most severe crisis.
Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?
Image Movie Review - Primate Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
Image Movie Review - The Housemaid Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Housemaid." Does it make him feel at home?
Image Commentary: A year of putting Colorado farmers first Commentary: A year of putting Colorado farmers first
Image USDA Update – January 24, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image North Dakota farmers adapt to consumer habits, new federal guidelines As health experts debate the latest recommendations, family farm advocates hope producers are able to make needed operational changes.
Image Coalition presses USDA to limit funds for manure digesters Groups that focus on the environment and small farms are asking the USDA to stop funding systems that produce natural gas from manure.
Image Justice Department seeks interview with Representative Crow over illegal orders video The U.S. Justice Department requested an interview with U.S. Representative Jason Crow over a video.
Image Utah Lieutenant Governor releases early findings from voter citizenship review Utah’s top elections official says her office has confirmed that more than 99.9 percent of Utah voters are U.S. citizens.
Image Kathleen M. Tierney appointed to the Arapahoe County Court Kathleen M. Tierney appointed to the Arapahoe County Court
Image Oklahoma lawmaker proposes bill to prohibit AI from reaching personhood status An Oklahoma House lawmaker filed legislation to prevent artificial intelligence from having the same rights as humans.
Image Minnesotans mourn Alex Pretti, man killed by Border Patrol agents More than 1,000 people gathered for a vigil and rally Saturday night at Whittier Park in Minneapolis.
Image Kathleen M. Tierney appointed to the Arapahoe County Court Kathleen M. Tierney appointed to the Arapahoe County Court
Image Utah lawmakers advance bill to expand Supreme Court — and add 3 district court judges The Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee voted to favorably recommend SB134 to the full Senate.
Image Georgia’s GOP secretary of state rebuffs pressure campaign to give voter data to feds Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is refusing to turn over sensitive personal information from Georgia’s voter rolls.
Image How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm The sudden blast may come as a shock to many Americans after a mostly mild start to winter.
Image Curious Kids: Are there thunderstorms on Mars? Because Mars is so dry, it doesn’t have clouds of water – instead, it has clouds of dust.
Image EarthTalk - How is the Great Barrier Reef off Australia faring? The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems, is facing its most severe crisis.
Image Winter weather to disrupt U.S. gas production, increase prices Widespread extreme cold is expected to restrict the production of natural gas in the U.S. in the coming days.
Image Winter weather to disrupt U.S. gas production, increase prices Widespread extreme cold is expected to restrict the production of natural gas in the U.S. in the coming days.
Image TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – How the ‘For You’ page works Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors.
Image Colorado considers daily rate increase at private prisons Colorado considers daily rate increase at private prisons
Image Colorado aims to reduce costs for wildfire insurance Insurance isn’t exactly the go-to topic when the firefighters meet for coffee in the kitchen.
Image Cooking at Home - Tomato Basil Soup This creamy soup can be prepared using pantry staples such as canned tomatoes and non-fat dry milk.
Image Cooking at Home - Skillet Lasagna This lasagna can be prepared entirely on the stovetop and uses Parmesan and cottage cheese.
Image Cooking at Home - Garlic Ginger Ramen with Beef Adding garlic and ginger to ramen is a game changer! This recipe has vegetables, lean protein, and lots of flavor!
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026 January 20-24, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Oklahoma lawmaker proposes bill to prohibit AI from reaching personhood status An Oklahoma House lawmaker filed legislation to prevent artificial intelligence from having the same rights as humans.
Image Curious Kids: Are there thunderstorms on Mars? Because Mars is so dry, it doesn’t have clouds of water – instead, it has clouds of dust.
Image Home Country – Love counseling Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Colorado wildlife officials say no wolf releases planned this winter Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said Wednesday that they have “no plans” relocate additional gray wolves into the state this winter.
Image CPW to award $1.2 million for restoring wetland habitat for waterfowl, at-risk species Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking applications for wetland and riparian restoration
Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?
Image How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm The sudden blast may come as a shock to many Americans after a mostly mild start to winter.
Image Curious Kids: Are there thunderstorms on Mars? Because Mars is so dry, it doesn’t have clouds of water – instead, it has clouds of dust.
Image TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – How the ‘For You’ page works Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors.
Image Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows Older adults can dramatically reduce the amount of ultraprocessed foods they eat while keeping a familiar, balanced diet.
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