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Image ‘Terror’ attack in downtown Boulder leaves multiple victims injured Multiple people were injured Sunday in downtown Boulder when a man reportedly lit them on fire, according to local police.
Image Top articles for the week ending May 31, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 31, 2025.
Image Colorado drought intensifies in the west, improvements for the plains An estimated 777,133 Coloradans - about 13% of the state’s population - are now living in drought-affected areas.
Image More Colorado workplaces are becoming safe places for employees in recovery Colorado is one of more than 30 states that have launched recovery-friendly workplace programs in recent years.
Image Colorado's K-12 schools wrestle with declining enrollment Colorado’s birth rate has been declining since 2005 and at a faster pace than the national average since 2011.
Image U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of controversial Utah oil train The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a controversial railway that would connect Colorado to Utah’s oil-rich Uinta Basin.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - June 2, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Silence on E. coli outbreak highlights how Trump administration’s changes undermine food safety The investigation into the illnesses began near the end of the Biden administration but work on the lettuce outbreak wasn’t completed until February 11.
Image Cuts to food assistance would hit rural America especially hard Billions in cuts to federal food assistance are looming as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a major tax and spending package.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending May 31, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 31, 2025.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - May 30, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image The rise and fall – and rise again – of white-tailed deer It may be surprising to learn that white-tailed deer were nearly extinct about a century ago.
Image Republicans defend spending bill, which could strip Medicaid from 200K Coloradans Representatives Gabe Evans and Lauren Boebert tout federal measure during appearance at Colorado Capitol.
Image About Town – May 26, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Obituary - Jack Leland Parker Obituary for Jack Leland Parker, formerly of Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Top articles for the week ending May 31, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 31, 2025.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - June 1, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting agenda - May 29, 2025 Agenda for the May 29, 2025, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
Image Southeast Colorado Events Calendar – May 3-30, 2025 Events in southeast Colorado for May 3-30, 2025.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending May 31, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 31, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending May 31, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 31, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado Events Calendar – May 3-30, 2025 Events in southeast Colorado for May 3-30, 2025.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 20 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 USDA Update – May 28, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Congresswoman Lauren Boebert announces staff mobile office hours for June Staff from Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s office will be holding Mobile Office Hours in June across the district.
Image Town of Cheyenne Wells Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2025 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Town of Cheyenne Wells town council for April 14, 2025.
Image Southeast Colorado high school baseball class 2A playoff scores – May 23-24, 2025 May 23-24, 2025, baseball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Beyond the backlash: What evidence shows about the economic impact of DEI Missing from much of the debate is a crucial question: What are the tangible costs and benefits of DEI?
Image Unemployment rate stays the same despite Colorado's gain in jobs Colorado’s unemployment rate was unchanged in April, even though the state gained 8,400 nonfarm jobs.
Image Utah economy, job creation lead the nation but aren’t safe from federal policies’ impact Utah’s rates on unemployment and job growth are surpassing national averages this year.
Image Largest cities are growing again but getting more unaffordable For a second year in a row, New York City and Los Angeles were among the cities with the most population growth.
Image Man sentenced for threatening Colorado, Arizona election officials A Colorado man who threatened Democratic election officials in Colorado and Arizona was sentenced to 37 months Thursday.
Image Proposed proof-of-citizenship bill could impact all registered voters in Texas Voting rights advocates in Texas are speaking out against a proof-of-citizenship bill before lawmakers.
Image Lawsuits challenge three voter-related laws passed by Montana Legislature Two lawsuits challenging three different voter-related laws passed during the 2025 Legislative Session were filed this month in Montana.
Image Part of Voting Rights Act gutted for North Dakota, other midwestern states Legal groups are weighing an appeal after a court ruling this week that left voters in several states at a disadvantage.
Image Cryptocurrency kiosk regulations become law in Iowa A new rule passed by the Iowa Legislature is intended to protect seniors from fraud at unregulated cryptocurrency kiosks.
Image Colorado's K-12 schools wrestle with declining enrollment Colorado’s birth rate has been declining since 2005 and at a faster pace than the national average since 2011.
Image Wyoming groups build toward workforce-attainable housing project in Laramie Laramie, Wyoming is short on affordable housing but a new partnership aims to help.
Image North Dakota college aims to ease dental workforce woes with scholarships Workforce shortages have taken a bite out of dental offices in North Dakota but new scholarships at one of the state's colleges could help.
Image Movie Review - Lilo & Stitch Critic Bob Garver looks at Disney's remake of "Lilo & Stitch." Did it equal the 2002 original?
Image Movie Review - Clown in a Cornfield Critic Bob Garver looks at "Clown in a Cornfield" Was it outstanding?
Image Movie Review - The Accountant 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at the sequal "The Accountant 2." Does it add up for him?
Image Colorado drought intensifies in the west, improvements for the plains An estimated 777,133 Coloradans - about 13% of the state’s population - are now living in drought-affected areas.
Image Solar panels’ shade helps boost Colorado grassland productivity in dry years In Colorado, electrical transmission infrastructure, abundant sunlight and short vegetation have made grasslands a prime target for solar development.
Image Texas family transitions from growing chickens to growing hemp An east Texas farming family is reaping the benefits after transitioning from industrial chicken farming to growing hemp.
Image USDA Update – May 28, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Cuts to food assistance would hit rural America especially hard Billions in cuts to federal food assistance are looming as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a major tax and spending package.
Image Could clean energy tax credits cease to exist? AZ advocates say much is at stake The Republican backed tax-package being considered in Congress includes provisions that would repeal clean energy tax credits.
Image Silence on E. coli outbreak highlights how Trump administration’s changes undermine food safety The investigation into the illnesses began near the end of the Biden administration but work on the lettuce outbreak wasn’t completed until February 11.
Image Boulder County Commissioners statement on being labeled “sanctuary jurisdiction” The Boulder County Commissioners are aware that the county has been listed as a “sanctuary jurisdiction” by the Department of Homeland Security.
Image Cryptocurrency kiosk regulations become law in Iowa A new rule passed by the Iowa Legislature is intended to protect seniors from fraud at unregulated cryptocurrency kiosks.
Image ‘Terror’ attack in downtown Boulder leaves multiple victims injured Multiple people were injured Sunday in downtown Boulder when a man reportedly lit them on fire, according to local police.
Image Suspected stolen vehicle causes head-on crash near Denver Five people transported for medical treatment following the crash.
Image Lawsuits filed against NPS over Yellowstone bison plan The National Park Service faces at least two lawsuits for its latest bison management plan for Yellowstone National Park.
Image Could clean energy tax credits cease to exist? AZ advocates say much is at stake The Republican backed tax-package being considered in Congress includes provisions that would repeal clean energy tax credits.
Image Commentary - No 24-hour National Weather Service in Goodland, Kansas? We’ll all pay, one way or another. About 17 miles from the Colorado border on I-70, severe weather around Goodland ranges from tornado-producing spring storms to winter blizzards.
Image Measles cases are on the rise − here’s how to make sure you’re protected A neurologist and medical epidemiologist explains how and when you should take action.
Image Solar panels’ shade helps boost Colorado grassland productivity in dry years In Colorado, electrical transmission infrastructure, abundant sunlight and short vegetation have made grasslands a prime target for solar development.
Image Cryptocurrency kiosk regulations become law in Iowa A new rule passed by the Iowa Legislature is intended to protect seniors from fraud at unregulated cryptocurrency kiosks.
Image Cuts to food assistance would hit rural America especially hard Billions in cuts to federal food assistance are looming as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a major tax and spending package.
Image Beyond the backlash: What evidence shows about the economic impact of DEI Missing from much of the debate is a crucial question: What are the tangible costs and benefits of DEI?
Image More Colorado workplaces are becoming safe places for employees in recovery Colorado is one of more than 30 states that have launched recovery-friendly workplace programs in recent years.
Image Cooking at Home - Kibbeh Khamoustah This traditionally Kurdish dish is delicious, fresh, and flavorful!
Image Cooking at Home - Hot-Wing-Flavored Chicken with Ranch Sauce Enjoy this spicy chicken dish with a side salad or carrot and celery sticks.
Image Cooking at Home - Italian Bean Soup Three beans combine with savory vegetables in a rich, tomato-based broth for this Italian Bean Soup
Image North Dakota college aims to ease dental workforce woes with scholarships Workforce shortages have taken a bite out of dental offices in North Dakota but new scholarships at one of the state's colleges could help.
Image With wind energy at its back, South Dakota tech school resumes training program Meeting America's future energy demands requires big decisions by utilities and policymakers about the best way to do it.
Image Solar panels’ shade helps boost Colorado grassland productivity in dry years In Colorado, electrical transmission infrastructure, abundant sunlight and short vegetation have made grasslands a prime target for solar development.
Image Colorado's K-12 schools wrestle with declining enrollment Colorado’s birth rate has been declining since 2005 and at a faster pace than the national average since 2011.
Image Montana governor vetoes ‘river census’ bill, sponsor pushes for override Montana Governor Greg Gianforte vetoed a “river census” bill, arguing the work to collect data can be done in a more cost effective manner.
Image Home Country – Praying for rain Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Lawsuits filed against NPS over Yellowstone bison plan The National Park Service faces at least two lawsuits for its latest bison management plan for Yellowstone National Park.
Image The rise and fall – and rise again – of white-tailed deer It may be surprising to learn that white-tailed deer were nearly extinct about a century ago.
Image Trump wants to cut funding to sanctuary cities and towns – but they don’t actually violate federal law There is no federal requirement that state or local governments participate or cooperate in federal immigration enforcement.
Image Beyond the backlash: What evidence shows about the economic impact of DEI Missing from much of the debate is a crucial question: What are the tangible costs and benefits of DEI?
Image Researchers uncovered hundreds of genes linked to OCD, providing clues about how it changes the brain Obsessive compulsive disorder has many unknowns, including what causes it, why symptoms can differ, and how medication and therapy for it actually work.
Image More Colorado workplaces are becoming safe places for employees in recovery Colorado is one of more than 30 states that have launched recovery-friendly workplace programs in recent years.
