Top News Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations. Image Three finalists named to become new Colorado Supreme Court justice A state commission this week named three finalists to replace former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart, who retired in January. Image As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell Colorado schools must adopt cellphone policy by July. Image Colorado bill says gun barrel purchases to be made at dealers A new bill introduced in Colorado would require gun barrel purchases to be made in-person at a firearm dealer. Image Colorado Democrats advance bill to allow individuals to sue ICE agents Trio of immigration-related bills announced ahead of committee hearing. 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Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 4, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Politics: 2026Talks - February 4, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image Photo of the Week - February 6, 2026 Photo of the week from the February 6, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Saturday morning was foggy in parts of Kiowa County, leaving frost on plants and other surfaces - Chris Sorensen. Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains. Image Obituary - Timothy J. Hier Obituary for Timothy J. Hier of Kiowa County, Colorado, formerly of Nebraska. 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Image South Dakota lawmakers take another look at CAFO fees A South Dakota legislative panel has advanced a bill to the House floor that calls on the state to again adjust license fees Image New World screwworm migrates closer to Texas border Texas ranchers and those in the cattle industry are on high alert as more cases of New World screwworm infestations are reported. Government & Politics Image Report: NM's public lands protections weakened by Project 2025 Supporters of the administration's efforts have maintained that environmental reviews often take years, slowing down projects. Image Trump administration requests immigration data from Medi-Cal The Trump administration is now demanding immigration data for all Medi-Cal recipients. Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations. Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains. Crime, Court & Law Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations. Image Three finalists named to become new Colorado Supreme Court justice A state commission this week named three finalists to replace former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart, who retired in January. Image Utah Legislature passes bill to expand Utah Supreme Court, add 5 more lower court judges A bill to expand the Utah Supreme Court from five justices to seven has won final legislative approval from the Utah Legislature. Image Crime rates fell across US cities in 2025 Crime continued to decline in 2025, with homicides down 21 percent from 2024 and 44 percent from a peak in 2021. Weather & Climate Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 4, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 4, 2026. Image EarthTalk - How are groundwater levels there holding up? Groundwater levels are the level of the water table below underground aquifers and are crucial to water security. Image EarthTalk - ¿cómo se mantienen los niveles de agua subterránea en esa zona? Los niveles de agua subterránea son el nivel del agua por debajo de los acuíferos subterráneos y son cruciales para la seguridad hídrica. Image States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA The immediate aftermath of the wide-sweeping storm will provide another test for the second Trump administration. Personal Finance & Business Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them. Image South Dakota targets cryptocurrency kiosk scams with new bill South Dakota is the latest state fighting back against scammers who use cryptocurrency kiosks to steal money. Image Wyomingites losing millions to crypto ATM scammers Wyomings largest advocacy group for people age 50 and older is urging lawmakers to rein in scams associated with cryptocurrency. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Yellow Potato and Red Pepper Shrimp Sauté This dish is reminiscent of shrimp scampi but is veggie-centric with its mix of potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and zucchini. 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Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Letter To The Editor – Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Bill Introduced Colorado State Representative Ty Winter has introduced a bill to help families save on their back-to-school shopping. Outdoors & Entertainment Image Report: NM's public lands protections weakened by Project 2025 Supporters of the administration's efforts have maintained that environmental reviews often take years, slowing down projects. Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS? Image Home Country – Strike up the band Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. Image Movie Review - Mercy Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mercy." Does it have him crying "uncle? The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. 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Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations.
Image Three finalists named to become new Colorado Supreme Court justice A state commission this week named three finalists to replace former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart, who retired in January.
Image As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell Colorado schools must adopt cellphone policy by July.
Image Colorado bill says gun barrel purchases to be made at dealers A new bill introduced in Colorado would require gun barrel purchases to be made in-person at a firearm dealer.
Image Colorado Democrats advance bill to allow individuals to sue ICE agents Trio of immigration-related bills announced ahead of committee hearing.
Image Colorado officials consider striking soda from SNAP grocery lists Coloradans can give feedback on the state’s plan to restrict what families can buy with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 6, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 5, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 5, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 4, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Photo of the Week - February 6, 2026 Photo of the week from the February 6, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Saturday morning was foggy in parts of Kiowa County, leaving frost on plants and other surfaces - Chris Sorensen.
Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.
Image Obituary - Timothy J. Hier Obituary for Timothy J. Hier of Kiowa County, Colorado, formerly of Nebraska.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 4, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 4, 2026.
Image Photo of the Week - January 30, 2026 Photo of the week from the January 30, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Common Starlings take advantage of melting snow for a drink or a bath. - Chris Sorensen.
Image About Town – February 3, 2026 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 31, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 31, 2026.
Image USDA Update – January 31, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Top articles for the week ending January 31, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 31, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - February 2-7, 2026 February 2-7, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - February 2-5, 2026 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for February 2-5, 2026.
Image USDA Update – January 31, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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 Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.
Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them.
Image Ballot measure would require notice from Colorado law enforcement to immigration authorities Colorado voters in November will decide if law enforcement in the state should be required to work with federal immigration authorities.
Image Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election
Image Home Country – Windy reveals the lizard people Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike
Image Trump administration requests immigration data from Medi-Cal The Trump administration is now demanding immigration data for all Medi-Cal recipients.
Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS?
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 Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike
Image USDA Update – January 31, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image South Dakota lawmakers take another look at CAFO fees A South Dakota legislative panel has advanced a bill to the House floor that calls on the state to again adjust license fees
Image New World screwworm migrates closer to Texas border Texas ranchers and those in the cattle industry are on high alert as more cases of New World screwworm infestations are reported.
Image Report: NM's public lands protections weakened by Project 2025 Supporters of the administration's efforts have maintained that environmental reviews often take years, slowing down projects.
Image Trump administration requests immigration data from Medi-Cal The Trump administration is now demanding immigration data for all Medi-Cal recipients.
Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations.
Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.
Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations.
Image Three finalists named to become new Colorado Supreme Court justice A state commission this week named three finalists to replace former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart, who retired in January.
Image Utah Legislature passes bill to expand Utah Supreme Court, add 5 more lower court judges A bill to expand the Utah Supreme Court from five justices to seven has won final legislative approval from the Utah Legislature.
Image Crime rates fell across US cities in 2025 Crime continued to decline in 2025, with homicides down 21 percent from 2024 and 44 percent from a peak in 2021.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 4, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 4, 2026.
Image EarthTalk - How are groundwater levels there holding up? Groundwater levels are the level of the water table below underground aquifers and are crucial to water security.
Image EarthTalk - ¿cómo se mantienen los niveles de agua subterránea en esa zona? Los niveles de agua subterránea son el nivel del agua por debajo de los acuíferos subterráneos y son cruciales para la seguridad hídrica.
Image States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA The immediate aftermath of the wide-sweeping storm will provide another test for the second Trump administration.
Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike
Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them.
Image South Dakota targets cryptocurrency kiosk scams with new bill South Dakota is the latest state fighting back against scammers who use cryptocurrency kiosks to steal money.
Image Wyomingites losing millions to crypto ATM scammers Wyomings largest advocacy group for people age 50 and older is urging lawmakers to rein in scams associated with cryptocurrency.
Image Cooking at Home - Yellow Potato and Red Pepper Shrimp Sauté This dish is reminiscent of shrimp scampi but is veggie-centric with its mix of potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and zucchini. The potatoes are partially cooked in the microwave before sautéing, for a meal that's on the table in 30 minutes.
Image Cooking at Home - Pineapple Pork Chops Savory and sweet, delicious pineapple pork chops are a fast and flavorful meal. Enjoy over brown rice or quinoa.
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 - Lentil Stew Lentils are full of protein, fiber, and nutrients like iron; have a great taste; and cook faster than dried beans.
Image As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell Colorado schools must adopt cellphone policy by July.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Letter To The Editor – Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Bill Introduced Colorado State Representative Ty Winter has introduced a bill to help families save on their back-to-school shopping.
Image Report: NM's public lands protections weakened by Project 2025 Supporters of the administration's efforts have maintained that environmental reviews often take years, slowing down projects.
Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS?
Image Home Country – Strike up the band Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall, but not enough to turn a dry
Image Curious Kids: Where do seashells come from? Seashells are so plentiful that you may sometimes take them for granted.
Image Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone "We’re seeing more AI-related products and advancements in a single day than we saw in a single year a decade ago."
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.
