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Image Colorado joins opioid settlement, set to receive $76 million Colorado has officially joined a multibillion-dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family.
Image Colorado lawmakers warned of billion-dollar budget crunch Colorado could face a budget crunch totaling in the billions of dollars if a sweeping budget bill in Congress becomes law.
Image Coalition warns cuts would be 'devastating' to food assistance Colorado Governor Jared Polis is leading a coalition urging Congress to not cut federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Image Five cities, including Denver, sue to keep federal funds Federal funding to a number of major American cities is once again in jeopardy as the federal government looks to tighten its purse strings.
Image Governor Polis raises bar for Colorado agencies on education Colorado, already considered a national leader in workforce development, is aiming to raise the bar even higher.
Image Use of Signal message led to Utah student’s ICE arrest, Mesa County Sheriff says The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office said that it had shared information leading to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest of a Utah college student.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - June 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Environmentalists say they’re cautious to adopt AI into their work Environmental scientists and conservationists have been slow to embrace artificial intelligence tools.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - June 20, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - June 19, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - June 19, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Top articles for the week ending June 14, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 14, 2025.
Image USDA Update – June 21, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - June 23-28, 2025 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Photo of the Week - June 20, 2025 Photo of the week from the June 20, 2025, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Foggy sunrise over a grain elevator in Eads, Kiowa County, Colorado - Chris Sorensen.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - June 18, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending June 18, 2025.
Image About Town – June 16, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image USDA Update – June 21, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31 Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending June 14, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 14, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending June 14, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 14, 2025.
Image Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Acts 2:1-21 Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 22 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 – June 13, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending June 7, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 7, 2025.
Image Colorado fentanyl deaths fall, but economic toll remains Fentanyl deaths in Colorado dropped last year, but still had an economic toll of $13.1 billion, a new report says.
Image House reconciliation bill risks job losses, higher energy bills in South Dakota The bill's current language repeals multiple federal policies, funding programs and tax credits.
Image Survey: Recession fears, trade uncertainty fuel economic pessimism Optimism is falling and pessimism is rising among businesses getting a read on the U.S. economy.
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 Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado
Image Letter to the Editor – Crespin announces reelection bid for Lamar Mayor Letter to the Editor – Crespin announces reelection bid for Lamar Mayor
Image Trump’s proof of citizenship elections order blocked for now in federal court A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring states to mandate voters in federal elections provide documents proving their citizenship.
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 Movie Reviews – Final Destination: Bloodlines and Karate Kid: Legends Critic Bob Garver looks at "Final Destination: Bloodlines" and "Karate Kid: Legends."
Image Home Country – The Color of Autumn Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Money management skills focus of new dementia research New research examined the connection between dementia and awareness about money management skills.
Image Hispanic pastors across Texas, U.S. wanted for leadership network The deadline to apply is approaching for pastors who want to participate in the 2025 Hispanic Leadership Network.
Image Movie Review - How to Train Your Dragon Critic Bob Garver looks at the live action remake "How to Train Your Dragon" from Dreamworks.
Image Movie Reviews – Final Destination: Bloodlines and Karate Kid: Legends Critic Bob Garver looks at "Final Destination: Bloodlines" and "Karate Kid: Legends."
Image Movie Review - Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning." Is the eighth installment really the last?
Image Movie Review - Lilo & Stitch Critic Bob Garver looks at Disney's remake of "Lilo & Stitch." Did it equal the 2002 original?
Image USDA Update – June 21, 2025 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Colorado Department of Agriculture - Ag Connection June 2025 Inspections are crucial for everyone involved in the food industry.
Image North Dakota eyes improvements for crumbling roads in farming towns It is not just the weather or commodity prices farmers have to worry about.
Image Iowa judge rules in favor of 'Swampbuster' conservation protection measure A District Court judge in Iowa has ruled in favor of an effort to protect the state's wetlands.
Image Colorado Department of Agriculture - Ag Connection June 2025 Inspections are crucial for everyone involved in the food industry.
Image Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado
Image House committee considers semi-automatic firearms bill The Colorado State Shooting Association has been advocating against the bill since it was first proposed.
Image Federal lawmakers tackle AI-generated ‘deepfakes’ as election nears Newly introduced federal legislation aims to protect voters from the growing threat of political ads generated by artificial intelligence.
Image Challenge to North Dakota gender-affirming care ban in play, despite SCOTUS ruling The North Dakota case, which seeks to overturn a 2023 ban adopted by the Legislature, is moving through the state-level courts.
Image Montana judge hears case on federal protections for gray wolves Most gray wolves in the U.S. are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act, but not those in the Northern Rockies.
Image Colorado joins opioid settlement, set to receive $76 million Colorado has officially joined a multibillion-dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family.
Image Colorado lawmakers stay vigilant, redact addresses after Minnesota assassination Secretary of state suspends campaign finance website amid security concerns.
Image Environmentalists say they’re cautious to adopt AI into their work Environmental scientists and conservationists have been slow to embrace artificial intelligence tools.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - June 18, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending June 18, 2025.
Image Iowa judge rules in favor of 'Swampbuster' conservation protection measure A District Court judge in Iowa has ruled in favor of an effort to protect the state's wetlands.
Image EarthTalk - How do oil and gas companies foil efforts by climate activists? In recent years, many climate activists have protested against oil and gas companies for their role in exacerbating climate change and more.
Image Colorado lawmakers warned of billion-dollar budget crunch Colorado could face a budget crunch totaling in the billions of dollars if a sweeping budget bill in Congress becomes law.
Image Coalition warns cuts would be 'devastating' to food assistance Colorado Governor Jared Polis is leading a coalition urging Congress to not cut federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Image Rural Utah mayor advocates for clean energy tax credits Lenise Peterman, mayor of Helper, stressed tax credits have been vital for communities like hers as they help modernize their systems.
Image Five cities, including Denver, sue to keep federal funds Federal funding to a number of major American cities is once again in jeopardy as the federal government looks to tighten its purse strings.
Image Cooking at Home - Stuffed Green Peppers These tasty stuffed peppers make a delicious and filling entrée.
Image Cooking at Home - Roasted Herb Potatoes Enjoy your herb roasted potatoes as a side to your favorite protein food entrée.
Image Cooking at Home - Rice Pudding Enjoy this classic rice pudding recipe that uses cinnamon and raisins, or any other favorite dried fruit.
Image Curious Kids: If people stopped having babies, how long would it be before humans were all gone? In the 1960s and 1970s, many people worried that there would be too many people on Earth, which would cause different kinds of catastrophes.
Image Use of Signal message led to Utah student’s ICE arrest, Mesa County Sheriff says The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office said that it had shared information leading to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest of a Utah college student.
Image Governor Polis raises bar for Colorado agencies on education Colorado, already considered a national leader in workforce development, is aiming to raise the bar even higher.
Image California colleges and universities take food pantries to the next level Hunger among college students in California has jumped dramatically since the pandemic.
Image Forest fires in Southwest New Mexico force evacuations, emergency orders Forest fires have broken out in parts of New Mexico that state forecasters had already warned would see an elevated wildfire risk this summer.
Image Montana judge hears case on federal protections for gray wolves Most gray wolves in the U.S. are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act, but not those in the Northern Rockies.
Image Iowa judge rules in favor of 'Swampbuster' conservation protection measure A District Court judge in Iowa has ruled in favor of an effort to protect the state's wetlands.
Image Politicians divided over federal plan to sell public lands Colorado Democrats are leading the effort against legislation proposed by Senate Republicans.
Image Curious Kids: If people stopped having babies, how long would it be before humans were all gone? In the 1960s and 1970s, many people worried that there would be too many people on Earth, which would cause different kinds of catastrophes.
Image Commentary - AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing Many devices – including electric razors and toothbrushes – have become “AI-powered.”
Image Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill won’t solve the opioid epidemic One-fifth of the U.S. incarcerated population has a drug-related charge.
Image Curious Kids: How does a person become famous when they’re just a kid? Before modern times, people didn’t pay much attention to children in the way that we do now.
