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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

National and Global News

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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - June 20, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Environmentalists say they’re cautious to adopt AI into their work
Environmental scientists and conservationists have been slow to embrace artificial intelligence tools.
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Politics: 2025Talks - June 20, 2025
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - June 20, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - June 19, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
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The Yonder Report: News from rural America - June 19, 2025
News from rural America.
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Politics: 2025Talks - June 19, 2025
Politics in the United States and around the world.
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Daily Audio Newscast - June 19, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

Life in Kiowa County

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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.
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USDA Update – June 21, 2025
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries - June 23-28, 2025
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
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Obituary - Teresa Dawn Witte
Obituary for Teresa Dawn Witte of Kiowa County, Colorado.
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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.
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Kiowa County weather recap - June 18, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending June 18, 2025.
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Government - Kiowa County Town Hall Meeting
Government - Kiowa County Town Hall Meeting
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About Town – June 16, 2025
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

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USDA Update – June 21, 2025
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Devotion - Acts 2:1-21
Weekly devotion by Reverend Steven Zandstra at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
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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.
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USDA Update – June 13, 2025
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 7, 2025.

Economy

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?

Elections

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Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado
Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado
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Letter to the Editor – Crespin announces reelection bid for Lamar Mayor
Letter to the Editor – Crespin announces reelection bid for Lamar Mayor
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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.
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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.

Health & Living

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Movie Reviews – Final Destination: Bloodlines and Karate Kid: Legends
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Final Destination: Bloodlines" and "Karate Kid: Legends."
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Home Country – The Color of Autumn
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
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Money management skills focus of new dementia research
New research examined the connection between dementia and awareness about money management skills.
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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.

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - How to Train Your Dragon
Critic Bob Garver looks at the live action remake "How to Train Your Dragon" from Dreamworks.
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Movie Reviews – Final Destination: Bloodlines and Karate Kid: Legends
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Final Destination: Bloodlines" and "Karate Kid: Legends."
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Movie Review - Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning." Is the eighth installment really the last?
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Movie Review - Lilo & Stitch
Critic Bob Garver looks at Disney's remake of "Lilo & Stitch." Did it equal the 2002 original?

Agriculture

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USDA Update – June 21, 2025
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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Colorado Department of Agriculture - Ag Connection June 2025
Inspections are crucial for everyone involved in the food industry.
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North Dakota eyes improvements for crumbling roads in farming towns
It is not just the weather or commodity prices farmers have to worry about.
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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.

Government & Politics

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Colorado Department of Agriculture - Ag Connection June 2025
Inspections are crucial for everyone involved in the food industry.
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Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado
Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Candidate for Governor of Colorado
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House committee considers semi-automatic firearms bill
The Colorado State Shooting Association has been advocating against the bill since it was first proposed.
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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.

Crime, Court & Law

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Colorado lawmakers stay vigilant, redact addresses after Minnesota assassination
Secretary of state suspends campaign finance website amid security concerns.

Weather & Climate

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Environmentalists say they’re cautious to adopt AI into their work
Environmental scientists and conservationists have been slow to embrace artificial intelligence tools.
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Kiowa County weather recap - June 18, 2025
Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending June 18, 2025.
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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.
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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.

Personal Finance & Business

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Stuffed Green Peppers
These tasty stuffed peppers make a delicious and filling entrée.
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Cooking at Home - Roasted Herb Potatoes
Enjoy your herb roasted potatoes as a side to your favorite protein food entrée.
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Cooking at Home - Magic Crust Quiche
Cooking at Home - Magic Crust Quiche
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Cooking at Home - Rice Pudding
Enjoy this classic rice pudding recipe that uses cinnamon and raisins, or any other favorite dried fruit.

Science, Tech & Education

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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.
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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.
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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.
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California colleges and universities take food pantries to the next level
Hunger among college students in California has jumped dramatically since the pandemic.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Politicians divided over federal plan to sell public lands
Colorado Democrats are leading the effort against legislation proposed by Senate Republicans.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

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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.
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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.”
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Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill won’t solve the opioid epidemic
One-fifth of the U.S. incarcerated population has a drug-related charge.
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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.

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Help Wanted - Waste Diversion Technician
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