Top News Image Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process. Image Top articles for the week ending March 21, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026. Image Colorado House debates gun control, education and more The Colorado House voted on a flurry of bills to end the week, approving two major gun regulation bills, a bill on education and another one on car licenses. Image Colorado state budget shortfall expands to $1.5 billion Colorado lawmakers will need to close a nearly $1.5 billion gap in the state budget in the coming weeks, hundreds of millions of dollars more than they expected. Image Judge hears case over eligibility of Democrats looking to face Boebert in November A judge is expected to rule on a lawsuit that seeks to keep a Democratic candidate out of the caucus and assembly nominating process. Image Feds claim Title IX violation in Colorado school district The U.S. Department of Education announced that Jefferson County Public Schools is violating Title IX. National and Global News Image War in Middle East causes further stress on U.S. farmers Corn farmers in the U.S. are bracing for even higher fertilizer prices as conflict in the Middle East impacts the globally traded commodity. Image Oil is nearly $100 a barrel. Don’t expect North Dakota oil activity to ramp up any time soon. North Dakota’s oil and gas industry is not expected to significantly increase drilling activity in response to the price surge. Image Drop in opioid overdose deaths nears 50 percent since 2023 Since their peak less than three years ago, opioid overdose deaths dropped nearly by half as of October. Image Report: College affordability has stabilized Families planning for college might be worried about tuition "sticker shock" following decades of higher education cost hikes. Image Politics: 2026Talks - March 23, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 23, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Education Department to transfer management of defaulted student loans to Treasury The U.S. Treasury Department will take over the Department of Education’s responsibility for collecting on defaulted federal student loan debt. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 21, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image USDA Update – March 23, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Top articles for the week ending March 21, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026. Image Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - March 22, 2026 From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado. Image Pastor’s Pearls – March 22, 2026 Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie. 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Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 21, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026. Image Top articles for the week ending March 21, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026. Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 14, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026. Image Top articles for the week ending March 14, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (update) March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Economy Image The pay gap between women and men widened last year, analysis finds The earnings gap between men and women slightly widened last year, according to a new analysis. Image Pain of soaring gas prices compounded by electricity rate increases across states Electricity rates “increased significantly” in nearly every U.S. state in 2025, with residents in a dozen states seeing at least a 10 percent jump. Image War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy. Image Despite January increase, jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year Estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions. Elections Image Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process. Image Voting rights groups seek to join lawsuit to block DOJ from sensitive Utah voter data The League of Women Voters of Utah is being represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah and the ACLU Voting Rights Project. Image Commentary - Establishment Democrats in Colorado face voter exasperation If a former shoo-in like DeGette is at risk, what other Democratic incumbents should be wary of anti-establishment momentum? 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Image How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture Image Montana sees record precipitation over weekend The precipitation hit both sides of the Continental Divide, pushing snowpack to average or even above average in some basins in western Montana. Government & Politics Image Enrollment in Nevada public option health plans falls short of predictions The public option gained attention in the late 2000s when Congress considered but ultimately rejected creating a health plan funded and run by the government. Image Colorado lawmakers consider PUC’s fate Colorado lawmakers are considering whether the state’s Public Utilities Commission should stay open for business. Image Politics: 2026Talks - March 23, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process. Crime, Court & Law Image Drop in opioid overdose deaths nears 50 percent since 2023 Since their peak less than three years ago, opioid overdose deaths dropped nearly by half as of October. Image Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process. Image Federal judge criticizes ICE for illegally keeping man in Iowa jail In a sharply worded ruling, a judge in Iowa has taken federal officials to task for insisting on a court order before complying with the law. 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Image Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 21, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
Image Colorado House debates gun control, education and more The Colorado House voted on a flurry of bills to end the week, approving two major gun regulation bills, a bill on education and another one on car licenses.
Image Colorado state budget shortfall expands to $1.5 billion Colorado lawmakers will need to close a nearly $1.5 billion gap in the state budget in the coming weeks, hundreds of millions of dollars more than they expected.
Image Judge hears case over eligibility of Democrats looking to face Boebert in November A judge is expected to rule on a lawsuit that seeks to keep a Democratic candidate out of the caucus and assembly nominating process.
Image Feds claim Title IX violation in Colorado school district The U.S. Department of Education announced that Jefferson County Public Schools is violating Title IX.
Image War in Middle East causes further stress on U.S. farmers Corn farmers in the U.S. are bracing for even higher fertilizer prices as conflict in the Middle East impacts the globally traded commodity.
Image Oil is nearly $100 a barrel. Don’t expect North Dakota oil activity to ramp up any time soon. North Dakota’s oil and gas industry is not expected to significantly increase drilling activity in response to the price surge.
Image Drop in opioid overdose deaths nears 50 percent since 2023 Since their peak less than three years ago, opioid overdose deaths dropped nearly by half as of October.
Image Report: College affordability has stabilized Families planning for college might be worried about tuition "sticker shock" following decades of higher education cost hikes.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 23, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Education Department to transfer management of defaulted student loans to Treasury The U.S. Treasury Department will take over the Department of Education’s responsibility for collecting on defaulted federal student loan debt.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 21, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
Image USDA Update – March 23, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 21, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - March 22, 2026 From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 21, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
Image Public hearings set for Atmos Energy gas rate increase proposal The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will hold virtual public comment hearings April 2 on a proposed natural gas rate increase from Atmos Energy.
Image Public hearings set for Atmos Energy gas rate increase proposal The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will hold virtual public comment hearings April 2 on a proposed natural gas rate increase from Atmos Energy.
Image USDA Update – March 23, 2026 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 March 21, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 21, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 14, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 14, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (update) March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image The pay gap between women and men widened last year, analysis finds The earnings gap between men and women slightly widened last year, according to a new analysis.
Image Pain of soaring gas prices compounded by electricity rate increases across states Electricity rates “increased significantly” in nearly every U.S. state in 2025, with residents in a dozen states seeing at least a 10 percent jump.
Image War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy.
Image Despite January increase, jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year Estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions.
Image Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process.
Image Voting rights groups seek to join lawsuit to block DOJ from sensitive Utah voter data The League of Women Voters of Utah is being represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah and the ACLU Voting Rights Project.
Image Commentary - Establishment Democrats in Colorado face voter exasperation If a former shoo-in like DeGette is at risk, what other Democratic incumbents should be wary of anti-establishment momentum?
Image Arizona educators push for vouchers on November ballot Arizona educators push for vouchers on November ballot
Image Nebraska hospital opens unique youth mental health facility Nebraska's largest children's hospital has opened a youth-focused behavioral health care facility on its campus in Omaha.
Image Enrollment in Nevada public option health plans falls short of predictions The public option gained attention in the late 2000s when Congress considered but ultimately rejected creating a health plan funded and run by the government.
Image Arizona business owners reeling from health care subsidy cuts Arizona small business owners are making difficult decisions about health insurance coverage since Affordable Care Act premium subsidies expired.
Image Movie Review - Project Hail Mary Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?
Image Movie Review - Project Hail Mary Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?
Image Movie Review - Reminders of Him Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
Image Movie Review - Hoppers Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
Image Movie Review - Scream 7 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Scream 7." Is it his favorite in the series?
Image USDA Update – March 23, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image War in Middle East causes further stress on U.S. farmers Corn farmers in the U.S. are bracing for even higher fertilizer prices as conflict in the Middle East impacts the globally traded commodity.
Image How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture
Image Montana sees record precipitation over weekend The precipitation hit both sides of the Continental Divide, pushing snowpack to average or even above average in some basins in western Montana.
Image Enrollment in Nevada public option health plans falls short of predictions The public option gained attention in the late 2000s when Congress considered but ultimately rejected creating a health plan funded and run by the government.
Image Colorado lawmakers consider PUC’s fate Colorado lawmakers are considering whether the state’s Public Utilities Commission should stay open for business.
Image Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process.
Image Drop in opioid overdose deaths nears 50 percent since 2023 Since their peak less than three years ago, opioid overdose deaths dropped nearly by half as of October.
Image Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process.
Image Federal judge criticizes ICE for illegally keeping man in Iowa jail In a sharply worded ruling, a judge in Iowa has taken federal officials to task for insisting on a court order before complying with the law.
Image Voting rights groups seek to join lawsuit to block DOJ from sensitive Utah voter data The League of Women Voters of Utah is being represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah and the ACLU Voting Rights Project.
Image EarthTalk - How are North American river otters faring these days? Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source.
Image Heat wave strikes Southwest amid record March highs Temperatures well into the 90s - and beyond - are expected from Los Angeles to Denver this week as record highs are felt across the Southwest.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 18, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 18, 2026.
Image Montana sees record precipitation over weekend The precipitation hit both sides of the Continental Divide, pushing snowpack to average or even above average in some basins in western Montana.
Image Report: College affordability has stabilized Families planning for college might be worried about tuition "sticker shock" following decades of higher education cost hikes.
Image Arizona business owners reeling from health care subsidy cuts Arizona small business owners are making difficult decisions about health insurance coverage since Affordable Care Act premium subsidies expired.
Image Education Department to transfer management of defaulted student loans to Treasury The U.S. Treasury Department will take over the Department of Education’s responsibility for collecting on defaulted federal student loan debt.
Image The pay gap between women and men widened last year, analysis finds The earnings gap between men and women slightly widened last year, according to a new analysis.
Image Cooking at Home - Hummus Try this quick and easy hummus recipe by itself, with vegetables, crackers, chips, on sandwiches, in wraps and more! The possibilities are endless.
Image Cooking at Home - Citrus Chicken Chicken thighs are coated in oregano, cumin, and lime juice and oven baked until tender and golden brown.
Image Cooking at Home - Oatmeal Raisin Muffins What's better than a toasty muffin right out of the oven?
Image Data center developer looks west, backs power upgrades near Fargo Data center developer Applied Digital is investing $75 million in power system upgrades in eastern North Dakota.
Image Report: College affordability has stabilized Families planning for college might be worried about tuition "sticker shock" following decades of higher education cost hikes.
Image Kansas House, Senate strike deal to end in-state college tuition for qualified immigrant students The Senate and House were at loggerheads for six weeks, until House Republicans surrendered.
Image Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load Technology caregiving is the act of helping someone use digital tools.
Image Movie Review - Project Hail Mary Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?
Image Home Country – Faith in the future Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Alaska officials step toward wider oil and gas exploration on state land near Yukon River The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has tentatively decided that oil and gas exploration should be allowed on state land in the vicinity of the Yukon River.
Image EarthTalk - How are North American river otters faring these days? Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source.
Image Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load Technology caregiving is the act of helping someone use digital tools.
Image Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for Gulf states Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for G
Image Curious Kids: Why do mountaintops stay snowy? Earth’s atmosphere begins right at its surface and extends to outer space, and it is filled with a mixture of many different gases.
Image War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs No one really knows how deeply the ripple effects of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will impair the global economy.
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