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Protesters at the Colorado State Capitol for No Kings Day - Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Tens of thousands of Coloradans rally and march against Trump at No Kings protests

Demonstrations part of nationwide movement of resistance to authoritarian policies.

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Dominion sale not expected to change Colorado elections, experts say

Liberty Vote owner says he wants to abide by Trump’s elections executive order.

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Top articles for the week ending October 18, 2025

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.

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Colorado asks U.S. Supreme Court to reject Nebraska lawsuit over South Platte River

Water rights at center of dispute as Nebraska officials defend ag producers.

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Colorado aids federal workers as shutdown hits week three

Colorado is taking steps to assist its over 50,000 federal employees as the government shutdown enters its third week.

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Colorado to receive $56.5 million for EV chargers

Colorado has officially secured nearly $60 million in federal funding for electric vehicle chargers.

National and Global News

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Federal judge broadens order blocking Trump administration layoffs during shutdown

A federal judge on Friday clarified and broadened a temporary restraining order she issued earlier this week.

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No Kings day brings millions into US streets in anti-Trump protests

Millions of Americans packed streets, parks and town squares across the United States Saturday for No Kings day.

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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 18, 2025

Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.

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Trump isn’t sending troops to cities with highest crime rates, data shows

President Donald Trump has argued that he needs to deploy National Guard troops across state lines to protect federal personnel and property.

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Midterm elections will likely see increased effects of misinformation, reduced federal security activity, experts say

A year after the 2024 presidential election, technologists and election experts are wrestling with their new reality.

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How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Air traffic controllers are deemed essential workers, meaning they are still required to work while not receiving compensation

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No Kings day expected to draw millions for anti-Trump mass protests

Demonstrators expected in dozens of Colorado communities.

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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - October 17, 2025

Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.

Life in Kiowa County

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Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 16-18, 2025

October 16-18, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Southeast Colorado high school softball regional playoff scores - October 18, 2025

October 18, 2025, regional playoff softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 13-17, 2025

October 13-17, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Top articles for the week ending October 18, 2025

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.

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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 18, 2025

Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.

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Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - October 19, 2025

From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

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Southeast Colorado High school volleyball schedule - October 20-25, 2025

October 20-25, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Southeast Colorado high school football schedule - October 24-25, 2025

October 24-25, football schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 13-17, 2025

October 13-17, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Southeast Colorado high school softball regional playoff scores - October 18, 2025

October 18, 2025, regional playoff softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Southeast Colorado high school football scores - October 16-18, 2025

October 16-18, 2025, football scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending October 18, 2025

Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.

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Top articles for the week ending October 18, 2025

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 18, 2025.

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Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - October 20-23, 2025

Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for October 20-23, 2025.

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Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus - October 20-23, 2025

Kit Carson School breakfast and lunch menus for October 20-23, 2025.

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Southeast Colorado High school volleyball schedule - October 20-25, 2025

October 20-25, 2025, volleyball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.

Economy

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Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too

Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths.

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US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over

The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts.

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Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report

Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses.

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Report: USDA move to Fort Collins could boost economy

A planned move of U.S. Department of Agriculture jobs from the nation’s capital to Fort Collins could provide a big economic boost.

Elections

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Dominion sale not expected to change Colorado elections, experts say

Liberty Vote owner says he wants to abide by Trump’s elections executive order.

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Midterm elections will likely see increased effects of misinformation, reduced federal security activity, experts say

A year after the 2024 presidential election, technologists and election experts are wrestling with their new reality.

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Pueblo ballot measure asks voters to scrap strong-mayor form of government

Pueblo voters next month will decide whether the city government should return to a city council-city manager form of leadership.

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Lawmakers propose amendment to overturn Citizens United

Democratic lawmakers in four states have proposed a constitutional amendment to overturn a U.S. Supreme Court’s decision.

Health & Living

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Extra insurance help available for eligible Nebraskans

The open enrollment period for Medicare and Medicaid is happening now.

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Security risks worry consumer advocates as Windows 10 support ends

Consumer advocates are calling on Microsoft to extend free support for its Windows 10 software.

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Midterm elections will likely see increased effects of misinformation, reduced federal security activity, experts say

A year after the 2024 presidential election, technologists and election experts are wrestling with their new reality.

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How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Air traffic controllers are deemed essential workers, meaning they are still required to work while not receiving compensation

Movie Reviews

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Movie Review - Tron: Ares

Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.

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Movie Review - The Smashing Machine

Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Smashing Machine." Is it a smashing success?

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Movie Review - One Battle After Another

Critic Bob Garver looks at "One Battle After Another." Does it a fighting chance to be a winner at the box office?

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Movie Review - Him

Critic Bob Garver looks at "Him." Does it live up to its scary premise?

Agriculture

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Montana offers up agritourism grants to give farmers, ranchers more revenue options

The Montana Department of Commerce is set to divvy out $300,000 in agritourism grant funding.

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Colorado visa proposals highlight exploitation, wage theft

The H-2A visa program is a federally administered visa system that allows agricultural employers to hire immigrant workers.

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Commentary - Rural lessons for resisting authoritarianism

This is the Ditch Principle: Your ditch neighbor may disagree with you about everything except keeping the water running — so you start there.

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With CAFOs, North Dakota residents ponder quality of life impacts

Some North Dakota communities are becoming more familiar with the rush to consider farms linked to industrial agriculture.

Government & Politics

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Federal judge broadens order blocking Trump administration layoffs during shutdown

A federal judge on Friday clarified and broadened a temporary restraining order she issued earlier this week.

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No Kings day brings millions into US streets in anti-Trump protests

Millions of Americans packed streets, parks and town squares across the United States Saturday for No Kings day.

Concept image of two fists shaped from cutouts of a human head profiles colored in shades of red and blue.

Midterm elections will likely see increased effects of misinformation, reduced federal security activity, experts say

A year after the 2024 presidential election, technologists and election experts are wrestling with their new reality.

Protesters at the Colorado State Capitol for No Kings Day - Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Tens of thousands of Coloradans rally and march against Trump at No Kings protests

Demonstrations part of nationwide movement of resistance to authoritarian policies.

Crime, Court & Law

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Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice

Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports.

Court gavel on a strike plate, with the Scales of Justice and books in the background

Federal judge broadens order blocking Trump administration layoffs during shutdown

A federal judge on Friday clarified and broadened a temporary restraining order she issued earlier this week.

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Trump isn’t sending troops to cities with highest crime rates, data shows

President Donald Trump has argued that he needs to deploy National Guard troops across state lines to protect federal personnel and property.

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Colorado asks U.S. Supreme Court to reject Nebraska lawsuit over South Platte River

Water rights at center of dispute as Nebraska officials defend ag producers.

Weather & Climate

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EarthTalk - Have scientists figured out what’s causing honeybees to die off?

The beekeeping industry is in crisis as honeybee deaths have reached record levels in the U.S.

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EarthTalk - ¿Han descubierto los científicos qué está causando la muerte de las abejas?

La industria apícola está en crisis, ya que la mortalidad de las abejas melíferas ha alcanzado niveles récord en los Estados Unidos.

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Kiowa County weather recap - October 15, 2025

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending October 15, 2025.

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Report: Wild burros destroying Arizona desert habitat

A new report showed the Arizona's unchecked feral burro population is destroying keystone plant species

Personal Finance & Business

Two election ballots with a padlock and chain representing election security

Dominion sale not expected to change Colorado elections, experts say

Liberty Vote owner says he wants to abide by Trump’s elections executive order.

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Extra insurance help available for eligible Nebraskans

The open enrollment period for Medicare and Medicaid is happening now.

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SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists

As the federal government shutdown extends to day 17, state officials are beginning to raise concerns.

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Salt Lake City airport opens pantry for federal workers

The public can also get involved, dropping off non-perishable food at a donation facility the airport is setting up.

Food & Recipes

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Cooking at Home - Black Bean Quesadillas

Enjoy a quesadilla any night of the week! This quesadilla recipe can be served as a tasty lunch, dinner or side dish.

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Cooking at Home - Pumpkin Cookies

Bake these cookies the night before and enjoy a delicious treat on busy mornings.

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Cooking at Home - Bean and Rice Burritos

These baked burritos are a great way to use leftover cooked rice. Try them with brown rice for a whole grain boost.

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Cooking at Home - Tuscan Potato Skillet

Lemon zest, garlic and rosemary add a delightful Tuscan twist to this green bean, potato, and chicken skillet. The best part? Only having to use one pan to whip up this weeknight favorite, which also makes clean-up a breeze!

Science, Tech & Education

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Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice

Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports.

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Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores - October 13-17, 2025

October 13-17, 2025, volleyball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

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Lamar High School Soccer Scores - October 14-16, 2025

October 14-16, 2025, soccer scores for Lamar High School.

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Southeast Colorado high school softball regional playoff scores - October 18, 2025

October 18, 2025, regional playoff softball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.

Outdoors & Entertainment

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Home Country – Alaskan chicken

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

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Utah unveils Wildlife Action Plan to protect state's endangered species

The 10-year update of the Utah Wildlife Action Plan, which forms the backbone of state's conservation effort, is out.

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Report: Wild burros destroying Arizona desert habitat

A new report showed the Arizona's unchecked feral burro population is destroying keystone plant species

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Movie Review - Tron: Ares

Critic Bob Garver looks at "Tron: Ares," the latest installment from the 1982 original.

The Conversation

Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics.

Concept artwork with a person in the background pointing forward. In the foreground are symbols of various forms of crime and criminal investigation.

Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice

Up until October 2025, only Utah had required that police even admit they were using an AI assistant to draft their reports.

PROMO 64J1 Transportation - Airport Plane Reagan National Washington DC - Chris Sorensen

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Air traffic controllers are deemed essential workers, meaning they are still required to work while not receiving compensation

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Curious Kids: What are solar storms and the solar wind?

While it’s hard to see the solar wind directly in photos once it leaves the corona, we can measure the gas directly with instruments in space.

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Colorado to receive $56.5 million for EV chargers

Colorado has officially secured nearly $60 million in federal funding for electric vehicle chargers.

Classifieds & Sponsors

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Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators

Help Wanted - Road & Bridge Equipment Operators

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Help Wanted - Maintenance Worker

Help Wanted - Maintenance Worker

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Help Wanted - Custodian

Help Wanted - Custodian

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Help Wanted - Administrative Assistant

Help Wanted - Administrative Assistant