All articles from Kiowa County and beyond

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Politics: 2026Talks - May 12, 2026
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Voting Rights Act ruling could hurt South Dakota Native voters
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Daily Audio Newscast - May 12, 2026
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Feds officially cancel conservation rule for public lands
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State of solar strong in Colorado and across nation
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Both Colorado data center bills rejected in final days of 2026 legislative session
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About Town – May 12, 2026
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USDA Update – May 12, 2026
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EarthTalk – How does soundscape ecology help the environment?
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Some immigrants face indefinite detention, likely leading to Supreme Court case
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Trump nominates ousted FEMA chief to return
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - May 11, 2026
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Movie Review - The Devil Wears Prada 2
A scrap of torn paper with the word "Medicaid" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
Nebraska updates Medicaid work requirements ahead of schedule
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Poll: 69% of Coloradans want lawmakers to lower healthcare costs
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$157 million oil research effort to boost North Dakota production to start this year
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Commentary - Does Claude dream of electric gavels? A federal case sets an AI precedent.
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Judge allows cameras to stay in the courtroom in Charlie Kirk murder case
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RRWCD quarterly meeting set for May 19
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Immunities for pesticide manufacturers from new Farm Bill.
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Oregon groups demand action from EPA on nitrate crisis
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North Dakota ranch gets $1.5 million tourism grant
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Big changes arrive July 1 for student borrowers, including in loan repayments
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Commentary - As feds fast-track psychedelic medicines, Colorado must keep faith with natural medicine program