All articles from Kiowa County and beyond

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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 3, 2026
A brown horse trots as the sun sets. The horse wears a blue saddle pad, and the rider's boot is in the stirrup.
Common mistakes riders make with horse equipment
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About Town – February 3, 2026
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Colorado Democrats advance bill to allow individuals to sue ICE agents
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Politics: 2026Talks - February 3, 2026
Glass piggy bank half filled with gold coins
South Dakota targets cryptocurrency kiosk scams with new bill
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EarthTalk - How are groundwater levels there holding up?
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EarthTalk - ¿cómo se mantienen los niveles de agua subterránea en esa zona?
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Wyomingites losing millions to crypto ATM scammers
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Daily Audio Newscast - February 3, 2026
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Note of Appreciation – Eads Schools
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 2, 2026
Photo of a sign the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in a store window.
Colorado officials consider striking soda from SNAP grocery lists
Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - Send Help
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Politics: 2026Talks - February 2, 2026
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Daily Audio Newscast - February 2, 2026
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Utah Legislature passes bill to expand Utah Supreme Court, add 5 more lower court judges
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Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 26-31, 2026
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 26-31, 2026
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Funeral Services - Patricia ‘Patty’ L. Gemmill
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Crime rates fell across US cities in 2025
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Broken treaties with the Utes paved the way for Colorado’s 1870s San Juan silver rush
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Top articles for the week ending January 31, 2026
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States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA