The state's fire helicopter returns to service after a faulty battery relay caused a cockpit fire during the Hidden Creek Fire.

Lamar reaches near 100 degrees Saturday as gusty winds and fire danger increase before storms develop and cool temperatures return early next week.

Cheyenne County braces for severe thunderstorms Saturday with large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes after a mild Juneteenth.

Kiowa County faces warming temperatures climbing to 95 Saturday before afternoon thunderstorms and cooler air arrive Sunday, with elevated fire danger continuing through the weekend.

Colorado State Patrol warns motorcyclists to prepare for hazardous mountain conditions on western slope roads this summer.

National Democrats are spending millions to challenge U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, where she faces Democratic primary winners in November.

Photo of the week from the June 19, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - A “zombie willow” in Rocky Mountain National Park showing signs of recovery from overgrazing by elk and moose. - Chris Sorensen.

Ukraine launches the biggest attack on Moscow in years; Trump signs his interim agreement with Iran and says only stupid people are critical of the deal; A pre-apprenticeship program in New York State helps the clean-energy workforce grow; California postal union works to save post office locations; Texas Community Health Centers now address primary and behavioral care.

Senate Democrats introduce legislation requiring congressional approval before federal troops can be deployed to polling places, citing Trump's refusal to rule out the possibility.

Trump-backed candidates have a mixed primary night, FBI election raids spark backlash and the Administration touts the draft Iran deal amid extensive questions.