Study: Utah public schools, students high achievers despite low state funding
A new survey of public school systems around the country found Utah continues to rank among the top tier of states for its education system.
First settlement reached for healthcare workers in lawsuit filed over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The first settlement in the U.S. has been reached in a class action lawsuit filed by health care workers over a university system’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Report boosts unified power authority for western states
A new report by consulting firm Energy Strategies found that establishing a Regional Transmission System for Western states could bring significant economic benefits to the region.
Colorado secretary of state's office OKs Tina Peters' recount request
The Colorado secretary of state’s office Thursday approved a statewide primary election recount for indicted Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters
Governor Polis appoints Lance P. Clark to the Bent County Court
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed Lance P. Clark to the Bent County Court in the 16th Judicial District.
Photo of the week - July 29, 2022
Photo of the week from the July 29, 2022, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Curb-high rain water in Eads - Chris Sorensen
After Roe’s overturning, Americans are demanding Supreme Court term limits
Following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning half a century of abortion rights under Roe v. Wade, nearly two-thirds of Americans want fundamental court reform, specifically term limits for Supreme Court justices.
Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - July 14, 2022
The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on July 14, 2022; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Commissioner Lening opened the meeting with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in Attendance:
Kansans will vote on the first abortion-related measure on August 2 following SCOTUS ruling
August 2, Kansans will decide on a constitutional amendment that states that nothing in the Kansas Constitution creates a right to abortion or requires government funding for abortion.
