Wyoming is the top state for its small business tax climate, according to a new ranking from the Tax Foundation. 

Colorado public health officials extended the state’s vaccine requirements for health care workers on Wednesday as the number of employees in the sector wanes.

Illinois is leading a charge with seven other states that carry unemployment trust fund debt looking for a waiver of interest.

A new report from an independent state committee recommends five tax-related bills that Colorado lawmakers should introduce during the 2022 legislative session.

A new report estimated the annual cost of elevated inflation this year will be around $3,500 per household.

Meat prices have been on the rise, but family-farm advocates say higher profits haven't been making their way to smaller cattle producers.

Photo of the week from the December 17, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Snow made a return to Kiowa County last week - Chris Sorensen.

James "Jimmy" Elliott Bendorf

June 4, 1928 - December 12, 2021

Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Eads Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

Billie Lorraine Gibbs

July 2, 1931 - December 14, 2021

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Cheyenne Wells. 

Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, December 20, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time at the Jetmore Cemetery in Jetmore, Kansas.  

Mrs. Gibbs passed away unexpectedly at Keefe Memorial Hospital.

Normally, when a central bank wants to reduce the cost of borrowing for companies and consumers, it lowers its target short-term interest rate.