The state of Wyoming announced the development of a new nuclear energy facility in partnership with Bill Gates-founded TerraPower and Warren Buffett's PacifiCorp.

A bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers are making a last-ditch effort to lower residential property tax assessment rates and help Coloradans ward off larger tax hikes this year.

Photo of the week from the June 4, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Storm front approaching Haswell in Kiowa County - Matt LeBlanc

Registered Dietitian Leanne McCrate takes a look at the FODMAP diet and what it can do for people with IBS.

The US Federal Reserve has just reassured the markets that it doesn’t expect inflation to get out of hand in the coming months. It comes as concerns about serious inflation damaging the global economy have reached fever pitch.

If you’re headed out into the wild this summer, you may need to jump online and book a reservation before you go.

The Colorado Supreme Court has affirmed that the state’s independent redistricting committees can continue their work to redraw political districts while the U.S. Census Bureau finalizes the 2020 count.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a law that will allow to-go alcoholic drinks and cocktails to be available on a more permanent basis.

DATA

• Cases: 103 
• Hospitalizations: 6 
• Deaths: 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 06/01/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID test.

June Weeks

June 7, 1923 – May 31, 2021

Graveside memorial services for June Weeks will be held at 1:00 p.m. MDT/2:00 p.m. CDT Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Haskell County, Kansas, Cemetery with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Peacock Funeral Home.