About Town – February 16, 2026
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
CBI assists La Junta police in murder investigation; 18-year-old arrested
An 18-year-old suspect was arrested early Saturday following a fatal shooting in La Junta.
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 16, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Movie Review - Wuthering Heights
Critic Bob Garver looks at "Wurthering Heights." Is he now ready to read the novel?
Many middle-income families spend at least a tenth of their income on health insurance
In many states premium contributions and deductibles take a significant bite out of household incomes.
Iowa could be on the cusp of a hydrogen rush; lawmakers weigh regulations
As exploration continues in the state, Iowa lawmakers are looking to update state laws to help regulate the prospective industry.
California faith leaders condemn move to undermine climate regulation
The EPA finalized a decision reversing the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a legal provision which said greenhouse gases put human health at risk.
Strength of Texas' latest abortion law to be decided in court
A Texas man is testing the merits of the state’s most recent abortion law.
New Mexico 9th state to end participation in federal immigration detention
The Immigrant Safety Act ends existing Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention contracts in the state.
New tech helps power grids by shifting EV charging to off-peak hours
Active managed charging works in conjunction with something called “time of use,” in which a utility charges different rates depending on the time of day.