If you've been to the supermarket lately, chances are you have noticed meat prices are higher. Family-farm advocates say profits are not making their way to smaller cattle producers.

The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Tuesday November 9, 2021 at 4:53 p.m. in the Town Hall. Robin Fox took roll call:

All new vaccines must undergo clinical trials in which researchers test the vaccines on thousands of people to examine how well they work and whether they are safe.

As strong winds continue across the eastern plains Wednesday, highways around the state are closing due to adverse weather and crashes.

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit on Monday that sought to overturn the state’s Taxpayer's Bill of Rights.

The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released new economic data Tuesday showing that the producer price index, a key indicator of inflation, has risen 9.6% in the last 12 months, a major increase that has economists worried.

Prices in Colorado's largest metro area are up 6.4% so far this year, according to an analysis of Consumer Price Index data.

The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on November 23, 2021; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Lening opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Those in Attendance: Donald Oswald, Chairman

• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Mike Lening, Commissioner
• Delisa Weeks. County Clerk

• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Minutes: Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to approve the November 10, 2021; minutes as presented. Motion carried.

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to raise the debt ceiling $2.5 trillion, a move that would avoid a default on the nation's debt payments likely until 2023, beyond the midterm elections.