Photo of the week from the May 7, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Wheat growing in Kiowa County - Chris Sorensen.

In 1861, 11 states tried to leave the United States and form a new country, causing a four-year war. Wars cost a lot of money so the new country, called the Confederate States of America, printed money as a way to pay its bills.

Birthdays

May 10

• Blakely Tate
• Stoik Back
• Aalliyah Frederick
• Austin Jensen
• Leah Beth Fischer
• Braxton Entenman
• Silas Asher Keeling
• Kyle Phelps
• Shanelll Eder
• Sidney Hines

May 11

• Ky Davis
• Adrian Torres
• Brittany McKnight
• Ronald Ferris
• Kendall Weisdorfer

May 12

• Ken Wilcox
• Trenton Rittgers
• Mandy Adamson
• Kim Phillips
• Conner Barnes
• Carson Wade Fagan
• Trae Bennett
• Todd Hamme

Enjoy this creamy and flavorful dish, packed with cheese, beans, peppers, and corn. 

Colorado’s economy is showing signs of a mixed recovery, according to a report released by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold's office.

Though some businesses are beginning to resume operations as normal, many Kansas businesses find themselves in a supply bind, unable to acquire all the supplies needed for daily operations.

A bill to provide tax relief to farmers on school bond issues has advanced in the Nebraska Legislature.

Wyoming’s ambulance services have reached a state of emergency as funding in many counties dries up.

Oklahoma is joining a growing list of states to offer universal occupational licensing recognition to out-of-state professionals who relocate there.

Official numbers from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics show unemployment rose in the month of April as hiring fell far short of estimates.