In an era of heightened mental-health awareness, authorities and youth advocates say it is key not to lose sight of signs of child abuse.

The number of initial unemployment claims filed in Utah for the week ending April 9 declined by 270.

An outbreak of avian flu has led the North Dakota Department of Agriculture to cancel poultry and bird events, but it may be awhile before the local economies will feel the outbreak's effects, state officials said.

Twitter has been in the news a lot lately, albeit for the wrong reasons. Its stock growth has languished and the platform itself has largely remained the same since its founding in 2006.

The Colorado Senate gave its final approval to a bill Thursday that will implement universal preschool across the state. 

Amazon’s CEO announced Thursday that the company would be raising prices to keep pace with inflation.

The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on March 24, 2022; at 9:10 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Commissioner Robertson opened the meeting with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in Attendance:

Breakfast

• Mon April 18: French Toast, Fruit, Milk
• Tue April 19: Biscuits and Gravy, Fruit, Milk
• Wed April 20: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Milk
• Thu April 21: English Muffin, Ham, Fruit,

Lunch 

• Mon April 18: Chicken Casserole, Mixed Veg., Roll, Fruit, Milk
• Tue April 19: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chips, Milk, Fruit
• Wed April 20: Soft Shell Tacos, Lettuce, Tomato, Fru

Photo of the week from the April 15, 2022, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Birds in flight over Jackson's Pond in Kiowa County - Chris Sorensen

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