The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is now drawing a distinction between those who died from COVID-19 and those who died from other causes while infected by the disease.

Recommendations around mask usage are confusing. The science isn't. Evidence shows that masks are extremely effective to slow the coronavirus and may be the best tool available right now to fight it.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 16, 2020.

The Shack investigates possible justifications for suffering and evil in the world, and how these relate with popular notions of God in the Christian tradition as all-knowing, all-powerful and good.

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

From the 133-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

There comes a time every June when fathers across the country get to feel appreciated. Father’s Day often includes cookouts, pool parties, throwing a ball around, or just general family time. While dads get to enjoy this time, everyone else is left wondering what to get him. Fortunately, these are the best gifts to get Dad for Father’s Day so that you’re not stuck emptyhanded when the time comes.

Storms and rain that crossed Kiowa County early Saturday morning become a rarity for the coming week as temperatures soar.

Saturday’s high is expected to be in the mid-70s before falling to the upper 40s overnight, accompanied by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Upper 70s are forecast for Sunday under mostly sunny skies, then dropping to the low 50s and partly cloudy conditions.