Crime rates fell across US cities in 2025
Crime continued to decline in 2025, with homicides down 21 percent from 2024 and 44 percent from a peak in 2021.
States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA
The immediate aftermath of the wide-sweeping storm will provide another test for the second Trump administration.
Broken treaties with the Utes paved the way for Colorado’s 1870s San Juan silver rush
Thousands flocked to boomtowns like Ouray and Silverton as Colorado neared statehood.
Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - February 1, 2026
From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Pastor’s Pearls – February 1, 2026
Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.
Home Country – Strike up the band
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 31, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 31, 2026.
Colorado prisons get funding for more beds that legislative committee initially denied
The Colorado Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee reversed course on its denial of more funding for prison beds.
Colorado’s Xcel Energy defends December power shutoffs in legislative hearing
Executives at Colorado’s largest electric utility were grilled by state lawmakers Friday.
Letter To The Editor – Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Bill Introduced
Colorado State Representative Ty Winter has introduced a bill to help families save on their back-to-school shopping.