Colorado statewide fishing report and conditions – May 9, 2020
Colorado statewide fishing report and conditions from Colorado Parks and Wildlife as of May 8, 2020.
Camping at Colorado state parks and state wildlife areas will remain closed until further notice
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is working with federal and local partners to determine a timeline for opening camping
Why are kids asking such big questions during the pandemic?
Curious Kids: Why do kids call their parents 'Mom' and 'Dad'?
One anthropologist found 1,072 similar words for 'mom' and 'dad' in the world's languages. It turns out a mix of biology, culture and encouragement from parents explains this phenomenon.
Photo of the Week - May 8, 2020
Photo of the week for the May 8, 2020, issue of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Enjoying the park in Eads while observing social distancing guidance.
Curious Kids: Are people with pets less likely to die if they catch the coronavirus?
Pets might not protect us from the coronavirus, but they can help us get better.
Governor Polis ‘very hopeful’ state's campsites will reopen soon
(The Center Square) – Colorado Governor Jared Polis said Friday he’s “very hopeful” that campsites will be reopened soon, but that many rural areas in the state are not yet ready for visitors from the Front Range.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease confirmed in El Paso, Prowers counties
Contagious, deadly disease confirmed in rabbits at two Colorado sites.
Six graduating from Plainview High School May 17
Plainview will be holding graduation May 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in front of the Plainview School. Because of the COVID-19 restrictions, only family will be allowed to attend and must remain in their cars at the parking lot in front of the school.
Graduation speaker, Valedictorian and Salutatorian will give their speeches. Awards, scholarships, and diplomas will be handed out to the graduates
The six Senior graduates are: Kyle Scott, Alex Schmidt, Benjamin Splitter, Kayden Moser, Savanah Stum, and Olivia Specht.
Obituary - Scott Tidswell
Scott Tidswell
September 2, 1923 – May 6, 2020
Scott Stanley Tidswell, Jr. was born September 2, 1923, at Olathe, Kansas, to Scott Stanley Tidswell and Mary Elizabeth (Adams) Tidswell and passed away May 6, 2020, at the Mount St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs, at the age of 96.
Scott attended public school in Olathe, Kansas, and the University of Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II from 1943-1946 as a Staff Sargent in France and Germany.
