1.5 million new unemployment claims filed last week in U.S.
Over the past three months, 43 million unemployment claims have been filed in the United States as businesses closed to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Proposals that could mean $4 billion in new taxes, fees draw concern from business groups
Potential ballot measures and legislative proposls in Colorado could increase taxes and fees significantly according to a conservative think tank.
Colorado House approves bill to restrict vaccine opt-outs
A bill passed in the Colorado House that would add restrictions to parents' ability to opt their children out of vaccinations required to attend school.
Obituary – Nancy P. Olson
Nancy P. Olson
December 18, 1946 – May 17, 2020
Nancy P. Olson, 73, of Tonganoxie, KS, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Sunday, May 17, 2020. Nancy Olson (Schmitt) was born December 18, 1946 in Weskan, Kansas, to the late Marjorie and Leonard Schmitt.
Obituary – Bruce L. Edwards
Bruce L. Edwards
October 14, 1942 - June 05, 2020
Bruce L. Edwards, age 77, passed away Friday morning, June 5, 2020, at his home in Shawnee, Kansas.
He was born October 14, 1942, at Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Purn Edwards and Evelyn Fay (Padgett) Edwards.
Obituary – Alberta J. Engelbrecht
Alberta J. Engelbrecht
September 23, 1940 – June 3, 2020
Alberta Jean Engelbrecht, 79, died June 3, 2020, at Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas, after a battle of various medical issues.
Alberta was born September 23, 1940, in Cheyenne Wells to Fay Shepard and Faye Shaffer. She had a sister, Doris, and brother, Cecil. In 1951, her two nieces and two nephews came to live with them after their mother was killed in a car accident.
Town of Eads Board of Trustees meeting minutes - May 12, 2020
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Tuesday May 12, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall. Town Clerk, Robin Fox, took roll call:
Mayor – Joe D. Shields- Present
Trustees – Present – Terry Riley, Dennis Pearson, Justin McLoud and Kathy McCracken. Karl Eikenberg arrived at 5:05 pm
Absent – Meghan Buck
Town Clerk- Robin Fox –Present
Assistant Clerk- Barbara Scranton-Present
Death Notice – Louie B. Johnson
Louie B. Johnson
March 27, 1921 - June 7, 2020
Louie Bruce Johnson 99, of Pueblo Co, went to be with the lord June 7, 2020. He was born March 27, 1921, in Baca County.
Louie is survived by His children, Cheryl (Don) Williams, Lana (Danny) Christie, Mike (JoJean) Johnson, and Marci (Kyle) Renberg; siblings, Mozelle Mickey and Yvonda (Gene) Miller; 10 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Colorado voters will decide abortion ballot initiative in November
In November, Colorado voters will decide whether to ban abortions after 22 weeks after a group collected more than 153,000 signature to place the initiative on the ballot.
