From the 132-year history of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Press.

The Colorado Department of Transportation will being work Monday on a six mile stretch of Highway 96 in Pueblo County as crews complete pipe work in the area.

The full closure is expected to be in effect from April 8-12 from Boone to the junction with Highway 50. Motorists will be detoured on to Highway 50 and Highway 209. Only local traffic will be allowed to use Highway 96 during the closure.

The project is part of overall improvements that include repaving portions of Highway 96 to improve safety and increase the lifespan of the road. Bridge repairs are also included.

Up to $700 million is available for new enrollments and contract extensions.

Qualified organizations can make proposals to provide senior citizens in Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties in Colorado.

Natural Resource Management Technician Tommy Peevyhouse joined the safe of the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in March.

Two presidents have tried to close the U.S. border with Mexico to stop drugs or people from coming through. Can the economy survive another attempt?

The U.S. food system is broken, and your health is at risk because of it. Can it be fixed?

Artificial intelligence is getting better - and more scary - by the day. Will you be able to tell what is real and what is fake?

Another state-wide DUI enforcement period has started, and 781 citations have been issued for failing to wear a seatbelt in Colorado.

The Black Bridge Fire in Bent County has attracted assistance from Kiowa County and other neighboring fire agencies, along with the State of Colorado.