Photo of the week from the February 12, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - A lazy Sunday morning on Jackson's pond south of Eads - Chris Sorensen

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed Joseph R. Whitfield, Jr., in the 18th Judicial District.

Lamar Community College in Prowers County, Colorado, has announced its fall semester 2021 academic honors.

DATA

• Cases 97 
• Hospitalizations 4

• Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 02/09/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID Test

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new mask guidelines based on a study of how mask fit affects the wearer’s exposure to airborne particles.

This week California surpassed New York for the most coronavirus deaths of any state.

With a little extra planning, a vegan diet can easily provide adequate protein and calories to maintain health.

Legislators in Wyoming are considering a bill to impose an excise tax on solar energy produced in the state.

A Colorado business group says liability protections for small businesses in the state could help rebuild business's deteriorating confidence.