States were told by the federal government that they can’t use pandemic relief funds passed by Congress in March to lower taxes.

Methane is the world’s second most abundant greenhouse gas. It doesn’t stay in the atmosphere as long as CO2, but it’s many times more potent.

Tensions ran high in Colorado’s House of Representatives on Thursday during a marathon debate over the state’s public option bill.

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Friday issued a directive blocking state agencies from using vaccine passports.

Photo of the week from the May 7, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Wheat growing in Kiowa County - Chris Sorensen.

In 1861, 11 states tried to leave the United States and form a new country, causing a four-year war. Wars cost a lot of money so the new country, called the Confederate States of America, printed money as a way to pay its bills.

Birthdays

May 10

• Blakely Tate
• Stoik Back
• Aalliyah Frederick
• Austin Jensen
• Leah Beth Fischer
• Braxton Entenman
• Silas Asher Keeling
• Kyle Phelps
• Shanelll Eder
• Sidney Hines

May 11

• Ky Davis
• Adrian Torres
• Brittany McKnight
• Ronald Ferris
• Kendall Weisdorfer

May 12

• Ken Wilcox
• Trenton Rittgers
• Mandy Adamson
• Kim Phillips
• Conner Barnes
• Carson Wade Fagan
• Trae Bennett
• Todd Hamme

Enjoy this creamy and flavorful dish, packed with cheese, beans, peppers, and corn. 

Colorado’s economy is showing signs of a mixed recovery, according to a report released by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold's office.

Though some businesses are beginning to resume operations as normal, many Kansas businesses find themselves in a supply bind, unable to acquire all the supplies needed for daily operations.