Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Mandatory mask policies may be less effective than expected in slowing the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, in part due to people taking other health risks.

Annual monsoon moisture is flowing into Colorado, providing one of the best opportunities for rain in Kiowa County this season.

Sunday afternoon into the overnight hours offers a strong chance of thunderstorms as the potential for rain increases through the day. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 4:00 p.m., with one-tenth to one-quarter inch predicted. A few of the storms could be severe, bringing heaving rain and strong wind gusts.

A perfect recipe for meat and potatoes fans. Enjoy this recipe with a fresh side salad, and a piece of fruit for dessert.

In just one month’s time, more than 50 million American school kids will be headed back to the classroom. But, deep into the dog days of summer, policymakers and state officials still have not decided if these classrooms will be virtual or the real deal.

As more is learned about the COVID-19 coronavirus, health officials are changing guidance, leading to public frustration and mistrust.

Masks are only effective if you follow certain principles when wearing them.

Americans with lower incomes today are less happy than they were 40 years ago. Could the growing class divide be to blame?

Diseases are often described as coming in waves. What does that really meaning?

Early studies - now dismissed - seemed to suggest hydroxychloroquine could help people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. What does the latest research reveal?