The National Weather Service raised its Sunday forecast for Eads to 106 degrees, which would break the town's July 26 temperature record if it holds.

Nebraska lawmakers face a combined budget shortfall exceeding $1 billion when they reconvene in 2027, with deficits projected for both the current and next two-year spending cycles.

Vega State Park closed its Island boat ramp to trailered watercraft Thursday due to low water levels, though kayaks and paddleboards remain allowed.

Governor Polis appoints Rachel A. Catt, a magistrate since 2022, to fill a vacancy on the 2nd Judicial District Court bench effective August 1.

Colorado auto thefts dropped 35 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to last year, preventing more than 3,000 vehicle thefts statewide.

Colorado's State Land Board seeks development teams to build geothermal energy projects on state trust land across five Southwest Colorado counties by September 2026.

Four states passed laws this year limiting student screen time in elementary classrooms, while Missouri and Oklahoma efforts stalled amid concerns about implementation costs and workforce impacts.

Former and current USDA employees warn that Secretary Brooke Rollins' plan to relocate more than 2,500 workers from Washington to regional offices will trigger widespread departures and cripple the department's ability to serve rural communities.

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