About Town – July 29, 2024
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Scientists reconsider net-zero pledges to reach climate goals
Hundreds of countries have pledged to reduce their net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by around the middle of this century.
Obituary - Nancy Rose MacKenzie
Obituary for Nancy Rose MacKenzie, formerly of Kiowa County, Colorado.
High water temps prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on portion of Yellowstone River
(Daily Montanan) Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has issued hoot-owl fishing restrictions on the Yellowstone River from the U.S. Highway 89 Bridge Fishing Access Site east of Livingston to the U.S. Highway 212 bridge in Laurel due to high water temperatures and low flows. The restrictions went into effect at 2:00 p.m., Saturday. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit all fishing from 2:00 p.m. to midnight each day. The restriction will stay in effect until conditions improve.
Nebraska lawmaker calls proposed homestead exemption ‘universal’ relief for homeowners
An alternative tax relief measure to be considered by Nebraska lawmakers would exempt from property taxes the first $100,000 of a home's value.
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters unveils guidelines for how to teach the Bible in schools
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters issued guidelines for how teachers should include the Bible in public school curriculum.
Colorado Republicans gather to discuss removal of state party chair
A faction of Colorado Republicans intent on ousting party chair Dave Williams gathered Saturday.
North Dakota seeks better housing for older population
A new design competition is looking to find better housing for Fargo's aging population.
California health insurance costs to rise, but subsidies will help
CoveredCA announced Wednesday that the average premium for plans on the marketplace will rise 7.9 percent in 2025.
Advocates raise awareness for Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, and today is the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
