Home Country – Home is where the hearth is
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
USC study: More than 1.4 million children have lost family to overdose
The study focused on children younger than 18 as of 2019 who had lost one or more family members.
Pilot program to help rural hospitals stanch financial bleeding
A new federal program launching next year is designed to help hospitals struggling to stay afloat in rural places.
Worker shortage pushes Iowa employers to hire children for dangerous jobs
A conflict between federal child labor regulations and those passed by the Iowa Legislature has increased the number of businesses fined
Reports: Transmission grid plans must take wildlife into account
The power grid will need to be upgraded and expanded in the coming years to handle the transition to renewable energy.
Clearing the myths: Simplifying SNAP benefits to fight senior hunger
Hunger doesn't retire, yet millions of older Americans struggling to afford food may not realize help is within reach.
Governor announces boards and commissions appointments for Colorado
The latest boards and commissions appointments by Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
USDA Update – December 21, 2024
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Governor Polis appoints Lauren T. Swan to the 11th Judicial District Court
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed Lauren T. Swan to the 11th Judicial District Court Bench. Swan’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Patrick W. Murphy, and is effective January 1, 2025.
Swan is a District Court Magistrate in the 11th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2024. Her docket consists primarily of dependency and neglect and domestic matters.
Commentary - Transmission line in southeast Colorado a cause for guarded optimism among utility leaders
As states strive to replace fossil fuels with renewables, new connections must be built, to knit us together across broader areas.
