Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters resumed promoting election fraud conspiracy theories within hours of her release from prison following Governor Polis' commutation of her sentence.

Billionaire donors, led by Michael Bloomberg with $2.5 million, are fueling U.S. Senator Michael Bennet's Colorado gubernatorial campaign against Attorney General Phil Weiser.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 30, 2026.

Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill for the second time that would have eliminated Colorado's unique requirement for unions to win a second election with 75% support before negotiating worker fees.

Governor Jared Polis vetoed four bills from the 2026 legislative session, including measures that would have cut funding for youth programs, imposed strict social media warrant deadlines, and taxed in-game purchases.

Extreme drought expanded across roughly a third of southeast Colorado and exceptional drought continued to grip the central mountains

Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 30, 2026.

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Federal regulators pause the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, requesting more details about competitive impacts and public interest concerns by late July.

Medicaid cuts are forcing mental health facilities to close nationwide and threatening to leave more people with addiction and psychiatric crises without coverage or care options.

The Trump administration fired over 200 immigration judges without explanation while hiring new "deportation judges" to accelerate removal cases across the country.

The U.S. Postal Service proposes requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots under Trump's executive order restricting mail voting.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion fund created to compensate individuals who claim past administrations wronged them.

Two U.S. senators unveiled bipartisan legislation this week to establish national rules for compensating college athletes and reining in costs across college sports.

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

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 30, 2026.

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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 30, 2026.

Kiowa County faces a 20 percent chance of strong to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon, with better storm chances and cooler weather arriving Tuesday and Wednesday.

Chester "Chet" DeVaughn, a longtime teacher and coach who spent decades shaping students across Nebraska and Colorado, died May 23 at age 76.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens Nee Noshe Reservoir near Eads to emergency fishing starting June 1 as drought threatens to dry out the fishery entirely.

Cheyenne Wells faces a slight risk of severe storms Monday afternoon and evening as temperatures climb into the low 90s, with supercells capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes.

Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 30, 2026.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending May 23, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 30, 2026.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens Nee Noshe Reservoir near Eads to emergency fishing starting June 1 as drought threatens to dry out the fishery entirely.

Cheyenne Wells enjoys sunny skies and mild temperatures through the weekend before a cold front drops Sunday's high to near 68.

Cheyenne Wells will warm into the low 90s this weekend under mostly sunny skies while nearby showers stay west and south of the county.

Events in southeast Colorado for June 2026.

California is considering handing oil refineries and other major polluters billions of dollars in free emission allowances.

Eleven weeks into the Iran war and a global energy shock, California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation, an average of $6.15 a gallon this week.

A gallon of regular gasoline Monday cost an average of $4.52, according to AAA up from $4.14 a month ago and $3.14 a year ago.

North Dakota and other states are looking for solutions to keep grocery stores in business in rural areas.

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters resumed promoting election fraud conspiracy theories within hours of her release from prison following Governor Polis' commutation of her sentence.

Billionaire donors, led by Michael Bloomberg with $2.5 million, are fueling U.S. Senator Michael Bennet's Colorado gubernatorial campaign against Attorney General Phil Weiser.

Utah election officials removed 27 noncitizens from voter rolls after a yearlong review of more than 2 million registered voters, finding no widespread problem with ineligible voting.

Four Colorado gubernatorial candidates pitched their visions to business leaders in Glendale, with Democrats and Republicans alike emphasizing the need to keep companies from leaving the state.

To an untrained eye, a small piece of radium may look like a chip off a regular gray rock.

Despite lacking brains or nervous systems, possess a surprising ability to “talk” via chemical signals.

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, news reports and social media feeds are increasingly filled with data from public opinion polls.

Looking for some last-minute gift ideas for the lawn and garden enthusiasts on your list?

Plant-based diets rich in vegetables, whole grains and legumes benefit both human health and the environment by reducing emissions and resource use compared to meat-heavy diets.

A South Dakota rancher near Highmore credits decades of planning and diverse native grasses with keeping his operation profitable through severe drought conditions.

Mental-health experts say North Dakota farmers need permanent support systems to address depression, anxiety, and suicide rates driven by financial strain, weather, and isolation.

Extreme drought expanded across roughly a third of southeast Colorado and exceptional drought continued to grip the central mountains

The U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked on how to end the war. National opinion remains split on the conflict with Iran and Congress temporarily renews an intelligence surveillance provision, over objections.

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman calls out the failure of both major political parties to address near-record levels of national debt.

Undisclosed funding, or "dark money," is pumping into the 2024 election cycle.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt filed a lawsuit in the Oklahoma Supreme Court

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters resumed promoting election fraud conspiracy theories within hours of her release from prison following Governor Polis' commutation of her sentence.

Colorado residents harmed by conversion therapy can now sue mental health professionals for damages under a new state law signed by Governor Polis.

The Trump administration sued Oregon, Washington, Maine and Massachusetts after the states refused to issue undercover license plates to federal immigration agents enforcing deportation policies.

Colorado lawmakers passed sweeping police reform legislation within weeks of the George Floyd protests in 2020, becoming among the first states to enact major accountability measures.

A federal bill exempting small oil and gas wells from methane rules could undermine New Mexico's decade-long effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the state's energy sector.

Nevada officials acknowledge they must expand public drinking water access and extend cooling center hours beyond business times to combat extreme heat in Reno and Las Vegas.

Plant-based diets rich in vegetables, whole grains and legumes benefit both human health and the environment by reducing emissions and resource use compared to meat-heavy diets.

Kiowa County faces a 20 percent chance of strong to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon, with better storm chances and cooler weather arriving Tuesday and Wednesday.

California union workers oppose Republican legislation that would provide $70 billion in additional funding for ICE operations without requiring body cameras, identification, or judicial warrants.

Employers nationwide spend $1.7 billion annually on consultants to prevent workers from unionizing, according to a new report highlighting barriers to labor organizing in Colorado and beyond.

North Dakota oil executives race to develop enhanced recovery technology that could double Bakken production, but acknowledge success depends on solving major challenges including finding affordable carbon dioxide supplies and building new pipelines.

Montana energy customers could pay millions to keep a aging Michigan coal plant running past its scheduled retirement date.

Oregon's state treasurer hands kindergarteners at Beaverton's Vose Elementary $100 each to start college savings accounts, part of a statewide push to increase post-secondary education enrollment.

A federal judge rejected a request to reinstate two University of Alabama student magazines suspended last year over concerns about diversity and inclusion policies.

New Mexico is tripling its loan repayment program for physicians to up to $300,000 to combat a shortage of more than 5,000 health care professionals statewide.

Oregon kindergarteners entered school this year at record low vaccination rates, with only 85.6% up to date on required shots as nonmedical exemptions climb steeply.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens Nee Noshe Reservoir near Eads to emergency fishing starting June 1 as drought threatens to dry out the fishery entirely.

The U.S. Forest Service and South Dakota signed a five-year agreement to jointly manage national forest lands through timber harvesting, prescribed burning, thinning, and habitat restoration.

Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among them are substance use, mental health problems, homelessness and jail time for those who served in the military.

Starting November 4, 2026, all retailers accepting SNAP benefits must stock a wider variety of foods including fresh produce and perishables, a change that could force small stores to close rather than comply.

T. rex was a successful carnivorous species that existed for over a million years.

The brain cells you have now are largely the same ones you had when you were born. And once you lose them, there is no way to get them back.