All articles from Kiowa County and beyond

Illustration of a person on a road with diverging paths. Two signs are on the horizon. On the left is a sign with an arrow pointing left reading "gun rights." On the right is a sign with an arrow pointing right reading "gun control."
Sheriffs, NRA oppose Colorado law requiring training for gun purchases
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Violent crime in US fell at record pace in 2025
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Commentary - The bill that threw low-income Colorado students under the bus
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Border Wall controversy in New Mexico, other Southwestern states
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Montana governor secures FEMA grant for Sand Creek Fire
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USDA Update - August 19, 2026
Flags in front of the Kiowa County Courthouse in Eads, Colorado. The building is surrounded by trees.
Kiowa County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes - July 30, 2026
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About Town - August 19, 2026
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - August 18, 2026
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Scientists define a new category of heat wave: ‘Snow eaters’
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Mice may drive Lyme disease more than deer
Artist's concept of an atom, with a nucleus and orbiting electrons
New Mexico senator calls for uranium moratorium amid recent spike in extraction interest
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Yellowstone National Park eases some fishing restrictions
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Two lawsuits challenge federal ban on bison grazing in Montana
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Downward trend in employment for women nationwide raising questions
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Oregon congresswoman proposes program to support first responder mental health
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Conservationists sue feds over plan to allow cattle grazing on 24 million western acres
Concept artwork of viruses with the word "Measles."
Measles cases in 2026 surpass Oregon’s peak measles year
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Politics: 2026Talks - August 18, 2026
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Wyoming ranchers face tough decisions during severe drought
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Nevada supporters prep new bill on paid family medical leave
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Group develops 'Marshall Plan' to build renewable Ukraine power grid
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A Colorado jail hasn’t allowed in‑person visits in nearly 20 years
Hand inserting a piece of paper into a ballot box in front of the Colorado flag.
Trump administration appeals dismissal of Colorado voter data case