All articles from Kiowa County and beyond

Title card for the About Town column by Doris Lessenden
About Town – January 26, 2025
Basketball in the air approaching a basket. A scoreboard is in the background.
Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026
Semi truck on a snow-covered road
How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm
Basketball in the air approaching a basket. A scoreboard is in the background.
Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 20-24, 2026
View from behind of a person holding a megaphone at a protest rally.
Minnesotans mourn Alex Pretti, man killed by Border Patrol agents
Overhead view of a magnifying glass over the word "history."
How party politics divided Colorado in 1876 — and eased its path to statehood
Open hand facing up and glowing slightly from the palm with the letters 'AI' floating above
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes bill to prohibit AI from reaching personhood status
Entrance to the New Mexico State Capitol building. A statue of people is in a plaza area in front of the building.
New Mexico Senate passes interstate medical compact bill
Utah State Capitol Buildings with the Wasatch Mountains in the background
Utah lawmakers advance bill to expand Supreme Court — and add 3 district court judges
Two election ballots with a padlock and chain representing election security
Utah Lieutenant Governor releases early findings from voter citizenship review
Gavel resting on a strike plate on top of a Colorado state flag.
Kathleen M. Tierney appointed to the Arapahoe County Court
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New Colorado Boards and Commissions Appointments Announced
Close up of a computer screen showing the word "Agriculture."
Commentary: A year of putting Colorado farmers first
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Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending January 24, 2026
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Top articles for the week ending January 24, 2026
Close up of the front page of the Kiowa County Press from August 16, 1968.
Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - January 25, 2026
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Pastor’s Pearls – January 25, 2026
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Home Country – Love counseling
Close up of a cut stone wall. A sign affixed to the wall had the words "City Hall"
Lamar City Council session set for Monday
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Birthdays and Anniversaries - January 26-February 1, 2026
Grave marker inscribed with 'In Loving Memory' - iStock - melissarobison
Obituary - Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase
Child wearing glass with head tilted in an inquisitive pose in front of a chalkboard with colorful images
Curious Kids: Are there thunderstorms on Mars?
Gas burner with flames.
Winter weather to disrupt U.S. gas production, increase prices
Aerial view of the Colorado River surrounded by trees and low vegetation with mountains and blue sky in the background.
Governors of Colorado River states summoned to DC in hopes of breaking negotiations impasse