All articles from Kiowa County and beyond

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
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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
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Curious Kids: Are there thunderstorms on Mars?
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Obituary - Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase
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
Hand inserting a piece of paper into a ballot box in front of the Colorado flag.
Colorado ballot measure would let state keep more tax money for education
Two election ballots with a padlock and chain representing election security
Georgia’s GOP secretary of state rebuffs pressure campaign to give voter data to feds
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Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - January 26-31, 2026
Concept art for the Wiley School Menus
Wiley School breakfast and lunch menus - January 26-29, 2026