Local, state, and regional news from the Kiowa County Press, an independent newspaper based in Eads, Kiowa County, Colorado.

Federal judge extends order blocking Musk and DOGE from Treasury payment systems

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Nov 14, 2019 · A high-speed pursuit which began in Kiowa County late Wednesday morning ended with the driver facing a long string of charges. While patrolling on Highway 287 north of Eads, Kiowa County Deputy Quinton Stump attempted to contact a vehicle later determined to be driven by Marta Fisher. According to the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office, Fisher attempted to elude Stump, continuing north through ...

Feb 13, 2021 · Note: This article has been updated to reflect new forecast information. Most of eastern Colorado, including Kiowa County, can expect temperatures well below freezing and snow this weekend according to the latest information from the National Weather Service Saturday morning.

Jun 9, 2020 · Our primary focus at Kiowa County Hospital District is the health and wellbeing of our community, patients, and staff. Over these past few months, KCHD has held countless meetings to prepare and plan for COVID-19.

Jun 2, 2023 · Letter to the Editor and the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office,I would like to thank Lonnie Eder and Scott Pearcey for stopping traffic on Highway 287 the afternoon of May 26 for the funeral procession of their father-in-law, and my brother, Larry Watts, a longtime and prominent resident, as well as a former law enforcement officer of Kiowa County.I would like a public apology from the Kiowa ...

Colorado tops in nation for residents with education beyond high school

By Doris Lessenden“God makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.” Matthew 5:45State Basketball was on the minds of many folk last week-end. Our Lady Eagles played three days in the State meet. Our neighbors, the Kit Carson Girls are the State Champions as well as the Holly boys are the Champions.

Sep 22, 2020 · Kiowa County Public Health Agency has a confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in the county. A female in her 60s has tested positive. Public health personnel are investigating.