All articles from Kiowa County and beyond

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Politics: 2026Talks - May 12, 2026
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Daily Audio Newscast - May 12, 2026
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Both Colorado data center bills rejected in final days of 2026 legislative session
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Supreme Court extends stay allowing telehealth abortion
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Report: Assault claims ignored at Washington ICE detention center
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State of solar strong in Colorado and across nation
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Medicaid cuts threaten Nebraska disabilities services
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Cal State may soon offer degrees that take just 3 years to finish. Work experience counts, too
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Montana district court blocks law restricting voter registration hours, allows voter ID law
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Feds officially cancel conservation rule for public lands
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President signs bill to quicken mortgage processing on tribal trust land
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Voting Rights Act ruling could hurt South Dakota Native voters
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About Town – May 12, 2026
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EarthTalk – How does soundscape ecology help the environment?
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USDA Update – May 12, 2026
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Some immigrants face indefinite detention, likely leading to Supreme Court case
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Trump nominates ousted FEMA chief to return
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - May 11, 2026
Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - The Devil Wears Prada 2
A scrap of torn paper with the word "Medicaid" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
Nebraska updates Medicaid work requirements ahead of schedule
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Poll: 69% of Coloradans want lawmakers to lower healthcare costs
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$157 million oil research effort to boost North Dakota production to start this year
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Commentary - Does Claude dream of electric gavels? A federal case sets an AI precedent.
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Judge allows cameras to stay in the courtroom in Charlie Kirk murder case