Top articles for the week ending June 27, 2026
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Kiowa County Press Weekly Recap
Top articles for the week ending June 27, 2026
Stories published from June 21 through June 27, 2026, organized for a cleaner Sunday morning recap.
Top 5 from the week
A quick guide to the stories readers spent time with this week.
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Two adults rescued after boat capsizes at John Martin Reservoir State Park
Two adults rescued from a capsized boat at John Martin Reservoir in Bent County credited their life jackets with saving their lives.
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Red Flag Warning blankets western Colorado and the mountains as extreme fire weather sets in
Hot, dry and windy conditions across western Colorado and the mountains create extreme fire weather Saturday through next week, with any new fires likely to spread rapidly.
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Tornado warnings in Kiowa County Friday evening, critical fire weather grips the plains Saturday
Tornado warnings swept Kiowa County Friday night as severe storms gave way to critical fire weather Saturday across the eastern Colorado plains.
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Colorado gubernatorial candidates debate economic issues
Five candidates lead Colorado's race to replace termed-out Governor Jared Polis, with Democrats and Republicans debating housing costs, public safety and environmental policy.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries June 29-July 5, 2026
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
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Stories are grouped by topic so readers can jump into the parts of the week they care about most.
Local Communities
Kiowa, Cheyenne, and Prowers county stories from the week.
- Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - June 11, 2026Jun 27 · Article
- Kiowa County Weather Recap - June 9-15, 2026Jun 24 · Article
- Kiowa County Weather Recap - June 16-22, 2026Jun 24 · Article
- About Town - June 23, 2026Jun 23 · Article
- Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - June 21, 2026Jun 21 · Article
- Pastor's Pearls - June 21, 2026Jun 21 · Article
Civic Life
Government, politics, elections, courts, and local decisions.
- College sports bill making headway in US Senate but obstacles remainJun 27 · Article
- Kansas public officials fault election commissioner’s decision to close Johnson County voting sitesJun 26 · Article
- Oregon lawsuit could upend federal management of public landsJun 26 · Article
- Alaska judge hears arguments in appeal of state striking Dan J. Sullivan from U.S. Senate raceJun 26 · Article
- Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal courtJun 26 · Article
- Public universities face escalating involvement from state lawmakersJun 25 · Article
- States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster saysJun 25 · Article
- Alaska legislators probe decision to remove candidate from the ballotJun 24 · Article
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- South Dakota Republican state senator charged with felony over false candidate formsJun 24 · Article
- Nebraska governor doesn’t carry a state-issued phone. Critics call it an abuse of state disclosure laws.Jun 24 · Article
- How mysterious super PACs and ‘redboxing’ are influencing Colorado’s Democratic primariesJun 24 · Article
- Elusive Trump endorsement helps define Colorado raceJun 24 · Article
- Trump ‘trampled’ voter privacy by feeding info into Homeland Security system, judge saysJun 23 · Article
- Republican National Committee sues Nebraska over state election lawJun 23 · Article
- Republicans compete to face Neguse in congressional raceJun 23 · Article
Weather, Agriculture & Environment
Forecasts, drought, agriculture, and environmental coverage.
- Water Issues - What if next year looks like this one?Jun 27 · Article
- EarthTalk – Is soilless farming greener?Jun 27 · Article
- Risk for severe storms Friday afternoon increase on the southeast Colorado plainsJun 26 · Article
- Survey shows farmers split on AI use in the fields, majority skeptical of resultsJun 26 · Article
- Washington Supreme Court upholds state climate law’s farm fuel exemption rulesJun 26 · Article
- Marginal storm risk Friday on the eastern Colorado plains as a hot, dry weekend buildsJun 26 · Article
- Dangerous heat builds in Lamar with highs near 105 across Prowers County this weekendJun 26 · Article
- Storms possible Friday night in Cheyenne County as weekend heat nears 100 in Cheyenne WellsJun 26 · Article
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- Extreme drought tightens grip on Colorado high country as severe conditions spreadJun 26 · Article
- Storms possible Friday near Eads before triple-digit heat builds across Kiowa CountyJun 26 · Article
- Slight risk for severe storms on the southeast Colorado plains ThursdayJun 25 · Article
- Risk for severe storms continues across the eastern Colorado plains WednesdayJun 24 · Article
- USDA Update - June 23, 2026Jun 24 · Article
- Storm chances linger over Kiowa County before triple-digit heat returns this weekendJun 24 · Article
- Thunderstorms taper in Cheyenne County as a hot, dry weekend approachesJun 24 · Article
- Lamar climbs toward 105 this weekend in Prowers County as storm chances fadeJun 24 · Article
- Overnight watch covers eastern Colorado plains; more severe storms possible WednesdayJun 24 · Article
- Severe weather to intensify over eastern Colorado Tuesday after Monday's hail and high windsJun 23 · Article
- Heat builds toward the 90s with storm chances in Prowers CountyJun 22 · Article
- Severe storms possible through midweek in Cheyenne CountyJun 22 · Article
- Active storm pattern brings rain chances to western Kiowa County this weekJun 22 · Article
- More cuts could be coming to the agency that helps farmers protect the environmentJun 22 · Article
- Tornadoes and large hail strike eastern Colorado Sunday; severe storms possible again MondayJun 22 · Article
- Saturday's storms bring up to tennis-ball hail to northeast Colorado; rainfall stays lightJun 21 · Article
- Another round of severe storms possible on eastern Colorado plains Sunday afternoonJun 21 · Article
Colorado & Region
Colorado and regional stories with local relevance.
- Voters in the Colorado Territory approved a state constitution 150 years ago this weekJun 27 · Article
- ICE plans to deport Colorado priest despite poor health and threats to safety in UgandaJun 27 · Article
- Republicans sue Colorado to block votes by some overseas U.S. citizensJun 27 · Article
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife approves three emergency public fish salvagesJun 27 · Article
- Colorado State Land Board partners with Pivot Energy to power state offices with community solarJun 27 · Article
- A $28 minimum wage for California construction workers is dead — killed by construction workersJun 27 · Article
- U.S. Forest Service announces emergency logging project over 5 million acres in Montana, IdahoJun 27 · Article
- Moderate US House Dem group questions USDA’s Rollins over screwworm responseJun 27 · Article
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- Southern Utah faces rare, ‘particularly dangerous’ wildfire warningJun 27 · Article
- Commentary - College is unaffordable for many Americans — but don’t just blame rising tuitionJun 27 · Article
- Boyd Lake State Park closing boat ramps Sunday for 2026 seasonJun 26 · Article
- Nebraska Supreme Court rules voter data case is moot because feds already have recordsJun 26 · Article
- US Supreme Court hands win to Monsanto in case related to claims Roundup causes cancerJun 26 · Article
- Oklahoma AG sues State Farm, alleging insurance carrier fraudulently denied claimsJun 26 · Article
- Great Plains tribes focus on a different anniversary as US celebrates its 250thJun 26 · Article
- New Mexico lawmaker urges tribes to reopen gaming compact to allow online sports bettingJun 26 · Article
- New Mexico fire prompts evacuation orders, electric shutoffJun 26 · Article
- Davis Mortuary owners face 152 charges each following CBI investigation into Pueblo funeral homeJun 26 · Article
- Voters in deep blue California are souring on ballot measures that add new taxesJun 26 · Article
- Commentary - Musings from a Kansas wheat field, as harvest comes in and our national sense of decency fades outJun 26 · Article
- South Dakota utility regulators approve Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern mergerJun 26 · Article
- In more states, older people outnumber childrenJun 26 · Article
- Utah Governor Cox orders July 4 fireworks ban amid devastating wildfiresJun 26 · Article
- Trump’s DOJ sues Kansas to block in-state tuition for immigrant studentsJun 25 · Article
- Cox says ‘there’s no end in sight’ to wildfire that could be Utah’s most destructive everJun 25 · Article
- Commission greenlights marijuana being legally planted in NebraskaJun 24 · Article
- Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling shortJun 24 · Article
- Australian firm gets South Korean backing for Nevada lithium mineJun 24 · Article
- 9th Circuit freezes DOJ appeal over Arizona voter rolls while it weighs similar California, Oregon casesJun 24 · Article
- Initiative that would divert state funds to roads approved for Colorado ballotJun 24 · Article
- New documentary explores breaking the silence around first responder mental healthJun 24 · Article
- Former CBI employee Missy Woods pleads guilty in DNA fraud caseJun 24 · Article
- Judge strikes down Tennessee SNAP ban on sugary foodsJun 24 · Article
- Fire crews fan out across Utah, where ‘any little spark can really start a wildfire’Jun 23 · Article
- Kansas public university tuition increases range from 3.5% to 6% in upcoming academic yearJun 23 · Article
- States ease child labor laws ahead of summer hiring seasonJun 23 · Article
- Commentary - Heat pump rebate programs spur adoption but threaten small Colorado businessesJun 22 · Article
- Colorado Connections Academy honors two graduates from Kit Carson CountyJun 21 · Article
- California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last yearJun 21 · Article
- Proposed Black Hills uranium mine gets approval to start building infrastructure on portion of siteJun 21 · Article
- Midwest senators tout new study calling biofuels a ‘catalyst’ for agricultureJun 21 · Article
- Home sales inch up even as purchase loans fall to 12-year lowJun 21 · Article
- Lawmakers demand info on Trump use of national park fees to pay for D.C. repairsJun 21 · Article
- Production decreases, revenue increases at gold mine in South Dakota’s Black HillsJun 21 · Article
Life, Culture & Useful Reading
Columns, recipes, reviews, and other lighter reading from the week.
- Movie Review - Toy Story 5Jun 23 · Article
National & Global
National and broader stories carried during the week.
- FCC adopts new rules as states transition to Next Generation 911Jun 27 · Article
- Police use of artificial intelligence grows as rules lag behindJun 26 · Article
- Western, Southeastern states see economic bumps in first quarterJun 26 · Article
- 4 years after Dobbs, advocates clash over how far to take fight for later abortion accessJun 24 · Article
- States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried.Jun 22 · Article
More from the Week
Additional stories published during the recap window.
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife closes Basalt State Wildlife Area shooting range due to extreme fire dangerJun 26 · Article
- California lawsuit challenges Trump’s effort to revoke auto emissions rulesJun 24 · Article
- Summertime sun and sounds can be painful for petsJun 24 · Article
- EarthTalk – Is Polyester Linked to Microplastics in Humans?Jun 23 · Article
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