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Prowers County high school trap team registrations are open for 2025 season

Have you heard about the new extracurricular coed sport in Prowers County?  A high school trap team is open to area student athletes ages 6th thru 12th grade. After a fun and successful fall season in 2024 the coaches are excited for the start of the 2025 season. The spring season registration opened February 4th.  The student […]

Colorado Senate committee advances bill to ban guns that accept detachable magazines

   Sen. Julie Gonzales of Denver, left, and Sen. Tom Sullivan, both Democrats, present Senate Bill 25-3 to a Colorado legislative committee on Jan. 28, 2025. (Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) A bill introduced at the Colorado Legislature to ban the sale of semiautomatic firearms that can take detachable magazines made it through its first committee hearing […]

Deaths in Colorado’s construction zones nearly double, motorcyclist deaths jump 23%, CDOT data shows

The number of people killed on Colorado’s roads saw a slight overall decrease last year, compared to 2023, the state’s Department of Transportation said The number of people killed in highway construction zones nearly doubled last year and motorcyclist deaths also jumped, as the overall number of people killed on Colorado’s roads decreased slightly from […]

CU Cancer Center says Prowers County has radon risks – free kits available

EDITOR’S NOTE:  This is the first in a series of articles from  CU Cancer Center regarding cancer risks to people living in Prowers County.  Each article will include county-level data, information about the disease or risk factor, and resource information. Radon Risks in Prowers County: Over 46% of Homes Exceed Safe Levels Did you know […]

Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board

Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents and/or property owners of Prowers County to fill seven (3) positions on the Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and […]

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  • Colorado unemployment rises to 4.4%, but state of job market murky due to data issues

    Colorado unemployment rises to 4.4%, but state of job market murky due to data issues

    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics won’t release job numbers for Colorado in March as dramatic revisions have sparked concerns over state data accuracy. Colorado’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, up from 4.3% the month before. The state’s unemployment rate is more than a […]

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    Advertiser Spotlight – Golden Plains Insurance

    Golden Plains Insurance: A Legacy of Trust and Innovation Golden Plains Insurance, led by Nick Palmer, has become a cornerstone in the agricultural insurance sector. Nick, who grew up on a ranch, brings a wealth of knowledge in agriculture and business, holding a bachelor’s degree from Adams State College. His journey began with PJ Wilson […]

  • Birth Announcement - Martinez/Olinger

    Birth Announcement – Martinez/Olinger

    Danika Martinez and Kyle Olinger of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy Preston Aziz on January 20, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Preston was born at 8:47 p.m., weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and measured 18 inches.  Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.  Grandparents are Isabel Olinger and Paul Martinez.

  • Birth Announcement - Rhodes

    Birth Announcement – Rhodes

    Ashlynn and Haley Rhodes of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl “Navy Jo” on January 23, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Navy was born at 6:11 p.m., weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces and measuring 20 inches.  Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.  Siblings at home are River and Easton.  Grandparents are Dallas and […]

  • Attorney General Weiser to award grants to schools to test cell phone policies, supports state bill

    Attorney General Weiser to award grants to schools to test cell phone policies, supports state bill

    Jan. 29, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced grant awards to seven local education providers to develop and test innovative smartphone policies that support student learning and well-being. The initiative builds on the Attorney General’s commitment to reducing classroom distractions and improving youth mental health. Weiser made the announcement at a press […]

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