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By Marianne Goodland State Capitol Correspondent The 2024 General Assembly session began on Wednesday, Jan. 10, with an election looming just 10 months away that could determine whether Republicans gain lost ground in the House or keep Democrats from a super majority in the Senate. The two Republican lawmakers whoContinue Reading

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Probably cause has been found to move forward with the case against Chad Leonhardt in regards to the 2022 death of Tresa Juhl. A preliminary hearing was held last Thursday, January 4, in Washington County District Court. Probable cause was found on two counts, second degree murder and first degreeContinue Reading

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(Wellington, Colorado) — Colorado House Minority Leader Rep. Mike Lynch is both excited and humbled to announce his candidacy to represent the concerned citizens of Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. Congress. Representative Mike Lynch has long been known for his unwavering dedication to the people of his state.Continue Reading

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It is time to tipoff what will likely be the last season of Lower Platte play for the Yuma High School boys basketball team. The Outlaws have stayed in the Lower Platte this season and last even though the school had been moved up to Class 3A in basketball. YumaContinue Reading

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Yuma High School’s girls basketball is about to begin one last go-around against a tough Lower Platte lineup. The Outlaws are 6-1 after returning from Christmas break last Saturday with a 53-39 home win over Highland. They entered this week No. 3 in the 3A CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index,Continue Reading

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Yuma High School’s girls wrestling team continues it march toward the postseason. The Outlaws are at Brush today, January 11, for a dual, then will cross state lines on Saturday for the Chase County Invitational in Imperial, Nebraska. The team had a good run last week, beginning with their homeContinue Reading

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The Arickaree boys basketball team still is undefeated as it heads into the second weekend of 2024. The Bison are 8-0 after two wins last week, and are No. 4 in the CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index for Class 1A. The Index will be used to seed the postseason field.Continue Reading

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On January 2nd, 2024, Anna Mae Lancaster got her wings and passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was 79 years old. She was the second child born in Wheeler, Texas, to Eugene and Mary Marie Gudgel on February 12, 1944. She grew up in a very loving homeContinue Reading

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It is time to start considering running for your local councils and town boards. The April 2, 2024 municipal election will be the last one held in the spring for the City of Yuma. Earlier this decade voters approved a measure moving Yuma’s municipal election to November, beginning in 2025.Continue Reading