NEWS 5w2i6m
The Instrument Flight Rules airport-obstructing tower has been toppled 5m1z1f
After years of work to secure funding to remove the old tower northeast of town, personnel from Pioneer Communications and a destruction team toppled the tower shortly after 9 a.m. Monday morning, June 9. The tower had long prevented an instrument flight rules (IFR) approach... [More]
Summer Kickoff entertains in Greeley County z2g6p
Photo Caption: BreAnne Stone from Hastings, Neb. performed original pieces for the attendees at Saturday night’s Praire Palooza. rn Last weekend’s Summer Kick-Off Event welcomed shoppers, livestock participants, and music-enthusiasts to Greeley County for... [More]
Greeley County Health Services brings Pain Management services in-house 4by66
As of July 1, 2025, Greeley County Health Services will be transitioning from a partnership with Holistic Pain Management to continue the same pain service in-house with a new partner, Sadie Seirer, PA. GCHS believes this transition of the program will allow for expanded... [More]
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy: Eight week course aims to keep Kansans moving 6g4v51
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. – Many everyday tasks – sitting down, standing up, carrying a box, reaching for foods on a high shelf, even scratching your back – become just a little more difficult as we age. That... [More]
How to Train Your Dragon at Star Theater 1m4k58
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition where he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their... [More]
Additional moisture falls, cool temps linger 6y5i3c
At the Experiment Station, another 1.20 was recorded last week, bringing the year-to-date total to 7.38 inches. The week’s high of 90 was recorded for Monday, June 2, with highs ranging in the 50s, 60s, and 70s with only one day in the 80s throughout the remainder of... [More]
Western Kansas Farmer Prioritizes Conservation, Halts Irrigation to Preserve Water Resources 442664
Submitted by Playa Lakes t Ventures In the high plains of western Kansas, where water is a precious and dwindling resource, Joe Zellner Jr. has made a bold and deliberate decision: he shut off all irrigation wells on his deeded land. Zellner, a Wichita County farmer,... [More]
Unapproved minutes of the regular meeting of USD #200 Board of Education 5n4z3m
May 12, 2025 at 6 p.m. Board present: Scott Clevenger, Sheryl Crotinger, Shea Stewart, Shanon Schneider, Aaron Myers, Kenton Mangan, and Jessica Alexander. Superintendent John Niehues, JH/HS Principal Dale Wolgram, and Clerk Katie Zerr were present. ... [More]
More News 5f1m2o
- Wheatland Electric Wins National Spotlight on Excellence Awards for Fourth Consecutive Year
- Cruisin’ & a Movie fill downtown Sunday afternoon
- Summer Kick Off this weekend
- Candidate Filings
- Board of Supervisors Special Session meeting notes
- Cool temperatures persist
- Tribune native Chrissy Isles to headline comedy show
- Museum Roofing Replaced
OPINIONS 2m6ly
Letter to the Editor: With Trump and Musk driving U.S. policy, Kansas farmers have been played for suckers 4b432e
By Ben Palen Also published in the Kansas Reflector Back in November, I wrote a column for Kansas Reflector that discussed the likely adverse effects of President Trump’s proposed tariffs on U.S. farmers. The piece noted that 398 million acres of cropland has been... [More]
Letter to the Editor: Donald Trump is not our king 2b3k16
Donald Trump is not our king. He was elected with less than 50 percent of the popular vote and his margin of victory was 1.5 percent. There is no mandate in those numbers. Our elected of Congress have a sworn duty to and defend the Constitution and the... [More]
Open letter to Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall 484c6l
On March 1 at Oakley in western Kansas, Sen. Roger Marshall held a town hall meeting for area constitutents wanting to know more about activities in Washington DC that have impacts on them. The following written questions were submitted by Louise Ehmke. Unfortunately they were... [More]
Letter to the Editor - School bond issue 2d4g23
Sometimes I wonder what drives our government to do things in our name but don’t make sense. With regard to our School Bond election and the Kansas Attorney General’s ruling, how can it be that a law is enacted that has such serious flaws in it. SB 221... [More]
Insight: Your vote counts 372u2m
In about two weeks or so, it will be Election Day. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I cannot wait for it to be over. I will not say another word about the campaigns because my mother told me, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at... [More]
Volunteers are the heart of our community r3r6v
As we celebrate National 4-H Week this week, 4-H across the country are celebrating this wonderful youth organization with Friends, Family, and the Communities that this youth development program. In addition to celebrating the hard-work and dedication of... [More]
A tribute to Tribune and her friendly residents u3t42
In 2023, we visited our good friends Julie and Bill Lawrence of Tribune, Kansas. We fell in love with Tribune! During one of our subsequent visits, we found and purchased a great house and will move in, in 2026. Everyone, and I mean everyone, we’ve come... [More]
Letter to the community from Superintendent Niehues 4k5r31
Dear families and community , I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued and engagement with our school community. Over the past few weeks, we have become aware of an issue regarding our school bond vote. As... [More]
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SPORTS 394x53
Shafer plays in 40th Annual 8-Man All-Star Game 605s12
Lincoln Shafer played wide receiver for the west team in the 8-Man Division II All-Star Game, held Saturday, June 7, in Beloit. Shafer is a 2025 graduate of Greeley County High School and plans to play college basketball and pursue a business law degree. His parents... [More]
Brandl secures two medals at Kansas State Track Meet; Grubb, Mora, and Shafer also compete 4m1j4
Photo caption: Jailyn Brandl competed in the 3,200-meter run and the 1,600-meter run at the State Tournament in Wichita, bringing home a fourth-place medal in the 3,200-meter run and a sixth-place medal in the 1,600-meter run. See additional track coverage on page 6. Jailyn... [More]
Shafer places 12th at state; team finishes 7th in 1A State Championship 3o6t5y
Photo caption: Lincoln Shafer placed 12th at the 1A State Golf Tournament in Dodge City. Photo by Melissa Zerr. The Greeley County High School golf team traveled to Dodge City for the 1A State Championship held at Mariah Hills on Tuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28. Our... [More]
Greeley County Trap Team leads conference in both fall and spring 1g660
Photo Caption: Three of the teams’ four seniors Zoey Shivers, Logan Harris, and Brodey Grubb posed for a photo at trap shooting practice. Shivers finished tied for second in conference with teammate Mia Reynolds on the female side. Harris finished in sixth place in conference... [More]
Shafer to play in Division II West 8-man All Star game in Beloit 5r662g
Beloit will host the 40th Annual 8 Man All Star Games, on Saturday, June 7. The Division II West All Star Game will be played at 10:00 a.m. Lincoln Shafer has been selected for the Division II All Star Game. He is a 2025 graduate of Greeley County High School and plans... [More]
Jackrabbits claim top spot at Regionals with a 338; Mangan, Shafer, and Higgins-Vestal finish in top 10 1f5g1p
Photo Caption: From left to right, Braxon Mangan placed second, Lincoln Shafer placed fourth, and Aaron Higgins-Vestal placed ninth at Regionals. Photo by Brecken Mangan. The Greeley County High School golf team traveled to St. Francis for their regional tournament this... [More]
Brandl, Grubb, Mora, and Shafer qualify for State Track 6j2y6q
Congratulations to the state-bound Jackrabbit atheletes that will compete at the state meet in Wichita this Friday and Saturday. Jailyn Brandl, who qualified in the 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter runs is slated to run Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. MT and Saturday afternoon... [More]
Golf team takes first at Regionals, headed to state tourney in Dodge City 5682x
Photo caption: Senior Elias Sherer shot an 88 and finished in ninth place at Friday’s NWKL tournament in Sharon Springs. Photo by Brecken Mangan. Editor’s note: After claiming first place at the Regional Meet in St. Francis Monday, May 19, the Jackrabbits... [More]
More Sports 173d45
- Shafer signs to play basketball at Kansas Wesleyan
- Junior High Track team finishes their season at NWKL Meet
- High School Track team competes in NWKL Meet
- High School Jackrabbits compete in Dighton Invitational
- Varsity golf competes at Oakley, Johnson; JV plays in Grinnell Scramble
- Junior High Track competes in back to back meets
- High School Jackrabbits compete in Leoti, Quinter
- Golf team continues to hit stride midway through their season
OBITUARIES 25612n
Celebration of Life for Shane Smith Saturday 73y63
A Celebration of Life service for Shane Smith will be held this Saturday, June 7, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Tribune. Shane was born on March 27, 1977 in Tribune and ed away on March 1, 2025 in Tribune. In lieu of flowers, donations... [More]
Betty Jean Niswonger l1741
Betty Jean Niswonger, age 54, ed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Destiny Home in Garden City. She was born on August 9, 1970, to Keith Eugene and Barbara Ann Zehm Niswonger in Leoti. Betty Jean attended Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood from elementary... [More]
Celebration of Life for Rosalie Abney 20s6k
The family of Rosalie Abney invites community to them in celebrating the life of Rosalie Ann Abney, (nee Nemechek). February 19,1940 – October 16, 2024. The family of Rosalie Abney will be gathering to celebrate her life, and they’d be honored if you’d... [More]
Jon Kelly Davidson 5q6135
Jon Kelly Davidson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, ed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the tranquil Kansas City Hospice House, at the age of 73. Jon was not a name familiar to those who knew him. They would’ve known him as Kelly.... [More]
James Dale Fisher, Jr. 1dy1v
James Dale Fisher, Jr., age 78, ed away at his home in Scott City on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born on September 7, 1946, in Nashville, Kansas to James Dale and Mary Ann Vierthaler Fisher. After graduating from High School, James earned a B.A. in History... [More]
Dayna Ann Bechard 693g40
Dayna Ann Bechard ed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2025, in Tribune, at Greeley County Health Services. She was born in Salina, Kansas on November 7, 1978. Graduating from Tescott High School in 1997, she went on to attend Fort Hays State University. She graduated with... [More]
Committal Service for Harold Grubb 2l1a1o
The time has come for the committal service for Harold Grubb’s ashes. We’ll meet at the Greeley County Cemetery at 11:00 am M.T. on Friday, April 18. There will be a reception/lunch following the service at the Grubb home at 820 Martin Avenue to share stories... [More]
Walter James Waldren 11x4e
Walter James Waldren, age 54, ed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Wichita County, Kansas. He was born on October 28, 1970, in Leoti, Kansas, the son of Walter Donald and Carolyn Lea Lemmer Waldren. He was a farmer. James married Mary Jane Kelley on April 22, 1994,... [More]
More Obituaries 1t81q
- Shane Gregory Smith
- Donovan Anderson
- Patricia “Pat” McKinley
- Keith Smyth
- Beth Ann (Myers) Tenan
- Vayrena Dee Hamilton
- Ronald Lehman
- Walter Donald Waldren
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