NEWS
Elementary Winter Holiday Concert held
Photo caption: Members of the fourth and fifth grade classes performed “Perfect Winter Day” and “Feliz Navidad” at last Tuesday night’s concert. Greeley County Schools’ kindergarten through fifth grade students presented their winter... [More]
Greeley County Health Services announces partnership with general surgeon to ensure needed services in the region
Tribune, KS, December 18, 2024 – Greeley County Health Services has officially welcomed Dr. Jerod Grove, MD, FACS (General Surgeon) to employment as of November 18, 2024 after four years of partnering together to provide necessary services to Greeley and surrounding... [More]
Special Christmas church services
Christmas Eve mass will be held Tuesday, December 24, at 5 p.m. CT (4 p.m. MT) at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Leoti. Christmas Day mass will be held Wednesday, December 25, at 9 a.m. CT (8 a.m. MT) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marienthal. Christmas... [More]
Warners, Walk find Christmas Medallion
Samuel and Ryleigh Warner, left, and Mallory Walk, right, found the 2024 Christmas Medallion under a bush next to the Moser Law and James V. Myers, CPA office last Thursday, December 12. Courtesy photo
Unified Greeley County office closings
Unified Greeley County offices, including City Hall, will be closed Tuesday, December 24, through Thursday, December 26. Regular working hours will be held on Monday, December 23, and Friday, December 27. All UGC offices will close at 12 noon on Tuesday, December... [More]
Shop Greeley County for Christmas Winners
Shop at local participating merchants through the holiday season and enter to win one of six remaining prizes of $100 in Greeley County Bucks. Winners of the past two week’s drawings were Chrysanne Grund, Hailey Nolan, Jacelyn Phillips, Tanner Elder, Brenda Leon,... [More]
Highs remain moderate, overnight lows drop
Photo caption: Members of the Tribune United Methodist Church took part in a live nativity Sunday, December 15. Compared to many other years, temperatures were relatively mild for the event. December has remained dry to-date, with highs ranging from 30 to 62 over the past week.... [More]
Junior High and High School host Holiday Music Program
Photo caption: Members of the High School Choir performed “Noel” by Lauren Daigle, which included a solo by Yareli Labra. Pictured from left to right are Angel Osborn, Victoria Bailon, Taven Schmidt, Yareli Labra, Marco Coello, Zoey Shivers, Aidan Hill, Shaydan Howell,... [More]
More News
- Water pressure may vary Friday
- FFA sponosoring new toy drive
- Power the Pantry: $110,287 in donations for food banks
- Board of Supervisors Meeting Notes
- Unapproved school board meeting minutes
- December starts off dry, mild
- Digital Disconnect: Youth are always connected, but often feel alone
- Greeley County Republican brings home three first place awards
OPINIONS
Insight: Your vote counts
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
As we celebrate National 4-H Week this week, 4-H Members across the country are celebrating this wonderful youth organization with Friends, Family, and the Communities that support this youth development program. In addition to celebrating the hard-work and dedication of... [More]
A tribute to Tribune and her friendly residents
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
Dear families and community members, I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support 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]
Letter to the Editor
“The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life. To make this a living force and bring it to clear consciousness... [More]
Letter to the Editor
The new Soloviev grain terminal five miles east of Sheridan Lake, Weskan Grain, as of this date has shipped approximately 987 rail cars of grain since September of 2023. Bartlett and Co. has shipped a considerable number of cars during this same period. This is a... [More]
The mobile office has its perks
By Christy Hopkins Sunday, June 30, was day seven for the Hopkins family harvest. There was a day eight, but I had to miss the final field (and the short wheat and terraces, darn it) in order to put together last week’s newspaper. I hope you each had an enjoyable... [More]
Letter to the Editor
I hope this edition of the Greeley County Republican finds all of you doing well. We could certainly use some much-needed rainfall here in Western Kansas! The wheat crop is holding on but is in dire need of a good drink or two. My wife and I moved to Greeley... [More]
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SPORTS
Lady Jackrabbits 3-1 after defeating Eads, Las Animas at Border Wars
Photo caption: Jadence Stewart passes the ball inside to a teammate during Friday night’s game against Eads, Colorado. In the first round of Syracuse’s Boarder Wars tournament, the Lady Jackrabbits battled the Stratton, Colo. Eagles. The Lady Jackrabbits... [More]
Jackrabbits bring record to 3-1 with three wins at Border Wars
Photo caption: Braxon Mangan, 0, drives with the ball during Saturday’s varsity game against Las Animas, as Hayden Myers moves to the basket. The Tribune Jackrabbits took on the Stratton Eagles in the first round of Syracuse’s Boarder Wars tournament on Tuesday,... [More]
JH Lady Jackrabbits sweep St. Francis Indians
Photo caption: Tenley Stewart brings the ball up the court during last Thursday’s A game against the St. Francis Indians. The Lady Jackrabbits welcomed the St. Francis Indians last Thursday afternoon for an A game matchup. Though out-sized by the bigger... [More]
JH A and B teams clench first place spots for league tourney
Photo caption: Knox Mangan, #10, puts up a shot during Thursday’s A game against St. Francis as Jamir Yanez, #35, and Rueben Coello, #20, move into rebound. The Junior High Jackrabbits hosted the St. Francis Indians in their final games before the league tournament... [More]
Jackrabbits fall to Trojans to start season
Photo caption: Senior Lincoln Shafer led scoring for the Jackrabbits during their season opener against the Stanton County Trojans with 21 points. Photo by Brecken Mangan. The High School Jackrabbits traveled to Stanton County (Johnson) to take on the Trojans in their... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits defeat Stanton County
Photo caption: Seniors Jadyn Mangan, #21, and Taittum Bain, #11, trap a Trojan during Friday night’s game in Johnson. Photo by Brecken Mangan. The High School Lady Jackrabbits tipped off their 2024-2025 basketball season last Friday night against the Stanton County... [More]
Junior High Lady Jackrabbits split games with Coyotes, Hornets
Photo Caption: Scarlett Shafer drives towards the basket during Thursday’s home A game against Dighton. Against Weskan, Monday, December 2, 2024 The Junior High Lady Jackrabbits hosted the Weskan Coyotes on Monday, December 9. Head Coach Kayla Harkness... [More]
Junior High A team goes 6-0 with wins over Weskan, Dighton
Photo caption: Jamir Yanez scored 20 points for the Jackrabbits during Thursday’s home game against the Dighton Hornets. The Junior High Jackrabbits hosted the Weskan Coyotes last Tuesday, December 3, in C, B, and A basketball action. The single 10-minute... [More]
More Sports
- Lady Jackrabbits earn post-season volleyball honors
- Greeley County Trap Team claims fall conference title, Brodey Grubb earns top male spot
- Red and White Scrimmage
- Lady Jackrabbits enjoy a week of wins
- Reffing class assist with C games
- Jackrabbits defeat Buffaloes in A, B play; C team falls to Coyotoes, Buffaloes
- Lady Jackrabbits go 1-1 in A action, split B, and win C game
- Jackrabbit Boys go 5-0 in A, B, and C action
OBITUARIES
Cheryl Elizabeth Rock
Cheryl Elizabeth Rock passed away on December 1, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas surrounded by family. Cheryl was born on December 31, 1952 in Tribune to Roberta Green Stover and William Luther Brogden. She spent most of her childhood playing with her brothers and sister... [More]
Sandra Lee Stum
Sandra Lee Stum, 88, passed away on November 18, 2024 at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson. She was born on December 13, 1935 in McPherson, Kansas the daughter of Leonard and Louisa (Frusher) Stairrett. Sandra was a farm wife and a paraeducator. She... [More]
Harley J. Koeller
A celebration of life for longtime Sheridan Lake resident, Harley J. Koeller will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Sheridan Lake Cemetery... [More]
Rosalie Abney
Rosalie Abney (nee Nemechek), aged 84, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at the Hospice House & Homecare in Hutchinson. She was born in Tribune to Joe and Rosie Nemechek. She was a proud resident of Tribune and was a graduate of Greeley County High School. Rose... [More]
William Wesley Byerly
We had to say goodbye to a precious man. William (Bill) Wesley Byerly, age 91, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, in the Memory Care Unit at the Pine Village Retirement Center in Moundridge. Bill was born on April 24, 1933, in Tribune to William and Letha (Fleming)... [More]
Harland R. Graber
Harland R. Graber, 94, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was born on June 1, 1930 at Pretty Prairie the son of Ben & Martha (Schwartz) Graber, Sr. He married Lila Lorraine Curtis on September 18, 1949 at Tribune. She died on January... [More]
Jeffrey Todd McNeely
Jeffrey Todd McNeely, age 60, of Goodland, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. Jeff was born November 16,1963 to Larry McNeely and Catherine Fluke in Kit Carson, Colorado. He lived in Kit Carson and Eads, CO in his... [More]
Manetta Viola Wetzel
Manetta Wetzel, 89, of Livingston, Texas, passed away at Pine Ridge Health Care and Rehabilitation in Livingston on July 5, 2024, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Wetzel was born Manetta Viola Younger on November 10, 1934, in rural Greeley... [More]
More Obituaries
- Bessie Lee Jones
- Darwin Noal Hoffman
- Brent Wayne Nemechek
- Wayne D. Nelson
- Breanna Michelle Watson
- Ruth Irene Goodrum
- Cindy Joan Korbe
- Raymond Dean Kern
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