Breanna Michelle Watson
Breanna Michelle Watson, age 32, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Tribune, Kansas. She was born on October 13, 1991, to Mitchel and Teresa Barnett Watson in Tribune, Kansas. After venturing into the world, she had returned home for the past year. She was a member of the Christian faith and a past member of the AWANAs in Tribune, Kansas.
Breanna is survived by her parents, sister Tifini Shull of Arnold, Kansas, brother Jayson Watson of Virginia, her boyfriend, Jimmy Lehman of Tribune, Kansas, and many friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and one brother Chance Watson.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Price and Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas with pastor Steve Payne presiding at 2 p.m.
Interment followed at the Greeley County cemetery following the service.
Public visitation was held from 10:00 am until the service time.
Memorials may be given to the “St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital” in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 67861.
OBITUARIES
Thelma I. Carlson
Thelma Isabel Carlson of Longmont, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the age of 97. Thelma arrived at the Ferne and Oscar Carlson home in Tribune on December 16, 1928. She joined two-year-old Selma and one-year-old Velma. In the following two years both John... [More]
Arla Peter
Arla Peter, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune. She was born on September 17, 1954, in Tribune to Lawrence and Marjorie Woelk Peter. She was a lifelong member of the Tribune community. Surviving family includes her brother... [More]
Judson P. Price, Sr.
Judson P. Price, Sr., age 96, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Sunrise of Sandy Senior Living Center in Sandy, Utah. He was born on April 21, 1930, in Sabetha, the son of Lyle Phillips and Ruth Mildred Hall Price. He was the past owner and operator of... [More]
Becky Lynn Keller
Becky Keller, 74, of Olathe, passed peacefully into God’s arms on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Becky was born on July 14, 1951, to her loving and devoted parents, Israel “Harry” and Thelma Trigg in Ottawa. Her childhood was spent in rural southwestern Kansas, where... [More]
Celebration of Life for Derek Justin Smith
A Celebration of Life for Derek Justin Smith will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Tribune. Memorials can be given to the Derek Smith Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 433, Tribune, KS 67879.
Shawn Harney
Shawn Harney, age 61, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his friends and family. Born on January 14, 1965, in Norfolk, Shawn grew up with a strong work ethic, a love for family, and a passion for the simple things in life. He graduated from Clarkson... [More]
Don E. Moore
Don Eugene Moore was born on March 3, 1962, in Tribune. He was the son of Emmit C. Moore and RoseElla (Kuder) Moore-Graham. He attended Greeley County High School and graduated in 1980. In 1982, he married Cindy Tillis and they had two children Amanda (Bobby) Ward of... [More]
John Warren “Skip” Conard, Jr.
John Warren “Skip” Conard, Jr., born September 1, 1943, in Syracuse, passed away on April 4, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family. He grew up in Coolidge with his brother, Edward Dale Conard, and his sister, Barbara (Conard) Latty; his sister... [More]
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SPORTS
Cheerleaders bring home hardware from UCA camp
Photo caption: Lorilai Zerr, Britney Helpingstine, and Annaleigh Long flash their various trophies and medals after last week’s UCA Camp in Sterling. Photo by Bailey Talbott. The Greeley County High School Cheerleaders attended a Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA)... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits change style of play during summer competitions
Photo caption: The High School Lady Jackrabbits competed in a Scott City League, at a Greensburg tournament, and at home against Syracuse over the summer. In the front row, from left to right, are Scarlett Shafer, Addyson Kennedy, Shaydan Howell, and Charlize Shafer. In... [More]
Slattery hits hole in one
Jeff Slattery hit his second hole in one on hole two at Prairie Ridge Golf Course at Men’s Night last Thursday evening, July 9. Courtesy photo.
Youth Golf
Photo caption: High School Golf Coach Keith Slattery reported that last Monday’s free golf clinic for students entering third grade through freshman had their best turnout yet. Twenty students took part in the first session, assisted by current high school players. In the... [More]
Adult co-ed softball wraps season
Collin Holmes waits for the pitch on the final night of adult co-ed softball, which was held on Wednesday, July 1.
Softball
The 2026 softball team included front row, from left to right, Lillian Myers, Daniella Hassler, Kinlyn Brown, Remi Steele, Ryleigh Gooch, and Scarlett Myers. In the back row, from left to right, are Coach Mia Reynolds, Payson McDaniel, Taya Lawrence, Kendrix Mangan,... [More]
Baseball
This year’s baseball team included, front row, from left to right, Antonio Rascon, Ryder Leon, Maverick Moritz, Colt Brown, Journey Langdon, Brantley Cavenee, and Kale Harkness. In the back row, from left to right, are Coach Bret Harkness, Coach Logan Smith, Jett... [More]
Coach Pitch Baseball
The Coach Pitch One team included, from left to right, Coach Holly Steele, Ruby Myers, Hannah Gerber, Bodey Carney, Reese Hahn, Danen Steele, Pake Steele, Lillian Myers, Scarlett Myers, Daxton Brown, Gage Millirons, Kinlyn Brown, and Coach Wyatt Dautel. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. ... [More]
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NEWS
Using SEED grant funds, Rocket Tire and Outdoor Equipment installs new awning, repairs masonry
Photo caption: Rocket Tire and Outdoor Equipment completed facade renovations on their building in May. Updates included masonry repairs, a fresh paint job, and installation of an awning. Rocket Tire and Outdoor Equipment wrapped up their exterior renovations on their building... [More]
Carnival inspections complete; volunteers needed for rides, games next Wednesday-Friday
Photo caption: Joseph Ewald of High Country Amusement Ride Inspections, LLC, and Monty Moritz watch as the roller coaster makes another round during the carnival’s annual mechanical inspections on Sunday, July 19. Sunday morning, July 19, Joseph Ewald of High Country... [More]
Country Fresh Market Wednesday
The next Country Fresh Market is scheduled for this Wednesday, July 22. The market will take place from 4:30 – 6 p.m. in front of and on the lot south of the Greeley County Library, just north of the Greeley County Republican newspaper office. Vendors will include: ... [More]
Seniors tour county for Greeley County History Hunt
Traveling around the county last week to take part in the Greeley County History Hunt were Betty Gentry, Shirley Price, Hazel Young, Cecile Shepherd, Nellie Darnell, David Tarman, and Colleen Tarman. Not pictured are Sharon Scott and Senior Center Director Chelsey Cavenee.... [More]
Greeley County Health Services nurses complete advanced training
On July 14, Greeley County Health Services began a three-day Advanced PICC and Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV training for its nursing staff. The training was made possible through a Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Healthcare Upskilling and Training Grant... [More]
Bindweed control needed throughout Tribune
Bindweed is known for its twisting stems and funnel-shaped white or pink flowers. It is classified as a noxious weed because it will outcompete native plants and agricultural crops for nutrients, moisture and sunlight. Its aggressive vines can twist around and smother vegetation,... [More]
Now Law: Sen. Moran’s Legislation to Support Affordable Rural Housing
Moran’s legislation went into effect on Friday as part of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the enactment of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which became law over the weekend and... [More]
Temperatures rise; no rain falls
Photo caption: Last Wednesday’s Country Fresh Market was well attended, despite a high of 98 degrees that afternoon. Vendors pictured include Alan and Carol Waggoner, Jewel Hoffman, Christina Marquardt, Annabelle Schneider, and Kirby Kleymann. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. ... [More]
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OPINIONS
Open letter to the community: Tilt-A-Whirl plans go sideways
We’re sad and sorry to report that we will not have a Tilt-A-Whirl by the 2026 Greeley County Fair. The seller, a ride company out of Arizona, recently informed the Greeley County Amusement Association board that he would be breaking our contract and not selling the ride... [More]
From the Editor’s iPhone, at the corner of Kiowa County’s Road J and 76
No, there’s not a true intersection there, just a county road, a trail, and a corner post marking the field lines. But there are some free-range yaks - maybe just out of their pen - within a couple of miles. You never know what you’re going to see during harvest…or... [More]
From the editor's desk
Change isn’t my favorite. Though I like to think I’m open-minded and forward-looking, I can become rooted in patterns, comfortable in the way things are done. If I can navigate the mental maze of getting from point A to point Z several times, then just follow... [More]
Letter to the Community: We need lifeguards
How lucky are we to have a small-town swimming pool? Honestly–very. It’s more than just a place to cool off. It’s where summers happen. Kids learn to swim, teens hang out, families relax, and the whole community comes together in one spot. In a small... [More]
In Pursuit: Lesson #1 – From George Washington
Editor’s Note: The Kansas Press Association and Kansas Humanities have partnered to provide access to a series of essays honoring the 250th Anniversary of our nation. There is so much we can learn from the lessons of our past. In Pursuit is a new initiative from... [More]
FFA isn’t all sows, plows, and cows
Photo caption: Anna Marquardt, left, attended the ACC Conference in Lakin last week. Courtesy photo. FFA is growing tomorrow’s leaders, instilling confidence in members, and preparing members for career success and the ACC Conference did just that. ACC stands for authentic,... [More]
Letter to the Editor: Passing the Rotor Act is Plane Common Sense
Failure to pass it means another day, week, month that we put at risk the safety of all passengers who fly our skies. By U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) March 6, 2026 Crafted as a response to the deadly midair collision that occurred over the Potomac River in January... [More]
Letter to the Editor
Many of your readers may be interested to learn an artist of national reputation has painted a landscape entitled, Greeley County Summer. It may be viewed on the artist’s website: catherinefreshleyart.com. Click on prints, select paper or canvas and scroll until you find... [More]
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