Graveside services scheduled for Erv and Ramona Younger
Graveside services for Ramona Jean “Monie” (Conner) and Edwin Ervin “Erv” Younger will be Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. MT at the Greeley County Cemetery, Tribune, Kansas. Information and condolences can be found and left at www.batemanfuneral.com
OBITUARIES
Rev. William F. “Bill” Kleymann
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Rev. William F. “Bill” Kleymann, Jr. He passed away at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas on Friday afternoon, November 14, 2025, at the age of 81. Bill was born August 10, 1944, in Syracuse, Kansas, to Helen... [More]
Merle LeRoy Shalberg
Merle LeRoy Shalberg was born on January 6, 1936, in Sheridan Lake, Colorado, and passed away on November 10, 2025, at Weisbrod Hospital in Eads, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. He was 89 years old. Merle attended school in Sheridan Lake, (aka KA Hall)... [More]
Burial services for Stewarts Saturday
Burial services for James Thompson Stewart and Margret A. Stewart will be on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune. There will be a get together prior to the services. Please call Teri Richards for more information.
Memorial for Jane Ellen (Dixon) Scarffe
Jane Scarffe’s family has selected a memorial gift recipient to honor Jane’s life: The Sierra Club, Colorado Chapter, 1536 Wynkoop Street, #200, Denver, CO 80202 (colorado.chapter@sierraclub.org). Because of Jane’s lifelong love of the Colorado Rocky... [More]
Jane Ellen (Dixon) Scarffe
Jane Ellen (Dixon) Scarffe, 72, of Lawrence died after a long battle with illnesses on October 27, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1952, in Pueblo, Colo. Jane was the daughter of Wm. Vern “Vee” Dixon, Jr., and Shirley Jane (Rudd) Dixon. Jane grew up in Tribune... [More]
Mary Ann Krebs
Mary Ann Krebs, age 78, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Tribune. She was born on March 12, 1947, in Tribune to Raymond and Goldie Jones Kuder. Mary Ann spent most of her life in Tribune with brief visits to Seattle, Washington; Lamar, Colorado;... [More]
Rodney Alan Paxman
Rodney Alan Paxman, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his home in Marion, Kansas. He was born on July 22, 1961, to Donald and Joan Donovan Paxman in Tribune. He lived most of his life and worked as a mechanic, and was the tire guy. When he wasn’t... [More]
Memorial services for Mary Ann Krebs
Mary Ann Krebs, age 78, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Tribune. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Price and Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd St., Tribune, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. (Mountain). Inurnment will follow at the Greeley... [More]
More Obituaries
- Amy Dawn Kessler
- Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Hutchins
- Richard Marion Martin
- Joan Ray Smith
- Don Henry Stephenson
- Betty Marie (Chilson) Osborn
- Paul Julius Fankhauser
- Roe Randall Johnson
SPORTS
Junior High Boys defeat Quinter, Oberlin
Photo caption: Seventh-grader Deacon Gooch moved towards the basket during Tuesday’s win over the Quinter Bulldogs. Photo by Trista Shafer. The Junior High Jackrabbits traveled to Quinter to square off against the Bulldogs on Tuesday, November 11. Some of... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits fall to Quinter, easily defeat Oberlin
Photo caption: Scarlett Shafer drove in with the ball during Thursday’s A game against Oberlin. Photo by Brecken Mangan. After a win over Sharon Springs the previous Thursday, the Lady Jackrabbits A team ran up against a roadblock as they faced off against the Quinter... [More]
Trap team finishes fall season in third place in Conference Four
By Co-Coach Jennifer Hopkins The Greeley County High School Trap Team proudly wrapped up its fall season with an impressive third place finish in Conference 4, marking a successful year of growth, achievement, and new talent. This season welcomed seven new shooters to the... [More]
Stewarts named to First Team, All League
Photo caption: Jadence Stewart, a senior, was named to the Northwest Kansas League’s First Team. Jadence Stewart, a senior, and Jeryn Stewart, a sophomore, have been named to the first team with All-League Honors from the Northwest Kansas League. Jadence’s... [More]
Stewart to compete in Four-State All-Star Game
Jadence Stewart, Greeley County senior, will join volleyball players from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado for the Four-State All-Star Game to be played on Sunday, November 16, at Allen Field House on the Highland Community College campus in Highland, Kansas. ... [More]
Junior High Lady Jackrabbits sweep Wildcats in season opener
Photo caption: Reagan Hahn drives to the basket during Thursday afternoon’s A game against the Sharon Springs Wildcats. The Junior High Lady Jackrabbits hosted the Wallace County (Sharon Springs) Wildcats on Thursday, November 6, 2025 for their season opener. The... [More]
Jackrabbits drop two to neighboring Wallace County Wildcats
Photo caption: Ruben Coello, #10, passes the ball to Paul Marcelino, #23, during Thursday afternoon’s A game. The Jackrabbits hosted the neighboring Wallace County (Sharon Springs) Wildcats on Thursday, November 6, for both teams’ season opener. The... [More]
High School JV Volleyball
Photo caption: The Lady Jackrabbits JV squad played several matches this year, finishing their season on a high note with two wins.
More Sports
- The Jackrabbit Wrestling Club returns
- Brandl finishes ninth at State Cross Country
- Jackrabbits defeat Elkhart Wildcats, 42-22
- Lady Jackrabbits are headed to state: Brandl, Moritz to compete in Wamego
- Jackrabbits fall to Dighton Hornets
- Junior High Volleyball scores second, first place finishes at NWKL
- Jackrabbits finish season with loss to Indians
- Lady Jackrabbits finish regular season with wins over Deerfield, Western Plains
NEWS
Greeley County Schools welcomes new teachers Allie Coffman and Bailey Talbott
Photo caption: Allie Coffman is the new junior high English teacher at Greeley County Schools. Editor’s note: I’m a little late in introducing new teachers at Greeley County Schools. I apologize for the delay! Allie Coffman Junior High English Allie... [More]
Christmas Open House this Friday
Tribune’s Christmas Open House, a magical night filled with fun for all ages, is scheduled for Friday, November 21. Activities are scheduled throughout the day by a variety of businesses and organizations within the community. Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides will begin... [More]
Aurora Borealis
When caught through the lens of a camera or phone, last week’s Aurora Borealis was unusually vivid in Greeley County. Roux, John and Chricket Niehues’ dog, wasn’t sure what all the fuss was about. Photo by John Niehues.
Veterans Day
Joyce Huddleston, left, shared information on the history of Veterans Day at a ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial. David Huddleston assisted her.
Recycling Center closed for Thanksgiving
The Greeley County Recycling Center will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please bring your recyclables in on Monday, November 24, or Saturday, November 29, when the Recycling Center will be open from 9 – 11 a.m.
Christmas Decoration Swap at the Library
The Greeley County Library will once again be having a Christmas décor swap during the holiday season. If you are in the mood for new Christmas decorations this year, please consider donating your gently used decorations to the library’s fundraiser. You might even... [More]
Plainview celebrates Veterans Day, Quilts of Valor presented
Photo caption: From left to right: Sharon Arns, Michelle Nelson, and Carole Spady wrapped veterans Eugene Splitter, Paul Cornelius, and Jason Robertson in Quilts of Valor at a Veterans Day ceremony at Plainvew School on Tuesday, November 11. On Tuesday, November 11, at... [More]
November remains dry, rain in the forecast
Photo caption: Wheatland Electric employees hung the community’s Christmas lights Friday morning. Photo by Julia Hopkins. With more than half the month over, no November precipitation has been recorded in Greeley County. The week’s high of 81 degrees... [More]
More News
- Unapproved minutes of the regular meeting of the USD #200 Board of Education
- Board of Supervisors special meeting notes
- Fall harvest continues in Greeley County
- Unofficial Greeley County General Election Results
- 4-H Christmas Tree Sales
- Christmas Open House set for Friday, Nov. 21
- The Invaluable Work of KSDS Assistance Dogs: Local advocate highlights the life-changing impact of service dogs
- Board of Supervisors meeting notes
OPINIONS
Letter to the Editor
After watching about three hours of the Supreme Court debate over tariffs, I learned something significant. As of Wednesday, November 5, tariffs amount to an 18% tax on all of us. On top of all the other taxes, that 18% shocked me. That number was shared in the Supreme Court... [More]
Right to repair
Right to Repair is one of the hottest topics not only in agriculture, but also in the US. In the bustling industrial economy, money-hungry companies are looking for any way to save a penny or pass on costs onto the consumer. This then accumulates into the Right... [More]
Letter to the Editor
Imagine yourself living on a homestead, a place you’ve called home for 71 years. Unknowingly, the groundwater beneath your farm, slowly disappearing until there’s none! Those of us who go to the sink for a glass of water, fill our washing machines to get a clean... [More]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Parents and Guardians, This year, we are excited to announce that our school, grades 6-12, will be holding student-led conferences along with traditional parent-teacher conferences. In a student-led conference, your child takes an active role in leading the conversation.... [More]
Letter to the editor: Political uncertainty shakes Kansas farmland values, and prosperity hangs in the balance
by Ben Palen First published in the Kansas Reflector In 1979, I bought my first parcel of farmland. It was near Tribune, and I was a proud new landowner. As I recall, the purchase price was $350 per acre. Today, that land is probably worth somewhere in the $2,000-per-acre... [More]
From the Editor’s desk: Reflecting on the Symphony in the Flint Hills
Saturday, June 14, was the grand finale of the Symphony of the Flint Hills, which celebrated a 20-year run of welcoming guests onto the open prairie to enjoy a performance by the Kansas City Symphony. This year’s theme was “Prairie Sunset” and as the... [More]
Letter to the Editor: With Trump and Musk driving U.S. policy, Kansas farmers have been played for suckers
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
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 members of Congress have a sworn duty to support and defend the Constitution and the... [More]
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