Patricia “Pat” McKinley
With profound sadness. we say goodbye to Patricia McKinley (Pueblo, Colorado), born in Goodland, Kansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many.
Patricia left this world on February 16. 2025 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. She was born on October 1, 1944.
She was predeceased by her parents, William Mallory and Helen Mallory; her brother Butch Mallory; her husband Warren McKinley; and her son Warren Dean McKinley.
She is survived by her children, Jennifer Prescia (Joseph) and Joni McKinley; her grandchildren, Whitney Prescia, Abigail Hovanec. Luke Prescia (Shelbie), Moriah Prescia, Elias Montoya (Bree), Adam Montoya and Callie Prescia; her great grandchildren. Ellah Prescia. Stetson Prescia, Oaklie Prescia, and Ellowyn Montoya; and her brothers Joe Mallory (Robin), Tim Mallory (Chung Hae), and Terry Mallory.
A celebration of life was held on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Pueblo, Colorado.
Memorials may be made to the Center for American Values, 101 S. Main Street, Suite 100. Pueblo, CO 81003.
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
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]
Lady Jackrabbits compete in Colby league
Photo caption: In the front row, from left to right, are Scarlett Shafer, Jeryn Stewart, Kamri Myers, and Charlize Shafer. In the back row, from left to right, are Tylee Cavenee, Briana Martinez, Brooklyn Clevenger, and Ellie Schneider. Not pictured are Addy Kennedy, Yosselin... [More]
Cheerleaders host bake sale
High School Cheerleaders Lorilai Zerr, Britney Helpingstine, and Annaleigh Long hosted a bake sale Saturday morning in front of Gooch’s Foods. Photo by Cheerleading Coach Bailey Talbott.
More Sports
- Summer T-Ball adventures
- Braxon Mangan named to First Team All-State
- Trap Team shoots at state competition in Sedgwick over the weekend
- Girls' Softball
- High School and Junior High Football Camp held last week
- Summer Basketball
- Tennis Camp held
- Greeley County Recreation youth soccer teams play in Leoti league
NEWS
Scattered storms
Photo caption: Scattered storms swept through Greeley County on Wednesday, July 8. Adriana Evans captured this photo of lightning northwest of Horace. No moisture was recorded at the Experiment Station, but hail covered the ground and 1.85 inches of rain fell south of Towner,... [More]
Work study opportunities sought
The Greeley County Schools class of 2027 has 20 students. Most are work-study eligible and Greeley County Schools is seeking additional work study sites for the fall and spring semesters. Typically, students work up to three hours in the afternoons on Monday – Thursday... [More]
Country Fresh Market Wednesday
Photo caption: Charlie Hoffman played contentedly under her mom, Jewel Hoffman’s, display of baked goods at the Wednesday, July 8, Country Fresh Market. The market runs every Wednesday from 4:30 - 6 p.m. The next Country Fresh Market is scheduled for this Wednesday, July... [More]
Greeley County Health Services announces Bee and DAISY award nominees
Submitted by GCHS Staff We want to congratulate and recognize the staff members who received nominations for the DAISY and the BEE Awards this quarter. Bee Award The BEE Award is an internal recognition program developed by Greeley County Health Services to honor... [More]
Bicyclers from Chappaqua, New York visit the Horace Greeley Museum
Photo caption: Rich and Joanna Segal, left and right, visited with Cecile Shepherd, center, at the Horace Greeley Museum in June. The Segals are from Chappaqua, New York, and were interested in the county’s various ties to Horace Greeley. Courtesy photo. Bicyclers... [More]
Golf course closures
Prairie Ridge Golf Course will be closed on Saturday, July 18, and Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and July 26. For Saturday, July 18, the course will be closed from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a private event. The driving range will remain open. Saturday, July 25, and Sunday,... [More]
Masons present college scholarships
Photo caption: Master of the Sharon Springs Masonic Lodge Erick Berquist, right, presented $1,000 scholarships to Josh and Mary Kathryn Votruba. They are pictured here with their father, Howard Votruba, left. Courtesy photo. Erick Bergquist as Master of the Sharon Springs... [More]
Summer heat brings mostly dry conditions
Photo caption: Flags flew at half staff Monday, July 13, following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. The Greeley County History Hunt is ongoing, indicated by the clue attached to the Horace Greeley Museum sign. Photo by Glen Springer. Highs... [More]
More News
- KDOT accepting applications for Innovative Technology Program
- Board of Supervisors special meeting notes
- Board of Supervisors meeting notes
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- Country Fresh Market this Wednesday
- Learn & Play Swim Party
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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