Ramona Jean (Conner) Younger
Ramona Jean (Conner) Younger, age 95, past away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Greeley County Health Services in Tribune.
Monie made it home just in time for Christmas with Erv.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Information and condolences can be found at www.batemanfuneral.com.
OBITUARIES
Wilma L. “Brooke” (Bishop) Cole
Wilma L. “Brooke” (Bishop) Cole, departed this life on June 8, 2025. Following a difficult battle with Parkinson’s Disease, she died peacefully at home. Wilma was born on January 24, 1938, to Rose Mary (McGee) Bishop and William Howard Bishop,... [More]
Mary Lou Kinlund
Mary Lou Kinlund, born on May 5, 1929, to Albert and Merry Gladys (Smades) Lucius, in Horace, was a beloved member of her community and family. She passed away peacefully in Holcomb, on June 11, 2025, at the age of 96. A dedicated and nurturing individual, Mary Lou made a significant... [More]
Celebration of Life for Shane Smith Saturday
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 passed away on March 1, 2025 in Tribune. In lieu of flowers, donations... [More]
Betty Jean Niswonger
Betty Jean Niswonger, age 54, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Destiny Support 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
The family of Rosalie Abney invites community members to join 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
Jon Kelly Davidson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed 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.
James Dale Fisher, Jr., age 78, passed 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
Dayna Ann Bechard passed 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]
More Obituaries
- Committal Service for Harold Grubb
- Walter James Waldren
- Shane Gregory Smith
- Donovan Anderson
- Patricia “Pat” McKinley
- Keith Smyth
- Beth Ann (Myers) Tenan
- Vayrena Dee Hamilton
SPORTS
High School boys compete in Lakin
Photo Caption: Pictured kneeling from left to right are Knox Mangan, Layton Hopkins, Taven Schmidt, Kolten Myers, and Hayden Myers. Standing are Coach Josh Gooch, Luke Clevenger, Aidan Hill, Jamir Yanez, Caleb Young, and Ruben Coello. Courtesy photo. Members of the Greeley... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits play in Colby League
Photo Caption: High school volleyball players taking part in Monday night games in Colby were (left to right) Addy Kennedy, Sara Pando, Kenna Bain, Jadence Stewart, Jeryn Stewart, Tylee Cavenee, Britney Helpingstine, Yosselin Vazquez, Briana Martinez, and Charlize Shafer. Not... [More]
Mangan, Shafer earn All-State Golf Honors
Sophomore Braxon Mangan and Senior Lincoln Shafer were both listed as honorable mention honorees for the Kansas Golf Coaches Association 1A State teams. Mangan and Shafer both competed in the second day of play at this year’s 1A State Golf Tournament in Dodge City, finishing... [More]
Trap team competes at Kansas State tournament Saturday
Photo Caption: Members of the Greeley County Trap Team competed at the Kansas State High School Clay Target State Tournament on Saturday, June 14. From left to right are Mia Reynolds, Branson Harris, Logan Harris, Klayton Davignon, Eli Sherer, Brodey Grubb, Rowdy Grubb, Jackson... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits hit the road for summer ball
Photo Caption: The Lady Jackrabbits competed in Scott City and Greensburg last week, playing a total of eight games in three days. In the front row are junior high substitutes Scarlett Shafer and Ellie Schneider. In the back row, from left to right, are Coach Kyle Shafer, Tylee... [More]
Shafer plays in 40th Annual 8-Man All-Star Game
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
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
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]
More Sports
- Greeley County Trap Team leads conference in both fall and spring
- Shafer to play in Division II West 8-man All Star game in Beloit
- Jackrabbits claim top spot at Regionals with a 338; Mangan, Shafer, and Higgins-Vestal finish in top 10
- Brandl, Grubb, Mora, and Shafer qualify for State Track
- Golf team takes first at Regionals, headed to state tourney in Dodge City
- 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
NEWS
Harvest marches on, despite rain delays
Brooklin Moritz and Cally Moritz operated combines along Greeley County’s Road 1 Sunday afternoon. Despite a Saturday night rain shower, the dirt was thick in the air as the Moritz family made quick work of the field.
Dementia specialist Kathi Miracle presents in Tribune
By Ana Trejo On June 23, 2025, dementia specialist Kathi Miracle held a community presentation in the Ocie Neuschwander Room at the 4-H Pavilion. Kathi talked about what dementia is, the stages of grief for the caregivers and family, treatment, legal planning, and provided... [More]
New Unified Administrator
Board of Supervisors Chairman Steve Mangan, right, welcomed Jeff Crokett, second from left, to his new position as Unified Administrator at a small gathering of Unified Greeley County employees Monday morning, June 30.
Fourth of July in Greeley County
Plans are now in place for the Fourth of July in Greeley County. Fireworks Stands Beginning Friday, June 27, two fireworks stands have been open on the outskirts of Tribune. Walters’ Fireworks Stand, located on the southeast corner of the... [More]
Greeley County Republican brings home Kansas Press Association Awards of Excellence
Photo Caption: Sheryl Crotinger and Christy Hopkins attended the Kansas Press Association Awards of Excellence Ceremony in Salina on Friday, June 6. Courtesy photo. By Ana Trejo The Kansas Press Association’s Awards of Excellence ceremony was held on Friday,... [More]
Combines begin rolling, with some delays due to rainfall
After a cool Monday and Tuesday, highs in the mid-to-upper 90s provided excellent harvesting weather until a Saturday night storm chased farmers from the fields in much of the county. The week’s high of 99 degrees was recorded for Saturday, June 28. Overnight lows... [More]
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting notes
Thursday, June 26, 2025 Present: Steve Mangan, Monty Moritz, and Alan Waggoner Also Present: County Clerk Jerri Young, County Treasurer Diane Gentry, and Christy Hopkins Chairman Steve Mangan called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. The board reviewed a bid for a 2023... [More]
Greeley County Schools breaks ground on new gym, playground
Photo Caption: Greeley County School Board Members Aaron Myers, Sheryl Crotinger, Shanon Schneider, Scott Clevenger, Shea Stewart, and Jessica Alexander, along with Superintendent John Niehues, officially broke ground on the new gymnasium and playground on Thursday, June 18,... [More]
More News
- KSN’s Good Day Kansas visits Tribune
- Hallie Means takes over operations at Redeeming Grounds
- Greeley County Fireworks Show Postponed to Close Out Fair and All School Reunion
- Hot, dry conditions speed harvest along
- Unapproved minutes of USD #200, Greeley County Schools
- Board of Supervisors Meeting notes
- Ross Marlow, PA bids Greeley County Health Services, community farewell
- Renowned dementia expert to speak in community
OPINIONS
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]
Open letter to Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall
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
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
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]
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