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 was a single and dedicated mother to four boys. Also, she worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation where she eventually became the first female supervisor in the state. She held this position until her retirement. During her retirement years, she would volunteer at the local thrift store to pass her time. Ultimately, she would move from Tribune to be closer to her grandchildren.
Surviving children of Rose are Joe (Sheila) Holmes of Houston, Texas; Tim (Jan) Holmes of Ogden, Utah; Don (Aniceia) Holmes of Deltona, Florida; and Jeff (Stephanie) Holmes of Hutchinson.
Rose has 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Frank (Karen) Nemechek and Don Nemechek of Tribune. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Rosie Nemechek, a brother, Larry Nemechek, a granddaughter Stephanie Holmes, and a great grandson James Tarrant.
A celebration of life is being planned for late spring of 2025 to take place in Tribune.
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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- Rose Edna Fuller
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- Celebration of Life for Daryl Miller
SPORTS
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.
Summer T-Ball adventures
Photo caption: Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are Landen Harris, Larry Walkingshaw, Wilder Moritz, Jaxxon Langdon, Kayce Springsteel, Jameson Langdon, Callum Elliott, and Jacob Hoeme. In the middle row, from left to right, are Stella Peter, Faith Myers, Delanie... [More]
Braxon Mangan named to First Team All-State
Tribune golfer Braxon Mangan was named to First Team All-State Honors by the Kansas Golf Coach’s Association. According to Keith Slattery, Head Coach of the Greeley County High School team, Braxon had a scoring average of 77.8 this season, the lowest in at least... [More]
Trap Team shoots at state competition in Sedgwick over the weekend
Photo caption: Trap Team members taking part in last weekend’s state Trap Shooting tournament in Wichita were front row, from left to right, Mia Reynolds, Klayton Davignon, Tristen Evans, and Jackson Phillips. In the middle row, from left to right, are Cyril Kleymann, Scotty... [More]
More Sports
- 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
- GCHS plays at 1A State Golf Meet at Turkey Creek in McPherson
- Seven Jackrabbits compete at all classes KSHSAA State Track Meet
- Jackrabbits host regional meet; seven qualify for state meet in Wichita
NEWS
Fourth of July, nation’s 250th anniversary celebrated
Photo caption: Grayson Schmidt, Taibor Platt, Macyn Cavenee, Larry Walkingshaw, and Briella Clevenger helped lead Saturday afternoon’s parade on their decorated bicycles. The Greeley County community celebrated the Fourth of July and the nation’s 250th anniversary... [More]
Wheat harvest wraps up with disappointing yields reported
Harvest started early then drug on nearly a month as the county received sporadic rains while farmers and custom cutters worked to get this year’s crop out of the fields. Personnel at both CHS-United Plains Ag and Scoular Grain reported taking their first loads of wheat... [More]
Greeley County Schools announces Jackrabbit Activities Fundraiser
Greeley County Schools is excited to announce a Jackrabbit Activities Fundraiser for 2026. Funds raised will help cover the costs of all Junior High and High School activities at Greeley County Schools. “We have experienced some shortcomings for activities and events,”... [More]
Country Fresh Market this Wednesday
The next Country Fresh Market is scheduled for this Wednesday, July 8. 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... [More]
Learn & Play Swim Party
Atreus Bailon enjoyed his time on the turtle at the Greeley County Swimming Pool at last Monday night’s Learn and Play sign-up party held there. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger.
Greeley County Schools Board of Education Agenda
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Appointments and Officers 2.1. Appointment of Clerk and Deputy Clerk 2.2. Appointment of Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer 2.3. Board vote on the month to elect officers (required due to state law) 2.4. Election of... [More]
Kansas is getting federal funds to ‘transform’ rural hospitals. Here’s how it’s being used
KCUR | By Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga From The Insider, by the Kansas News Service, ksnewsservice.org The program is meant to soften the coming cuts to Medicaid. The state health department recently announced the first round of Kansas grantees. Hospitals are using the money... [More]
Conditions remain mostly dry; fall crops need moisture
Photo caption: Allison Thon caputured this photo of a double rainbow last Wednesday, July 1, as she and Erik Howell were working on permanent fencing at the carnival grounds. Hot, dry conditions were the norm for the first week of July, with temperatures in the upper... [More]
More News
- Wheatland Electric Maintains Top-Tier Member Satisfaction for Fourth Consecutive Year with ACSI® Score of 92
- Greeley County Health Services, Inc. Board of Directors meeting minutes
- Shades of Yesteryear - July 8, 2026
- July Fourth Celebration
- Country Fresh Market Wednesday
- Greeley County Health Services to host CNA Class locally starting in July
- Grace Whitham graduates
- Summer heat and thunderstorms
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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