Vernon L. Waldren’s Memorial Service on July 16
The family of Vernon L. Waldren invites you to his memorial service on Tuesday, July 16, 2 p.m. MT at graveside in the Greeley County Cemetery, in Tribune.
The memorial service is open to anyone who would like to attend to pay respects to Vernon. He is greatly missed by Cheri, his widow, children, grandchildren, brother, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Vernon L. Waldren was born February 6, 1953, in Tribune, to Buford N. and Mildred O. (Jones) Waldren, and died on Friday, January 7, 2022, after a long and valiant struggle against cancer.
To see Vernon’s full obituary, visit: https://www.gsfuneral.com/obituaries/vernon-lee-waldren.
OBITUARIES
Jerry Lee Huddleston
Jerry Lee Huddleston, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Greeley County Health Services in Tribune. He was born on February 4, 1954, in Tribune to Howard B. Huddleston and Lillian M. Luekenga Kubo. He was a Journeyman Lineman for Wheatland Electric... [More]
Andrew Duke Stewart
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Mary Josephine Loper
Mary Jo Loper, age 75, passed away on July 28, 2026, at her home in Overland Park, KS. She was born on May 5, 1951 in Great Bend, KS. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Floretta and Marion Otstott in Tribune. Mary Jo married Raymond Morgan in 1969 and divorced in 1979. She... [More]
Kenneth L. Beougher
Kenneth L. Beougher was born on June 11, 1934 on the family farm in Gove County. He passed away on August 24, 2026 at Wheat Haven in McDonald. Ken was raised on the family farm alongside his three brothers and two sisters. He attended several rural schools in Gove County before... [More]
Mereta Carol (Morgan) Stone
Mereta Stone, 90, passed away on July 20, 2026, at Brookdale in Dodge City. She was born on December 6, 1935, in Tribune to Merle and Margaret (Jones) Morgan. Mereta attended and graduated from Tribune schools. She started her career as a type setter for The Daily Globe then... [More]
Richard “Rick” Phillip Coupland, Jr.
Richard Phillip Coupland, Jr., lovingly known as Rick, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in Flagstaff, Arizona, at the age of 80. Rick was born on August 25, 1945, in Pueblo, Colorado, to Richard Phillip Coupland and Irma Eileen Coupland (Shacklett). He is survived by... [More]
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]
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SPORTS
Jackrabbits lose to Elkhart Wildcats 20-26 in overtime
Photo caption: Rowdy Grubb was willing to take flight to score a few more yards during a running play against Elkhart Friday evening. Rowdy had 121 rushing yards on 26 carries throughout the game. The Greeley County Jackrabbits squared off against the Elkhart Wildcats in home... [More]
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Lady Jackrabbits score several wins; fall to Syracuse again
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Junior High Volleyball continues strong season, A team remains undefeated
Photo caption: Tenley Stewart goes up for a block during Thursday evening’s A win over Rawlins County as her teammates Reagan Hahn and Ayda Mangan stand ready to make the pass. Greeley County Junior High Volleyball had a home match on Thursday, September 10, against... [More]
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Photo caption: Victoria Bailon, Anna Marquardt, Shaydan Howell, Mia Reynolds, Annaleigh Long, and Gracelyn Graham were the team members competing in meets in Phillipsburg and Goodland last week. Courtesy photo. Varsity Tennis in Hoisington Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The... [More]
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Photo caption: Ruben Coello, #11, carries the ball down the field as Cyril Kleymann, #88, and Deacon Gooch, #1, look for opportunities to clear his path. The Greeley County Jackrabbits hosted the Rawlins County Buffaloes on Thursday, September 10, in Junior High football action. ... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits are 2-1 after first week of play
Photo caption: The Lady Jackrabbits gather around outside hitter Tylee Cavenee, #13, as they celebrate a point made during Monday night’s home and season opener against the Holly (Colorado) Wildcats. From left to right are Addy Kennedy, Jeryn Stewart, Charlize Shafer, Scarlett... [More]
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NEWS
Elliott Insurance to celebrate 45th anniversary Thursday with customer appreciation luncheon
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Country Fresh Market today
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The Greeley County Firefighters set Unit 35 out to honor the 25th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The tribute also honored Levi Evans, who passed away earlier this year. Evans’ coat hung proudly on the fire truck.
Board of Supervisors meeting notes
Monday, September 14, 2026, 1 p.m. Supervisors present: Chairman Stephen Mangan, Monty Moritz, Stan Shafer, Scott Steele, and Alan Waggoner Others present: Unified County Deputy Clerk Kaylie Carney, Utility Administrator Stephanie Elliott, Unified County Treasurer Diane Gentry,... [More]
Unapproved minutes of the Regular Meeting of the USD #200 Board of Education
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OPINIONS
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