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Honor veterans this Memorial Day
Metro CreativeMemorial Day often is celebrated with the excitement of a long weekend and the prospect of firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue. But Memorial Day also is a time to reflect on the men and women who gave their lives to defend American freedom. Memorial Day was established to honor individuals who…
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KDOT reminds road users that Motorcyclists’ Safety is Everyone’s Safety
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reminds all drivers to be alert and share the road uring the national safety campaign Motorcyclists’ Safety is Everyone’s Safety.
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Bixler's 2026 May Fest photos
Photos by Jennifer Stultz
Athlete of the Week
Tri-County Tribune week 6 Athletes of the Week are Kern and Reyes-Holguin
Garrett Kern Garrett Kern was a state wrestler for Kiowa County High School earlier this year, and a solid football player. Now he is showing up big time for the Mavericks in track and field competitions. Recent accomplishments include 1st in shot and 3rd in discus at the South Gray Track Meet. Halfway through track season, Kern…
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Maverick golfers enter post season with great expectations
The Kiowa County Mavericks golf team has been on a path to success this season, showing skills they hope will carry on through regional action on Monday and into state next week.
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Remember America’s undeclared wars
We pause on Memorial Day to remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Yet, many folks are surprised to discover thousands of service members died in conflicts that weren’t actually “wars.”
