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Motorcycle accident claims lives of Mike and Barbara Schmidt
Mike Schmidt of Preston took time for an American Legion donation ceremony on Thursday morning. Schmidt and his wife, Barbara, lost their lives in a motorcycle accident on Friday afternoon, October 23, near Caney, Kansas.
Photo by Jennifer Stultz/Tri-County Tribune
Community
Volunteers make an IMPACT at B29 Museum complex
By Jennifer StultzTri-County Tribune EditorPeople of all ages showed up at the B-29 Museum grounds on Saturday morning north of Pratt to help make an IMPACT. The October 17, 2026 IMPACT revitalization project concentrated on cleaning and sprucing up the gardens and grounds of the museum and the All Veterans Memorial Complex.“This morning was a…
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Looking at a train wreck
Union Pacific 39 cars off the rails Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, west of Greensburg Photos by Jennifer Stultz/Tri-County Tribune/CRM
Sports
Skyline cross country boys first, girls second at league
By Stacey FisherContributing ReporterOn Tuesday, October 13, the Skyline Cross Country Team traveled to North Newton to run at Bethel College for the HOPL (Heart of the Plains League) Meet. This was previously slated for the following Thursday, but impending storms necessitated a schedule change.The Thunderbird boys turned in a solid performance and edged out…
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Coming Events
for the Tri-County Tribune areaPratt County commoditiesOctober 21 – Pratt County residents may come to the Pratt Community Center, 619 N. Main to pick up food from 2-5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21. Government income guidelines apply. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.Pilot Club Spook ExpressOctober 24 – Bring the kiddos to Pratt’s 6th Street…
