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USDA Invests More Than $11 Million to Improve Rural Water Across Kansas
(Topeka, Kan., April 14, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kansas State Director Gimmie Jo Jansonius has announced that the agency is investing $11,018,000 to modernize critical water infrastructure in rural communities across Kansas.
Community
Skyline forensics team second at league
The Skyline Forensics Team hosted the Heart of the Plains League (HOPL) tournament on Tuesday, April 7. In addition to the 10 teams from the league, Ellinwood, St. John, and Otis-Bison were invited to compete.
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Athlete of the Week
Campbell, Winklepleck named Athletes of the Week for Week 3
Sawyer Campbell Sawyer Campbell captured 3rd place at the Holcomb High School Invitational Golf Tournament on Monday, April 6, leading his Kiowa County High School team to a respectable 3rd place 356 finish. Individually, Campbell went 44 on the first 9, 38 on the second 9, ending with a total 82 on the scorecard, +10. This senior…
Sports
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Announces 30th Anniversary Ride
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Coming Events April, May 2026
* Send your Coming Events for Pratt, Stafford, and Kiowa counties to jstultz@cherryroad.com for inclusion in this free listing of events from the Tri-County Tribune coverage area! Many people show up at these events because “they read it in the paper!”