It was the twenty-second year after the birth of Christ when the new-world people who called themselves Nephites(1) had overcome their enemies and established peace again in their lands. And, as the record states, “they did forsake all their sins, and their abominations, and their whoredoms, and did serve God with all diligence day and night.(2)
Millions watched President Trump deliver his second inaugural address on Monday, January 20, 2025. Over the years, some of those speeches contained memorable lines; others were immediately forgotten. In days to come, it will be interesting to see what the soundbites from this Presidential address will rise from and live the test of time.
The Kiowa County High School boys basketball team continues to chalk up wins in the victory column as momentum carries them from late games into 2025.
*Editors Note: Snow days brought snow play to the Tri-County Tribune coverage area. Children of all ages made the most of the opportunity to get out and have fun with the snow, making snowmen of all shapes and sizes in the towns and countryside after the January 5 and 10 snowstorms.
Williamson Investments of Pratt, in operation for nearly 4 years, oversees a diverse portfolio that includes rental properties, the laundromat on 1st St. in Pratt, storage units, TK Handyman Services, and serves as Pratt’s only U-Haul dealer. The company has now expanded its offerings by adding car rentals to its lineup.
Sarah Hampton of Pratt has been named a Rural Champion by the State of Kansas for her work with childcare needs through the Stafford County Economic Development Commission. Hampton, an office manager for Stafford County EcoDevo, has been visiting libraries in Stafford County communities and will continue to do so during the month of January to determine local childcare needs.
The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) is urging employers across the state to take active measures to combat human trafficking within the workforce. Human trafficking is a pervasive issue that harms the well-being of workers, disrupts legitimate business operations, and undermines the integrity of the labor market.
Kansas Farm Bureau understands the unique needs of rural Kansans. Through the years, the organization has stepped up its efforts to share resources, reduce stigma and improve access to mental health care. What started as a webpage at www.kfb.org/ruralmindsmatter has evolved into grassroots efforts initiated by farmer and rancher members to advocate for rural mental health.
I hear the sleet on the window pane…
I read with amusement our Tribune columnist Ron Moore’s summary printed last week of what other columnists write about in the pages of the Tri-County Tribune on a regular basis. He was right when he noted that I, personally, have not written much in the way of opinions lately. It’s not that I don’t have plenty of opinions or subjects to write about; they swirl in my head constantly, begging to be let out on paper. The problem is timing (there is never enough) and the responsibility I take seriously that comes with serving as editor of this publication takes priority over personal opine.