TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly on Monday, in accordance with Executive Order 20-30 and the proclamation signed by President Joe Biden, has ordered flags throughout Kansas be flown at half-staff starting immediately until sunset on Jan. 28, 2025 to honor the…
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Tri-County Tribune honors local student athletes with special recognition By Jennifer Stultz Tri-County Tribune Editor jstultz@cherryroad.com During the beginning of the 2024 school year, the Tri-County Tribune began what has become a popular feature – selecting an Athlete of the…
By Ron MooreStafford County trucker, columnistSpecial to the Tribune I hope everyone had a great Christmas holiday. With the fast-paced activities of last week and the week ahead, we may not realize everything happening around us. I read that Kansas…
By Lyn FenwickMacksville author, lawyer, columnistSpecial to the Tribune Thinking about the Sears & Roebuck catalog seems especially relevant during the holiday season. We did not have Black Friday sales to fuel our shopping fever, but we had the mail-order…
By Jennifer StultzTri-County Tribune Editorjstultz@cherryroad.com A 30’ X 50’ American flag waving just off U.S. Highway 54/400 at the east edge of Pratt has caught the attention of those passing through and local residents. Stationed at the front of property…
*Editor’s Note: We light a candle in memory of those lives lost to earth during the year 2024. The names listed below were published in Tri-County Tribune Obituary pages and may be found on our website at www.tricountytribune.news under the…
By Chris HimmelwrightPratt County Master GardenerPratt County Research and Extension Services After the holidays, many municipalities allow old Christmas trees to be placed curbside. Trees are then collected and ground up for mulch or burned. If you miss the designated…
We can find peace in knowing we tried our best By Jackie MundtPratt County farmer and rancherKansas Farm Bureau columnist This season’s first calf arrived a little over four weeks early this year. For humans this may not seem that…
By Pastor Mike Neifert Pratt Friends Church Special to the Tribune Did you live near your grandparents when growing up? I did not live near mine except for a year or maybe two when I was in second or third…