Newspapers may be the most local business
MURPHY’S LAW BY PATRICK MURPHY When MTV went on the air for the first time on Aug. 1, 1981, the first video it played was “Video Killed the Radio Star”…
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‘Very high’ levels of COVID-19 are in Kansas and Missouri right now
Levels of the virus that causes COVID-19 are “very high” in Kansas and Missouri wastewater right now, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.Wastewater testing helps track COVID trends.
DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will recognize NationalFentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 21 with extended DEAMuseum hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Faces…
Blodgett Livestock Pavilion moves closer to reality at Pratt County Fairgrounds, $100,000 needed
The 2024 Pratt County Fair is but a memory in many minds, but for Lori Montgomery and other members of a special Pratt County Fair building committee, big plans are underway that will support 4-H youth and the agriculture community for years to come.
Fall garden tour will feature wide variety of Pratt County yards
This fall, on September 7, the Pratt Master Gardener’s are once again hosting a fall garden tour.
2024 Primary Election (unofficial) results boost Eller into Kiowa County Commission seat, District 2
By Jennifer Stultz Tri-County Tribune Editor jstultz@cherryroad.com Unofficial results for the Kiowa County 2024 Primary Election have been provided by the Kiowa County Clerk’s office the following results. Board of…
Primary Election votes estimated by Schwab
Prior to Tuesday’s Primary Election, Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab released estimates of voter turnout for the August 6 event.
Kids’ Fishing Derby nets a lot of fun
Shouts of glee, an occasional cool breeze, a bit of dance music, and shared camaraderie made the Second Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby a day of fun for more than 30 young participants and that many or more adults who gathered at Pratt County Veterans Memorial Lake last Saturday.An over-abundance of small perch did not deter the young fishermen and fisherwomen who had just as much fun catching the small fish, as they did cheering for those who snagged the big ones.
Coming Events for July-August 2024
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Stafford County Sheriff candidates share answers to election questions
Elections in Stafford County are mostly unopposed for the upcoming August 6, 2024 primary, but a three-way race for the Stafford County Sheriff position has merit for investigation.The Tri-County Tribune asked all three candidates for this top law enforcement position the same five questions, and all three responded as follows.