Free
This is a free category. Any posts from this category will be displayed for free without going through the paywall.
Pratt Area Humane Society explains spays and strays policies
By Eric Killough Freelance reporter Special to the Tribune The Pratt Area Humane Society (PAHS) continues to champion the welfare of animals in Pratt County. One such demonstration of that…
Hood’s Haven to get second life in St. John
Submitted article Special to the Tribune The City of St. John has taken responsibility of keeping a special history alive in town that they hope will be funded by Kansas…
Avian Flu update: public risk remains low
Courtesy of the KDHE TOPEKA – While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice…
Athlete of the Week choices for week 4: Ortiz and Dillard
Congratulations to the Tri-County Tribune Winter Sports 2025 Athlete of the Week choices for week 4. We applaud the dedication and skills exhibited by Isabela Ortiz at Macksville High School…
Stolen car leads to narcotics arrest
By Jennifer StultzTri-County Tribune Editorjstultz@cherryroad.com A stolen car report near Preston turned into a narcotics arrest for the Pratt County Sheriff’s Department to begin 2025. On January 1, the Pratt…
Readers’ 2025 Winter Storm Photo Gallery
*Editor’s Note: The January 5 winter snow event in the Tri-County Tribune coverage area created some magical photo opportunities. Thanks to all who sent in their perspectives of snow, ice,…
Patton sisters now cater from fully licensed kitchen
By Jennifer StultzTri-County Tribune Editorjstultz@cherryroad.com Kansas sisters Grace Patton and Trish Patton have been working together in the food industry for more than 20 years as restaurant owners and local…
K-State specialist encourages Kansans to review vacation, health and retirement benefits
By Lisa Moser K-State Research and Extension news service Special to the Tribune As people enter the job market, often there is a learning curve to overcome in understanding their…
Large group of First Day hikers showed up in Pratt
By Brandon CasePratt contributorSpecial to the Tribune Despite chilly New Year’s Day temperatures but on a mostly sunny afternoon, 308 participants, plus 17 dogs on leashes, showed up for the…