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Indians Golf Wrap Up

Coach Brown
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Indians boys golf team competed in another whirlwind season this past spring. There were fourteen boys on the team, which kept Coach Brown and Coach Cooper very busy once the tournament season got going.
The 2026 Wheat Harvest has arrived in Wichita County. In this Native Sun file photo, a local farm family begins their harvest.

The 2026 Wheat Harvest has arrived in Wichita County. In this Native Sun file photo, a local farm family begins their harvest.

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2026 Summer Harvest Begins

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The 2026 Summer Wheat Harvest has officially begun. Scott Coop in Marienthal took in their first load on Tuesday, June 9. Test weight was 60; Moisture 11.80.ADM Grain received their first load on Wednesday, June 10. Test weight was 62.2; Moisture was 10.2.

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FHSU releases spring

Fhsu University Marketing And Strategic
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State University has named 1,996 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester.The Dean’s Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.
A center pivot sprinkler pumping water on crops in southwest Kansas. Calen Moore/Kansas News Service

A center pivot sprinkler pumping water on crops in southwest Kansas. Calen Moore/Kansas News Service

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An AI Data Center Project for Finney County and Water Use

Calen Moore Kansas News Service - High Plains
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Massive data centers powering artificial intelligence have sprouted across the country in recent years, drawing opposition for their water consumption. But in rural Kansas, boosters of one project argue that it could represent a huge savings in water use compared to irrigated farming.

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Fort Hays State announces spring 2026 graduates

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
HAYS, Kan. (June 5, 2026) - Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,732 graduates during its spring commence-ment ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays.Students are listed by their hometown, degree, and major.
The Tribune First Farm Bank personnel (L-R): Trevor Carney, Hunter Means, Marlen Kuder, and Alan Peter flank WCHS 2026 graduate Jentri Porter. Photo Courtesy Christy Hopkins, The Greeley County Republican.

The Tribune First Farm Bank personnel (L-R): Trevor Carney, Hunter Means, Marlen Kuder, and Alan Peter flank WCHS 2026 graduate Jentri Porter. Photo Courtesy Christy Hopkins, The Greeley County Republican.

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Jentri Porter Receives First Farm Bank Scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Before graduation in May, Jentri Porter received a $2,000 scholarship from First Farm Bank in Tribune.
Tristen Porter at his graduation from WSU. Photo Courtesy Dorene Reimer

Tristen Porter at his graduation from WSU. Photo Courtesy Dorene Reimer

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Tristen Porter Graduates Wichita State University

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Tristen Porter, WCHS Class of 2022, graduated Wichita State University with Magna Cum Laude honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering on Saturday, May 16, 2026.He is employed by Medtronic as a Cardiac Rhythm management clinical specialist. He has been based in Wichita.
Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

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Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
This is day 1 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.
The New World screwworm is spread through fly larvae that enter open wounds. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

The New World screwworm is spread through fly larvae that enter open wounds. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

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Pet-, Livestock-threatening Parasite found in Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Due to the potential danger to livestock and pets, we decided to forego our main story this week to bring our readers this information. With harvest starting soon, checking livestock and pets may naturally take a backseat or be done in a cursory manner.
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