Chanute Tribune

The Chanute Tribune started as a small publication with 4 columns and 4 pages, founded by G.M. Dewey on April 8, 1892, with H.P. Hutton serving as the editor. In 1900, on September 6, Dewey sold the newspaper to J.M. Cavaness, who was later succeeded by his sons, Herbert and Wilfred, three years later. The brothers teamed up with Parks Helmick, and on October 31, 1905, they incorporated the Chanute Daily Blade into their operations. Four years after that, the brothers collaborated with A.R. Blakely and Fred Brinkerhoff to create a stock company called The Tribune Publishing Company, which then took over the Chanute Morning Star.

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Humboldt baseball hammers Bluestem in run-rule sweep

2 weeks ago | chanute.com | Huntyr Schwegman

HUMBOLDT — It took just nine innings for the Humboldt Cubs to sweep the Bluestem Lions here Monday. The Cubs posted a 15-0 win in four innings in the early game before notching a 13-1 win in five innings. Humboldt’s success on the night can largely be attributed to the pitching staff. Seniors Blake Ellis, Brody Gunderman, Kyler Isbell, Cole Mathes, and Logan Page combined to allow a single earned run on three hits with a combined 19 strikeouts.
Chanute boys tennis dominates doubles at home

2 weeks ago | chanute.com | Huntyr Schwegman

A pair of squads took the court for Chanute on Tuesday as the Blue Comets welcomed Fort Scott, Iola, Independence, and Ottawa for a boys tennis tournament at the Chanute Community Sports Complex. The Chanute Blue team finished runner- up, while the Chanute Gold squad came in fourth. Chanute’s home tournament, just the second meet of the year for the Blue Comets, came after a less-than-ideal stretch of practice days — or lack thereof.
Comeback fails twice, Humboldt softball swept by Bluestem

2 weeks ago | chanute.com | Huntyr Schwegman

HUMBOLDT — A pair of comeback attempts fell short on Monday as the Humboldt Cubs suffered a sweep to the Bluestem Lions. Bluestem scored six runs in the first two innings of the night en route to a 10-5 win, before scoring 5 runs on its first trip to the plate for a 7-4 win in game two. Humboldt fell behind in the early matchup thanks to a number of untimely errors.
Chanute falls to Pittsburg after hot start

3 weeks ago | chanute.com | Huntyr Schwegman

The Pittsburg Purple Dragons mounted a second half comeback against the Chanute Blue Comets, picking up a 6-2 win in girls soccer action on Monday. Pittsburg controlled match pacing for the first 20 minutes before the Blue Comets found their groove. They quickly turned things back on the Purple Dragons, threatening the goal multiple times over the next 20 minutes of the half. “I definitely think our communication on defense started working,” Chanute head coach Kelsey Fox said of the momentum shift.
Chanute USD 413 board gets reading program update

2 months ago | chanute.com | Ray Nolting

The Chanute USD 413 Board of Education this month heard good things from teachers about the new language arts program in the district. Last March, the school board approved Amplify: Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The reading program focuses on building foundational reading skills through phonics instruction and content- based texts that leads to decoding words effectively.
Restaurant options still a topic for city commission

2 months ago | chanute.com | Ray Nolting

The Chanute City Commission on Monday continue discussion on getting a new tenant at the Stone Creek Golf Course clubhouse to operate a restaurant. The clubhouse roof is being repaired now and should be done in March. Dalton’s Back 9 was in the restaurant for seven years and Colborn’s Kitchen was there less than a year more recently. Colborn’s signed a year lease in April 2023. Ideally, a new restaurant would be in place by April, but commissioners acknowledged the search may take longer.
Humboldt’s Cook reaches 1,000 points in win

2 months ago | chanute.com | Huntyr Schwegman

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Cubs bounced back from a loss to take a 69-58 win over the Neodesha Bluestreaks here Tuesday. The Cubs opened the contest on a 17-4 run. The offense seemed to finally hear what head coach David Taylor has been preaching all season; play in the system and everyone will find high-impact opportunities. “As long as we keep doing what we’re supposed to do, our style of play, we will be successful. We’ll be in every game,” Taylor said.
Chamber honors businesses, individuals

2 months ago | chanute.com | Ray Nolting

The Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism recognized Chanute businesses and individuals for their contributions to the community. The chamber honored Hi-Lo Industries, doing business as Bridgewood Cabinetry, for Business of the Year; the Chanute Community Foundation for the community investment; and David Petersen for volunteerism.
County discusses forensic audit with accountant

2 months ago | chanute.com | Ray Nolting

ERIE — Neosho County commissioners on Tuesday interviewed an accountant about conducting a forensic audit on four departments in the county: Clerk, treasurer, county attorney and the landfill. Matt Brown, senior director of J.S. Held LLC, visited with commissioners by phone. Commissioners have been concerned about spending or accounting procedures in these departments in the recent past.
Foreaker nominated as county clerk

2 months ago | chanute.com | Ray Nolting

ERIE — Chasity Foreaker, deputy Neosho County clerk, was nominated to fill the clerk’s position last week by the county’s Republican committee. The nomination goes to Gov. Laura Kelly’s office. Dey-Leigh Umbarger was elected in August 2024 as county clerk, defeating incumbent Heather Elsworth. However, the week before Umbarger was to take office, she notified the clerk’s office that she decided against taking the position for personal reasons.