Outdoors

Warmer spring pushes High Plains canola toward earlier harvest
PRATT, Kansas (May 1, 2026) – Canola harvest on the High Plains might kick off early this spring because of warmer-than-usual weather that moved the crop closer to maturity.
- Warmer spring pushes High Plains canola toward earlier harvest
- Cattle Chat: Weighing genetic risk and reward
- USDA issues second supplemental disaster payment to farmers, extends program application deadline to August 12
- Kids Day on the Farm provides ag interactions
- Cattle producers should remain vigilant during pasture turnout
Opinion

Adventures in Life: The bookstores I miss
- Adventures in Life: The bookstores I miss
- Pastoral Commentary: The world changed with the resurrection of Jesus
- One From the Road: The tricks CDL testers try to play
- Pastoral Commentary: Tearing people down is taking the name of the Lord in vain
- Is the current health of our presidents adequately known?
News

Pratt High Singers invited to perform in UK; USD 382 BOE approves 2027 fundraising plan
- Pratt High Singers invited to perform in UK; USD 382 BOE approves 2027 fundraising plan
- Democrats and candidates met May 1 in Pratt
- SC opens new office in Pratt
- From BOGO Sips to Bonus Rewards, Scooter’s Coffee® has Mother’s Day Covered
- IMPACT Pratt reveals completed mural at Merchants Park
Community

2026 SCCF $250 teacher’s grant cycle open
South Central Community Foundation is excited to announce the $250 Teacher’s Grants are now open and accepting applications until June 30.
- 2026 SCCF $250 teacher’s grant cycle open
- Golden Belt Community Foundation: Grant applications accepted for the CPI Quality of Life Barton County Fund
- Notebook2: Check out the local attractions
- Juvenile Services client appreciates mentoring program, strikes a balance
- Jolly Workers 4-H holds April meeting
Special Sections
Photo Gallery

Kids Safety Fair 2026
Photos by Jennifer Stultz
Athlete of the Week

Tri-County Tribune week 6 Athletes of the Week are Kern and Reyes-Holguin
Garrett Kern Garrett Kern was a state wrestler for Kiowa County High School earlier this year, and a solid football player. Now he is showing up big time for the Mavericks in track and field competitions. Recent accomplishments include 1st in shot and 3rd in discus at the South Gray Track Meet. Halfway through track season, Kern…
- Tri-County Tribune week 6 Athletes of the Week are Kern and Reyes-Holguin
- Schmidt, Myers top Week 5 Athlete of the Week lists for Tri-County Tribune
- Taylor, Liggett are Week 4 Athletes of the Week
- Campbell, Winklepleck named Athletes of the Week for Week 3
- Spring Sports AOTW winners for week 2 are Morrell and Reyes
Sports

Pratt 4x400m boys relay team first; numerous Greenbacks excel at McPherson Track Meet
The Pratt High School track team recently traveled to McPherson to compete in their annual varsity meet, and they posted very successful results in several different events. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams found multiple individual champions in this meet, as well as many more podium placers.
- Pratt 4x400m boys relay team first; numerous Greenbacks excel at McPherson Track Meet
- Pratt boys play competitively through back half of season
- Walker named KSHSAA Citizenship Award winner
- Tri-County Tribune area sports scores and news
- Visit Wichita to host USA Boxing National Junior Olympics for third year
Conversations

Coming Events May 2026 and more
* Send your Coming Events for Pratt, Stafford, and Kiowa counties to jstultz@cherryroad.com for inclusion in this free listing of events from the Tri-County Tribune coverage area! Many people show up at these events because “they read it in the paper!”
- Coming Events May 2026 and more
- Coming Events May 2026
- Coming Events April, May 2026
- Coming Events April, May 2026
- Writer with Pratt connections releases historic book
Outdoors

Spring grilling season brings renewed focus on food safety
- Warmer spring pushes High Plains canola toward earlier harvest
- Cattle Chat: Weighing genetic risk and reward
- USDA issues second supplemental disaster payment to farmers, extends program application deadline to August 12
- Kids Day on the Farm provides ag interactions
- Cattle producers should remain vigilant during pasture turnout
Opinion

Adventures in Life: The bookstores I miss
- Adventures in Life: The bookstores I miss
- Pastoral Commentary: The world changed with the resurrection of Jesus
- One From the Road: The tricks CDL testers try to play
- Pastoral Commentary: Tearing people down is taking the name of the Lord in vain
- Is the current health of our presidents adequately known?


