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New degree path will let southwest Kansans earn K-State bachelors from the comfort of home
Kansas agriculture is rich with opportunity — between workforce shortages and declining populations of young adults in rural communities, there’s a clear path forward for next-generation agriculture specialists —and realizing its full potential will require more people prepared to lead, innovate and work across the industry.
Community
Students share musical talents at Parkwood
A group of talented young musicians from Pratt and Medicine Lodge recently shared a special morning of music with the residents of Parkwood Village.
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Stafford County 2026 Port Authority
photos by Jennifer Stultz/Tri-County Tribune
Sports
Hit the ball through the opening
Student-athletes and coaches are gearing up for fall sports. Here’s a message of inspiration and focus from Dr. Jack Welch/Ft. Scott Community College.
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Athlete of the Week
Hughes named Female Athlete of the Year for 2026
By Jennifer Stultz/Tri-County Tribune Editor jstultz@cherryroad.com Hope Hughes, 5/9” graduated senior from Pratt High School, led her team in many ways throughout her high school career but her leadership in 2026 propelled her name to the top of the Tri-County Tribune’s Athlete of the Week list, and ultimately, to Female Athlete of the Year 2026…
