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Trends in corn, soybean markets highlighted

The U.S. corn and soybean markets continue to face challenges amid changing trade dynamics, according to Andrew Brandt, director of trade policy with the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council.

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Novotny and 5.4.7 Arts Center honored

Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) at the Kansas Department of Commerce announced the recipients of the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards at its annual ceremony Monday, February 2, at the Docking State Office Building in Topeka. Included as award winners were Brittany Novotny, the Director of the Vernon Filley Art Museum…

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Pratt holds ‘Greatest Showman’ homecoming

Following a Greatest Showman theme, Pratt High School students crowned Kendrix Crow as King and Miranda Webb as Queen on Friday, February 6 at their 2026 Winter Homecoming festivities.

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Athlete of the Week

Greenleaf and Sowers are week 7 Tri-County Tribune Athletes of the Week

James Greenleaf Kiowa County High School wrestler James Greenleaf has been busy these past few months making the medal stand at 132 lbs. with impressive competitiveness. His recent accomplishments include January 31 – 1st at the Cardinal Classic in Hoisington, January 18 – 1st at the Scott City Classic, January 9 – 1st at the Larned Wrestling…

Sports

Skyline High School boys turn in winning offensive performance

The Skyline Thunderbird boys’ basketball team traveled to Stafford on Tuesday, February 3 and turned in their best offensive performance of the season (so far), defeating the Trojans with ease, 59-29. This huge turnaround came at the most optimal time, ending a five-game drought on the road and setting Skyline up for success at home…

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Coming Events February 2026

* 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!”

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Outdoors

Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week set for Feb. 8–14

Fire, weather, and emergency response agencies and organizations from across Kansas are encouraging residents to take part in Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week, February8-14, to learn how working together can reduce wildfire risk across the state.

Opinion

One From the Road: Drive steady during adverse weather

On Friday and Saturday last week, North Carolina was hit with a major winter storm. As of 11:30 a.m. Sunday, state troopers had handled 1,112 crashes and another 1,686 service calls. What was behind all…