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Open Range Gravel Race featured epic day of cycling
Cyclists from across the USA (and even one rider from Japan) recently experienced the wonders of Pratt and Barber counties while pedaling through local landscapes as part of the 9th Annual Open Range Gravel Race.
Community
Pratt Community College celebrates Joplin, Battaglia at All-Kansas Scholars Award Ceremony
Pratt Community College proudly recognized two exceptional students during the 2025–2026 Phi Theta Kappa All-Kansas Scholars Award Ceremony, held Friday, May 1, at the Delmar Riney Art Gallery on campus. Felicity Joplin and Francesca Battaglia were honored as this year’s All-Kansas Scholars, a distinction awarded to only a select group of students from community colleges…
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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…
Sports
Becker tops all weightlifters at Skyline
Skyline High School senior Payton Becker has made a name for himself as a successful varsity football all four years at Skyline. He was named an HOPL and All-District Honors First Team Returner this year, as well as a HOPL and All-District Second Team Linebacker. Becker also earned recognition from the Kansas High School Athletic…
Conversations
KSHL invites local seniors to help shape 2027 senior legislative priorities
The Kansas Silver Haired Legislators have prioritized five key resolutions for legislators to consider in the 2026 legislative session (1) Medical Cannabis Access – supporting Senate Bill 294; (2) Property Tax Relief for Seniors – Supporting Senate Bill 215 or similar legislation; 3) Preserving and Expanding Medicaid and Food Assistance; (4) Protecting Voting Rights for…
