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Here is what Kansans need to know about spring storms season

BJ Hayes, Pratt County Emergency Management Director, has planned a storm spotters training meeting for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 7 p.m., Pratt County Public Safety Building, 103 NE 20th, Pratt, Kansas. Signs of impending storms, chain of alerts, and safety measures will be discussed.

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Fairchild, Wenzel to present Kansas immigrant discussion

“Does Kansas Need Its Immigrants? What do State Business Leaders Say?” At 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, Roy Wenzel and Kurt Fairchild will present a discussion and forum, part of the George and Claramae Highfill Speaker Series, at St. John Homecoming Hall and Museum, 304 N. Main, St. John.

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Draft horses keep the dream going for Macksville family

Eugene and Judy Seibert, Macksville, have farmed for many years, raising crops, sheep, and horses. They formed an LLC and registered as an official Kansas Agritourism Business several years ago, but health issues put a…

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KFB Insight: Celebrating FFA Week and the blue jackets

Every year since 1948, FFA members, agriculture teachers, alumni and supporters have come together to celebrate National FFA Week. The tradition is held during the week of Feb. 22, in honor of George Washington’s birthday…