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Five votes separated NOs from YESs in Stafford County Primary Election on judicial question
Stafford County 2026 Primary Elections were uncontested votes of confidence on the local level. Statewide, Stafford County voters were united in their selection of Ty Masterson as a Republican candidate for Governor, and Adam Hamilton for the Democratic side of the ticket.
Community
PRMC employee and staff cutbacks continue
In a recent press release, Pratt Regional Medical Center board of directors has outlined continued cutbacks as part of its comprehensive stabilization plan. These actions are designed to strengthen the hospital’s financial position while preserving access to high-quality healthcare for Pratt and the surrounding communities, the news release stated.
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Pratt County Fair 2026
Photos by Jennifer Stultz
Sports
International World Cup visitors gave Kansas City an ‘Above Expectations’ rating
This summer, Kansas City stood at the center of the World Cup — and not just geographically. Fans from all across the globe poured into the tournament’s smallest host city, showing off their teams’ culture and pride while discovering what Kansas City had to offer.
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Kansas cases of illness causing explosive diarrhea jump at 289
TOPEKA — Kansas cases of an infection that causes gastrointestinal illness increased to 289 over the past week, and the state’s health agency said they are connected to a national outbreak.
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…
