Outdoors

Drought conditions increasing in Kansas
Dry conditions are beginning to tighten their grip across the state, as the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows a gradual increase in drought coverage throughout Kansas.
- Drought conditions increasing in Kansas
- Ten rules for planting trees this spring
- For beginning farmers, land access may lie in being creative
- Farmers should identify corn diseases before spraying
- Former PCC rodeo standout wins first college title
Opinion

Pastoral Commentary: Changes happen at Easter
“Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” (Luke 24:5)
News

City of Greensburg delves into gas storage and artist mural payment
The Greensburg City Council met March 16, 2026 at City Hall for regular business which included approval for artist fees on the city mural project at the old pool house.
- City of Greensburg delves into gas storage and artist mural payment
- Jett’s building has a story to tell
- Pratt leaders support City Manager Goff
- Pratt Elks Lodge installs new leadership
- Pratt Community College and Barton Community College partner to expand nursing education opportunities
Community

Lisa Perez-Miller wins HLC 2026 Peer Review award
The Higher Learning Commission recently announced winners of its annual peer review service awards, recognizing volunteers for their exemplary work to assure quality higher education through accreditation.
- Lisa Perez-Miller wins HLC 2026 Peer Review award
- Colby Community College student Bailey Jackson named to All-Kansas Academic
- Pratt County student awarded OSU scholarship
- Skyline students get a glimpse of career opportunities at Cargill
- Mundt graduates from PAL training
Special Sections
Photo Gallery

Real Encounters at Pratt Photo Gallery
Photos by Jennifer Stultz
Athlete of the Week

Spring Sports AOTW winners for week 2 are Morrell and Reyes
Arley Morrell Pratt High School senior Arley Morrell played for the EAST BOYS TEAM in the Central Kansas All-Star Basketball Classic on Sunday, March 29 at Barton Community College’s Kirkman Activities Center and was named MVP. He scored 20 points in the East’s 137 win over WEST 131. Morrell embarks on his last prep year of track and field, looking to eclipse a junior…
- Spring Sports AOTW winners for week 2 are Morrell and Reyes
- Staats and Hoelting named Spring Athlete of the Week winners as winter sports wrap up
- Winter sports list of AOTW winners
- Strong and Reyes round out Tri-County Tribune Winter Athlete of the Week picks in Week 12
- Bair, Espericueta earn Tri-County Tribune Athlete of the Week awards for Week 11
Sports

Pratt track looks to repeat past success this new season
The Pratt High School track team is gearing up for another spring season. This year, the team has strong returners on both ends, as well as some newcomers who can make in impact in multiple events.
- Pratt track looks to repeat past success this new season
- Pratt softball has solid core returning to the diamond
- St. John-Hudson Tigers ready for a golf season of success
- Macksville Mustangs field large team for spring track and field
- Pratt baseball returns core group for 2026
Conversations

Coming Events April, May 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!”
- Coming Events April, May 2026
- Coming Events April, May 2026
- Holy Week services open to all at St. Paul
- Coming Events March, April 2026
- Coming Events March, April 2026
Outdoors

Pratt Community College students gain hands-on experience at Ringneck Haven
Pratt Community College students in the Upland Game and Turkey Management course recently took learning beyond the classroom with a visit to Ringneck Haven in Pretty Prairie.
- Drought conditions increasing in Kansas
- Ten rules for planting trees this spring
- For beginning farmers, land access may lie in being creative
- Farmers should identify corn diseases before spraying
- Former PCC rodeo standout wins first college title
Opinion

Pastoral Commentary: Changes happen at Easter
“Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” (Luke 24:5)


