Outdoors

USDA data shows historically small wheat crop
- USDA data shows historically small wheat crop
- KDWP’s Special Hunt applications available
- It’s Fair season: Keeping animals cool at county shows
- K-State researchers and farmers collaborate to rebuild soil health and improve profitability
- Drones are essential tools for crop scouting
Opinion

Great Plains Wondering: One world, two honest people
News

Challenge coins create connections
At first glance, it looks like Jude Rinehart of rural Pratt is just a nice kid with a really cool challenge coin collection, but listen to his story and it quickly becomes apparent that something very special is going on with this young man of God.
- Challenge coins create connections
- Primary candidates vie for governor and U.S. Senate seats
- Accident on US Highway 50 ends in the ditch
- Reception to honor Helfrich USD 382 retirement
- Pratt candidates highlight skills at local forum
Community

Williamson provides introduction
Hi, I’m Terry Williamson, and I’m running for Pratt County Commissioner.
- Williamson provides introduction
- Kiowa County Schools share honor rolls
- Area students receive Kanza Coop scholarships
- Pratt rodeo athlete competing in Dodge City asks for local support
- Neighborhood kids serve lemonade in Pratt
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Sports

KSHSAA expands training, technology, safety measures to improve high school sports officiating
As the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) continues working to address a statewide shortage of sports officials, the organization is also placing a renewed emphasis on developing and retaining the officials who already serve Kansas high school athletics.
- KSHSAA expands training, technology, safety measures to improve high school sports officiating
- How will Royals balance present, future at Deadline after rough first half?
- As fall sports begin: Respect the heat
- Wichita to host NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship 2027 games
- USMNT’s Folarin Balogun available for selection against Belgium on Monday
Conversations

At Issue: Here is what the new Kansas school communication law means
There is a lot of confusion floating around right now regarding the new Kansas school communication law (HB 2299) and what it means for school and team social media pages.
- At Issue: Here is what the new Kansas school communication law means
- Coming Events
- Kansans encouraged to prepare for August 4 Primary Election
- Coming Events July 2026 and beyond
- Coming Events July 2026 and beyond
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…
- Hughes named Female Athlete of the Year for 2026
- Congratulations to all Tri-County Tribune Athlete of the Week 2026 (Fall, Winter, Spring) winners
- Congratulations to all Athlete of the Week selections
- Tri-County Tribune week 6 Athletes of the Week are Kern and Reyes-Holguin
- Schmidt, Myers top Week 5 Athlete of the Week lists for Tri-County Tribune
Outdoors

KDWP’s Special Hunt applications available
PRATT– Hunters looking for unique opportunities on public and private lands across Kansas can apply for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Special Hunts program in July.
- USDA data shows historically small wheat crop
- KDWP’s Special Hunt applications available
- It’s Fair season: Keeping animals cool at county shows
- K-State researchers and farmers collaborate to rebuild soil health and improve profitability
- Drones are essential tools for crop scouting
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