Greenbacks qualify five boys for state
The Pratt Greenback wrestlers traveled to Andale to compete in the Regional Tournament. This tournament featured some very good competition that resulted in some great… Login to continue reading Login…
February 2022
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Pratt teams battle Nickerson on the basketball court
The Pratt High School boys and girls basketball teams took on Nickerson High School last week with a boys 65-30 win and a girls 71-42 loss. The Greenback boys took down the Nickerson Panthers Friday after jumping out to an early lead.
Iuka gets new shelter for coming storm season
The citizens of Iuka, located six miles north of Pratt, can breathe a little easier knowing that they now have a FEMA approved storm shelter in place. On Monday, Trand Inc. from Pratt helped place the new storm shelter on the west side of the Iuka City Fire Station, just three blocks east of U.S. Highway 281 that runs by this Pratt County town, population 187.
PHS Scholar’s Bowl Team wraps up excellent season, takes sixth at state
The Pratt High School Scholar’s Bowl Team recently finished a great season, taking first place at regionals and sixth place at state. Although they weren’t able to make it to the championship round at state last week, their season was filled with countless memories and evidence of success.
Sweet weather on Sunday to be followed by bitter airmass
Blue sky, wispy clouds, warm sun and light breeze combined to make Sunday a perfect weather day in Kiowa County. In Haviland, many residents were out walking, playing and enjoying the beautiful day, taking in the warmth as forecast ers have predicted a 50-degree drop in temperatures by mid-week.
SJN Bank of Kansas serves and supports local communities
Since 1905, SJN Bank of Kansas has been building multi-generational relationships with the customers they serve. Now 117 years later, having six different locations and 38 employees, SJN Bank of Kansas continues to appreciate all their customers and the communities in which they are located.
PCC holds all-girl welding clinic at Kingman High School
Pratt Community College hosted an all-girl Welding clinic at Kingman High School last week with over 20 students participating. The clinic was hosted by PCC Welding Technology instructors Jason Birkenbaugh and Daryl Lucas and current Pratt CC welding students.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 27 – Feb 17, 2022
01/28/2022 Mechalle Wells bonded with court set for later date. 01/28/2022 Colton Farmer was released from Pratt County jail after time served.
Pratt beware: Fentanyl is here
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and its arrival in Kansas has sparked a public health crisis, not just in bigger cities across the nation, but also in small towns like Pratt. More potent than more well-known opioids such as heroin and morphine, small amounts of the drug can kill, and the death toll is rising.
COMING EVENTS
Reschedule of Skyline Schools PreK Meet and Greet Feb. 23 - Due to bad weather the Skyline Schools PreK Meet and Greet has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb 23, 5:15-6:15 p.m.