Tiger Coffee wins Stafford County youth challenge
By Isac Mata Student reporter for St. John News Stafford County YEC (Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge) was held Wednesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. at the… Login to continue reading Login…
March 2022
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Tiger Coffee wins Stafford County youth challenge
By Isac Mata Student reporter for St. John News Stafford County YEC (Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge) was held Wednesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. at the… Login to continue reading Login…
Pratt County trucking company owners take part in unforgettable People’s Convoy to Washington, D.C.
Duane and Jennifer Wahrman of Pratt own two trucking companies, a home-based hauling service called D & J Fluid Service, LLC and an over-the-road long haul company simply called D&J Trucking, LLC. Their businesses, as well as their personal lives, have been greatly affected by national policies in the past two years. Last month they joined the People’s Convoy of truckers, driving to Washington, D.C. in protest of the continued enactment of the federal emergency powers act.
PHS baseball looks to veteran leadership from 11 seniors for spring season
The Pratt High School baseball program is looking to build on their veteran leadership and expertise, as they have 11 seniors that head the varsity squad. “I feel like we have a lot of experience on the baseball field, which is an awesome thing,” said head coach Ron Hill.
KD&J Cleaners are a staple for Stafford County economy
KD&J Cleaners is locally owned and operated. Darla Van Doren has owned the business for the last 15 years.
Tablescapes bring fun into church fundraiser
A long-time tradition of decorating tables for the Christmas holidays at the First United Methodist Church in Pratt took a new twist on Saturday when 22 church women accepted the challenge for a spring fundraiser.
Kansas voters get a say on abortion in August 2022
Should abortion be illegal in Kansas—even in cases of rape, incest, or the life or health of a woman being at risk? How should Kansas politicians regulate Kansas women? Kansas voters get a say in these questions on August 2, 2022. Right now, abortion is legal in Kansas, but our state legislature has limited that right.
Pratt hosts district scout pinewood derby
More than 43 Cub Scouts from nine different counties gathered in Pratt on Saturday to test their pinewood cars on the district ramp. Participants came from Kinsley, Larned, Great Bend, St. John, and Pratt.
KDWP Fisheries staff test latest technology in ground-breaking study
EMPORIA – Many advances in technology arise out of a desire to improve output and efficiency, and the fishing industry is no exception. One such advancement that has many anglers “picking sides” is the introduction, and proliferation, of live-imaging sonar (LIS) – sonar that allows anglers to view fish and structure, below and around their vessel, in real time and often with great clarity. While some believe LIS adds immense value to the overall fishing experience, others believe it poses an ethical dilemma, blurring the lines of “fair chase.” So, when is an advancement too advanced? That’s the data KDWP Fisheries staff sought but couldn’t find; so, they developed it themselves in a first-of-itskind study.
Multiple lifters bring home state titles from 3A State Powerlifting Meet at Smoky Valley
The Pratt High School powerlifting team had a successful day at state this past week, with multiple placers and record breakers. Even the young and beginning lifters achieved new personal record bests (PRs) on multiple lifts.