(Topeka) –Nate Smith of Pratt recently graduated from the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA). Merck Animal Health partnered with KLA to host members in their 20s for a series of four seminars throughout 2022. This class brings the total number of YSA graduates to 315.
Wrapped in pink, yellow and blue plastic the more than 1,400 bales of cotton in the staging area at Next GINeration Cotton near Cullison look more like something for spring than winter. But in reality, these “Easter eggs” represent a lot of hard work and equity from local farmers.
Tuesday morning, I harvested this year’s deer, a 2 ½ year old buck just right for the freezer. The morning hunts were not without there setbacks, however. Opening morning as I left town, the steering on my pickup seemed a little “spongy,” and a quick stop revealed a low tire, causing me to head back home for air. I had gotten up late to begin with, so the sun was up when I got to the field, and 2 deer were already grazing just below our blind. Another morning as I left town, I realized my hearing aids weren’t in, meaning another quick trip back to the house.These little inconveniences reminded me of a much worse morning deer hunt ten years ago that could have been called “Doomed from the Start.”
People in the Midwest and the High Plains are used to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. But there’s a weather phenomenon that’s becoming a more common part of their vocabulary: derechos. A year ago… a derecho swept across the Midwest and the Plains bringing widespread damaging winds, tornados and killing at least five. As Harvest Public Media’(link is external)s Katie Peikes reports, scientists are grappling with what the future of derechos could look like.
TOPEKA – Safe Kids Kansas, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and program sponsor State Farm announce an opportunity for Kansas high schoolers to share their knowledge on safe driving and passenger practices. The Take It from a Teen video challenge is a unique way to hear from teenagers on how to reach teens with important road safety information that can prevent injuries and save lives. Each winning applicant/ team will receive $100.
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University president Tisa Mason has announced the addition of Women’s Wrestling as a varsity sport in Athletics, set to begin competition in 2024-25. With the addition of the program, Fort Hays State will have 17 intercollegiate athletic programs (nine women’s, eight men’s).
On Thursday, December 1, the Pratt High School varsity scholar’s bowl team traveled to Hesston for their annual invitational. The Greenbacks competed well in every round and finished 2nd out of 24 teams.
Starting Tuesday, December 6th, the Pratt High School Boys’ Basketball team played in the annual Cheney tournament, where they fought hard and displayed Greenback grit throughout every game. The Greenbacks’ first match up was against the Cheney Cardinals, who were ranked in the top 5 in the 3A class.
MACKSVILLE 64, SPEARVILLE 36 – Macksville’s Most Valuable Player Ryan Kuckelman scored 14 points and dominated inside as the Mustangs defended their Keady Classic Basketball title with a 64-36 rout over Spearville. Diego Esparza scored 14 points and All-Tournament Rogelio Ibarra scored nine points. All-tournament Alexis Barron scored eight points in the back-to-back Keady Classic Championship title for the Mustangs.
When I was about seven, I was invited to a friend’s birthday. For his gift, my mom showed me two choices; a Hot Wheels matchbox car (super cool), or a card game (super lame). She told me to choose one for him, and said I could keep the other. Of course, being a selfish seven year old I chose the card game for my friend.