
January 2024


Elected commissioners sworn in, employees recognized at City of Pratt meeting
The Pratt City Commission had its first regular meeting on January 8 at City Hall.

Exchange students boost culture and competitiveness at Stafford High School
By Gary Van Cleave Freelance writer Special to Tri-County Tribune STAFFORD – The basketball world within the confines of the Stafford High School gym is… Login to continue reading Login…

Ballard brings world bullfighting championship title home to Haviland
Luke Ballard, Haviland native and 2021 graduate of Kiowa County High School was welcomed home just before Christmas by community, family and friends all proud of his December 2023 achievement winning the Bullfighters Only Championship World Title.“I competed against 17 of the best bullfighters in the world,” Ballard continued.


May, December top months in 2023 birth numbers at Pratt Regional Medical Center
Last year was a great year for the Family Birth Suites (FBS) at Pratt Regional Medical Center (PRMC).

Great Plains WonderingMemorable blizzards come to mind
Last week’s blizzard—and a snowstorm a few days before that—may be a sign that we are finally in for a real winter.

Fitzsimmons takes ag leadership role as Pratt County Ag Extension Agent
Jenna Fitzsimmons, Pratt County’s new Research and Extension Ag Agent, is new to her job as of January 1, 2024, but she is not new to Pratt County 4-H and agriculture programs.

Splash Zone water science event coming to KWEC
Kansas wetlands, such as Cheyenne Bottoms, are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth.

Closing the STEM skills gap to create new possibilities for kids
BY STATEPOINT MEDIA Over the next decade, it’s projected that nearly 3.5 million manufacturing and STEM-related jobs will be available, yet 2 million are expected… Login to continue reading Login…