July 2024

Skyline BOE reviews and approves district updates

July 19, 2024

The USD 438 Board of Education met on Monday, July 8, where they held their regular monthly meeting.

Bell to headline Pratt County Fair entertainment

July 16, 2024

Jaron Bell is a lifelong country music fan, a man dedicated in his faith, a natural funny guy, and the headline entertainment for this week’s Thursday night performance at the Pratt County Fair.A self-proclaimed social media sensation, Bell, who calls himself a Country Comedy Act in a Dad-Bod Bundle, has garnered more than 8.9 million views on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube with his music reviews, original song performances and live comedy.Bell also has local ties to Pratt and looks forward to making the most of a hometown-like venue for his show on Thursday at the Pratt County Fairgrounds just south of town.“I’m so blessed in this industry,” Bell said.

Pilot Club installs officers for new year

July 16, 2024

The Pratt Pilot Club International held their annual installation of officers at their June 24 meeting at the Pratt Public Library auditorium.Remaining as club president is Belinda Gimple with Tammy Killough maintaining her role as president-elect.

The underdog: Kansas athlete Nikkel inks NFL deal

July 16, 2024

Improbable, unlikely and far-fetched are all common words that describe the term underdog, and although McPherson native Ben Nikkel has been associated with similar words throughout his football career, he now finds himself part of the National Football League.Nikkel’s journey to the NFL is a bit more unique than the average player.