City of Pratt considers more communications options
At its March 17, 2025 meeting, City of Pratt leaders considered communication issues and the need to inform the public of services and business movements.
March 2025
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Rep. Estes applauds EPA water announcement
WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued a statement following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin’s announcement that the EPA would be reviewing the definition of Waters of the United States, or WOTUS.
Winter storm leaves a fine mess in Sawyer
Three years ago a summer storm caused the roof of the high school gym in Sawyer to cave in, destroying a community gathering place and part of the home of Patsy Aubley-Janzen. This year, on Tuesday, March 18, another storm with 70+ mph wind gusts spitting snow balls every which way blew out the southern wall of the Sawyer School gym. Bricks exploded across the south lawn of the former schoolyard and across Lorraine Street, some of them reaching the yard of Leon McCullough who lives on the other side.
Bixler’s art based on faith and finding solace
Dick Bixler of Pratt creates art from metal that means something to him. A recent piece, Jesus Stills the Storm, has been selected to be displayed as part of a “Miracles” exhibit at Christ Cathedral, downtown Salina, through April 18. His metal welded sculpture is part of an annual pre-Easter art exhibit that featured 14 regional artists this year, included fellow Prattan Amy Clarkson.
Walk Kansas registration now open
MANHATTAN – Registration opened March 4 for Walk Kansas, an eight-week team-based challenge that encourages teams of six to exercise and live more healthfully while walking a distance equivalent to the length of the Sunflower State.
One From the Road: There’s no Happy Meals at the center of the United States
A few Saturdays ago, I had to attend a company safety meeting in Sabetha, KS. My wife and oldest granddaughter, Aspen, went with me. Normally, after the meeting is over, we go to the Cracker Barrel in Junction City and then go shopping in Salina.
Tri-County Tribune Coming Events for March/April 2025
* Send your Coming Events for Pratt, Stafford, and Kiowa counties to jstultz@cherryroad.com for inclusion in this free listing of area events! Many people show up at these events because “they read it in the paper!”
Program to celebrate rural entrepreneurs
ST. JOHN – St. John Homecoming Hall & Museum in St. John will host “Ruralpreneurs: Tumbleweeds and Talents in Kansas Communities,” a presentation and discussion by Ron Wilson on Sunday, March 30, at 2 p.m. The museum is located at 304 N. Main in St. John, right next to Tiger Town Pizza. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. The program is the third in the George and Clara Mae Highfill Lecture Series, and it is made possible by Humanities Kansas.
Dog attack shatters peaceful neighborhood walk in Pratt
One minute, Michelle Popovich was walking her sweet dog, Daisy, on a beautiful spring evening in Pratt, the next minute she was screaming for help as a loose dog in the neighborhood ripped into her beloved companion.
All Winter 2025 Tri-County Tribune Athletes of the Week listed
Did your favorite area high school make the Tri-County Tribune 2025 Winter Season Athlete of the Week list? We honor all of our local schools and sports teams for their…