May 2025
USD 422 school board members hear about Haviland welding facility upgrades
In a meeting dominated by executive sessions, the USD 422 Board of Education met April 28, 2025 at 8:04 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting.
NRCS celebrates 90th year
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2025. Before it was the NRCS it was the Soil Conservation Service and prior to that it was the Soil Erosion Service.
Unpaid medical bills lead to critical financial situation
Pratt Regional Medical Center has released the following statement regarding unpaid bills and current financial situation.
Hungry? Eat out in Pratt; Blake Shelton does
My husband says that our kitchen at home is for resale value only. I really can cook but we eat out a lot anymore. Pratt is blessed to have many good places to indulge our appetites, and I find it harder to cook for just the two of us, or at least that sounds like a good excuse.
Great Plains Wondering: Mother’s Day muse, and the realities of aging
Mother’s Day has come and gone. I hope all mothers were treated well and enjoyed the day.
Jolly Workers 4-H Club makes plans for Jubilee, county fair
The monthly meeting of the Jolly Workers 4-H club was held on April 6th at 4pm at the St. John Annex. The meeting was called to order and pledges were led by Kyson Foote. The roll call question, what is the sound your favorite animal makes, was answered by 40 members, 3 leaders, and 1 guest. Chicken Jockey was the favorite answer.
Kansas 4-H official praises impact of volunteers in the state
MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas 4-H official is praising the work of volunteers across the state, indicating that their contribution to the state’s largest youth leadership program is vital to the development of many Kansas kids.
Pratt baseball earns sweeps over Kingman and Hillsboro
The Pratt High School baseball team has continued to compete well in the regular season schedule. Most recently, they played against Kingman and Hillsboro in two doubleheaders, and they were able to sweep both squads.
Tri-County Tribune 2025 Athlete of the Week choices are Strong and Clarkson
Kollyn Strong A state-ranked shot put and throw champion from Pratt High School, Kollyn Strong is our Tri-County Tribune male Athlete of the Week for… Login to continue reading Login…