June 2025
Kansas Department of Labor highlights workplace and amusement ride safety during National Safety Month
In recognition of National Safety Month, the Kansas Department of Labor’s (KDOL) Industrial Safety and Health (ISH) Division in Topeka, Kansas is emphasizing the importance of implementing comprehensive safety plans across both private and public sectors.
K-State commencement ceremonies to celebrate more than 3,000 degree candidates
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University welcomed more than 3,000 students into its ranks of alumni as degree candidates are recognized at commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, at the Salina campus and Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, at the Manhattan campus.
The power of community prevails
The recent tornado that stretched from Greensburg to Plevna went right through the middle of our farm, missing our house and the farm shop by about a mile. The destruction of neighbors’ homes and loss of livestock is incredibly sad, but our entire community has rejoiced that no human lives were lost. Things can be replaced people can’t.
One From the Roadside: What I miss most about trucking
It’s only been a few weeks since I got out of the truck. As I write this, I don’t exactly feel a strong urge to get back in. Well, that’s not entirely true. Once my son-in-law gets his pickup fixed and I get mine back, I’ll probably feel different.
Great Plains Wondering: Customer disservice is intended to be that way
These days, when you call any large company or medical provider (and even a few smaller ones right here in Pratt) you will probably be “vetted” by an automated virtual attendant, whose supposed purpose is to direct you to the human being who can best answer your question or concern.
McComb named Pratt County Farm Bureau scholarship winner
Skyline High School graduate Kodi McComb has been named a Pratt County Farm Bureau Association agricultural scholarship recipient. She is a daughter of David and Heidi McComb and plans to attend Hutchinson Community College this fall, where she plans to major in Agriculture with the goal of becoming an animal chiropractor. She also plans to continue her livestock showing career with goats and sheep and join the HCC Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter.
Adventures in Reading: Did we remember Memorial Day’s purpose?
Memorial Day celebrations have come and gone for 2025, and along with the day, I fear many Americans forgot the purpose of the day. For some, it was a celebration of Summer’s arrival, but the purpose was intended to be that of honoring those who served our nation.
Emily Rugg crowned Miss Kansas 2025 in Pratt
By Jennifer Stultz Tri-County Tribune Editor jstultz@cherryroad.com Miss Meadowlark Emily Rugg was crowned 2025 Miss Kansas after a week of special events, competitions, parade and pageantry the first week of…