When the bells tolled out five times in a row, at specific times of remembrance from 9/11, Pratt City Manager Regina Goff said she felt it, in addition to hearing it, as she stood flanked by members of the City of Pratt Fire Department on September 11, 2025 at the Pratt fire station.
The Kanza Cooperative Association has awarded area high school attended and college-attending students with several 2025 Bruce & Geneva Krehbiel Scholarships. Each student selected is connected to Kanza as an employee, family member of a member or employee, or by studying in an agricultural field.
With the 2025-26 school year starting, the Pratt High School girls’ tennis team has begun practicing for their nearing season. This year’s squad is led by Head Coach David Swank, who has a solid core group of returning players on the varsity lineup.
TOPEKA — State health officials have declared the measles outbreak over in southwest Kansas, where dozens of cases affected mostly unvaccinated children.
When my pen is silent…is this time to reflect…
This month, 1 million bushels of sorghum, commonly called milo, are leaving the Pawnee County Co-Op in Larned by rail, but those sales of last year’s product are taking a bite out of this year’s upcoming crop sales, said Kim Barnes, the co-op’s chief financial officer.
Every once and while something happens that just sets me back and I know, that was God. When I see a beautiful sunset, or when a gentle breeze rustles my cheek when I am out sitting on my golf cart, or when I see a flower so beautiful it just takes my breath away, I know, those are moments created by God. It’s called a God-wink.
Golden Belt Community Foundation, which serves Stafford, Pawnee, Barton, and Rush counties, is always looking for opportunities to help the community grow.
Last week we only got to participate two days for spirit week with the schools, but we sure rooted for our hometown Greensburg team! Then we had a great afternoon here with Kelly Askew from 5.4.7 Arts Center doing a little fall painting class. Now we are getting ready to host a special cyber security seminar on Tuesday, September 23 from noon to 1 p.m. with The Peoples Bank on the warning signs of fraud. Contact 620-723-2761 or call Kari at 620-723-2288 for lunch reservations.
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s 12th annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. east and north of Great Bend at 592 NE K-156 Highway.