Special to the Tribune K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Not all firewood is created equal. That’s the word from Dave Bruton, a utilization and marketing forester with the Kansas Forest Service, who said the wood from…
Special to the TribuneK-State Research and ExtensionKansas State University Agriculture Studies Some of the more commonly known and grown oilseed crops in the U.S. have long been canola, soybeans and sunflowers, but a breakthrough by Kansas State University biochemists could…
By Jennifer StultzTri-County Tribune Editorjstultz@cherryroad.com It is a season of rush just about year-round in today’s modern society, but it seems to get particularly noticeable during the Christmas season. Even when operating on hyper-speed there just does not seem there…
By Jennifer Stultz Tri-County Tribune Editor jstultz@cherryroad.com Scented Shimmering Snowberry sachets and South Bend chocolate crunch snacks have been flying out the door at Memories Home Decor & Gifts, 110 S. Main in Pratt this Christmas season. Holiday shoppers have…
By Chris HimmelwrightPratt County Master GardenerPratt County Research and Extension Services Preventing Potatoes from Sprouting in Storage Home gardeners have had to rely on proper storage conditions (cool and moist) to prevent potatoes from sprouting. But sprouting will eventually occur…
By Jennifer StultzTri-County Tribune EditorAI w The Macksville High School boys basketball team bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday to beat the Sublette Larks by a score of 59-47 on Friday. That result was just more…
By Jennifer StultzTri-County Tribune Editorjstultz@cherryroad.com The City of Greensburg held their annual Christmas-themed hay bale decorating contest this month with several creative and entertaining entries. There were a total of eight bales decorated but not all were eligible for the…
By Jennifer StultzTri-County Tribune Editorjstultz@cherryroad.com Pratt County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement regarding a prevalent scam that has emerged during the Christmas shopping season. According to the release, a “brushing” scam has shown up in several states and those…
* 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!” Santa and sleigh rides…
By J. Basil DannebohmNative Kansas writer, speaker, consultant, former intelligencer and legislatorSpecial to the Tribune On September 20th, 1963, President John F. Kennedy spoke to the General Assembly of the United Nations. In his address he said, “Peace is a…