Beavers end season with loss to Coffeyville
The Pratt Community College men’s basketball team ended its season with a loss in the opening round of the NJCAA region six tournament on Saturday, Mar.
Jennifer Stultz
Coming Events in our area
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Billboard shares message about marijuana, mental-health connection
Leaders of Youth Crew and Juvenile Services (JS) have found what they hope is an effective way to spread the word about marijuana and its effect on mental health.A 12-by-32-foot billboard recently found a home on U.S.
USD 422 BOE approves personnel changes
The Board of Education of Unified School District No.
Academic Olympics features contests for all types of students
On Monday, February 26, many Pratt High School students participated in the annual Academic Olympics, which were held at Pratt Community College.
All Insurance gets City of Pratt business
For the first time in many years, the City of Pratt is changing its property insurance broker.
Here comes a rate hike in property taxes
In a world of rising gas prices, groceries, and income taxes—just to name a few—City of Pratt residents can add another to the list: appraised value of all homes within the city limits increased by 10% compared to 2023 values.Comparing 2023 to 2022, that increase was only 6%.County residents are seeing noticeable rate hikes as well, and not just in Pratt County, but the numbers will likely have an impact on the local economy for all.What this means for local residents depends upon what local taxing entities do with their mill levy rates, which must be set by September.Cheryl Budge, Deputy Appraiser at the Pratt County Appraisers Office, is quick to point out that her office is not a taxing entity.
Felicia Teeter resigns from head Women’s Flag Football coach
Last week, Felicia Teeter, head women’s flag football coach submitted her letter of resignation from Pratt Community College effective April 1.
Adventures in Reading: You can’t get there from here isn’t always true
Kansas isn’t always known for college basketball, professional football, or deer hunting.
St. John Lady Tigers take on Frankfort in first round of state basketball
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