Researchers using drones to aid cattle feedyard sustainability
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers are working on a project to analyze the opportunities available by using drone thermal imaging in cattle feed yards.
Jennifer Stultz
Adventures in Reading: In admiration of President Lincoln
Over the years, I have had reasons to admire various Presidents, but Abraham Lincoln always impresses me. What a challenge he faced. But he never wavered about the Constitution. His wisdom saved the Nation. I turn to Lincoln in our troubled times, and I am sharing four of his quotes to guide us through our present challenges. Lincoln’s words are in dark print.
Annual garden tour is this Saturday
Pratt County Extension Master Gardeners are pleased to announce the 2025 Garden Tour stops for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. visitation on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Tickets may be purchased at any garden for $10.
USD 438 BOE moves forward with vocational building roof project
The USD 438 Board of Education met on Monday, June 9, when they discussed news coming to their district in the first full month of summer. Board President Rex Robinson called the meeting to order at 6:30 A.M.
Kansas Wetlands Education Center to offer Nature Crafts summer programs
KWEC is offering three Drop-in Nature Craft workshops this summer. These come-and-go style activities will be held from 1-4 p.m. No registration is required for these free programs. A short science lesson that fits the theme of the craft will help kids gain appreciation for the natural world.
K-State Blue Key Senior Honorary selects new members, including Dunn of St. John
MANHATTAN — The Kansas State University chapter of Blue Key Senior Honorary has initiated 16 new members for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce elects board members; shares Mead Lumber ribbon-cutting announcement
In recent Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce News, President and CEO Ashley Smith has released the names of new board members recently elected.
Tri-County Tribune Coming Events for June, July 2025
* 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!”
Teams of all ages compete at annual “Life’s Short, Play Hard” baseball tournament in Pratt
With the summer in full swing, baseball for traveling teams all across the state is open at Green Sports Complex in Pratt. Recently, on Saturday, June 7, Pratt’s annual “Life’s Short, Play Hard” tournament.
Expert urges farmers to follow safety tips on hot days
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Summer’s hottest days are likely still ahead in Kansas, but Tawnie Larson knows that “farm and ranch work won’t stop during hot weather.”