Those of you who follow my writing know my respect for Walter Cronkite, who is generally regarded as the Greatest Newscaster of all time. However, this column was inspired by a different man, who was the Evening News Anchor Man, as well as a correspondent for 60 minutes. His name is Harry Reasoner.
At this year’s Open Range Gravel Race in Pratt, competitors Steve McAllister of Syracuse and Jesse Cooper of Garden City brought a story, along with their bicycles, to the race.
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced last week that 200 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars.
Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) has announced the addition of Jessica Wilkes as the organization’s Conservation Coordinator. With a strong background in land stewardship and a passion for Kansas’ working landscapes, Wilkes brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role.
The Skyline Thunderbird softball team hosted the Blue Jays of Cimarron in a double-header on Friday, April 25. Always a tough draw for Skyline, the Lady Jays got their offense going just a little earlier in the first game. Both teams performed well at bat, with Senior Kory Anschutz leading Skyline with three hits (all singles). The Thunderbirds scored in the first inning with a steal home. However, at the top of the second inning, Cimarron took the lead 3-1. Both teams battled throughout, with the Jays coming out on top, 12-9. Corbin Armstrong took the loss on the mound for Skyline, with Sarah Reyes pitching three and two-thirds innings in relief. On offense, Armstrong provided momentum, leading the Birds with three runs batted in. Gaby Eubank (Senior) collected two hits in four at-bats. Skyline stole six bases in the contest, five of which were by Anschutz.
The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced the launch of a new round of Rural Mural funding to support the creation of projects in rural Kansas communities. The total amount of funding available is $125,000.
The best fence… is a full feed bunk…
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Earth Day was first officially celebrated in 1970, 55 years ago. It’s a time to remember the beauty of our planet and our responsibility to care for it for future generations. The Macksville City Library hosted an Outdoor Kansas Kids (O.K. Kids) event at the Macksville Grade School, for all students Pre-K through 6th grade, thanks to a grant from the Kansas Wildscape Foundation.
The Pratt High School golf squad has continued to play well as they travel through the 2025 regular season. The team is beginning to thoroughly develop, with multiple golfers consistently producing at the varsity level.