Time to reset military relations with Saudi Arabia
Portland State University blogger at In the Human Interest. Saudi Arabia and OPEC have decided to cut oil production by two million barrels a day.
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Halloween activities entertain many in St. John
October 31, 2022 was filled with many fun activities in St. John from the haunted house by the high school student council and a Trunk or Treats provided for young children.
Kansas now waters stocked with trout
Special report The wait is over for one of Kansas’ most exciting wintertime fishing opportunities – trout season! Nov. 1 marks the opening day of Kansas’ 2022 trout season, and this year more than 30 waters are being stocked with rainbow trout ready for catching.
Pratt Lions present projects at regional level
Several Pratt Lions Club members traveled to Hays on October 28, 29 to take part in a regional convention and share about their club projects. Harold Stultz, Pratt Lions Club Treasurer and Community Service Chair, was a featured speaker on Saturday afternoon, and used his time to share about the impact one person can have on a global need.
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Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (11/09/22). Physical action scores this year. Create your perfect home with consistent routines. Fulfill inspiring purposes this autumn, before winter transitions impact partnership. Your health and labor flower next spring, leading to a summer personal growth phase. You can have what you’re willing to work for.
Dry year creates perfect storm for migrating birds
HAYS — Pull off Kansas 156 in Barton County during a wet year, and it might feel like you took a wrong turn into Florida. This part of central Kansas is home to the largest interior wetlands in the country: Cheyenne Bottoms.
Jake and the Bone Pile
With Kansas waterfowl season well underway, and upland gamebird season starting Saturday, November 12, I began thinking about all the skilled hunting dogs that are, and will be living their best life for the next couple months, finding and retrieving game for their owners / hunters. There is nothing more pleasing to watch then a good bird dog as it points a sitting pheasant for the hunters, or a good retriever as every muscle in its body tenses at the shot and it watches for its chance to retrieve the downed duck or goose for its master. It all reminds me of a story about another dog, though not quite as gifted.
Reimer showcases 50 years of photography in Pratt
On Saturday, November 5, a special corridor exhibit opened at the Vernon Filley Art Museum featuring 50 years of photograph by Stan Reimer of Pratt. The exhibit will be available to the public until March 18 and there will be a midpoint reception on January 28 from 5-7 p.m.
A military story of gratitude
Sometimes life doesn’t always pass out the best hand of cards, but James Norrish of Pratt, a Veteran of the United State Air Force, has learned that being willing to play with what has been dealt is enough. Norrish, who grew up at Callista near the Zenda Road, served as an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force from 1968-72, with time spent in Vietnam.
Scholar’s bowl teams off to a strong start
This past week was a strong kick off for both levels of Pratt High School scholar’s bowl teams. Coaches Kyle Farmer and Farrah Schmidt said there were strong individual performances, as well as matches that required grit among the whole team.