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Dick Bixler of Pratt creates art from metal that means something to him. A recent piece, Jesus Stills the Storm, has been selected to be displayed as part of a “Miracles” exhibit at Christ Cathedral, downtown Salina, through April 18. His metal welded sculpture is part of an annual pre-Easter art exhibit that featured 14 regional artists this year, included fellow Prattan Amy Clarkson.
A few Saturdays ago, I had to attend a company safety meeting in Sabetha, KS. My wife and oldest granddaughter, Aspen, went with me. Normally, after the meeting is over, we go to the Cracker Barrel in Junction City and then go shopping in Salina.
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One minute, Michelle Popovich was walking her sweet dog, Daisy, on a beautiful spring evening in Pratt, the next minute she was screaming for help as a loose dog in the neighborhood ripped into her beloved companion.
Did your favorite area high school make the Tri-County Tribune 2025 Winter Season Athlete of the Week list? We honor all of our local schools and sports teams for their…
Weather enthusiasts across the Plains are concerned about a proposed Oklahoma bill that they fear could empower some storm chasers over others.
The Wizard of Oz opens in April at Barclay College in Haviland, with a Kiowa County High School student playing the lead role of Dorothy in the production.
The Kansas Department of Transportation is hosting six listening sessions as part of the Southwest Kansas Highway Mobility and Expansion Strategy - a study looking at various ways to improve highway mobility, safety and accessibility in 44 counties in and near southwest Kansas.
The Lady Tigers of St. John-Hudson lost to Centralia in the first round of 1A Girls State basketball, 27-50, last week in Dodge City. There were high points in the game for St. John, but just not enough offense when it came down to staying alive for another game.
Members of the Pratt Wrestling Club made the medal stand in several weight classes at the Kids State Tournament this past week, including Pratt’s own State Champion Raelee Prater, age 8 and under girls.