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Opening in June of 2014, The Vernon Filley Art Museum marked it’s 10th anniversary in the Pratt Community this year. The museum was the dream of Mimi Filley, who lived here years ago with her husband, Dr. Vernon Filley, a practicing doctor here in Pratt. Mimi was a lover of art and had an extensive collection of works, most of which is the base of the Filley Art Museum.
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Based on 2020 market values, predators cause approximately $4 million in losses annually to Kansas cattle producers. Likewise, they financially burden the state’s small ruminant operations to the tune of about $750,000 per year.
St. John High School golf team coach Danton Hilton is ready to get out on the greens with his team and tee-off for a great spring season.
The Pratt High School boys’ golf team has recently kicked off their 2025 season. This year’s team, which is expected to have a great year, is eager to get off to a solid start in their nearing contests.
Head track and field coach at Kiowa County High School Travis Powell is looking forward to a great season with some top returning athletes. Expectations for a great year of competition will likely pan out with leadership returning in many events.
Let’s get to gardening! By Chris Himmelwright Master Gardener Tips Pratt County Research and Extension Services Starting Tomatoes Early Who wouldn’t want ripe garden grown tomatoes early in the season?…
I’ve told the driver manager many times that I don’t want job site deliveries. My concerns seem to fall on deaf ears, and if I refuse, there could be retaliation. They’ll deny it, but I’m not one of their “special” drivers. So, I go ahead and take them.
Carol Long, nationally and internationally known artist who specializes in ceramics created at her Stafford County home, will speak Friday, April 4 for a Lunch and Learn session at the Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library in St. John.
Two concerts took place this past weekend in Pratt. Unspoken, a Christian rock worship group filled the Pratt Municipal Building with light, life, and lots of sound; and a classical piano/violin duo filled the Pratt Bible Church with testimonies and soothing favorites. Both concerts took place Saturday, March 29, both were successes according to those who attended.
The Stafford County Kansas Sheriff’s Office initiated a search warrant on March 28, 2025 at 117 N Spickard Avenue in Macksville, Kansas which resulted in a recovery of stolen firearms, drugs, and multiple animals.