Sidewalk projects to begin next month in Mullinville
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is scheduled to begin two sidewalk improvement projects in Kingman and Kiowa counties in October.
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Rain amounts about the same as last year at this time
Weekly thunderstorm warnings, severe weather outlooks, hail, dense fog, and even flash flooding alerts may have some believing that the summer of 2025 was wetter than previous years, but it hasn’t been by much.
Kansas Department of Commerce announces 12 rural mural awards, including Pratt
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the agency has awarded $75,000 in Rural Mural funding to support 12 public art projects in rural communities across the state.
Time capsule opened at The Big Well Museum as part of Founder’s Day
A car show, pickle ball tournament, arts and crafts vendors at the park and other activities made for an interesting Second Annual Founder’s Day Weekend in Greensburg. It was the 25-year time capsule, opened in a special ceremony at The Big Well Museum on Friday, September 19 that may have been the most intriguing.
Troubled man taken into custody after standoff, resolution with K9 patrol
A K9 officer from Barber County named Loki has been credited with successful assistance in removing a suspect from an underground tunnel on September 19, during a standoff in Pratt.
Annual new vehicle ownership costs drop to $11,577
For more than 70 years, AAA’s ‘Your Driving Costs’ analysis has offered valuable insights into vehicle ownership expenses. This year’s analysis shows that the total cost of owning and operating a new vehicle is $964.78 per month, or $11,577 annually, a $719 decline from 2024.
Pratt County students awarded OSU scholarships
STILLWATER, Okla. – On Sept. 2, two Pratt County students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculturewith academic scholarship support for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Kansas schools invited to apply for grants to champion student health and wellness
Topeka, Kansas – Schools across Kansas have the opportunity to unite around the shared goal of student health through the Healthy Habits for Life grant program available now at bcbsks.com/hhfl. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation is offering up to $200,000 in grants to assist schools in implementing programs that promote healthy lifestyle choices to their K-12 students.
Six-man football in Kansas is keeping the Friday night lights on for rural towns
Small Kansas high schools are switching to six-man football to keep their teams alive, while their towns’ populations shrink. And state high school sports officials think it’s a trend that will likely grow.
Learn more about farm safety during national observance week
National Farm Safety and Health Week (September 21-27, 2025) highlights the importance of protecting the health and safety of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.