News

New location gives fabric shop opportunity to expand

Area crafters, quilters, and seamstresses need fret no more on where to find high quality fabric for their projects. Treasures Three Fabric Shop owner Karen Horn has stepped into a regional void and moved her store location from S. Main Street to 105 West First Street in Pratt. The move increased the size of the store, parking available for patrons, and the visibility from the highway. There is much more room for stockpile of 100 percent cotton fabric bolts coveted by quilters and crafers alike.

Read MoreNew location gives fabric shop opportunity to expand

Oz becomes biggest production yet for Barclay College

Director Randi Shetley and a host of crew leaders and helpers, plus a talented cast of more than 100 actors, actresses and technicians, brought light, life and laughter to the Ross-Ellis Center for Arts and Ministry on the Barclay College campus the past two weekends in Haviland. The Wizard of Oz, a timeless story of triumph over adversity proved there is “no place like home” and that joy is in in the journey.

Read MoreOz becomes biggest production yet for Barclay College

Kissinger brings youth and sprint triathlon events to Pratt

Kyra Kissinger of Phoenix Massage in Pratt is not one to sit still long. She likes to be moving, growing, learning, healing, and all of those are reasons why she has decided to bring a kids’ ironman triathalon event and adult sprint competition to Pratt, planned for June 22. The Gary and Jean Cromer Public Pool will be the staging ground for all parts of the event, swimming, running, and bicycling, with staggered start times for different age groups.

Read MoreKissinger brings youth and sprint triathlon events to Pratt

Home Lumber has everything for building, remodeling, even the Easter Bunny this Saturday

Home Lumber in Pratt is much more than just a place to buy building materials. On April 3, 2025, when store manager Andres Venegas introduced his team of employees to a Pratt Area Chamber Coffee Chat crowd he explained that Home Lumber is a place to find kitchen counters and sinks, appliances, flooring, lighting, and even the Easter bunny.

Read MoreHome Lumber has everything for building, remodeling, even the Easter Bunny this Saturday

Commerce announces new opportunity for transformative art in public spaces

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced the launch of an innovative program to support the enhancements of often overlooked public infrastructure to help drive economic growth and community vitality. The Transformative Art for Public Spaces (TAPS) grant will invest in projects that leverage creative placemaking to attract visitors, encourage local investment, and support small businesses. A total of $150,000 will be available.

Read MoreCommerce announces new opportunity for transformative art in public spaces

Where are they now: Hook continues baseball passion as K-State manager

Kansas State University (KSU) junior and Pratt High School graduate Matthew Hook is proudly representing his Pratt baseball roots as a student equipment manager for the KSU baseball team, a team currently ranked 22nd in the nation. Hook played third base for Pratt High’s varsity baseball team and has great memories of his time there while playing for Head Coach Ron Hill.

Read MoreWhere are they now: Hook continues baseball passion as K-State manager