Storm chasers concerned about ‘tracker’ bill as chasing grows in popularity
Weather enthusiasts across the Plains are concerned about a proposed Oklahoma bill that they fear could empower some storm chasers over others.
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KDOT to host listening sessions on improving highway mobility in southwest Kansas
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.
Leadership League of South Central Kansas joins statewide convention
Local members of the Leadership League of South Central Kansas spent two days in Wichita at the Kansas Leadership Center participating in the KLC pathway program Your Leadership Edge. The Pratt-based class joined approximately 180 other professionals during the two day training. They participated in large group presentations and four rotations of smaller Edge Group break outs. In February, the class completed the first pathway program, When Everyone Leads which was a prerequisite to YLE.
Reimer photography on display
It’s been said a photograph is worth 1,000 words, but there is no telling how many words have been represented by the lifelong photography passion of Stan Reimer, Pratt.
Kansas broadband developers complain about allocation of state, federal grants
TOPEKA — A major broadband provider and a coalition of smaller developers is not happy about lack of transparency at the Kansas Department of Commerce in awarding millions of dollars in state and federal funding to upgrade internet service in underserved areas of the state.
Rural impact applications sought by The Heartland Project
Charitable giving that makes a local impact, particularly for rural communities served by The Peoples Bank, is the impetus behind The Heartland Project that began late 2024 and runs through 2025. The Peoples Heartland Foundation, established by The Peoples Bank which has offices in Pratt, Smith, Osborne, Kiowa, Kingman and Barber counties, initiated The Heartland Project which will award $50,000 to approved plans in each county for a total of $300,000, all for the asking this year.
PRMC welcomes gasteroenterologist
Contributed article Pratt Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome gastroenterologist Dr. Richard Tay to the team. Endoscopy services at PRMC are in high demand. On most weekdays, a dozen…
Sunflower Diversified hosts pancake feed, raffle for new vehicle
The 22nd Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Pancake Feed will not only offer an all-you-can-eat meal, participants also have the chance to get in on the raffle for a brand-new vehicle.
Arrests in Stafford County tied to drugs and theft ring
On Monday 03-10-2025, at approximately 5:47 p.m., officers from the Great Bend Police Department responded to United Parcel Services located at 2316 9th Street in… Login to continue reading Login…
Stinson assumes presidential role at Stanion
Pratt, Kansas – March 10, 2025 – Stanion Wholesale Electric Co., a leading wholesale electrical distributor in Kansas, has announced a significant leadership transition effective March 10, 2025. After more than three decades of dedicated service, President and Chairman of the Board, Bill Keller, will begin transitioning toward retirement in a gradual and planned manner. This change marks the beginning of a new chapter for Stanion, as the company prepares for continued growth and success in the coming years.