U.S. 400 resurfacing is set in Kiowa County
The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on U.S.
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Blue skies, bright futures ahead
Blue Sky Farms owners and representatives, many from the Texas panhandle, shared future plans and progress on a large-scale dairy operation rising out of the sand plains of Edwards County.
Ag cooperatives schedule a new vote for failed merger plan
After a membership vote from the Farmer’s Cooperative Elevator Company headquartered in Garden Plain, failed to pass a proposed merger between FCEC and Kanza Cooperative, investigation into the matter by leadership from both entities led to the conclusion that misinformation was the culprit of the failed majority.“In conversations with members, the boards learned that many objections to the merger stemmed from some misunderstandings,” said FCEC Board President Dixie Brewster and Kanza Cooperative Board President Alvin Neville in a posted letter to area agriculture communities and cooperative members.
Dog park opens in Pratt
More than 30 dogs and their owners showed up for the grand opening of the Marco Teske Dog Parkon Saturday morning.
Big money raised by bicycle riders
At the recent Open Range Gravel Race, the Tri County Tribune coverage area was well represented by area cyclists.Overall, $8,000 was raised this year to support charity and nonprofit organizations in Pratt and Barber counties.Pratt cyclists who participated in the 2024 100K race included Tony Conn, Aaron Jorns, Jerod Harsh, Greg Hanson, Isaac Frasier, Dakota Holgrieve, Spencer Siroky, Mike Stanton, Shea Lunt, Brooke Borysiewicz, Josh Nicolay, Jake Siroky, and Linda Henson.Luke Derstein was the sole Greensburg rider in the 100K.For the 200K Open Range Gravel Race, Pratt County was well-represented by David Briggeman of Iuka and Dalton Kenworthy of Coats.In the 200K Race, 60 persons participated, with 6 DNF (Did Not Finish).Dalton Kenworthy completed the entire course, finishing 45th.“I didn’t think that I’d be able to do it.
Rep. Estes’ April Report: Activity on foreign aid, border and spending explained
Each month I want to provide you with regular updates about what’s going on in our nation’s capital and throughout the 4th District of Kansas.
Pratt Community College sets the bar high for coming scholarship auction
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 3 for the 36th annual Pratt Community College Scholarship Auction.
Kids Day on the Farm is fun for all
According to survey responses from prior Kids Day on the Farm events in Pratt County, there really isn’t a favorite station or activity, different kids love them all.
Bixler’s Art Barn second annual May Fest features something for everyone
Europe has the Ritz, Pratt, Kansas has the Bix, Bixler Art Barn that is, a place where culture meets community and family fun.
City of Pratt presents water supervisor award, hears first public discussion on proposed training center
At its April 15 regular meeting, the Pratt City Commission had the honor of presenting one of its employees, Kelvin Clay, with a plaque for having received the Kansas Rural Water Association’s award for municipal water supervisor of the year.