Kansas lawmakers chop previous 6.5% tax on groceries
By Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector Special to the Tribune TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly said the next scheduled reduction in the state’s sales tax on… Login to continue reading Login…
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Goff named interim city manager
By John Huxman Freelance Reporter Special to the Tribune The December 18 regular meeting of the Pratt City Commission was the last meeting of Bruce… Login to continue reading Login…
Pool donation tops Pratt Tribune headlines January – August 2023
Pratt pool news was a highlight all through 2023 as an anonymous donor helped fund the construction which was watched by many via a live-cam… Login to continue reading Login…
Community improvements featured in Kiowa County Signal during 2023
A deep freeze broke some water pipes at the Kiowa County Senior Center in January 2023, shutting down meal service there for a few days.… Login to continue reading Login…
St. John News headlines for 2023 include housing developments
Continued drought worries and water-rights battles topped Stafford County news stories in 2023, but the year started off in January on a positive note for… Login to continue reading Login…
Pratt Lions Club holds annual Christmas fundraiser
The Pratt Lions Club, assisted by representatives from Lotus Aesthetics, held the drawing for their annual 2023 Christmas Raffle, raising funds for local vision care needs, on Thursday, December 21 at The Front Porch.“This fundraiser is a lot of work, but so rewarding,” said Pratt Lions Club President Andy Lee.
New COVID-19 variant spreads as Kansans travel for the holidays
While worldwide health warnings go out about the spread of a new COVID-19 variant, particularly as people travel to and from holiday gatherings, Pratt County Health Department administrator Darcie Van Der Vyver said the impact locally was not being seen in Pratt County.“Unfortunately, there is no accurate way to know the current Covid case count in the community,” Van Der Vyver said.
Governor Kelly announces new license plate design after nearly 270K votes cast
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the new Kansas standard-issue license plate design, which was chosen by a majority of the public after a week-long voting process that elicited nearly 270,000 votes from Kansans in all 105 counties.
Pratt Lions Club holds annual Christmas fundraiser
2023 winners announced By Jennifer Stultz Tri-County Tribune Editor jstultz@cherryroad.com The Pratt Lions Club, assisted by representatives from Lotus Aesthetics, held the drawing for their… Login to continue reading Login…
Pheasants in Pratt create Facebook frenzy
A feeding frenzy of sorts took place on the Pratt Neighbors Helping Neighbors Facebook page last week regarding the appearance of anywhere from 10-20 free-ranging pheasants in city limits of Pratt.Pheasant sighting posts, pheasant jokes and pheasant enthusiasts concerned about their health and welfare had a hay day sharing their concerns on social media.“I may have saved one on School Street when I pulled up in my car to take a picture,” said area resident Patrice Egging.