Kansas is an important “breadbasket” state because of its massive wheat production, but in recent years that’s been changing. With poor profits and drier climates, wheat has been harder to manage. New innovations could rejuvenate the economy and production of the wheat state.
This month, 1 million bushels of sorghum, commonly called milo, are leaving the Pawnee County Co-Op in Larned by rail, but those sales of last year’s product are taking a bite out of this year’s upcoming crop sales, said Kim Barnes, the co-op’s chief financial officer.
Senator Jerry Moran stopped in at Pratt Regional Medical Center last week to touch base with hospital staff and administration.
What does it mean to endure till the end?
It was a foggy morning on Labor Day, but that didn’t stop Terry and Taylor Williamson (and friends) from providing kids with a bird’s-eye look at Haviland from a seat in a small airplane on September 1 at Fly-In Day.
For more than 27 years, Misty Beck, director of the Pratt Performing Arts Club at Pratt Community College has been providing community music in a variety of ways to the Pratt area public. Her dedication to building community, and family, has not gone unnoticed.
Kiowa County High School will be hosting the Minneola Wildcats on September 5 as part of their fall homecoming festivities. The parade tradition continues starting at 2 p.m. on Greensburg’s Main Street. The official homecoming crowning will take place at 6:40 p.m. at the Kiowa County High School football field.
The USD 382 Board of Education met on Monday, August 11 for their regular monthly meeting, called to order by board president Bill Bergner.
It was a dream come true for Visit Pratt Tourism Ambassador Tiffany Riley to see the stadium filled for an 80s rock music concert last weekend at Green Sports Complex.
Sunday, August 24 was a beautiful day for the “Fairways For Freedom” golf scramble hosted by Pratt Elks Lodge #1451. Since 2021, the Pratt Elks Lodge has dedicated this event to honoring veterans. The themes for the past years have been: in 2022, “Tee Up for Veterans”; in 2023, “Salute to Veterans”; in 2024, “Swingin’ Fore Veterans”; and this year’s theme is “Fairways for Freedom.” We are proud to share that we have contributed over $16,500 to support our amazing veterans.