Katie Buhler’s enthusiasm about sewing with wool is contagious. She led a Friday Lunch and Learn session last week at the Vernon Filley Art Museum in Pratt, that was followed the next day by a hands-on wool felting workshop that was enjoyed by many.
Stafford County 4-H Club Days were held on February 22nd. Top performers in each event qualify for Regional Club Days in Great Bend on March 14th. 4-H Club Days showcase a variety of public speaking events and music entries. The Jolly Workers club qualified for Regionals in their model meeting as well as individual events.
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.
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…
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.
At its March 4 regular meeting, the Pratt city commission revised its livestock ordinance to allow up to 5 backyard chickens. The new ordinance specifies that the chickens must be properly contained and cannot be closer than 5 feet from the property line or 20 feet from a neighboring house. Roosters continue to be prohibited due to noise.
Learning about Anatomy, Physiology, and healthy living is the goal of Body Venture, a traveling exhibit that is visiting elementary schools throughout Kansas. On Tuesday, March 4, more than 113 students from Skyline Elementary School got to experience the walk-through event that stressed the importance of healthy living now and into the future.
Something is missing on the Pratt business skyline just west of the US Highway 54/500 and 61 junction. The big black and white stallion rearing into the sky above Lisa’s Western Wear at 1715 E. 1st was toppled in last week’s Tuesday night wind storm. He fell to the ground with a broken leg and was discovered Wednesday morning by store manager Lisa Washington.
Actually any time from mid- to late-March is fine for potato planting. Be sure to buy seed potatoes rather than using those bought for cooking. Seed potatoes are certified disease free and have plenty of starch to sprout as quickly as soil temperatures allow. Most seed potatoes can be cut into four pieces, though large potatoes may yield more, and small less. Each seed piece should be between 1.5 and 2 ounces. Seed pieces this size will have more than one eye.
The Pratt Community College Esports team is adding a Rocket League team to the program’s list of games. The team currently has two Overwatch 2 teams, Valorant and Fortnite teams. This will be the first time since 2022 that the program has fielded an entire 3v3 Rocket League team.