Who’s running for Kansas governor in 2026? Here’s a guide to the candidates
Candidates are lining up for the 2026 election in Kansas to replace Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, whose second term ends in 2027.
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High beams blamed for serious accident in Pratt County
Paul Garcia, was seriously injured in a crash in rural Pratt County early August 9 when the truck he was driving near Coats went off the road due to reported bright lights from another vehicle that blinded him.
This garage sale served a purpose
On a weekend where more than 40 participants opened up their garages and alleys for garage sales with a primary purpose to get rid of unused stuff and make a bit of cash, one group stood out with their collection and purpose for sales.
Letter to the Editor: Dr. Pribil expresses concern over hospitalist plans
Last week, my former partners and longtime colleagues Dr. Aaron Zook and Dr. Rachel Hauser thought they were in ongoing negotiations and discussions with PRMC to fill the void of Dr. Dyer leaving, so they could continue caring for the patients of this region as they have with Dr. Dan Suiter and I, for the past 30-40 years.
Elvis enchants Hilltop Manor residents
For 40 residents at Americare Hilltop Manor in Cunningham, and their invited family members and friends, Friday, August 1, 2025 was a day to remember. Elvis came to town, bringing songs, dancing, smiles, clapping, and good memories for those in attendance.
Local persons to benefit from energy relief fund grant
A $10,000 grant from South Central Community Foundation (SCCF) to the Hope Center will bring energy assistance to 24 families, which include veterans, retired elderly, children and single moms struggling with food insecurity. This grant will also support three local charities: the Pratt County Food Bank, Pratt Area Humane Society, and the Pratt Health Foundation.
Skyline agriculture and FFA programs recognized for building leaders of tomorrow
The agriculture and FFA programs of Skyline Schools, Pratt, has been recognized at the national level for excellence.
Pratt Community College tennis team places 4th in National Championships
With quiet determination, Pratt Community College tennis teams have built a reckoning among competitors over the past three years under leadership of head coach Jeret Johnson. After a tough season of Division 1 and Division 2 competitions with schools like Cowley College, Seward County, and Barton, the PCC men’s tennis team was elated to win 4th place team in the Nation for 2025.
Green caboose leaves Pratt for Arizona
The green caboose train car that has been a part of Pratt lore since December 2006 has flown the coop. Well, not actually flown but it was picked up last month by a crane from Trand and loaded out overhead onto a big truck, sold to a couple from Arizona who said they intend to use it for much the same purpose that Larry Kahmeyer and family did at the Evergreen Motel on the west side of Pratt.
That’s enough rain already
Enough rain fell in Pratt County late Thursday into Friday, July 25 that sheep and goat pens at the Pratt County Fairgrounds flooded overnight. 4-Hers and parents scrambled Friday morning to clean out the pens and walkways, dry out animals best they could, and replace wet mulch and sawdust bedding with dry.