Newsletter-Late-Week
Crouch shares The Point plans with Pratt Rotary
Members of the Pratt Rotary Club were given an inside look at the soon-coming The Point Pavillion sports facility at their August 15 meeting by newly-hired City of Pratt Recreation Director Justin Crouch.
Street work plans released for Pratt
The City of Pratt will be doing road work in city limits (weather permitting) in the following locations, according to a news release on Monday, August 19. The street department has acknowledged that this will be an inconvenience but hopes it will be a very short project.
Younie named Teacher of the Year
Tonya Younie, K-3 Resource Teacher at USD 382 Southwest Elementary School, has been named SCKSEC 2025 Teacher of the Year.
Celebrate art with continued events at the Filley
The Filley Art Museum is an art museum that can hold its own with most any art museum in the United States. (Or the world) I am privileged to volunteer there, and even though Wed. mornings, when I am there, are not the busiest, there are still some that drop by and tour, but of course weekends and afternoons are much busier, especially with the four museum Summer Passport Program where families can stamp their passport at each museum for free entry and win a goodies bag after visiting all four.
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.
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.