Getting ready for Easter, one trim at a time
Kenny Clark at Clarks Barber Shop in St. John has trimmed a lot of hair since he opened shop in 1965. Last week he cut some hair for a couple of hares, making sure they look fabulous for Easter weekend.
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Pratt businesses support Family Crisis Center in Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Family Crisis Center kicked off Sexual Assault Awareness Month (S.A.A.M.) with the National Day of Action (Go Teal Day) on April 1 by presenting teal keys of solidarity at Hearing Life, The People’s Bank, and Legacy Bank.
Chickens are hot at 5 Acre Farm near Iuka
It’s a crazy time in the chicken business, according to poultry farmer Luke Laha, who with his wife, Caitlyn, operates the 5 Acre Farm near Iuka. The poultry business is hot right now, but not because the price of eggs is high in the grocery store.
Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt to host youth April 16-18
EL DORADO, Kan. – April 8, 2025 –TheKansas One Shot Turkey Huntis excited to announce its selection of five youth hunters thanks to its continued partnership with Pass It On! Outdoor Mentorsand the Kansas Wildscape Foundation. This year, exceptional kids from across the state of Kansas will have the unique opportunity to participate in this upcoming hunting event that will take place April 16-18, 2025.
Predator problems? A control guide for livestock producers
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Based on 2020 market values, predators cause approximately $4 million in losses annually to Kansas cattle producers. Likewise, they financially burden the state’s small ruminant operations to the tune of about $750,000 per year.
Weapons, drugs, and animals taken in search by Stafford County Sheriff’s Department; two arrests made
The Stafford County Kansas Sheriff’s Office initiated a search warrant on March 28, 2025 at 117 N Spickard Avenue in Macksville, Kansas which resulted in a recovery of stolen firearms, drugs, and multiple animals.
Winsor wins Shrine Duals match
Congratulations to Pratt High School senior wrestler Blake Winsor who was invited to compete in the 2025 Shrine Duals Wrestling event last weekend. Winsor won his 157 lbs. match up in fine style, as documented by Bill Rea Photography at the Wichita extravaganza.
Tariffs welcomed on Canadian and Mexican beef and cattle
For decades now we’ve argued that free trade, meaning when tariffs are reduced to zero, was harming American farmers and ranchers, particularly cattle and sheep farmers and ranchers. Our logical arguments against free trade included that many foreign countries had lower wages, lower production standards, relaxed environmental standards, and weaker currencies.
Walk Kansas registration now open
MANHATTAN – Registration opened March 4 for Walk Kansas, an eight-week team-based challenge that encourages teams of six to exercise and live more healthfully while walking a distance equivalent to the length of the Sunflower State.
Leadership League of South Central Kansas joins statewide convention
Local members of the Leadership League of South Central Kansas spent two days in Wichita at the Kansas Leadership Center participating in the KLC pathway program Your Leadership Edge. The Pratt-based class joined approximately 180 other professionals during the two day training. They participated in large group presentations and four rotations of smaller Edge Group break outs. In February, the class completed the first pathway program, When Everyone Leads which was a prerequisite to YLE.