Economies of scale can apply to Vacation Bible School — it takes just as much preparation to bring a quality program to 14 children as it does to 150, according to Angela McGraw, youth leader at First Christian Church in Pratt.

Two new Kansas traffic laws took effect on July 1, but drivers will have a year to get used to them before being ticketed for not obeying the “Right Lane Law” and “Move It Law.”

Because of the Independence Day holiday, the Tribune will not publish Friday, July 3.

Every year on July 4 the “bombs bursting in air” referred to by Francis Scott Keyes in what became the national anthem are recreated in stadiums, parks, over lakes and in backyards. For most people, shooting or watching fireworks displays probably has more to do with family and celebration than with patriotism.

A pair of Skyline Board of Education members completed their last board meeting Tuesday night drawing to a close a total of 34 years of service to USD 438 on the board.