President Ronald Reagan was in his last year as president when Glenna Borho won her first term as city commissioner for Pratt.

Pratt Firefighter Dan Decker explains a firefighting technique to Pratt, Haviland and Iuka firefighters Wednesday night at a fire drill on east Sixth Street. Firefighters entered the house filled with smoke from burning hay bales and practiced in live fire conditions.

A proposed new building for Pratt County Emergency and Medical Services is on hold while a committee studies if there are other solutions for a department that has outgrown its space and has equipment scattered in four locations.

Think of the many traditions that you and your family have during the holidays.  Think of all you have to be thankful for when you’re amongst friends and family throughout this holiday season. 
In the midst of errands and bustling schedules, it’s easy to forget to stop and remember the important things in life. 

A gap in the Pratt County emergency siren warning system is now filled. Some 400 people in and around Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks now have a warning siren in case of severe weather.