Nov. 21, 2013Boaters increase odds of survival during cold-weather incidents when armed with the right knowledge and toolsPRATT – A quick slip of the foot, a clothing snag on a limb, or even high winds can pose a big risk for any boater, but add in freezing temperatures, and you may find yourself encountering a life or death situation. As colde ... Read More


Nov. 15, 2013 Winning entries from the Wild About Kansas junior photography contest feature photographers as young as age 12 PRATT – “To see the world through the eyes of a child” will soon be a reality for readers of the January/February photography issue of Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine. Winning photographs from the magazine’ ... Read More


Nov. 21, 2013 Students tested on knowledge of Kansas flora and fauna PRATT – A total of 23 teams consisting of 88 students from 21 Kansas high schools participated in the 15th Annual State Finals ECO-Meet on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Dyck Arboretum at Hesston College. Schools represented at the competition include: Blue Valley Center fo ... Read More