Headlines
Cole Flower of Stockton competed in a once-in-a-lifetime Kansas Junior Livestock Show in Hutchinson from October 2nd through October 4th, taking three market…
One-year-old Molle, a black Labrador, joined the Rooks County Sheriff's Department on July 13th and has quickly made a name for herself.Her K-9 trainer and…
We’ve always heard that change is inevitable—sometimes for the better, sometimes not. Next week, we face a shift that affects not just our staff, but every…
Recapturing Body Condition in the Cowherd In 2026, droughtstressed pastures and intense heat could easily leave cows thinner than normal at weaning this…
What's Happening
The 8th annual Stockton Rodders, Inc. Fundraiser, Dinner, Auction, and Dance will be at the St. Thomas Parish Center (722 Main) in Stockton this Saturday,…
The annual Stockton Methodist Church of Restoration’s Lord’s Acre Annual Soup Supper & Auction is Wednesday, November 4th.The event will be held in the…
The Stockton United Methodist Church of Restoration, located at 204 Elm Street, is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat Community Meal this Saturday, October 31st…
The annual Coat Exchange Program is back on the first floor of the Rooks County Courthouse. Anyone can pick up a coat or donate coats to this worthwhile…
Sports
The 2026 volleyball season came to an end for all four area high school teams last week following postseason tournament action, with Stockton advancing the…
Courts
The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office for the week of October 19th through October 25th reads as follows: Administrative Calls 230, 9-1-1 Calls 21…
JudgmentsCity of Stockton vs. Brandi Worley, Stockton, Recovery of Money. Default Judgment for the plaintiff for $130.00 plus interest and costs.PCA…
The following fines were received in Stockton Municipal Court for the period 7-1-2026 to 9-302026: For speeding: Ferrill R. Conant, Smith Center, $240; Ricole…
The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office for the week of October 12 through October 18th reads as follows: Administrative Calls 369, 9-1-1 Calls 39,…
Kansas Klips
Moran announces $49 million investment for Phillips CountyWASHINGTON—U. S. Senator Jerry Moran, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on…
Wichita woman finds original painting linked to Bernie Madoff’s seized assetsWICHITA—A Wichita woman went to what she thought was a normal estate sale. There,…
Elephant who lived at Kansas zoo since 1972 has diedSEDGWICK COUNTY—The Sedgwick County Zoo family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Stephanie, a 55…
FHSU President announces official closure of Sternberg MuseumHAYS—“After careful deliberation, I have decided to close the Sternberg Museum's public-facing…
Opinion
Great Places To RetireThis list breaking down great places to retire came in over the transom.You can retire to Phoenix, Ariz., where ...1. You are willing to…
For weeks, candidate ads have dominated television viewing. Text messages and phone calls are nonstop. Yard signs are popping up like my late-season tomatoes…
Squash. Just listen to that word one more time. Squash…one of the English language’s most painful words, along with maim and trauma and rend and okra and…
* Remember, it is truly a blessing to be completely exhausted because you spent the weekend making memories with your favorite people.* Spoiler Alert for all…
Community
Week nine of the 2026 high school football season gets underway this week as two area teams begin postseason playoff action, while a third will wrap up its…
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas hosted its annual awards luncheon in Hays on Tuesday, October 6. Highlights included a special award to Michelle…
It's been another busy, fun-filled week at the Stockton Public Library! From creative activities and cooking to games and Story Time, there's something for…
At the library, we always work to make sure we have something for everyone. Our goal is to offer great reads, services, and programs for all ages. We are…
Yesteryear
* The continuing rivalry between Keith Unrein, a firm Kansas University supporter, and Larry and Linda Stamper, Kansas State supporters was gearing up. The…
* “The Pawns of Dishonor," a book reflecting wartime experiences by former Plainville resident and 1964 PHS graduate Michael Clodfelter, was available. He…
* The oil well on the Casey Ranch is drilling ahead, and the bit is now past the 3,400 mark. This well showed a fair oil rate last week, and the chances of…
Obituaries
■ 1936 - 2026Verlin J. “Red” Pfeifer, 90, passed away at his home in Hill City on October 18, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1936, to Aloysius and Katherine…
■ 1970 - 2026Chad Christopher Conway, 56, of Plainville, passed away on October 19, 2026, at HaysMed Center in Hays.He was born on February 4, 1970, in…
Verlin J. “Red” Pfeifer, 90, passed away at his home in Hill City on October 18, 2026.He was born on March 19, 1936, to Aloysius and Katherine (Horning)…
Chad Christopher Conway, 56, of Plainville, passed away on October 19, 2026, at HaysMed Center in Hays.He was born on February 4, 1970, in Plainville, Kansas,…