Headlines
Mayor Kyle Karlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present included Mayor Kyle Karlin; Council Members Brandon Kuhn, Stephen Desaire, Koleson…
A wave of motor vehicle accidents—from multi-car collisions to unexpected encounters with livestock—has kept Rooks County emergency responders on high alert…
At the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, Jayne Prockish was present during Public Comments to discuss the dog situation by her house. She…
The Plainville City Council began its June 2nd regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the Consent Agenda. Included in the…
What's Happening
The 16th annual Swing Into Summer Cruise Night and Car Show is happening on Friday, June 19th, and Saturday, June 20th! Here’s what to expect over the two…
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Sentinel-Times is excited to announce its new “Stars, Stripes & Savings: 5 Weeks to Freedom!”…
Mark your calendars for an exciting gathering as the Woodston High School alumni and friends celebrate on Saturday, August 15th, at Meridy's Restaurant in…
Join the Nova Theatre in Stockton for some cool Wednesday afternoon $1.00 movies during June! Showtime each Wednesday is at 3:00 p.m. with the lineup as…
Sports
Logan/Palco standouts Carson Knipp, Case Ashmore, and Bryson Bolig have been selected to participate in the 41st Annual Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games scheduled…
The Stockton Tiger Sharks Swim season is underway, with the sharks circling in the water and posting some great times and placings at their first meet held in…
Stockton senior Cheyenne Hoeting put an exclamation point on an outstanding high school track and field career, earning two medals at the 2026 KSHSAA State…
Courts
The following $200 fines were received in Plainville Municipal Court for careless driving: Hailey Talor, Stockton; Kohl Batterson, Viola, Ark.; Roseanne…
The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office for the week of June 1st through June 7th reads as follows: Administrative Calls 323, 9-1-1 Calls 31, Non-…
The call log for the Sheriff’s Office for the week of May 25th though May 31st reads as follows: Administrative Calls 435, 9-1-1 Calls 27, Non-Injury Accidents…
The following fines were received in Stockton Municipal Court for speeding: Dakota M. Baker, Hastings, Neb., $198; Zion D. Choi, Lafayette, Ind., $153; and…
Kansas Klips
Kansas fishermen's catch broke record that stood for more than 50 yearsPRATT—On April 18th, 2026, Michael Barnett of Baxter Springs landed a 33.6-pound, 63-…
Amish-inspired Kansas restaurant to close after five decadesPLEASANTVIEW—Dutch Kitchen Restaurant, a Reno County staple for more than five decades, closed at…
56-year-old African elephant dies at Kansas zooTOPEKA—A sad and difficult announcement regarding Tembo, the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center's beloved 56-…
Hays woman hospitalized after crash during a U-turnHARVEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8th, in Harvey…
Opinion
I think Mr. Fred down on the Gulf Coast was having a bit of fun at my expense.Feel free to change the profession at the end to one of your choice.Four older…
* I am not saying I am old, but I will say I celebrated America’s Bicentennial in 1976.* I just caught a glimpse of my laugh lines in the mirror, and I…
“Wonder what the count is today,” said Herb. “Sure is hot.”We sipped simultaneously, as is our wont, and stared at our friend. “What count would that be?”…
* Be the reason you make someone smile today, or blocks you! Whatever!* “Just because I sparkle doesn’t mean I don’t see all the bad stuff around. I see it all…
Community
'Jesus is the Good Shepherd” was the message title taken from John 10:110. The Bible tells us that we, like sheep, have all gone astray. Because that is true,…
Finishing up the last verses of Acts this week, Pastor Matt related how Paul ended as he had begun: preaching the Word of God. Our journey through the book of…
Readiness for Spiritual Warfare: Praying on All Occasions. Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1718 We are nearing the end of our sermon series on the Armor of…
Jesus says, “I am the living bread.”On Sunday, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, originally established in 1264 by Pope…
Yesteryear
* The Rooks County Sheriff's Department hired Travis Bacon. It was his first assignment as an officer after working in Corrections in Kearney, Nebraska.* The…
* One of the saddle broncs, Copenhagen, that was to be featured by the McComb Rodeo Company at the Plainville Saddle Club Rodeo was destined for national…
* While on the road home from Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Burroughs and daughter, Jeanne, were run into by a big car driven by W.H. Frazier of Russell. The…
Obituaries
Annette Marie Swearingen, 82, passed away on Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by her family and friends.She was born on August 1…
Gena Lee Keas, 87, of Palco, Kansas, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas.Gena was born on February 28,…
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Lala, 89, formerly of Woodston, Kansas, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Sunporch of Smith County in Smith Center, Kansas.She was born on…
Victoria Lynn “Vicky” Wells, 71, Damar, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at HaysMed, surrounded by her family.She was born June 8, 1954, in Hays, the…
Extension News & Insight
When it’s hot and dry, it is important to think about water conservation. The goal is to keep our plants alive while conserving water. Here are a few…
Drought is a deficiency in precipitation over an extended period. It is a part of normal climate variability in many climate zones. The duration of droughts…
Several alfalfa fields in north central Kansas were sampled last week to assess early-season alfalfa pests. The main focus was on alfalfa weevil and pea aphids…
While cool-season lawn grasses are more common in Kansas, homeowners in the entire state could consider warm-season turfgrasses, or those lawns more tolerant…
Legislative News
This week marked the final stretch before the veto session. The Senate adjourned early Friday, March 27th, and will return April 9 to consider vetoes, finalize…
During the 2025 legislative session, approximately 775 bills and resolutions were introduced during the 90-day session. Over one hundred of these passed both…
SENATE HIGHLIGHTS - WEEKLY OVERVIEWThe Kansas Legislature wrapped up the regular portion of the 2025 session on Thursday, advancing a comprehensive budget and…
This week was exceptionally busy on the Senate floor, as we passed numerous bills addressing a broad array of topics significant to Kansas. Next week, the…