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New Plow Locations Tool offers real-time look at snow removal on Kansas highways

2 days ago By News Staff

The Kansas Department of Transportation has launched a new Plow Locations Tool that displays active snowplow locations on state highways across Kansas.The new tool is hosted on KanDrive.gov, the agency’s 24/7 resource for highway and weather conditions. To see where plows are working, users should:

In-Person Advance Voting Begins Monday, October 19

3 days ago By News Staff

In-person advance voting for the upcoming General Election begins Monday, October 19, 2026. The General Election itself is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3. Take advantage of this early opportunity to cast your ballot and avoid Election Day crowds!

USDA Appoints Gimmie Jo Jansonius as Administrator of Rural Business Cooperative Services

4 days ago By News Staff

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed Gimmie Jo Jansonius as Administrator of Rural Business- Cooperative Services (RBCS) within Rural Development.

Roadwork planned on U.S. 24 in Osborne County

4 days ago By News Staff

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin resurfacing a portion of U.S. 24 in Osborne County the week of Oct.

Dix Angus Ranch Ranked Ninth in Angus Registrations for Kansas During 2026

4 days ago By News Staff

Dix Angus Ranch, Stockton, ranked ninth in registering the most Angus beef cattle in Kansas with the American Angus Association during fiscal year 2026, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark Mc-Cully, the Association's chief executive officer.

Commissioners hire Colburn as new highway supervisor

4 days ago By Virgi Laska

The October 6th Rooks County Commission meeting began with an executive session with Sheriff Gary Knight, commissioners Jake Prockish, Tracy Rudman, and Tim Berland, commissioner- elect Jon Voss, and deputy clerk Corrina Swaney to discuss non-elected personnel.

Rooks County Courthouse employees learn fire safety skills

4 days ago By Virgi Laska

Employees at the Rooks County Courthouse received fire safety training on Wednesday, October 7th, as part of Fire Safety Week. Rooks County Emergency Management Director Adam Bryant, and courthouse custodian and Stockton firefighter Derry Dibble led the morning and afternoon classes.