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Body Ninety-three spellers from across Kansas gathered to showcase their hard work and dedication at the Sunflower State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 21st. Each student had earned their place by finishing first in their county contest.

Body By Virgi Laska Sentinel-Times The Plainville City Council meeting held on Tuesday, March 17th, began with the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included the March 3rd regular meeting minutes and bills paid totaling $77,472.82.

Body During the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 17th, the commissioners approved and ordered a replacement assembly piece for $4,633.99 for the water plant pressure zone area to address a water leak.

Body Starting next school year, students across Kansas won’t be able to use their cellphones at school after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed the ban into law on Thursday, March 19.

Body At the start of the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 17th, the commissioners met with new economic development director Jeanine McKenna. She first invited the commissioners to the retirement reception of outgoing director Roger Hrabe.

Body Forty years ago, a husband and wife took a leap of faith in the middle of an oil crisis. Today, Crawford Supply Company, Inc. stands as living proof that grit, integrity, and a genuine love for community can outlast any downturn.

Body The Heartland Community Foundation is celebrating a milestone 10th annual Match Month, generating an impressive $789,069 in total impact thanks to the generosity of 509 donors across Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties.

Body For Anna Luna and her twelve-year-old daughter Olivia, a recent trip to Washington, D.C. was more than just a visit to the nation’s capital — it was a chance to represent their community, their farm, and the future of Kansas agriculture.

Body The Plainville USD 270 Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Monday, March 9th, starting with the Open Forum.

Body Average gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 21.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.11/g today, according to Gas-Buddy's survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas. Prices in Kansas are 65.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 34.