Mayor Reese Brown opened the Public Hearing for the 2026 City of Stockton Budget at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16.

(The following article is taken from the Rooks County Commission’s September 16th regular meeting minutes.) The Rooks County Board of Commissioners met with the following present: Chairman Tim Berland and members Tracy Rudman and Jake Prockish. Laura Montgomery, County Clerk, was present to record the minutes.

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The Heartland Community Foundation is excited to host the 2nd annual Give Fest—communitywide giving day—on October 10, 2025, in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties! Get ready to experience a day filled with philanthropy, community spirit, and Oktoberfest-themed fun. With up to 100% of donations matched by the Heartland Community Foundation, this is a powerful opportunity to maximize your impact while supporting your favorite local nonprofits.

Kester Auto Parts LLC is growing once again, making room for new inventory and expanded services with a showroom addition now underway. The family-owned business has steadily broadened its offerings to meet customer demand—adding hardware, farm and ag supplies, Dewalt tools, Ritchie water systems, and even lawn mowers.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, September 28, in Hays, resulting in the death of an officer with the Hays Police Department. On Saturday, September 27, just before midnight, Hays Police Department (HPD) received a 911 call indicating a female subject had escaped a domestic violence incident at a residence in the 2000 block of E.

Come join the Stockton Methodist Church for a Night of Worship (N.O.W.) on Saturday, October 11th starting at 6:00 p.m. with the serving of chicken and homemade noodles. Then hear the encouraging message from Cody Jarvis at 6:30 p.m.

It's that exciting time of year again—Fall is here! Get ready for the Stockton Pumpkin Patch Festival, a weekend full of fall fun! Join us this Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 5th, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Stockton City Park!

After seven and a half years of teaching at Stockton Grade School, Laura Moffet has assumed a new position in the District as the high school assistant principal and student success coordinator. In her previous role at the middle school, Moffet taught social studies, science, and entrepreneurship.

A Woodston man has been sentenced to just over three years in prison for his actions at the Alta Convenience Store located at 101 South Washington in Plainville. Chief Judge of the 23rd Judicial District, Judge Curtis Brown, issued the sentence on April 9, 2025.