Minor earthquakes are occurring frequently in the Rooks County area. On Thursday, July 10, two events happened within 20 minutes of each other.

Kansas hospitals appreciated the invitation from Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) to join a virtual town hall to discuss the Budget Reconciliation Bill. The U.S.

The RCH board members present at the Rooks County Health Center’s regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 27th were: Brad Plumer (Chair); Shelbe Darnell, DC (Vice Chair); Anna Muir (Secretary); Dan Sanchez, MD; and Jay Casey.

In a surprising turn of events, a popular chain of Mexican restaurants, which includes one located in Plainville, has been shut down by the Kansas Department of Revenue due to significant tax violations totaling $301,031.29. Patrons and loyal fans of the restaurant, which has been a staple in the community for nearly a decade, were left in shock as the news broke, pulling the shutters down on their favorite spot for fajitas and margaritas.

Growing up, Carson shared his Grandpa’s love of aviation, and over the years, it transcended into Carson looking to the skies for his career. Since he had always been passionate about planes, the idea of flying took root a little deeper when he was in high school in North Carolina.

Rivver Long, a member of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter at Stockton High School, recently competed at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) held in Orlando, Fla., from July 5-9, 2025. The conference welcomed thousands of students from across the nation for a week of competition, leadership development, and career exploration.

At the start of the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 1st, the commissioners approved the Consent Agenda which included the Solomon Valley Manor gross payroll for $77,076.21, the Solomon Valley Manor warrants for $82,635.44, the City of Stockton gross payroll for $114,730.49, and the June 17th regular meeting minutes.

The Rooks County Commissioners met on Monday, June 30th, for the end-of-the-month meeting to review and sign vouchers and payroll. At the start of the meeting, they conducted business by first meeting with Corrina Cox with Northwest Kansas Planning and Development, who presented them with the environmental review for the CDBG Damar project.

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The wheat harvest is more than just a seasonal event; it’s an integral part of the community’s identity and agricultural heritage. Each summer, as the fields of golden wheat sway under the warm Kansas sun, it signals the time for one of the most important harvests of the year.