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Body The Rooks County Health Center has earned national recognition after being named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States for 2026 by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Body A check for over $20,000 was presented to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas by Dancing Together for the DSNWK event held on Sunday, March 1st, at Beach Schmidt Performing Arts Center in Hays.

Body Smoky Hills PBS (SHPBS) is thrilled to unveil one of the talented winners of the 2026 PBS KIDS Writers Contest.

Body Over the past two weeks, local fire departments have responded to a series of incidents across the county. The first occurred on Tuesday, April 21st, when the Stockton Fire Department was called at approximately 4:40 p.m.

Body Rooks County Health Center was recognized with multiple honors at the 2026 Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators Emerald Awards, including an Emerald Award in the Total Campaign category and Best of Show for the Relocate to Rooks campaign.

Body Child Care Aware of Kansas has named the Plainville Wellness Coalition a Child Care Community Champion for their exceptional efforts to strengthen local child care.

Body With camping season just around the corner, it's time to dust off your fishing gear, boat, and camper, and settle into your favorite spot at Webster Reservoir.

Body Honoring Plainville’s School Lunch Hero: Melea McCrae’s 20 Years of Heartfelt Service Plainville was filled with laughter and joy as the community celebrated National School Lunch Hero Day, paying special tribute to Melea McCrae for her remarkable 20 years of devoted service to...