Emergency management director Adam Bryant and sheriff Gary Knight attended the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd, to discuss fundraising for a county drone. Bryant discussed what the drone would be used for and how it could be shared between the various departments, including the sheriff, fire, and cities. The drone could take accident photos, search and rescue, establish fire locations and movement, etc., and be shared between other counties or cities when needed.

KHP personnel assisted 901 motorists over the holiday reporting period The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Independence Day Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m.

Stockton, Kansas, is now a small part of Anton Nootenboom’s long journey of walking across America barefoot to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health. Anton, who is from the Netherlands and goes by the tag name “Barefoot Dutchman,” is a 37-year-old Dutch Army veteran and mental health advocate.

At a special meeting held Tuesday, July 2nd, the Stockton USD 271 School Board members voted to appoint Andy Muir to the open Board Member position recently vacated by Jesse Stithem. Board member BJ Hoeting abstained from the vote.

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects, one of which includes replacing the bridge just west of Stockton. The letting took place June 20, 2024, in Topeka.

For the past thirteen years, Frank Rajewski has been a key figure at Rooks County Health Center, where he has served as the Chief Financial Officer. Rajewski has recently announced his retirement.

It’s a sign of the season – political campaigning and the posting of campaign signs. The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state highway right of way.

festival. Seeking donations for the event in such a short time was challenging, but also was the creation of a new 501C3 non-profit organization called the Stocktown Foundation.