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Body The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a resurfacing project on a portion of U.S. 36 in Phillips County the week of July 13.

Body At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 30th, noxious weed supervisor Ray Swaney was present to discuss the fall spraying program and the purchase of 700 gallons of chemicals.

Body Palco City Mayor Kyle Karlin called the special meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th. Those present in-person included mayor Kyle Karlin, city clerk Larissa Wilson, and council member Brandon Kuhn.

Body The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2025 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas.

Body The University of Kansas Hospital’s Burnett Burn Center, together with Olathe, Liberty and Great Bend hospital campuses, report the following number of cumulative fireworks- related injures as of 1:30 p.m.

Body Wheat harvest continues to inch toward completion across Rooks County as repeated rainstorms over the past two weeks have kept combines out of the fields and created additional challenges for area producers.

Body A Plainville man is being held at the Rooks County Jail on a $25,000 bond after his arrest on Saturday, June 20. On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, five charges were filed in Rooks County District Court against 54-yearold Aaron D.

Body The community of Plainville came together last Wednesday to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a festive block party held across the street from the Plainville Memorial Library.

Body This Fourth of July, as we celebrate our freedom and those who served and continue to serve our country, take the time to remember two of these servicemen who have been honored with a memorial located in the Roadside Park on the north edge of Plainville, a short distance from the...

Body Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is proud to announce a grant award from the Heartland Community Foundation totaling $2,430.97.