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Schmidt Foundation announces $1 million matching gift for the Sternberg Museum

5 days ago By News Staff

The future of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History received a significant boost today when Gary Shorman, president of the Bob and Pat Schmidt Foundation, announced a matching gift initiative that will double contributions up to $1 million to the Fort Hays State University Foundation’s Save...

Sentinel-Times Online Edition Delay: Issue Now Resolved

5 days ago By News Staff

The Sentinel-Times received several phone calls today from subscribers who had not received their online issue as expected.

A Town Without a Newspaper Loses More Than News

1 week ago By News Staff

During National Newspaper Week, we should all ask what would happen if our local newspaper suddenly disappeared. Our community would lose more than headlines.

A Town Without a Newspaper Loses More Than News

Palco Man Killed in Rollover Crash Near Hill City

1 week ago By News Staff

The Rooks County community is mourning the loss of a Palco man following a single-vehicle accident last week. The fatal rollover occurred early Wednesday morning, September 30, in Graham County, claiming the life of 67-year-old Robert Heller of Palco.

Tragic Collision Claims Life of Paradise Man

1 week ago By News Staff

A fatal accident claimed the life of a Paradise man late Monday evening last week, September 28, according to authorities. Emergency responders were dispatched to 180th Street, about a mile south of Fairview Road, around 9:21 p.m.

A String of Unusual Accidents and Animal Encounters Rock Rooks County

1 week ago By Bart Hamilton

This week’s report of road accidents in Rooks County was anything but ordinary, with a series of bizarre and dramatic incidents keeping law enforcement and first responders on their toes.

2026 SHS Homecoming Candidates

1 week ago By Virgi Laska

It’s Homecoming Week at Stockton High School, and Tiger Nation is celebrating with a week full of activities leading up to Friday night’s crowning ceremony and football game against the Osborne Bulldogs.

THIS YEAR’S SHS HOMECOMING QUEEN & KING CANDIDATES are (front row, from left) Camille Lowry, Mia Odle, and Natalie Nuss. Back row, from left: Ashton Nuss, Deyton Carpenter, and Jace Kesler. (Courtesy Photo)

Homecoming Parade Route Changes Friday

1 week ago By News Staff

Stockton’s Homecoming Parade will get underway at 2:30 p.m. Friday, with community members reminded of a change to this year’s parade route.

A Blessed Beginning: New daycare facility nears completion in Stockton

1 week ago By Virgi Laska

What began a few years ago as an effort to keep a much-needed service from disappearing from Stockton is now nearing an exciting new chapter, as a spacious new daycare facility prepares to open its doors on Main Street.

VOTE 2026: Important Dates To Remember

1 week ago By News Staff

October 13: Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration to change address or name only to participate in the 2026 General Election. October 14: First day of advance voting.