U.S. 36 project to start soon in Phillipsburg
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A reconstruction project on a portion of U.S. 36 in Phillipsburg was expected to begin Wednesday, June 21.
Former Stockton man loses life in one-vehicle accident
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A Kansas man, who spent most of his teen years growing up in and around Stockton, died on Tuesday, June 13, following a one-vehicle accident in Cowley County. Charles Raymond Velz of Winfield, 50, was eastbound on U160 at milepost 316, at 9:25 a.m., when the 2023 Western Star Cement Mixer truck he was driving left the roadway, struck a culvert, and partially overturned in the south ditch.
Flag presentation held at SVM
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It was more than fitting that four Stockton VFW Post 8873 veterans held a United States Flag presentation for the residents at Solomon Valley Manor on Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14th. Army veterans John Berkley, Scott Baker, Ed Thayer, and Navy veteran Tim Johnston were on hand during the evening presentation with Baker starting the program by reading about the history and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance before they led the residents in the reciting of the Pledge.
Matt Whitney meets with county commissioners
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Matt Whitney met with the Rooks County Commission on Tuesday, June 13th, to talk about concerns and ask questions of the commissioners. Whitney asked about the mil levy, and if the County would be going revenue neutral to which commissioner John Ruder replied that the Commission is waiting on the county valuations, and then they will meet with the accountant in July to look at the numbers for the upcoming 2024 budget.
It’s the Millers!
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While most of the area has been enjoying cool evenings and some late-night thunderstorms, this is also why we have seen an abundance of Miller moths this May and June. The flight of the moths on their annual migration to the mountains originates in fields across eastern Colorado and adjacent areas of western Kansas and Nebraska.
UPDATE: Investigation of letters with suspicious white powder
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TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with assistance from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and other partners, updated findings on the white powder found in letters sent to Kansas legislators and public officials.
Letters containing suspicious white powder being investigated across Kansas
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TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and several local police departments and fire departments have responded today after mail was received by legislators and other public officials containing a suspicious white powder.
New state task force announced major fentanyl seizure
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SEDGWICK COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announced that their newly formed task force, the Joint Fentanyl Impact Team (JFIT), made its first significant seizure of fentanyl pills.
Stockton Fire Department called out at 6:12 Thursday evening
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The Stockton Fire Department was called to 216 North Elm (Methodist Church) early Thursday evening, at 6:12 p.m. for a power pole on fire.
If you are in the vicinity, please use extra caution and watch out for responding EMS.
More details will be given once they have become available.
HCF announces the 2023-24 Youth Action Council members
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The Heartland Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the selection of the 2023-24 Youth Action Council (YAC) members. The YAC program, designed for high school students in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties, aims to foster leadership skills, encourage philanthropy, and cultivate a deeper sense of community pride among young individuals.
