A “Sentinel-Style” Review of 2022
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Sept. 1— 2022 Rooks County valuations were up over $11 million, mainly due to oil increases. Arthur R. “Art” Armbrister, James Patrick Page, Bethel P.
Headlines
Goodland man sentenced to more than eight years in prison for child death
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GOODLAND – A Goodland man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for his conviction in the death of a child in 2020, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said today.
Suspicious death investigation in Wamego
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POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Wamego Police Department, and the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a man’s death after he was found Sunday afternoon at a residence in Wamego, Kansas.
UPDATE: Condition of deputy shot in officer-involved shooting
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FORD COUNTY—The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), and the Ford County Sheriff’s Office updated on the deputy who remained hospitalized in Wichita after an officer-involved shooting occurred Monday in Dodge City, Kansas.
Busy agenda for Rooks County Commission
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At the start of the January 17th meeting of the Rooks County Commission, Chuck Comeau with the Senior Services Board, was present to answer questions after forwarding all the Redbud Village information and feasibility study to the commissioners as requested at their last meeting.
Regents approve FHSU, NCK Tech, Northwest Tech affiliation agreement
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FHSU University Communications— A formal affiliation between Fort Hays State University, North Central Kansas Technical College and Northwest Kansas Technical College was unanimously approved at the Kansas Board of Regents meeting last week.
Rod & Lisa Marcotte chosen as the 2022 Bankers Soil Conservation Award Winner
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Rod and Lisa Marcotte are this year’s recipients of the Rooks County Conservation District’s Bankers Soil Conservation Award.
Vernon & Diane Strutt named 2022 Windbreak Award Winner
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The 2022 Rooks County Windbreak Award winner is Vernon and Diane Strutt of rural Woodston. In 1978, the Strutts moved back to the area to farm and ranch.
Kansas Day Celebration at Nova Theatre this Sunday
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Please join the Rooks County Historical Society this Sunday, January 29th, at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Kansas Day.
Equipment purchases approved at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting
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A trailer and mini excavator were approved for purchase at the Stockton City Commission meeting held on Tuesday, January 17th. City employees Cory Carlson and Ray Niblock were on hand to present the bids to the commissioners, starting with the trailer bid.
