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The Western Plains Painters, formerly known as the Palco Art Club, recently hosted two events to introduce their new name change and continue their mission of inspiring and instructing local artists.

The Rooks County Commissioners met with sheriff Gary Knight at their May 31st weekly meeting to review the bids for the new security system for the jail. The only bid Knight received was from INA Alert.

The Kansas Highway Patrol has released its Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 27 through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2022.

It has been quite a while since Stockton has experienced a spring storm the magnitude of the one which struck the community last Sunday afternoon. After a beautiful day on Saturday, Mother Nature blessed us that evening with nearly .75 an inch of welcomed rain.

It’s been nearly 29 years ago since the town of Stockton was rattled after learning Kim Ordway, age 32 at the time, killed both of his parents in their home just west of Stockton on November, 19, 1993.

After a six month long extensive and comprehensive nationwide search to replace outgoing CEO AJ Thomas, the best candidate turned out to be right here at home in Rooks County.

In his annual address during the Memorial Day Services at the Stockton Cemetery on Monday, May 30th, veteran and VFW Post 8873 Quartermaster John Berkley spoke as follows: “Welcome. On Memorial Day, veterans gather to remember and honor those who have served to protect and defend our liberties.

A SURPRISE RETIREMENT RECEPTION was held for Rooks County Clerk Ruthmary Muir on Tuesday, May 24th. Family, friends and colleagues gathered on the second floor of the courthouse for cake and punch.

The Rooks County Commissioners met with Tawnya Rohr and some of the Senior Companions at their weekly meeting on Tuesday, May 24. Senior Companions/Foster Grandparents who were present included Betty Cadoret, Glen Buss, and Linda and Jim Paley.