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Minor earthquake reported in Rooks County

4 years ago By News Staff

A small earthquake was recorded late Monday, April 11th, in Rooks County, the Kansas Geological Survey reported. The 2.4-magnitude quake was detected at 11:36 p.m. Monday in the western part of the county, between Plainville and the Rooks-Graham County line.

2022 SHS Prom Queen & King

4 years ago By News Staff

KYRA GOTTFRIED AND CAMDEN IWANSKI were crowned queen and king of the Stockton High School Junior/Senior Prom which was held last Saturday..

Commissioners approve $10.00 fee for swimming lessons

4 years ago By Virgi Laska

The Stockton City Commission voted to charge $10.00 per person for the week-long swimming lessons to be offered at the Stockton City Pool this summer during their regular meeting held on Tuesday, April 19th.

County approves funds for Redbud Village feasibility study

4 years ago By Virgi Laska

At the regular meeting of the Rooks County Commission, held on Tuesday, April 19th, the commissioners were informed that the Plainville Community Foundation has half of the funds, in the amount of $70,000.00, for the Redbud Village feasibility study.

Plainville man convicted of $10 million check-kiting scheme

4 years ago By News Staff

(The following story appeared online at WIBW.com and was written by Digital Producer Sarah Motter.) A Plainville man will face the penalty of a check-kiting scheme which resulted in the loss of $10 million from the banking system after his conviction. The U.S.

I-70 reopens between Goodland and Colby

4 years ago By News Staff

East- and west-bound I-70 between Goodland and Colby has reopened, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

I-70 Closed between Colby and Goodland due to wind, dust and crashes

4 years ago By News Staff

East- and west-bound I-70 is being closed between Goodland and Colby due to high winds, zero-visibility conditions and vehicle crashes, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The closing took place at 2:40 p.m. and will remain until conditions improve.