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Kester Auto Parts LLC is growing once again, making room for new inventory and expanded services with a showroom addition now underway.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, September 28, in Hays, resulting in the death of an officer with the Hays Police Department.

Come join the Stockton Methodist Church for a Night of Worship (N.O.W.) on Saturday, October 11th starting at 6:00 p.m. with the serving of chicken and homemade noodles. Then hear the encouraging message from Cody Jarvis at 6:30 p.m.

It's that exciting time of year again—Fall is here! Get ready for the Stockton Pumpkin Patch Festival, a weekend full of fall fun! Join us this Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 5th, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Stockton City Park!

After seven and a half years of teaching at Stockton Grade School, Laura Moffet has assumed a new position in the District as the high school assistant principal and student success coordinator. In her previous role at the middle school, Moffet taught social studies, science, and entrepreneurship.

A Woodston man has been sentenced to just over three years in prison for his actions at the Alta Convenience Store located at 101 South Washington in Plainville. Chief Judge of the 23rd Judicial District, Judge Curtis Brown, issued the sentence on April 9, 2025.

Earlier this summer, the Rooks County Healthcare Foundation was awarded $25,000 implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity's Rural Champions grant program, announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation.

The Rooks County Board of Commissioners met with the following members present: Chairman Tim Berland, Tracy Rudman, and Jake Prockish. Laura Montgomery, County Clerk, was present to record the minutes, and Tonia Goertz with Plainville Times was present to write a report for the newspaper.

The Rooks County Board of Commissioners met with the following members present: Chairman Tim Berland, Jake Prockish, and Tracy Rudman. Laura Montgomery, County Clerk, was present to record the minutes. Berland called the meeting to order and asked all to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) announced Friday, September 12, the members of his 2025 Service Academy Selection Board. The Board will review applications and conduct interviews with candidates applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies.