Attention Flat Track Racing fans, friends, and family! The Kansas Motorcycle Sportsman’s Association, Inc. invites everyone to its first Alumni Reunion event in Manhattan, Kansas, on Saturday, January 25th, at the Double Tree By Hilton Manhattan (former Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan, 530 Richards Drive).

Donna Rae Pearson, of Topeka, has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Nicodemus Historical Society and Museum in Nicodemus. She assumed the position on January 1, 2025.

Prairie Heritage Auction of Plainville (1001 South Washington Street) will host its 49th Annual Anniversary Two-Day Auction on Saturday, February 1st, and Sunday, February 2nd. On Saturday, there will be a huge sports card and memorabilia auction at Auction City Limits on South Highway 183 for Mel Korbe, starting at 8:30 a.m., featuring vintage from the 1950s to the present day.

Chief Judge Glenn Braun will retire on January 13 after serving 12 1/2 years in the 23rd Judicial District. The 23rd Judicial District is composed of Ellis, Gove, Rooks, and Trego counties.

(The following article is from the unapproved December 9th Woodston City Council regular meeting minutes.) The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on Monday, December 9th, 2024. Mayor April Yakish called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Kansas Highway Patrol recently released its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m.

The Kansas Highway Patrol has released its New Year’s Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m.

While the risk to the general public remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to exercise caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) virus both nationally and within Kansas.

At the start of the last meeting of 2024 for the Rooks County Commission on Tuesday, December 31st, register of deeds April Brown was present to update the commissioners on the County’s computer server. The process has been started to change all departments to the new computer site and set up emails.

Feb. 15—Coffeyville Bancorp, Inc. and Stockton Bancshares, Inc. announced signing a Definitive Merger Agreement. Lyla Oller was named Rooks County Spelling Bee winner. Chet and Annette Look sold their Culligan dealership to Culligan of Kearney. Rex Wise (1949) and Shirley F. Finnesy (1935) passed away. Headed to the KSHSAA Girls 4-3-2-1A State Wrestling Tournament were Ashlyn Hahn and Carolina Northup. Aidyen Kerr placed first at the Junior Panther Classic Wrestling Tournament.