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The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Ford Escape driven by 17-yearold Onna Jorge-Thelisma of Pittsburg, Kansas, was westbound on 515th Avenue just east of S 240th Street. The driver attempted to drive through an active railroad crossing arm. A southbound train struck the SUV.

The first order of business for the Rooks County Commission on Tuesday, July 15th, was a meeting with appraiser Ronda Morgan. She informed the commissioners that Carol and Jeff Van Dyke have filled out the application for their house’s tax abatement that was destroyed in a fire this past spring.

The El As De Oros Mexican restaurant at 711 South Washington in Plainville is set to reopen its doors this Friday, July 25th. The eating establishment had recently faced challenging times as the Stockton Sentinel reported last week.

The idea of installing a crucifix to watch over the St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Stockton was first discussed at a Knights of Columbus meeting more than five years ago.

Showcase Rooks County Conservation through your photography by entering the 2025 Rooks County Conservation District’s Photo Contest. The contest is open to contestants aged 2 to 18.

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The State of Kansas ends June 2025 with total tax collections at $1.06 billion. That is $72.6 million, or 7.4%, above the estimate.

Minor earthquakes are occurring frequently in the Rooks County area. On Thursday, July 10, two events happened within 20 minutes of each other.

Kansas hospitals appreciated the invitation from Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) to join a virtual town hall to discuss the Budget Reconciliation Bill. The U.S.

The RCH board members present at the Rooks County Health Center’s regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 27th were: Brad Plumer (Chair); Shelbe Darnell, DC (Vice Chair); Anna Muir (Secretary); Dan Sanchez, MD; and Jay Casey.