Average gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 21.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.11/g today, according to Gas-Buddy's survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas. Prices in Kansas are 65.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 34.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 34.0 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $4.951 per gallon.

As lawns begin to turn green, controlling weeds and applying fertilizer is important, but only when timed correctly. Cool-season grasses, such as tall fescue or Kentucky bluegrass, are among the most common cool-season grasses needing attention, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan, who shares the following maintenance calendar: March Spot treat broadleaf weeds, if necessary.

In a significant shift for the region's media landscape, six newspapers in northwest Kansas have recently merged into a single weekly publication. This consolidation is part of a strategic move under Lloyd Mullen's ownership and within the High Plains News umbrella.

The Rooks County Commissioners met with Pansy Lambert and Faye Thompson regarding back taxes on their property on Tuesday, March 10th. After listening to the history of how the house was purchased and how the payments were made, commissioner Jake Prockish will review all of the information they presented to the Commission and get back to them with his findings on how they would need to proceed going forward on this issue.

Serving rural communities through strong local healthcare is something Josh Thaden understands both personally and professionally. His first experience in healthcare began while serving in the U.S.

After 25 years of service, Rooks County Economic Development Director prepares for retirement After more than two decades of leadership, Rooks County’s longtime Economic Development Director, Roger Hrabe, is preparing to retire from his role that has helped shape the county’s economic landscape since June 2000.

On Wednesday, March 11, the Kansas FFA Foundation announced seven district-level finalists for the 2026 Golden Owl recognition—ag teachers from across the state who were nominated by students, parents, colleagues, and community members for their exceptional service to students, FFA chapters, and their communities.

A Wichita man is behind bars on a $100,000 bond after he was arrested in Stockton on February 25, 2026, setting off a chain of criminal charges that would follow in Rooks County District Court. Eric Lafayette Stewart, 28, now faces six charges filed in Rooks County District Court on March 11, stemming from a Probable Cause/ Arrest Report submitted just two days after his arrest.

A recent series of vehicle accidents in Rooks County has underscored the persistent hazards posed by deer on local roadways. Over a span of three weeks in February, four separate incidents occurred in which deer entered the path of oncoming vehicles, resulting in significant vehicle damage and, in one case, driver injury. Notably, two of the four accidents occurred on US Highway 183 near K Terrace, south of Stockton, highlighting this stretch as a particularly hot spot for deer activity. Thanks to the prompt actions of motorists and consistent use of seatbelts, most individuals involved escaped unharmed, demonstrating the importance of vigilance and proper safety measures when encountering wildlife on rural highways.