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Body It’s a sign of the season – political campaigning and the posting of campaign signs. The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state highway right of way.

Body festival. Seeking donations for the event in such a short time was challenging, but also was the creation of a new 501C3 non-profit organization called the Stocktown Foundation.

Body The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) concluded a $6.89 million replacement of the state’s searchable database that collects, manages, and compares fingerprints and palm prints for identification purposes supporting the criminal justice system.

Body Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced last Thursday, June 27, that the Kansas Department of Insurance has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $18,912,365.

Body This past weekend, the rains slowed the area’s wheat harvest a little, but no one complained about the moisture.

Body The Rooks County Commissioners announced at their weekly meeting on Tuesday, June 25th, that the Rooks County Golf Course received two grants from the Heartland Community Foundation for a watering system upgrade. The funds received were from the Dane G.

Body 1930-2024 Vera Niermeier, 93, of Stockton, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. Additional information will be provided once it becomes available..

Body 1918-2024 Former Stockton resident Philisene Probasco, age 105, of Hays, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. More information will be provided once it becomes available..

Body The Heartland Community Foundation is proud to announce the award of $5,000 in scholarships to support area students for the upcoming academic year. These scholarships aim to assist students in pursuing their educational goals beyond high school.