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Butch Post retires from Emergency Management

3 weeks ago By Virgi Laska

Since June 25th, 2009, Tracey 'Butch' Post has served in the position as the Rooks County Emergency Management Director. He will retire as director on Monday, April 1st, with Adam Bryant taking over the department.

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Biden & Trump win Rooks County’s Presidential Preference Primary

3 weeks ago By Bart Hamilton

The Kansas Presidential Preference Primary for both major parties was held last Tuesday, March 19th. After tabulating the votes, Democrat incumbent Joseph R.

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SHS Superintendent Sarah Armstrong and board member Thelma Berland resign

3 weeks ago By Virgi Laska

At the end of the meeting, Stockton USD #271 Superintendent Sarah Armstrong turned in her resignation at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 18th. Armstrong stated she has made the difficult decision to resign for personal and professional reasons.

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Lansing man arrested connected to overdose death of 15-year-old

4 weeks ago By News Staff

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) secured an arrest warrant connected to the January 2023 fentanyl overdose death of 15-year-old N.C.B. of Lansing, Kansas.

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Introducing the Conservative Alliance of Rooks County

4 weeks ago By News Staff

There is a newly-formed grassroots organization called the Conservative Alliance of Rooks County, that is now in the process of organizing their board of directors and officers. They began with a collective group of individuals who voiced concern about the direction of the state and the federal government. Their mentors from “Americans For Prosperity Kansas” are supporting all of the organization’s efforts.

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Commissioners updated on courthouse exercise

1 month ago By Virgi Laska

Rooks County Emergency Management Director Adam Bryant and Butch Post were at the commission meeting on Tuesday, March 12 and gave an update on the emergency exercise held at the Courthouse on Friday, March 8th. The department went through different scenarios with the courthouse employees. They will present a written report to the commissioners at a later date. Bryant stated that they received good feedback from the offices. He will also look into the costs of cameras for the building. The commissioners did approve $120.00 for an 800 number for Bryant’s office.

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City approves stump grinder purchase and receives updates on Manor

1 month ago By Virgi Laska

At the Stockton City Commission meeting held on Tuesday, March 12th, city manager/clerk Kayla Hilbrink gave the commissioners an update on the Solomon Valley Manor. The building has been inspected, and in 21 of the rooms some drywall needs replacing. This project is under warranty and is already underway. Administrator Amanda Atkisson is gathering quotes for landscaping. A sale of equipment and miscellaneous items will be held in April at the old facility. There are 29 residents at the Manor at this time.

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Groundwater measurement results mixed in western, south-central Kansas

1 month ago By News Staff

Preliminary groundwater level measurements compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey show mixed results for western and south-central Kansas in 2023, with some areas in the northwest and west-central part of the state experiencing increases for the first time in three or more years.

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School Board holds special meeting

1 month ago By News Staff

The Stockton School Board of Education members held a special meeting on Monday, March 11th, to discuss the golf coach position and possible solutions for the coming sport season. They also approved the Consent Agenda, which included the February 12th minutes, the Clerk’s Report and Manifest of Bills, and the Petty Cash and Activity Account Reports as presented..

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Resignations accepted at Monday’s School Board meeting

1 month ago By News Staff

The resignations of Superintendent Sarah Armstrong and school board member Thelma Berland were accepted by the USD 271 Board of Education members at the regular monthly meeting held on Monday, March 18th.