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High Plains Music Fest will again feature stellar acts this Saturday

Saturday, September 8 is the High Plains music fest. It is slated to take place at Hugoton’s Dirtona Raceway again this year. Featured artists will be the Josh abbott Band, Logan Mize, Exit West and Genevieve Allen. Get ready for an incredible night of Red Dirt Country, Classic Country, and Southern Rock. Ticket sale proceeds […]

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Get ready for a fun-filled Saturday in Hugoton September 8

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 8. The High Plains music fest is slated to take place at Hugoton’s Dirtona Raceway again this year. Featured artists will be the Josh Abbott Band, Logan Mize, Exit West and Genevieve Allen. Get ready for an incredible night of Red Dirt Country, Classic Country, and Southern Rock. Ticket […]

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Commissioners consider rumble strips, insurance, contributions and employee reimbursement

Commissioners convened for their regular meeting Monday, August 20. All commissioners Pat Hall, Joe D Thompson and Tron Stegman were present. Amy Rich served as clerk due to Amy Jo Tharp’s absence. County Counselor Paul Kitzke arrived later in the morning. Amy offered a few details about items on the day’s agenda. She mentioned Elaine […]

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Board members meet new USD 210 teachers and consider goals and budget for 2018-19 school year

Monday evening’s school board meeting opened with a budget hearing. Superintendent Adrian Howie went over a few items in the budget after Mike Persinger called the meeting to order. Mr. Howie explained changes in this year’s budget to those present. He said at this time they’re projected to pay off the bond early, saving taxpayers […]

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Unofficial Primary Election results for Stevens County

US House of Reps Republican Roger Marshall 553 Nick Reinecker 131 Democrat Alan LaPolice 23 Kansas Gov/Lt Gov Republican Jim Barnett/ Rosie Hansen 56 Jeff Colyer/ Tracey Mann 266 Kris Kobach/ Wink Hartman 336 Patrick Kucera/ Patricia Reitz 1 Tyler Ruzich/ Dominic Scavuzzo 1 Ken Selzer/ Jen Sanderson 62 Joseph Tutera Jr./ Phillip Clemente 2 […]

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Candidates to face off in primary election August 7

Next Tuesday, August 7, voters will take to the polls to cast their vote for several important nominations for public office including House of Representatives District 1, Kansas Governor, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Insurance, Kansas House of Representatives and Stevens County Commissioner District 1. Hugoton residents will vote at Memorial Hall. Moscow residents will […]

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Parade of Champions announced at 2018 Stevens County Fair

The Parade of Champions at the Stevens County Fair include back row, left to right, Jacob Bell, Laramie  Brecheisen, Nick Gold, Jay McClure, Kynna Crawford, Frances Gaskill, Lakota Persing, Sydney Beesley, Jayden Burrows, Megan Newlon, Faith Beesley, Rebecca Johnson and Carter McClure. In front are Clayton Grubbs, Tobias Grubbs, Olivia Salmans, Madison Kurts, Lindy McClure, […]

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Manor named Zero Deficiency Facility

Linda Stalcup, CEO of Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor, proudly announced the Manor received no deficiencies during  their annual Kansas State survey team inspection that  Pioneer Manor  had this past month. When this team came in, they looked at everything including all the systems. They talked to the residents and families. They are making […]

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Annual Sorghum Queen contest will be Friday

The time has come! The annual Pollyannas’ Sorghum Queen contest will take place this Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Hugoton High School Auditorium. Fourteen Stevens County ladies will be competing to win a crown. The 2018 Sorghum Queen will reign over the Stevens County Fair next week, along with her court: First and […]

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Hugoton City Council grants zoning change for new business

The Hugoton City Council convened for their regular meeting Monday, July 9 at the council meeting room. Present at the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden and Councilmen Dean Banker, Frankie Thomas, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Jason Teeter.  Also attending the meeting were City Clerk Carrie Baeza, Outside Utilities Supervisor  Paul Nordyke, Electric and […]