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Ward One Vacancy Announcement
Local Russell City Council Seeking Replacement for Ward One Vacancy

Are you interested in serving the Russell community and being a voice for Ward One? A Ward One Russell City Council seat became vacant on April 24. This unexpired term ends January 2026.

May 10, 2024
FHSU and Regional Workforce Development Think Tank
Local FHSU Hosts Rural Workforce Development Think Tank Gathering

Higher education, civic and economic development leaders from western Kansas gathered on the campus of Fort Hays State University on May 1 for a wide-ranging discussion that explored potential opportu...

May 10, 2024
4-H Clover
Local Russell County 4-H Development Fund Scholarships Awarded

The Russell County 4-H Development Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to secure funds from private and public sources in order to support 4-H programs, members and alumni.

May 10, 2024
2024 Public Service Recognition BBQ
Local Russell City Council, Staff Host Barbecue Lunch in Honor of Public Service Recognition Week

The Russell City Council and City of Russell staff hosted a barbecue lunch Thursday at the City Building to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week.

May 10, 2024
Russell County USD 407
Local Russell County USD 407 Board of Education Will Meet May 13

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education will meet Monday, May 13 at 5:30 PM at the Central Administration Office in downtown Russell.

May 09, 2024
Canned Food
Local Commodities Will Be Distributed in Russell on May 21

Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at Parkside Manor and the Russell County Food Pantry on Tuesday, May 21 from 9 to 11 AM.

May 09, 2024
Kansas Department of Commerce
Local Upper Floor Housing Grants Available for Designated Main Street Communities

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced $400,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housi...

May 09, 2024
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Requests Extension to File for Major Severe Thunderstorm Disaster Declaration

Governor Laura Kelly has sent a letter to FEMA asking for an extension to submit a request for a major disaster.

May 09, 2024
2024 Midway District Wheat Plot Tour
Local Midway District Will Host Wheat Variety Plot Tour May 24 in Russell

K-State Research and Extension Midway District will host a wheat variety plot tour on Friday, May 24 in Russell starting at 11:30 AM.

May 09, 2024
36th District Senator Elaine Bowers
Local Senator Bowers: Senate Scene

State Senator Elaine Bowers has released her Senate Scene 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up newsletter.

May 09, 2024
KMU Past President Taggart Wall, Russell City Manager Jon Quinday and KMU Executive Director Brad Mears.
Local Russell City Manager Jon Quinday Presented the 2024 Edgar P. Schowalter Award by Kansas Municipal Utilities

Russell City Manager Jon Quinday was presented with the 2024 Edgar P. Schowalter Award by Kansas Municipal Utilities, the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water and...

May 08, 2024
Russell City Council 1-3-23
Local Russell City Council Approves Ordinance Amending City Code Regarding Curfew

The Russell City Council met Tuesday and approved an ordinance amending City code regarding curfew.

May 08, 2024