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Senator Elaine Bowers Files for Re-Election
Local Senator Bowers Announces Candidacy for Re-Election

Senator Elaine Bowers has proudly announced her candidacy for re-election to Kansas State Senator representing the 36th Senate District.

Apr 19, 2024
USD 407 Champion Logo
Local Retirement Reception Honoring Blaine Maier is May 15

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education and the Russell County National Education Association cordially invite you to a come-and-go retirement reception honoring Blaine Maier on Wednesday, May 1...

Apr 19, 2024
Russell County USD 407
Local USD 407 BOE Joint Meeting with Russell County Commission, Russell City Council is April 29

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Russell County Commission and the Russell City Council on Monday, April 29 at 5:30 PM at the Russell High School cafete...

Apr 19, 2024
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Kelly Signs Compromise Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility for Schools to Determine State Aid

Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 73, amending the process for determining school district enrollment under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA).

Apr 19, 2024
Doctors on Call on Smoky Hills PBS
Local April 23 Doctors on Call Will Focus on Wound Care

Doctors on Call, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature Heather Holaday, APRN, with Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned on Tuesday, April 23 at 7 PM and will focus on wound care.

Apr 19, 2024
USD 407 Steering Committee Meeting 2-21-24
Local USD 407 Facilities Steering Committee Discusses Need for Bond

The USD 407 Facilities Steering Committee held its April meeting Wednesday with architects from Schaefer Architecture and members of the public at Russell High School.

Apr 18, 2024
RHS Students Attend FHSU Student Art Day
Local RHS Students Attend Fort Hays State University's Student Art Day

Russell High School students attended Fort Hays State University's Student Art Day on Wednesday, April 17.

Apr 18, 2024
Tracey Mann Town Hall 8-2-23
Local Representative Mann Hosting Town Halls April 24

US Representative Tracey Mann of Kansas will host town halls Wednesday, April 24 as part of his annual 60-county Mann Listening Tour.

Apr 18, 2024
Kansas Department of Commerce
Local Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments f...

Apr 18, 2024
Tracey Mann
Local Mann, Scott and Panetta Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Crop Insurance

US Representative Tracey Mann of Kansas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, along with Representatives Austin Scott of Georgia, Chairman of the...

Apr 18, 2024
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local KDOT Requesting Comments on STIP Amendment

The Kansas Department of Transportation requests comments on an amendment to the federal fiscal years 2024 through 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document.

Apr 18, 2024
Electric Utility Excellence in Reliability Recognition 4-16-24
Local City of Russell Electric Utility Receives National Recognition for Outstanding Electric Reliability

The American Public Power Association (APPA) has recognized the City of Russell Electric Utility with a Certificate of Excellence in Reliability for achieving exceptional reliability in 2023.

Apr 17, 2024