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Troy Waymaster
Local Representative Waymaster: From the Dome to Home

State Representative Troy Waymaster has released his final legislative newsletter for the 2024 Kansas Legislative Session.

May 01, 2024
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Photo Courtesy US Navy
Local Sailor with Local Connection Dies After Falling Overboard During Training in Virginia

A Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia sailor who died Sunday evening after falling overboard during training on the York River has been identified according to the Williamsburg Yorktown Daily.

Apr 30, 2024
The Garden of Eden
Local Big Kansas Road Trip to Visit Ellsworth, Lincoln Counties and Community of Lucas

The Big Kansas Road Trip will be held in Ellsworth and Lincoln Counties and the community of Lucas in Russell County Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5.

Apr 30, 2024
US Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)
Local Senator Moran Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect AM Radio

US Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, joined his colleagues Tuesday in co-sponsoring the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

Apr 30, 2024
USD 407 BOE, City Council and County Commission Meeting 4-29-24
Local USD 407 BOE, Russell City Council and Russell County Commission Host Meeting to Collaborate

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education, the Russell City Council and the Russell County Commission held a joint meeting Monday evening at the Russell High School cafeteria.

Apr 30, 2024
Sheri Beisner, Dayna Kocinski and Linda Crawford.
Local Natoma American Legion Auxiliary Presents $1,000 to USD 399 in Remembrance of Mary Murphy

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109 of Natoma recently presented $1,000 to Natoma USD 399 in remembrance of auxiliary member Mary Murphy.

Apr 30, 2024
Kansas District Optimist Governor Judy Morris presenting a letter from Optimist International President Tracy Huxley recognizing the Club's 75th Anniversary.
Local Great Bend Optimist Club Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Since 1949, the Great Bend Optimist Club has been serving the community as a friend of youth.

Apr 30, 2024
Assistant Fire Chief Rick Webb, Captain Jacob Boxberger, Steven Swords, Lieutenant Tanner Krug, Dennis Johnson, Isaac Cherry and Fire Chief Dylan Riedel.
Local City of Russell Fire Department Holds Annual Awards Banquet, Retirement Party for Captain Jeff Florian

The City of Russell Fire Department held its annual awards banquet and a retirement party for Captain Jeff Florian Saturday evening at the Deines Cultural Center in downtown Russell.

Apr 29, 2024
Kansas Division of Emergency Management
Local FEMA Approves Request for Major Presidential Disaster Declaration for Winter Storms

President Joe Biden has granted Governor Laura Kelly's request for a federal disaster declaration for the state due to damages sustained in multiple Kansas counties because of a winter storm system ac...

Apr 29, 2024
Emerson Nichols
Local Russell's Emerson Nichols Named a K-State College of Health and Human Sciences Student Ambassador

The Kansas State University College of Health and Human Sciences welcomes the 2024-2025 student ambassadors.

Apr 29, 2024
David Toland
Local Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland has announced the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions.

Apr 29, 2024
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Hays Woman Appointed to Kansas Court of Appeals Nominating Commission

Governor Laura Kelly has announced appointments to state boards and commissions.

Apr 29, 2024