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Russell County Leadership Program
Local Russell County Leadership Class Two to Celebrate Graduation

Russell County Leadership is gearing up to celebrate the graduation of its second class on Monday, May 6 at the Dole-Specter Conference Center at Fossil Creek Hotel and Suites in Russell.

Apr 25, 2024
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Local Pickleball Courts Open for Play

The City of Russell is excited to announce two pickleball courts are now available for play in the Memorial Park Sports Complex.

Apr 25, 2024
USD 299 Students Volunteer at Wilson Lake
Local Sylvan-Lucas Students Volunteer for Projects at Wilson Lake

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Wilson Lake thanks teachers Ben Labertew and Kadie Branda and their 18 students from USD 299 Sylvan-Lucas Unified High School who recently volunteered their time to w...

Apr 25, 2024
Kansas Farm Bureau Communications, Media and Spokesperson Training
Local KFB Communications, Media and Spokesperson Training Includes Local Participants

Six participants gained essential skills and strategies to effectively communicate key messages about agriculture with clarity, confidence and passion at the Kansas Farm Bureau Communications, Media a...

Apr 25, 2024
Doctors on Call on Smoky Hills PBS
Local April 30 Doctors on Call Will Focus on Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Doctors on Call, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature the High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 PM and will focus on substance use disorder treatment.

Apr 25, 2024
Jon Quinday
Local Quinday: The Death of LAVTR

The elimination of the Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund, amidst a $1.9 billion surplus, Kansas abandons a crucial tool for property tax relief.

Apr 25, 2024
The Russell Saddle Club presents Red Dirt Country Singer Josh Meloy live in concert on Friday, July 26 at the Russell County Free Fair.
Local Rising Red Dirt Country Singer Josh Meloy to Perform in Russell, Tickets Go On Sale This Friday

The Russell Saddle Club presents Red Dirt Country Singer Josh Meloy live in concert on Friday, July 26 at the Russell County Free Fair.

Apr 24, 2024
Carolyne Martin
Local RHS JAG-K Named a National Outstanding Chapter

Russell High School Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas was named a National Outstanding Chapter at the National JAG Conference in St. Louis.

Apr 24, 2024
Fire
Local Gorham Fire Department Responds to House Fire Tuesday in Rural Russell County

The Gorham Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday morning in rural Russell County.

Apr 24, 2024
Fort Hays State University
Local FHSU Alumni Office Announces 2024 Torch, Lighthouse and Pilot Award Nominees

The Fort Hays State University Alumni Office has announced nominees for its three honorary commencement awards.

Apr 24, 2024
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local Motorcycle Safety is Everyone's Concern

As the weather gets warmer, motorists can expect an increase in motorcycle traffic.

Apr 24, 2024
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Local Russell City Council Special Meeting with USD 407 Board of Education, Russell County Commission is April 29

The Russell City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, April 29 at 5:30 PM in the Russell High School cafeteria as part of a joint meeting with the Russell County USD 407 Board of Education a...

Apr 23, 2024