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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
Russell Mayor Jim Cross and Carol Reynolds.
Local Carol Reynolds Named City of Russell Employee of the Quarter

The City of Russell is thrilled to announce Carol Reynolds as the Employee of the Quarter.

Apr 17, 2024
Russell Deputy City Manager Kayla Schneider, Russell Mayor Jim Cross, Andrew Ochampaugh and KRSL/KZRS Russell Radio Marketing Representative Erik Stone.
Local Andrew Ochampaugh Selected as the Russell Community Impact Award Winner for March 2024

The Russell Community Impact Award Committee is pleased to announce Andrew Ochampaugh as the distinguished recipient of the March 2024 Russell Community Impact Award.

Apr 17, 2024
US Department of Agriculture
Local USDA Rural Development Partnership Helps Local Organizations Create, Expand Food Programs in Rural Kansas

US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kansas Director Christy Davis has announced that USDA is partnering with Reinvestment Fund to help organizations strengthen local food financing programs...

Apr 17, 2024
Russell City Council 1-3-23
Local Russell City Council Approves Work Order for Main Street Revitalization Project

The Russell City Council met Tuesday and approved a work order from Professional Engineering Consultants for the Main Street Revitalization Project.

Apr 17, 2024
Rolling Hills Zoo Celebrates Arrival of First African Pancake Tortoise Hatchling
Local Rolling Hills Zoo Celebrates Arrival of First African Pancake Tortoise Hatchling

Rolling Hills Zoo proudly announces the hatching of its first African pancake tortoise offspring.

Apr 17, 2024
Russell County Courthouse
Local Russell County Commissioners Discuss Road and Bridge Projects, 2025 Budget

The Russell County Commissioners met Monday and discussed road and bridge projects and the 2025 budget.

Apr 16, 2024
Nathan Moore
Local Traffic Stop Near Ellinwood Results in Drug Arrest

On April 13 at about 11 PM, a deputy with the Barton County Sheriff's Office stopped a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu for an equipment violation near Ellinwood in the 800 block of East Barton County Road.

Apr 16, 2024
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