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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
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Local RRH, RCACF Unite Efforts to Retain Local Dentist Services

Russell Regional Hospital and the Russell County Area Community Foundation have united efforts to maintain local dental services.

Apr 23, 2024
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Local USD 407 Activity Bus Involved in Multi-Vehicle Crash Tuesday in Barton County

A Russell County USD 407 activity bus was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Barton County.

Apr 23, 2024
Creed Humphrey Chats with Mike McKenna and Erik Stone
Local Mitch Holthus, Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith Featured on Special KZRS Remote Broadcast

The Voice of the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs Mitch Holthus joined Mike McKenna and Erik Stone for a special show Saturday on Classic Hits 107.9 KZRS.

Apr 22, 2024
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Local Nature Inspired Opens April 28 at Deines Cultural Center

The next exhibition at the Deines Cultural Center in downtown Russell, Nature Inspired, opens with a reception on April 28 from 2 to 4 PM.

Apr 22, 2024
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Local Resurfacing Projects Planned in Ellis, Russell Counties

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work soon on resurfacing projects along Kansas Highway 255 in Ellis County and US Highway 281 in Russell County.

Apr 22, 2024
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Local Barton County Sheriff's Office Responds to Fatal ATV Accident

The Barton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal ATV/RTV accident that occurred over the weekend.

Apr 22, 2024
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Local KDOT Employees Celebrate Service Anniversaries

The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in May.

Apr 22, 2024
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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
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
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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
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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