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RMSI What's Up in Russell Coffee 5-7-24
Local Russell Main Street, Inc. Hosts What's Up in Russell Coffee at Chet's Place

Russell Main Street, Inc. hosted a What's Up in Russell Coffee Tuesday morning at Chet's Place in downtown Russell.

May 07, 2024
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Local Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia Work Group and Task Force Combine to Establish Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Coalition

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services are taking steps to gather professionals, as well as individuals with lived experience, to u...

May 07, 2024
City of Russell Logo
Local Russell City Building Will Be Temporarily Closed May 9

The Russell City Building will be closed on Thursday, May 9 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM for a public service recognition event.

May 07, 2024
May CHNA Meeting
Local Second Community Health Needs Assessment Meeting is May 16

Are you concerned about the lack of child care? Is housing a concern for workforce? Do we need additional health care providers?

May 06, 2024
Russell Community Theater Playhouse
Local Russell Community Theater Auditions for Summer Production are May 9-10

Russell Community Theater will hold auditions for the summer production of Red, White and Tuna by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard on May 9 and 10 from 7 to 9 PM at the RCT Playhouse at 5th an...

May 06, 2024
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local KDOT Announces Approved April Bids

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place April 17 in Topeka.

May 06, 2024
Senator Elizabeth Dole Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Local Senator Elizabeth Dole Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

Senator Elizabeth Dole was honored May 3 at the White House as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

May 06, 2024
Ribbon Cutting Held for Shelter Insurance Agent Sarah Waechter
Local Ribbon Cutting Held for Shelter Insurance Agent Sarah Waechter

The Russell Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Shelter Insurance Agent Sarah Waechter celebrating her second anniversary in Russell.

May 03, 2024
PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Local SHPBS Reveals Winners of 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest

Smoky Hills PBS is thrilled to unveil the 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest winners. SHPBS saw an outpouring of creativity from children across central and western Kansas.

May 03, 2024
Tracey Mann
Local Mann, Costa, Moran and Colleagues Urge USDA to Restore NASS Surveys

US Representative Tracey Mann of Kansas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, along with Representative Jim Costa of California, Ranking Member o...

May 03, 2024
Russell's Hannah Gideon Earns National FFA Scholarship
Local Russell's Hannah Gideon Earns National FFA Scholarship

Russell High School FFA congratulates Hannah Gideon on earning a National FFA Scholarship.

May 03, 2024
Kansas Corporation Commission
Local KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Kansas Gas Service Rate Increase Application

The Kansas Corporation Commission has scheduled two public hearings in June to give Kansas Gas Service customers an opportunity to learn more about the company's recent rate increase request, ask ques...

May 03, 2024