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Kansas AG Schmidt Bans Company that Falsely Billed Four Kansas Cities, Including Wilson

A New York environmental services company is prohibited from doing any future business in Kansas and will reimburse four Kansas cities, including Wilson, after being accused of false billing, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Wednesday.

Russell City Council Approves Water Usage Targets for Industries

The Russell City Council on Tuesday at its regular monthly meeting approved a water usage regulation for local industries that should clear up some confusion.

Advance Voting Begins

Advance voting for the April 2 election in Russell County began Monday, March 18 according to Russell County Clerk Mary Nuss.

Cedar Bluff Water Release Ends

The City of Russell started releasing water from Cedar Bluff Reservoir on Thursday, March 14 and according to Russell Public Works Director Arlyn Unrein, the water reached the west end of the Pfeifer well field at 7:30 PM on Monday, March 18, and the release was ended at that time.

Russell Regional Hospital Receives Level IV Trauma Center Designation

The Emergency Department of Russell Regional Hospital has been designated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.