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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Kelly, 17 Governors, Demand Trump Administration Release $6.8 Billion in Withheld Education Funding

Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday joined a coalition of 17 governors in sending a letter to United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon demanding the immediate release of approximately $6.8 bill...

Jul 17, 2025
Connie Blanke Receiving the Community Impact Award on 7-15-25
Local Connie Blanke Selected as the Russell Community Impact Award Winner for June 2025

The Russell Community Impact Award Committee is pleased to announce Connie Blanke as the distinguished recipient of the June 2025 Russell Community Impact Award.

Jul 17, 2025
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Local Cleaning Crew Member Rescued After Falling Into Ellinwood Water Tower

The Ellinwood water tower cleaning crew were doing their duties inside the water tower when one of the male crew fell in the tower.

Jul 17, 2025
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Local One Man Injured in Single Vehicle Crash in Ellis County

On Wednesday July 16, at 5:14 am, a man was hospitalized at Hays Medical Center after an accident in Ellis County.

Jul 16, 2025
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local KDOT to repair I-70 bridges near Walker

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a bridge repair project along I-70 in Ellis County the week of July 21.

Jul 16, 2025
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Local Stage 2 Water Warning Declared: Additional Conservation Measures Adopted

The City of Russell utilizes two water sources, one of which being Big Creek. Big Creek has stopped flowing over the low head dam immediately downstream from the City’s intake structure. This benchmar...

Jul 16, 2025
Kansas Department of Revenue
Local State Seizes Assets of Mexican Restaurant Chain, Russell Restaurant Included

A chain of Kansas restaurants has been seized by the state.

Jul 16, 2025
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Local Community Impact Award, Hearing Times Set and a Water Conservation Update: City Council Meeting Recap

The Russell City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15, at 4:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the city building. Items of importance include the Community Impact Award presentation, s...

Jul 16, 2025
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Local County Commission Special Meeting Includes Sheriff's Office Update and Budget Approval

The Russell County Commission held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 16, at 9 am the Commission room at the Russell County Courthouse. This meeting included an update from the Sheriff's Office and ...

Jul 16, 2025
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Local Steering Committee Recommendation, Budgeting Software and Project Updates Highlight Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Monday, July 14 to discuss many different topics, including the steering committee recommendation, budgeting software, and a few project updates.

Jul 15, 2025
Midway Extension District of Russell and Ellsworth Counties
Local Drought-Stricken Kansas Farmers Likely to See ARC Payments for 2024 Crop; PLC Largely Out of Reach

While Kansas farmers won’t see much relief from Price Loss Coverage (PLC) this year, many will receive support through Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC), particularly those hit hardest by last year’s d...

Jul 15, 2025
Kansas Department of Commerce
Local Kansas Art Commission Grants Awarded in Russell and Ellis County

The Kansas Art Commission has given out their grant awards for the 2025-26 period. The total amount of $1 million was awarded to 108 recipients across 35 Kansas counties.

Jul 15, 2025