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Russell County USD 407
Local Russell County USD 407 Board of Education to Meet Monday

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education will hold their regular meeting on Monday, March 9 at the District Administration Office in Russell.

Mar 06, 2026
Troy Waymaster
Local From the Dome to Home: Representative Waymaster's Latest Newsletter

109th Representative Troy Waymaster has released his latest newsletter recapping the eighth week of the legislative session in Topeka.

Mar 06, 2026
American Red Cross
Local Red Cross Asks You to TEST Your Smoke Alarms as You TURN Your Clocks Forward This Weekend

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working.

Mar 06, 2026
Post Rock Community Foundation Logo
Local Post Rock Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

The Post Rock Community Foundation is accepting applications for Spring Grants. Online applications opened March 1 and are due Friday, May 1, 2026.

Mar 06, 2026
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local New Kansas Bicycle Maps Now Available

The new 2026-28 Official State Bicycle Map of Kansas is now available from the Kansas Department of Transportation. Whether riding a few miles or cycling across the state, this edition offers a variet...

Mar 06, 2026
Residents of Russell, Ellsworth and Lincoln counties attend a town hall presentation by Karin Goldberg, former project lead. Photo Courtesy of K-State.edu
Local Cancer Rates are Rising in Western Kansas, K-State is Helping Community Members Address the Issue

When residents of three western Kansas counties raised concerns about rising cancer rates and potential environmental cancer risks in their communities, Kansas State University researchers responded w...

Mar 05, 2026
Kansas Department of Insurance
Local Kansas Storm Season Insurance Claims Nearly Double in Two Years to $879 Million in 2025

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, released 2025 data on the amount paid by insurance companies for Kansas storm damage claims. In 2025, there were 82,498 total reported storm claims ...

Mar 05, 2026
Technical Troopers VanBuren and Wolting being presented the KHP Life Saving Award
Local KHP Lifesaving Award Presented to Troopers for Life Saving Efforts in Ellsworth County

The KHP Life Saving Award was recently presented to Technical Troopers VanBuren and Wolting for their actions on October 4, 2025, which saved a young man’s life.

Mar 05, 2026
Gov Laura Kelly Speaking at the first stop in her The People's Budget Tour
Local Governor Kelly Announces USDA Approval of SNAP Soda and Candy Waiver

Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Kansas' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Restriction Waiver.

Mar 05, 2026
Russell County Courthouse
Local Multiple Vehicle Purchases Stand Out from Russell County Commissioner's Meeting

The Russell County Commissioners held their regular meeting on the morning of Monday, March 2 at the Russell County Courthouse.

Mar 04, 2026
Russell County Emergency Management
Local Storm Fury on the Plains Presentation in Russell is March 10

Russell County Emergency Management Director David Elliott has announced the annual Storm Fury on the Plains Presentation and Strom Spotter Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 pm at the his...

Mar 04, 2026
Russell City Council 1-6-26
Local 2025 Employee, Team, and Department of the Year Awards Highlight City Council Meeting

The Russell City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 3, at the Russell City Hall. Headlining the meeting was the presentations of the Employee, Team, and Department of the Year Awards...

Mar 04, 2026