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Patsy Denault
Local Russell Native Patsy Denault Launches Locally Made Barbecue Sauce

Russell native Patsy Denault recently launched her own brand of barbecue sauce made locally and the sauce is showing up on more and more retail shelves across the area every day.

Sep 11, 2024
US Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)
Local Senator Moran, Others Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Federal Water Conservation Resources

US Senators Jerry Moran of Kansas and John Hickenlooper of Colorado, alongside US Representatives Brittany Pettersen of Colorado and Juan Ciscomani of Arizona, have introduced the Water Project Naviga...

Sep 11, 2024
4-H Clover
Local Big Creek 4-H Club Sponsoring a Coat Drive

The Big Creek 4-H Club is doing a coat drive again. Donate coats, gloves, scarves and hats today at Klema Apple Market in Russell.

Sep 11, 2024
KWEC Butterfly Festival
Local KWEC Annual Butterfly Festival to be Held September 28

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center's 11th Annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 9 AM to Noon near Great Bend.

Sep 11, 2024
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Kelly Announces 40 Local Bridge Projects Receive More Than $40 Million

Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed have announced that 40 local and off-system bridge projects across the state will receive a combined total of $40.25 million as par...

Sep 11, 2024
DCF
Local DCF Announces Application Deadline Extension for Summer EBT Program

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is extending the application deadline for the 2024 Summer EBT program, a new federal program designed to help eligible families offset some of the...

Sep 11, 2024
USD 407 Champion Logo
Local USD 407 to Host Elementary Night at This Friday's Football Game

USD 407 is excited to host Elementary Night at this Friday's football game at Shaffer Field in Russell and they invite everyone to come out and cheer on the Broncos against Oakley.

Sep 11, 2024
Russell County Farm Bureau
Local Russell County Farm Bureau Will Host County Forum on National Electric Transmission Corridors September 20

Russell County Farm Bureau will host a county forum on the Grain Belt Express Project and National Electric Transmission Corridors on Friday, September 20 at 6 PM at the Russell County 4-H Building in...

Sep 10, 2024
USD 407 Board of Education Member Ron Wedel, Cindy Madden, Tammi Buhrle and BOE Member Deanna Myers.
Local Madden, Buhrle Recognized as USD 407 Staff Members of the Month

Cindy Madden and Tammi Buhrle were recognized Monday as the August 2024 USD 407 staff members of the month by the Russell County USD 407 Board of Education and Community for Classrooms.

Sep 10, 2024
Russell County Leadership Class Three Second Seminar
Local Russell County Leadership Class Three Kicks Off

Class Three of Russell County Leadership held its first seminar on August 7.

Sep 10, 2024
Luray Activity Center Photo Courtesy Google Street View.
Local Luray Community Foundation Opens Thrift Store at Luray Activity Center

The Luray Community Foundation now has a thrift store in the Luray Activity Center in the former Luray school.

Sep 10, 2024
FEMA
Local FEMA Announcement of Initial Public Notice

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA), Individua...

Sep 10, 2024