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Kansas Department of Transportation
Local $5.9M Announced for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects, Lincoln County Included

Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced on Tuesday $5.9 million in awards for nine transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’...

Jun 02, 2026
Kansas State Capitol Building
Local Kansas Tax Collections Exceed Estimates in May 2026

The State of Kansas ends May 2026 with total tax collections at $703.8 million. That is $42.5 million, or 6.4%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 7.0% from May 2025.

Jun 02, 2026
Midway Extension District of Russell and Ellsworth Counties
Local Mother Nature Will Decide the Success (and Failure) of Kansas Crops

As you would expect, Mother Nature will play a big part into the success of Kansas crops in 2026.

Jun 02, 2026
The pup was born to mother, Ruth, and father, Pumpkin, on May 19, 2026. (Courtesy Photo)
Local First Giant Anteater Pup Born at Rolling Hills Zoo

Rolling Hills Zoo announces the birth of a giant anteater pup, marking the first successful giant anteater birth in the zoo’s history. The pup was born to mother, Ruth, and father, Pumpkin, on May 19.

Jun 02, 2026
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Local Field Set for August Primary in Russell County

The field is set for the Russell County Primary Election in August.

Jun 01, 2026
Russell County Courthouse
Local Road Work Updates, Zoning Changes Highlight Monday's Russell County Commissioner Meeting

A light agenda awaited for the Russell County Commissioners on Monday as they met for just over an hour at the courthouse in Russell.

Jun 01, 2026
Kansas Archeological Training Program Field School
Local Kansas Archeological Training Program Field School Returns to Russell

Archaeology enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels are invited to join the Kansas Archeological Training Program (KATP) Field School this June

Jun 01, 2026
Insight from the Kansas Farm Bureau
Local KFB Insight: Deeds of Faith

Let me introduce myself, I am Glenn Brunkow, and the president of Kansas Farm Bureau. I am a farmer, stockman from Pottawatomie County. Most importantly I am Jennifer’s husband and Isaac and Tatum’s d...

Jun 01, 2026
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
Local Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Luray

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Luray public water supply system located in Russell County.

May 29, 2026
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Local KDHE Awards Nearly $80M to Strengthen Rural Health Care, Area Hospitals Included

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of the Regional Partnerships Grant Program (RPGP) and Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion/Transformative Capital Inv...

May 29, 2026
Summer Meal Program
Local Russell County USD 407 Summer Meal Program Starts Monday

The Russell County USD 407 summer meal program kicks off this Monday, June 1.

May 28, 2026
A formal grand opening is in the works and details will soon be announced. (Photo from Russell Play Park Committee)
Local Russell Play Park Now Open, Grand Opening Planned Soon

After several years of dreaming, planning, fundraising and building, the Russell Play Park is now officially open at Memorial Park.

May 28, 2026