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Master Trooper Gruber being presented with the Superintendents Award for Meritorious Service
Local Master Trooper Gruber Honored with Superintendents Award for Meritorious Service

Master Trooper Gruber, Troop D, was presented the Superintendents Award for Meritorious Service in recognition of his decisive actions on September 28, 2025, during an officer involved shooting which ...

Mar 04, 2026
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Local March 3 Special Election Results are in, USD 407 Bond Does Not Pass

Registered voters took to the polls on Tuesday, March 3, to vote to potentially pass the Russell County USD 407 $13.5 million Bond.

Mar 03, 2026
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Local Severe Weather Awareness Set This Week, March 2-6

The National Weather Service has set Severe Weather Awareness Week for this week, March 2-6, which also includes the statewide tornado drill.

Mar 03, 2026
Deines Cultural Center Easter Egg Decorating Contest
Local Deines Cultural Center to Host First East Egg Decoration Contest

The Deines is hosting their first ever egg decoration contest, which is open to all kids from kindergarten to 6th grade!

Mar 03, 2026
Kris Kobach
Local Kobach Advises Consumers to 'Spot, Avoid, and Report' Scams During National Consumer Protection Week

In observance of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 1–7, 2026, Kansas Attorney General Kobach is joining consumer advocates nationwide to educate and empower citizens to recognize, report...

Mar 03, 2026
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Local Teen Left Lightly Injured After Car Goes Airborne on I-70 in Ellis County

In the early evening on Sunday, March 1, a teen crossed into the median on I-70 in Ellis County, hit a crossover and went airborne, but thankfully came away with only bruises.

Mar 03, 2026
Gov. Laura Kelly delivers the annual State of the State speech Wednesday in the Kansas House. She urged the 2025 Kansas Legislature to invest in K-12 public schools, water resources and early-childhood initiatives. She also warned the Republican-led Legislature to be wary of unsustainable tax reductions. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)
Local February Total Tax Collections at $506.3M; 10.3% Below Estimate

The State of Kansas ends February 2026 with total tax collections at $506.3 million. That is $58.4 million, or 10.3%, below the estimate. Total tax collections were down 7.6% from February 2025.

Mar 03, 2026
USD 407 Bond Rundown
Local USD 407 Special $13.5 Million Bond Election, What You Need to Know Before Voting March 3rd

March 3 is the date of the special election for Russell County USD 407 to try and pass a $13.5 million bond to help with improvements to three education buildings in Russell.

Mar 02, 2026
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Local Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Representative John Resman

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Monday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities effective immediately until sundown on ...

Mar 02, 2026
Road Work
Local Phase Two of the Freight Technology Upgrades Along U.S. 83 in Western Kansas Underway

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has begun phase two of the U.S. 83 Advanced Technology Project, which will install advanced highway technology along U.S. 83 from Rexford to Liberal. Thi...

Mar 02, 2026
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local KDOT Bridge Replacement Project in Rush Center Begins This Month

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a bridge replacement project on U.S. 183 just south of the K-96 junction in Rush Center on Monday, March 16, conditions permitting.

Mar 02, 2026
Insight from the Kansas Farm Bureau
Local KFB Insight: Celebrating FFA Week

Every year since 1948, FFA members, agriculture teachers, alumni and supporters have come together to celebrate National FFA Week. The tradition is held during the week of Feb. 22, in honor of George ...

Mar 02, 2026