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RCACF Awards $43,000 in Grants to Support Russell County Area

The Russell County Area Community Foundation has awarded $43,000 in grants to organizations that benefit the Russell County area, including support for education, the arts, literacy and public safety.

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Local News

Kansas Corporation Commission
Local KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Kansas Gas Service Rate Increase Application

The Kansas Corporation Commission has scheduled two public hearings in June to give Kansas Gas Service customers an opportunity to learn more about the company's recent rate increase request, ask ques...

May 03, 2024
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Local Avoid South Fossil Street in Russell on Friday Between Lucas, Luray Streets

The public is asked to avoid South Fossil Street in Russell on Friday, May 3 between Lucas and Luray Streets while electric crews work to replace the broken power pole from Thursday night's motor vehi...

May 03, 2024
Vehicle Accident Causes Power Outage in Russell 5-2-24
Local Vehicle Accident Causes Power Outage in Russell

A motor vehicle struck a power pole in the area of A&W on South Fossil Street in Russell Thursday evening at around 6 PM causing a power outage affecting the south part of town and rural customers acc...

May 02, 2024
Crash
Local Hays Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Thursday Outside of Hays

A Hays woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning just outside of Hays.

May 02, 2024
Kansas Governor's Scholars Program
Local Kansas Governor's Scholars Program Recognizes Outstanding Graduating Seniors

The Kansas Governor's Scholars Program has recognized outstanding graduating seniors who finished in the top one percent of their high school graduating class for the past 41 years.

May 02, 2024
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Local RCACF Awards $43,000 in Grants to Support Russell County Area

The Russell County Area Community Foundation has awarded $43,000 in grants to organizations that benefit the Russell County area, including support for education, the arts, literacy and public safety.

May 02, 2024

Sports

Sam, Joey, Anna and Kelly Thielen.
Sports Russell's Anna Thielen Signs to Play Basketball at Kansas Wesleyan University

Russell High School senior Anna Thielen signed her national letter of intent Wednesday morning to play basketball next school year at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina.

May 01, 2024
2024 Russell-Victoria Baseball Team (Photo courtesy of Jason Drake)
Sports Bronco Baseball and Softball Swept in Tuesday Doubleheaders

The Russell-Victoria Baseball team saw their losing streak extended to four games after losing a pair of contests to Larned on Tuesday afternoon at the Shaffer Sports Complex by scores of 14-4 and 8-3...

Apr 30, 2024
Russell High School Golf
Sports Mooney Ties for 9th at Hays-TMP Invite

Russell High School's Jake Mooney finished tied for ninth place at the Hays-TMP Invite held Monday at the Smoky Hills Country Club in Hays.

Apr 30, 2024
Softball and Baseball
Sports Area High School Scores - April 29

Area high school Baseball and Softball scores for Monday, April 29.

Apr 29, 2024
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Sports Ellis Sweeps Lady Broncos in Monday Tilt

Game 1: Ellis 16, Russell-Victoria 4 Game 2: Ellis 10, Russell-Victoria 4

Apr 29, 2024
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Sports Track and Field: RHS Boys and Girls Place 9th at Hillsboro

At a meet that saw 10 athletes record personal bests, the Russell High School Boys and Girls Track and Field teams each placed ninth at the James Thomas Invitational on Friday in Hillsboro.

Apr 27, 2024