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USD 407 Named a Kansas School Breakfast Challenge Winner

The Kansas State Department of Education, in partnership with Midwest Dairy Council, Harvesters, Kansas Food Bank, Second Harvest Community Food Bank and Kansas Action for Healthy Kids, announced Friday the winners of the 2013-2014 Kansas School Breakfast Challenge.

Russell Man Injured in Sumner County Motorcycle Versus Tractor Crash

A Russell man and a woman were taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita with injuries after their involvement in a motorcycle versus tractor crash over the weekend in Sumner County.

FHSU Changes Commencement

Fort Hays State University, one of the fastest growing universities in the nation, will make major changes in the way it conducts graduation ceremonies beginning in spring 2015.

KU to Honor Local Students

Students from nine Kansas high schools will be honored Thursday, October 9, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment.

Junior Pruter Memorial Blood Drive a Big Success

The American Red Cross thanks all who donated blood Wednesday in Russell in memory of Natoma's Junior Pruter. The goal was to collect 55 units and 66 units were collected.

Presence of Rattlesnakes in Russell Reported

In the past week, the City of Russell has seen an increase of rattlesnakes in the East 15th, North Fossil and North Culp Street areas. With the cooling temperatures, the snakes are looking for warmer areas.

Storefront, Signage Improvements the Aim of New Incentive Program

Russell County Economic Development and Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced a new incentive for new and existing businesses in Russell County.