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Are you interested in serving the Russell community and being a voice for Ward One? A Ward One Russell City Council seat became vacant on April 24. This unexpired term ends January 2026.
Higher education, civic and economic development leaders from western Kansas gathered on the campus of Fort Hays State University on May 1 for a wide-ranging discussion that explored potential opportu...
The Russell County 4-H Development Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to secure funds from private and public sources in order to support 4-H programs, members and alumni.
The Russell City Council and City of Russell staff hosted a barbecue lunch Thursday at the City Building to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week.
The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education will meet Monday, May 13 at 5:30 PM at the Central Administration Office in downtown Russell.
Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at Parkside Manor and the Russell County Food Pantry on Tuesday, May 21 from 9 to 11 AM.
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced $400,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housi...
Governor Laura Kelly has sent a letter to FEMA asking for an extension to submit a request for a major disaster.
K-State Research and Extension Midway District will host a wheat variety plot tour on Friday, May 24 in Russell starting at 11:30 AM.
State Senator Elaine Bowers has released her Senate Scene 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up newsletter.
Russell City Manager Jon Quinday was presented with the 2024 Edgar P. Schowalter Award by Kansas Municipal Utilities, the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water and...
The Russell City Council met Tuesday and approved an ordinance amending City code regarding curfew.