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Mitch Holthus
Local Kansas Society of Washington, D.C. Announces 2024 Kansan of the Year

The Kansas Society of Washington, D.C. has announced Mitch Holthus as the 2024 Kansan of the Year.

May 13, 2024
USD 407 Steering Committee Meeting 2-21-24
Local USD 407 Steering Committee Will Meet May 15

The USD 407 Steering Committee will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 5:30 PM at the Russell High School Cafeteria.

May 13, 2024
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, May 15 to honor Peace Off...

May 13, 2024
Cities of Hays and Russell
Local Hays Receives $12.5 Million Build Kansas Grant for R9 Ranch Project

Hays Mayor Shaun Musil is pleased to announce the City of Hays has been named the recipient of a Build Kansas Grant in the amount of $12.5 million for the project to develop a long-term water supply o...

May 13, 2024
Midwest Energy Grant Project Map
Local Midwest Energy Awarded $8.6 Million in Grants for Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement, Equipment

Midwest Energy held a brief ceremony May 10 in Hays to announce the award of $8.6 million in grants from the US Department of Transportation over the last year for the improvement of rural natural gas...

May 13, 2024
Jon Quinday
Local Quinday: USD 407's Dedication to Students Shines at Field Day

I am writing to thank the USD 407 Board of Education, school administration, teachers and staff for their exceptional dedication to Russell's students.

May 13, 2024
Ward One Vacancy Announcement
Local Russell City Council Seeking Replacement for Ward One Vacancy

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.

May 10, 2024
FHSU and Regional Workforce Development Think Tank
Local FHSU Hosts Rural Workforce Development Think Tank Gathering

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...

May 10, 2024
4-H Clover
Local Russell County 4-H Development Fund Scholarships Awarded

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.

May 10, 2024
2024 Public Service Recognition BBQ
Local Russell City Council, Staff Host Barbecue Lunch in Honor of Public Service Recognition Week

The Russell City Council and City of Russell staff hosted a barbecue lunch Thursday at the City Building to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week.

May 10, 2024
Canned Food
Local Commodities Will Be Distributed in Russell on May 21

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.

May 09, 2024
Kansas Department of Commerce
Local Upper Floor Housing Grants Available for Designated Main Street Communities

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...

May 09, 2024