Local News

2016 Weihnachtsfest Button Winners Announced

The winners of the 2016 Weihnachtsfest button design contest were announced Monday morning at Ruppenthal Middle School.

Gorham Youth Helps "Put the Brakes on Fatalities"

Nine-year-old Christian Miller of Gorham was recently named one of three northwest Kansas winners in the 2016 Put the Brakes on Fatalities poster contest.

Operation Christmas Child Collection Week is Nov. 14-21

Local residents will transform empty shoeboxes into gifts of hope filled with school supplies, hygiene items, notes of encouragement and fun toys during Operation Christmas Child's collection week of November 14 through 21.

2016 Russell Veterans Day Program Photos

Russell's annual Veterans Day Program was held Friday morning at the Russell County Veterans Memorial next to the Russell Golf Course.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Rush County Rural Water District No. 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Rush County Rural Water District No. 1 public water supply located in Rush County.

Pheasant, Quail Seasons Open Nov. 12

Hunting prospects for the 2016-2017 upland bird seasons are better than they've been in years.

Students Compete at Kansas State ECO-Meet Competition

The 18th Annual Kansas State ECO-Meet finals competition on November 3 at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center and Camp Aldrich was an exciting and hard-fought contest.