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Russell County USD 407
Local 2027 Budget, Kubota Program and Shaffer Field Highlight Monday's USD 407 BOE Meeting

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education met Monday and approved the 2027 district budget.

Sep 15, 2026
Heat
Local Russell Sets Record High on Monday

Russell topped the century mark for the 23rd time this year on Monday and broke a daily record high at the same time.

Sep 15, 2026
Barton Community College
Local BCC Helps High School Students Earn College Credit and Explore Career Pathways

Barton Community College continues to provide Kansas high school students with affordable opportunities to earn college credit, explore career pathways, and get a head start on their education before ...

Sep 15, 2026
KANSASWORKS
Local KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair is Sept. 24

Jobseekers and employers are invited to take part in the September Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8 AM to 5 PM on Thursday, September 24.

Sep 15, 2026
L to R: Ryan Barrera, Gracelynn Dinkel, Axel Hrenchir, Kyelynn Hejny, Joey Hurla, Jasmine Jefferson, Kolten Jones and Kinsey Zorn. (Submitted Photo)
Local RJSHS Announces Homecoming Royalty, Events

Homecoming week at Russell Junior Senior High School is September 21-25.

Sep 15, 2026
Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program
Local KDHE Awards $16M in Rural Health Transformation Program Grants, Three Area Providers Selected

Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced on Monday the recipients of $16 million in Emerging Technology Grants. The Emerging Technology Grant, provided...

Sep 14, 2026
Russell Junior-Senior High School (Courtesy Photo)
Local Drone Education Takes Flight at Russell Junior-Senior High School

Starting this year, Russell students are gaining hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing fields in modern industry: Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones.

Sep 14, 2026
Statue of Elizabeth Polly, Hays’ legendary “Blue Light Lady," created by Pete Felten. (Photo Courtesy of City of Hays)
Local Elizabeth Polly Statue Reception and Dedication Set for Sept. 26 at Historic Fort Hays

A reception and dedication ceremony celebrating the relocation of Pete Felten’s limestone sculpture of Elizabeth Polly, Hays’ legendary “Blue Light Lady,” to Historic Fort Hays will be held on Saturda...

Sep 14, 2026
Cottonwood Connections
Local Smoky Hills PBS Debuts New Season of Cottonwood Connections on Sunday

Smoky Hills PBS announces the return of Cottonwood Connections for its 9th Season.

Sep 14, 2026
Insight from the Kansas Farm Bureau
Local KFB Insight: Cattle, Beef and Consumers

A few things have been lost in the recent beef-industry beef over imports and the size of the domestic herd. Yes, the cattle herd is at a seven-decade low, but we’re producing about the same amount of...

Sep 14, 2026
City of Russell, Kansas
Local Russell's Annual Free Chlorine Burn Underway

The City of Russell Water Department has started its annual free chlorine burn, also known as a free chlorine conversion.

Sep 11, 2026
Road Work
Local I-70 Mill and Overlay Project Begins This Week in Russell County

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a resurfacing project on approximately 10 miles of I-70 in Russell County the week of Sept. 14.

Sep 10, 2026