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US Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)
Local Senators Moran, Marshall and Representative Mann Introduce Legislation to Protect Kansans' Private Property Rights

US Senators Jerry Moran and Dr. Roger Marshall of Kansas and US Representative Tracey Mann of Kansas have introduced legislation to prevent the federal government from using taxpayer dollars to seize ...

Sep 13, 2024
Russell Community Theater Playhouse
Local Russell Community Theater Announces Fall 2024 Production

Russell Community Theater has announced its 2024 fall show. All productions will be at the RCT Playhouse at 5th and Kansas in Russell with curtain time at 8 PM.

Sep 12, 2024
Russell County USD 407
Local USD 407 Acknowledges, Responds to TikTok Threats

USD 407 has recently been made aware of threats circulating on TikTok similar to those reported in other Kansas school districts such as Junction City Middle School.

Sep 12, 2024
Smoky Hills PBS
Local Smoky Hills PBS to Launch Cool Careers Inspiring Youth with Local Opportunities

Smoky Hills PBS is excited to announce the premiere of a new educational series, Cool Careers, set to air on September 15.

Sep 12, 2024
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week: Help Save Lives by Setting a Good Example

The Kansas Department of Transportation, the Drive To Zero Coalition and local safety partners want anyone transporting young children to know the safety risks of not having children properly restrain...

Sep 12, 2024
Patsy Denault
Local Russell Native Patsy Denault Launches Locally Made Barbecue Sauce

Russell native Patsy Denault recently launched her own brand of barbecue sauce made locally and the sauce is showing up on more and more retail shelves across the area every day.

Sep 11, 2024
US Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)
Local Senator Moran, Others Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Federal Water Conservation Resources

US Senators Jerry Moran of Kansas and John Hickenlooper of Colorado, alongside US Representatives Brittany Pettersen of Colorado and Juan Ciscomani of Arizona, have introduced the Water Project Naviga...

Sep 11, 2024
4-H Clover
Local Big Creek 4-H Club Sponsoring a Coat Drive

The Big Creek 4-H Club is doing a coat drive again. Donate coats, gloves, scarves and hats today at Klema Apple Market in Russell.

Sep 11, 2024
KWEC Butterfly Festival
Local KWEC Annual Butterfly Festival to be Held September 28

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center's 11th Annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 9 AM to Noon near Great Bend.

Sep 11, 2024
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Kelly Announces 40 Local Bridge Projects Receive More Than $40 Million

Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed have announced that 40 local and off-system bridge projects across the state will receive a combined total of $40.25 million as par...

Sep 11, 2024
DCF
Local DCF Announces Application Deadline Extension for Summer EBT Program

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is extending the application deadline for the 2024 Summer EBT program, a new federal program designed to help eligible families offset some of the...

Sep 11, 2024
USD 407 Champion Logo
Local USD 407 to Host Elementary Night at This Friday's Football Game

USD 407 is excited to host Elementary Night at this Friday's football game at Shaffer Field in Russell and they invite everyone to come out and cheer on the Broncos against Oakley.

Sep 11, 2024