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Russell County USD 407
Local Board of Education to Meet On Monday July 14

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education will meet Monday, July 10 at 5:30 PM at the District Office at 400 North Elm Street in Russell.

Jul 10, 2025
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Local Russell County Area Community Foundation Announces the Russell Boy Scouts Fund

Thanks to the generosity of the Katherine Hildebrand estate, the Russell County Area Foundation has announced the creation of the Russell Boy Scouts Fund. This endowment provides a permanent source of...

Jul 10, 2025
Harvest Reports Day 10
Local Day 10, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report 2025

This is day 10 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Cou...

Jul 10, 2025
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Local Summer School is Back for Russell County USD 407: CAPS and Summer School Funding Update

An update has been provided from Russell County USD 407 regarding the summer school and CAPS program funding.

Jul 10, 2025
Kansas Division of the Budget
Local June Total Tax Collections at $1.06 Billion; 7.4% Above Estimate

The State of Kansas ends June 2025 with total tax collections at $1.06 billion. That is $72.6 million, or 7.4%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 3.2% from June 2024.

Jul 09, 2025
Sunflower Summer Program
Local Sunflower Summer Program Kicks Off Saturday

Kansas Tourism announce the launch of the 2025 Sunflower Summer program, inviting Kansas families to enjoy a season packed with unforgettable adventures across the state.

Jul 09, 2025
Gov Kelly Signing the Water Task Force Legislation on 7-9-25
Local Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bipartisan Bill Establishing Task Force to Address Kansas’ Water Challenges

Governor Laura Kelly on Wednesday ceremonially signed Senate Substitute for House Bill 2172 in Hays, establishing the water program task force to create a long-term investment program for water with a...

Jul 09, 2025
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Local JAG-K Introducing a New Program Into the Community Soon

Erik Stone hosted head of Russell JAG-K Raina Tomlinson and students Macy Patterson, Allison Grieve, and Sara Grieve on the morning show to talk about what JAG-K does during the summer and the new pro...

Jul 09, 2025
Gov. Laura Kelly delivers the annual State of the State speech Wednesday in the Kansas House. She urged the 2025 Kansas Legislature to invest in K-12 public schools, water resources and early-childhood initiatives. She also warned the Republican-led Legislature to be wary of unsustainable tax reductions. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)
Local Governor Kelly Extends Application Deadline to Fill District Magistrate Judge Position in the 18th Judicial District

Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday extended the deadline for applications to fill the district magistrate judge position in the 18th Judicial District.

Jul 08, 2025
Russell County Courthouse
Local Contract Negotiations and Budget Discussions the Main Focuses of County Commissioners Meeting

The Russell County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, July 7 at 9 am at the Russell County Courthouse in Russell. Multiple contract negotiations and budget discussions highlighted the...

Jul 08, 2025
Harvest Reports Day 9
Local Day 9, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report 2025

This is day 9 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Coun...

Jul 08, 2025
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Local Two People Injured in Car Accident in Ellis County

At 3:17 pm at the intersection of K-183 and Buckeye Rd in Ellis County, Vehicle 1 was Westbound on Buckeye Rd and failed to yield the right of way at the intersection. Vehicle 2 struck the driver's si...

Jul 07, 2025