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Kansas Department of Insurance
Local Kansas Storm Season Insurance Claims Nearly Double in Two Years to $879 Million in 2025

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, released 2025 data on the amount paid by insurance companies for Kansas storm damage claims. In 2025, there were 82,498 total reported storm claims ...

Mar 05, 2026
Technical Troopers VanBuren and Wolting being presented the KHP Life Saving Award
Local KHP Lifesaving Award Presented to Troopers for Life Saving Efforts in Ellsworth County

The KHP Life Saving Award was recently presented to Technical Troopers VanBuren and Wolting for their actions on October 4, 2025, which saved a young man’s life.

Mar 05, 2026
Gov Laura Kelly Speaking at the first stop in her The People's Budget Tour
Local Governor Kelly Announces USDA Approval of SNAP Soda and Candy Waiver

Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Kansas' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Restriction Waiver.

Mar 05, 2026
Russell County Courthouse
Local Multiple Vehicle Purchases Stand Out from Russell County Commissioner's Meeting

The Russell County Commissioners held their regular meeting on the morning of Monday, March 2 at the Russell County Courthouse.

Mar 04, 2026
Russell County Emergency Management
Local Storm Fury on the Plains Presentation in Russell is March 10

Russell County Emergency Management Director David Elliott has announced the annual Storm Fury on the Plains Presentation and Strom Spotter Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 pm at the his...

Mar 04, 2026
Russell City Council 1-6-26
Local 2025 Employee, Team, and Department of the Year Awards Highlight City Council Meeting

The Russell City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 3, at the Russell City Hall. Headlining the meeting was the presentations of the Employee, Team, and Department of the Year Awards...

Mar 04, 2026
Master Trooper Gruber being presented with the Superintendents Award for Meritorious Service
Local Master Trooper Gruber Honored with Superintendents Award for Meritorious Service

Master Trooper Gruber, Troop D, was presented the Superintendents Award for Meritorious Service in recognition of his decisive actions on September 28, 2025, during an officer involved shooting which ...

Mar 04, 2026
Post Rock Community Foundation Logo
Local Post Rock Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

The Post Rock Community Foundation is accepting applications for Spring Grants. Online applications opened March 1 and are due Friday, May 1, 2026.

Mar 04, 2026
"I Voted" Sticker
Local March 3 Special Election Results are in, USD 407 Bond Does Not Pass

Registered voters took to the polls on Tuesday, March 3, to vote to potentially pass the Russell County USD 407 $13.5 million Bond.

Mar 03, 2026
NWS, KEMA, and Division of Emergency Management of Kansas Logos
Local Severe Weather Awareness Set This Week, March 2-6

The National Weather Service has set Severe Weather Awareness Week for this week, March 2-6, which also includes the statewide tornado drill.

Mar 03, 2026
Deines Cultural Center Easter Egg Decorating Contest
Local Deines Cultural Center to Host First East Egg Decoration Contest

The Deines is hosting their first ever egg decoration contest, which is open to all kids from kindergarten to 6th grade!

Mar 03, 2026
Kris Kobach
Local Kobach Advises Consumers to 'Spot, Avoid, and Report' Scams During National Consumer Protection Week

In observance of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 1–7, 2026, Kansas Attorney General Kobach is joining consumer advocates nationwide to educate and empower citizens to recognize, report...

Mar 03, 2026