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The Speaker of the House for the Kansas House of Representatives, Daniel Hawkins, announced that he has appointed Representative Troy L. Waymaster to serve on the Build Kansas Advisory Committee.

A member from the Russell FFA chapter was awarded a Proficiency Award at the 95th Kansas FFA Convention on June 1 on the Kansas State University campus.

A member from the Russell FFA chapter was awarded a Proficiency Award at the 95th Kansas FFA Convention on June 1 on the Kansas State University campus.

The Russell City Council will meet Tuesday, June 6 at 4:30 PM at City Hall.

The field for the November 7 City and School General Election in Russell County has been set.

The Russell County Commissioners will meet Monday, June 5 at the Russell County Courthouse beginning at 9 AM.

On June 1 just before 2 AM, a Barton County Sheriff's deputy stopped a vehicle on US Highway 281 near milepost 102 just south of the city of Great Bend for an equipment violation.

Tuesday, June 6 is D-Day. On this date 79 years ago, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France took place in what was known as Operation Overlord during World War II.

Summer heat can exceed 100 degrees making it difficult for anyone who works outdoors. To reduce the potential for heat-related illness, City of Russell departments will begin a summer heat schedule on...

Russell experienced its fifth driest March through May time period on record this year according to the National Weather Service in Wichita.

Citizen advisors have been an important voice supporting water resource planning efforts in Kansas for decades.

The Kansas Office of Broadband Development is developing a comprehensive strategic plan to expand broadband infrastructure statewide and ensure every Kansan has access to reliable high-speed internet.