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Local DCF Announces Innovative Capacity Building Grants for Therapeutic Family Foster Homes

In response to the need to provide more Therapeutic Family Foster Homes (TFFH), the Kansas Department for Children and Families has announced that seven agencies will receive $4,765,355 in grants to b...

Mar 26, 2024
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Local First Kansas Designated Scenic Backroad Created in Russell County

The Post Rock Scenic Byway Committee and the Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce they have created the first state of Kansas designated scenic backroad.

Mar 26, 2024
Hannah Gideon Receives Full-Ride Rudd Foundation Scholarship
Local Gideon Receives Full-Ride Rudd Foundation Scholarship

Russell High School senior Hannah Gideon had quite the surprise on March 18 when members from the Rudd Foundation came to RHS to present her with a four-year, full-ride scholarship to Fort Hays State ...

Mar 25, 2024
Doctors on Call on Smoky Hills PBS
Local March 26 Doctors on Call Will Focus on Physical Therapy

Doctors on Call, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature Dr. Troy Moore with the Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 PM and will focus on physical therapy.

Mar 25, 2024
Kansas Corporation Commission
Local Cold Weather Rule, LIEAP Application Period Will End Soon

The Kansas Corporation Commission wants to remind utility customers there are two important dates coming up they should be aware of.

Mar 25, 2024
36th District Senator Elaine Bowers
Local Senator Bowers: Senate Scene

State Senator Elaine Bowers has released her latest Senate Scene newsletter.

Mar 25, 2024
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local Construction to Start on US Highway 183 Bypass/I-70 Interchange Project

Work is scheduled to begin on March 27 on a project to improve the US Highway 183 bypass and Interstate 70 interchange at Exit 157 near Hays.

Mar 25, 2024
Russell County Leadership Visits Topeka
Local Class Two of Russell County Leadership Embarks on Educational Journey to Topeka

The Class Two cohort of Russell County Leadership embarked on a transformative journey to Topeka on March 13. The purpose of the trip was to gain firsthand insight into the legislative process of the ...

Mar 25, 2024
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Local Brief Power Interruptions Planned for Parts of 7th, Wisconsin Streets

As part of a crucial upgrade to the electric distribution system in Russell, residents along 7th Street and Wisconsin Street between North Front and Copeland Streets will experience brief power outage...

Mar 25, 2024
Troy Waymaster
Local Representative Waymaster: From the Dome to Home

State Representative Troy Waymaster has released his latest legislative newsletter.

Mar 21, 2024
USD 407 Steering Committee Meeting 2-21-24
Local USD 407 Facilities Steering Committee Meets Again with Schaefer Architecture

Architects with Schaefer Architecture met with members of the USD 407 Facilities Steering Committee and the public at Russell High School on March 20 to discuss facilities improvement options.

Mar 21, 2024
Hannah Gideon and Bev Mortimer
Local Russell High School Student Receives Scholarship from JAG-K

Russell High School senior Hannah Gideon was named recipient of the Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas Senior Scholarship at the JAG-K Career Development Conference at Fort Hays State University on M...

Mar 21, 2024