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FHSU and Regional Workforce Development Think Tank
Local FHSU Hosts Rural Workforce Development Think Tank Gathering

Higher education, civic and economic development leaders from western Kansas gathered on the campus of Fort Hays State University on May 1 for a wide-ranging discussion that explored potential opportu...

May 10, 2024
4-H Clover
Local Russell County 4-H Development Fund Scholarships Awarded

The Russell County 4-H Development Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to secure funds from private and public sources in order to support 4-H programs, members and alumni.

May 10, 2024
2024 Public Service Recognition BBQ
Local Russell City Council, Staff Host Barbecue Lunch in Honor of Public Service Recognition Week

The Russell City Council and City of Russell staff hosted a barbecue lunch Thursday at the City Building to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week.

May 10, 2024
Canned Food
Local Commodities Will Be Distributed in Russell on May 21

Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at Parkside Manor and the Russell County Food Pantry on Tuesday, May 21 from 9 to 11 AM.

May 09, 2024
Kansas Department of Commerce
Local Upper Floor Housing Grants Available for Designated Main Street Communities

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced $400,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housi...

May 09, 2024
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Requests Extension to File for Major Severe Thunderstorm Disaster Declaration

Governor Laura Kelly has sent a letter to FEMA asking for an extension to submit a request for a major disaster.

May 09, 2024
36th District Senator Elaine Bowers
Local Senator Bowers: Senate Scene

State Senator Elaine Bowers has released her Senate Scene 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up newsletter.

May 09, 2024
KMU Past President Taggart Wall, Russell City Manager Jon Quinday and KMU Executive Director Brad Mears.
Local Russell City Manager Jon Quinday Presented the 2024 Edgar P. Schowalter Award by Kansas Municipal Utilities

Russell City Manager Jon Quinday was presented with the 2024 Edgar P. Schowalter Award by Kansas Municipal Utilities, the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water and...

May 08, 2024
Russell City Council 1-3-23
Local Russell City Council Approves Ordinance Amending City Code Regarding Curfew

The Russell City Council met Tuesday and approved an ordinance amending City code regarding curfew.

May 08, 2024
2024 Police Week Proclamation
Local Russell Mayor Jim Cross Signs Proclamation Declaring May 12-18 as Police Week in Russell

Russell Mayor Jim Cross signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring May 12 through 18 as Police Week in Russell.

May 08, 2024
Kansas Tourism
Local Kansas Tourism Announces New Grant to Assist Restoration of Historic Barns for Agritourism Businesses

Kansas Tourism has announced the Barn Adaptation and Restoration Needs (BARN) Grant Program is open for applications.

May 08, 2024
Kansas Department of Commerce
Local Nominations Now Open for 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards

The Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards.

May 08, 2024