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Resurfacing project planned on US 281 in Russell Co.
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work soon on resurfacing projects along K-255 in Ellis County and U.S. 281 in Russell County. The K-255 project will be completed first, starting on April 23. Project work includes a mill and overlay on the entirety of the roadway from the north city limits of Victoria to I-70. Upon completion of K-255, crews will resurface 12 miles of U.S. 281 in Russell County, starting near the I-70 interchange at Russell and ending at the Barton County line.
Kansas school bus with baseball team involved in crash
BARTON COUNTY —With zero to low visibility, a Russell USD 407 activity bus was involved in an accident Tuesday morning, according to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir. The bus was transporting the Russell/Victoria baseball team to Liberal for a doubleheader. The accident occurred on Northwest 30 Avenue, north Northwest...
Gains you can see: StratFit’s new gym in Waldo reps digital fitness platform’s heavy lifting
With his NYC-inspired training studio in Waldo opening earlier this spring, Daniel McKee wants to keep busy professionals motivated to stick to their fitness goals — and use the space to refine and advance adoption of his tech platform. “Everyone that comes to the door is very impressed with the place, we tried to make The post Gains you can see: StratFit’s new gym in Waldo reps digital fitness platform’s heavy lifting appeared first on Startland News.
Ellsworth announces Jeff Landon as Head Boys Basketball Coach
Ellsworth High School and Athletics Director Ron Davis announced Wednesday the hiring of Jeff Landon as the next Head Boys Basketball Coach of the Bearcats, pending board approval. Landon returns to Ellsworth after having spent ten years coaching at the college level. He had previously served as an assistant coach...
Pickleball courts available for play in Russell
From the City of Russell... The City of Russell is excited to announce two pickleball courts are now available for play in the Memorial Park Sports Complex. At the direction of City Council and through community input and collaborative financial support from Russell Development, Inc., an existing tennis court has been converted into two pickleball courts.
In a remote Kansas farm town, this chef is inspiring pride through locally-sourced food
(KANSAS NEWS SERVICE) - It’s rush hour on a Friday evening in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, and Main Street is mostly empty, save for the rare truck or tractor. But inside one of the rough limestone buildings, Fly Boy Brewery and Eats are filling up. “We eat here as often...
Ellsworth school district receives state waste tire grant
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Bureau of Waste Management has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants. These annual waste tire grants are awarded to local municipalities and public and private schools K-12 across the state. The grants totaled $529,600.88 and were awarded to 51 organizations to fund projects that include the use of recycled tire products, including playground surfacing and picnic tables. The grants are funded by revenue collected through the tire excise tax, a $0.25/vehicle tire fee.
Reynolds named 'Employee of the Quarter' in Russell
From the City of Russell... The City of Russell is thrilled to announce Carol Reynolds as the Employee of the Quarter. This worthy accolade honors Carol's exceptional dedication, outstanding service, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Carol Reynolds has been an invaluable member of our team. For many years, she has...
This Kansas teacher says that schools need more protection
Just a few days after this school year started, Dave Clark, then athletic director at Wichita West High School, was standing in a hallway when a fight broke out. In his effort to stop the fight, Clark was knocked unconscious. Suzanne Perez with the Kansas News Service has the story on how the injuries he endured would end up costing him his job.
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