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Russell, Kansas Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Russell! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to help uncover Russell’s hidden Indigenous and WWII history?
- Russell teen chosen as a Boys State mayor in Manhattan
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Digging into Kansas: Unearthing hidden history in Russell this June (hppr.org) — Russell residents can join a series of free public archeology programs June 5–13, tied to a two-week Kansas Archeological Training Program field school based in town. Evening talks, museum visits, and lab and field tours in Russell highlight Indigenous history, local fossils, and World War II-era sites, with no registration needed for these public events. 
• Delegates Elected as Mayors of Cities at Boys State of Kansas - Ad Astra Radio (adastraradio.com) — A Russell High School student, Joey Hurla, has been elected mayor of the fictional City of Schrag during the 2026 American Legion Boys State of Kansas at Kansas State University. The weeklong program brings teens from across Kansas together to practice government, leadership, and civic responsibility in a hands-on setting.
📸 Around Russell
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Upcoming Events in
Russell
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Boys & Girls Youth Basketball Camp
Bickerdyke Elem Russell, KS 67665
9:00 am -
BOE Meeting
Bickerdyke Elem 400 N Elm St, Russell, KS 67665, USA
5:00 pm -
FFA: WLC- Kansas Group
Simpson Elem Russell, KS 67665 -
City Council Meeting →
Russell, KS Calendar, 133 W 8th Street, Russell
Thursday June 4
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
Tuesday June 16
📣 Russell Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Kansas Room Koffee Hour →
Hays Public Library, 1205 Main St, Hays
10:00 am -
Ellis County Community Fair →
Big Creek Crossing, 2918 Vine St, Hays
11:00 am -
Teen Advisory Board →
Hays Public Library, 1205 Main St, Hays
5:00 pm -
Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park →
ARC Park, 3300 Hillcrest Dr, Hays
10:00 am -
Board Games →
Hays Public Library, 1205 Main St, Hays
2:00 pm -
Drivers Education Class
Otis-Bison junior/senior High School Otis, KS 67565
8:30 am -
Four Course Dinner & Pairings at The Midland Table →
Midland Railroad Hotel & Restaurant, 414 26th St, Wilson
6:30 pm -
BOE Meeting
Hays USD 489 323 W 12th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA
6:30 pm
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Monday June 8
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic posted a job opening for Cook in Russell. Apply here.
- Prairie Mountain Health posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Russell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Russell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hays
- Kansas Marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month with Fraud Prevention Events (kclyradio.com)
- FAA Upgrades Airports Across Missouri, Kansas (metrovoicenews.com)
- Kansas Hospitals Awarded $79.1 Million Through Rural Health Program (kclyradio.com)
Great Bend
- Mosquito fogging schedule announced by Great Bend Public Works (gbtribune.com)
Ok Russell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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