The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. 

WILSON LAKE: Burn Ban Lifted

Published Sept. 17, 2012
The Russell County Commission has lifted the emergency burn ban ordinance. The ordinance was an effort to protect the safety of persons and property due to the extreme drought and very high fire danger this past summer. Open faced barbeque grilling and campfires are once again permitted at Wilson Lake, Kan.

Release no. 12-019