Overview Financial Marquee March 2023
RCACF Awards $553,200 in Local Scholarships

This year the Russell County Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce 110 scholarships totaling $553,200 awarded through the foundation to area students.

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Local RCACF Awards $553,200 in Local Scholarships

This year the Russell County Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce 110 scholarships totaling $553,200 awarded through the foundation to area students.

May 15, 2024
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local Drive To Zero Partners Ask Motorists to Reduce Risk, Always Buckle Up

The Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Turnpike Authority remind motorists of the importance of wearing seat belts no matter where they sit in a vehicle.

May 14, 2024
Russell County USD 407
Local USD 407 Board of Education Receives Update on Transportation Following Recent Activity Bus Accident

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education met Monday evening and received an update on transportation following the recent accident with one of the district's activity buses.

May 14, 2024
City of Russell Fire Department
Local City of Russell Fire Department to Offer Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Extinguisher Installation at No Cost

The City of Russell Fire Department is delighted to announce that, thanks to a generous donation of $1,000 from the Russell County Area Community Foundation, they are now able to offer carbon monoxide...

May 14, 2024
Jamie Tomlinson and Mona Grady with Community for Classrooms, Deb Falcon, Wyatt Lanning and USD 407 Board of Education Member Brett Mai.
Local Deb Falcon, Wyatt Lanning Recognized as April USD 407 Staff Members of the Month

Deb Falcon and Wyatt Lanning were recognized Monday evening by the Russell County USD 407 Board of Education and Community for Classrooms as the April USD 407 staff members of the month.

May 14, 2024
Kansas Highway Patrol
Local Hoisington Woman Injured Monday in One-Vehicle Crash in Saline County

A Hoisington woman was injured Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Saline County.

May 14, 2024

Sports

The Russell High School Girls 4x800 meter relay team which includes Kelvie Reeves, Anna Thielen, Jaden Ney and Kinsey Zorn broke a 34-year old school record at the MCL Track and Field meet on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Shaffer Field in Russell. (Photo courtesy of Micky Zorn).
Sports Track and Field: RHS Girls 4th, Boys 6th at MCL Meet

The 2024 Mid-Continent League Track and Field meet was held on Thursday at Russell High School's Shaffer Field with 11 schools taking part.

May 09, 2024
Russell High School Golf
Sports Mooney Leads Bronco Golfers at MCL Tournament

Russell High School's Jake Mooney carded a score of 85 to finish in 14th place at the Mid-Continent League Boys Golf Tournament held on Thursday at Smoky Hill Country Club in Hays and hosted by TMP-Ma...

May 09, 2024
Softball and Baseball
Sports Area High School Scores - May 9

Area high shcool Baseball and Softball scores for Thursday, May 9.

May 09, 2024
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Sports KSHSAA Unveils Regional Softball Brackets for Class 3A and Class 2-1A

The Kansas State High School Activities Association on Wednesday revealed the Regional Softball brackets for all classes.

May 08, 2024
Russell-Victoria Senior Softball players (from left) Hannah Gideon, Harlee Donovan and Marissa Myers played their final home games as Lady Broncos on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Memorial Park in Russell.
Sports Southeast of Saline Prevails on Senior Day for Lady Broncos

The Russell-Victoria Lady Bronco Softball team hosted Southeast of Saline on Senior Day Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Park.

May 07, 2024
Victoria's Seth Schwien signs a National Letter of Intent to play Football at Garden City Community College on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Junior-Senior High School).
Sports Victoria's Schwien Signs with Garden City CC

Seth Schwien a four-year Football standout and three-sport athlete at Victoria High School signed a National Letter of Intent on Tuesday to play Football at Garden City Community College.

May 07, 2024