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Community for Classrooms Presents $10,000 Check to USD 407 for CTE Programs

The Community for Classrooms organization presented a $10,000 check to the Russell County USD 407 Board of Education Monday evening for Career and Technical Education programs.

Russell High School Principal Dallas Woolf, Jamie Tomlinson with Community for Classrooms, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Lauren Kasselman and Mona Grady with Community for Classrooms.

Local News

Jon Quinday
Local Quinday: USD 407's Dedication to Students Shines at Field Day

I am writing to thank the USD 407 Board of Education, school administration, teachers and staff for their exceptional dedication to Russell's students.

May 13, 2024
Ward One Vacancy Announcement
Local Russell City Council Seeking Replacement for Ward One Vacancy

Are you interested in serving the Russell community and being a voice for Ward One? A Ward One Russell City Council seat became vacant on April 24. This unexpired term ends January 2026.

May 10, 2024
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

Sports

Kansas State High School Activities Association
Sports Class 3A Baseball Regional Brackets Released

The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the bracket for the Class 3A Baseball Regional to be hosted by Russell High School.

May 04, 2024
Softball
Sports Area High School Scores - May 3

Area high school Softball scores for Friday, May 3.

May 03, 2024
Russell-Victoria Baseball Player Will Scherrer stands at home plate with his parents during the Senior Day ceremony held in between games of the Broncos' doubleheader with Southeast of Saline at the Shaffer Sports Complex on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Sports Broncos Thwarted by Late SE Saline Rally

Game 1: Southeast of Saline 7, Russell-Victoria 1 Game 2: Southeast of Saline 6, Russell-Victoria 5

May 02, 2024
Russell High School Golf
Sports Russell High's Mooney Captures Ellsworth Tourney Title

Russell High School sophomore Jake Mooney took top honors at the Ellsworth Varsity Invitational on Thursday by carding a score of 72 to win the individual tournament title by two strokes.

May 02, 2024
The Russell High School Track and Field team recorded 17 personal records on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Tony "Red" Pfeifer Invitational in Victoria. (Photo courtesy of RHS Athletics).
Sports Personal Bests Fuel Bronco Track and Field at Victoria

The Russell High School Boys and Girls Track and Field teams competed in their final regular season meet of the season on Thursday in the Tony "Red" Pfeifer Invitational held at Victoria Junior-Senior...

May 02, 2024
USD 407 Champion Logo
Sports Lady Bronco Softball Games vs. SE Saline Postponed

The Russell-Victoria Softball doubleheader against Southeast of Saline scheduled for today has been postponed due to wet grounds at Memorial Park.

May 02, 2024