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Interim Russell Police Chief Announced

Dale Weimaster has been appointed Interim Russell Police Chief.

Semi Truck with Loaded Cattle Trailer Catches on Fire

A semi truck fire involving a loaded cattle trailer on an onramp at the Dorrance exit of Interstate 70 was reported to Russell Dispatch at just after 10:15 Monday morning.

Agreement Just the First Step in Development of Water Sources

At its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, January 15 the Russell City Council voted to move forward with an agreement of water use for the city involving 62 acre feet of well water with a property owner in Ellis County.

Quinday Named Russell City Manager, Water Deal Reached

Interim Russell City Manager Jon Quinday will officially remove the "interim" tag from his title on January 19 after the Russell City Council voted Tuesday to offer him a two year contract for the job.

Create a Video, Win Technology Money for Your School

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) and Discovery Education have teamed up to bring a "Connected Community" Video Contest, with a grand prize of $2,500 towards classroom technology.

Mader Running for Mayor

Curtis Mader has filed for election to the office of Mayor of the City of Russell.

Semi Truck Rollover Injures Great Bend Man

A Tuesday afternoon semi truck rollover on Michaelis Road in southern Russell County sent a Great Bend man to Russell Regional Hospital with minor injuries, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.