Local News

Russell County Burn Ban Lifted

The Russell County Commissioners voted Monday morning at their meeting to lift the burn ban on Russell County that had been placed on the county on May 6.

Rollover East of Bunker Hill Injures Colorado Family

Several members of a Colorado family were injured Sunday evening in a rollover wreck on Interstate 70 just east of the Bunker Hill exit.

Russell City Council to Discuss Neighborhood Revitalization, Zoning Changes Tuesday

The Russell City Council will decide Tuesday, May 21 at its regular monthly meeting whether or not to approve the passage of a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan in the city and also an unrelated possible zoning change.

Community Foundation Grants Help USD 399 Students Achieve

The Russell County Area Community Foundation has announced $3,429 in grants to USD 399 to support science, technology and the arts.

KRSL Owner, Longtime Royals Broadcaster Fred White has Died

KRSL owner and longtime radio voice of the Kansas City Royals, Fred White, has died.

Community Foundation Supports Russell Recreation Commission

The Russell County Area Community Foundation announced Wednesday $4,500 in grants to the Russell Recreation Commission (RRC).

Woelk Named City Finance Director, Clerk

Katrina Woelk has been selected to fill the Russell City Clerk and Finance Director position that will open with the impending July retirement of current Clerk and Director Sheldon Hamilton, according to a recent City of Russell press release.