Russell firefighters were called out to a small house fire at 321 South Lincoln Street in Russell around noon on Thursday, May 17.

Kansas' most celebrated crop will be highlighted during the annual Russell County Extension Annual Wheat Tour on Wednesday, May 23 beginning at 7am at the field east of Russell High School.

The start of the travel season is upon us and Russell County is ready to help visitors.

The Russell City Council meeting on Tuesday was fairly routine until it came time for the public to comment on non-agenda items.

Russell will host its annual community-wide garage sale this Saturday.

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) will have a member of his staff in Russell County to hold open office hours from 4:00 to 5:00pm on Thursday, May 24th.

Winter wheat fields across Kansas are turning color, in still another sign that this year's harvest will be especially early.