Local News

Woman Arrested in Dorrance for Meth Possession

A Monday morning search warrant executed by the Russell County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation in Dorrance resulted in the arrest of a woman after methamphetamine was found in her residence.

Senator Moran to Host Town Hall Meeting in Wilson

US Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has announced he will host a town hall meeting in Wilson Saturday, May 24 as part of his Kansas Listening Tour.

RCACF Announces 2014 Scholarship Recipients

The Russell County Area Community Foundation has announced its 2014 scholarship recipients, awarding a total of $33,425 in scholarships to Russell County area high school seniors and college students.

I-70 Motorcycle Wreck Injures Two

A Colorado man and woman were taken to Russell Regional Hospital with minor injuries Sunday after being involved in a motorcycle wreck on Interstate 70 near Russell.

RMS Encourages Water Conservation

Water conservation is on everybody's mind these days and USD 407 and Ruppenthal Middle School are trying to educate students about helpful conservation practices.

Paint the Town Purple with Relay for Life

Relay for Life of Russell County is asking for your help in painting the town purple.

Russell PD Reminds Folks to Buckle Up

Beginning Monday, May 19 and continuing through Sunday, June 1, drivers can expect increased enforcement for restraint violations as the Russell Police Department joins over 150 other law enforcement agencies in aggressively enforcing Kansas occupant restraint and other traffic laws as part of the 2014 Kansas Click It or Ticket traffic enforcement campaign.