Local News

Nuss Named Rural Water Manager of the Year

Ron Nuss, Manager of Rural Water District No. 3 in Russell County, was recently named Rural Water Manager of the Year by the Kansas Rural Water Association.

McTeacher Nights Raise More Than $7,600 for Elementary Schools

McTeacher Nights, a program of the Russell McDonald's restaurant and USD 407, have raised more than $7,600 for Simpson and Bickerdyke Elementary Schools over the past two school years.

Southwind Bank Hosts What's Up in Russell, Discusses Renovation

Southwind Bank in downtown Russell hosted Tuesday's Russell Main Street, Inc. What's Up in Russell Coffee and the ongoing renovation and construction project at the bank was highlighted.

Large Crowd Attends Faith-Based Movie in Russell

More than 800 folks came to the Dream Theater in downtown Russell this past weekend to watch the faith-based movie I Can Only Imagine.

Vehicle Versus Deer Accident Injures Alabama Man

An Alabama man was injured Sunday morning in a vehicle versus deer accident in Russell County.

KDOT Announces Approved March 2018 Bids

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. The letting took place March 21 in Topeka.