Local News

Record Snowfall Amounts Around the Russell Area

A winter storm Wednesday and Thursday pummeled the area with more than a foot of snow, with some areas of central Kansas receiving as much as a foot and a half.

UPDATE: More Storm Shots from Historic Winter Storm

Here are some pictures from our listeners from this week's massive winter storm. Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures.

State Senator Bowers Calling Kansans for Kansas Boards and Commissions

State Senator Elaine Bowers (R-Concordia) is currently searching for qualified service minded individuals to serve as gubernatorial appointees on several Kansas Boards.

City of Russell Crews Working Around the Clock to Clear Snow

City of Russell crews have been working since the very early morning hours on Thursday to clear Russell streets of the heavy snow that has fallen.

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole Funds FHSU Scholarship to Honor His Sisters

Bob Dole, an American political icon and native of Russell, has created a scholarship at Fort Hays State University to honor his two sisters.

KWO Approves Release from Cedar Bluff

The Kansas Water Office says it will begin releasing water Monday from Cedar Bluff Reservoir to help recharge Hays water wells.

Russell City Council Approves Snow Removal Policy

At its regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Russell City Council approved a formal snow removal policy that specifically ranks street clearing priorities for city crews following a snow or ice event.