Local News

Russell County Records 60 Percent Voter Turnout

Russell County recorded a 60 percent voter turnout in Tuesday's General Election according to County Clerk Mary Nuss.

Bean Resigns

Chuck Bean has announced his immediate resignation from the Russell City Council and the Cedar Bluff Pipeline Committee.

Russell City Council Discusses Cemetery Contract, At-Large Elections

A cemetery maintenance contract concerning the St. John Lutheran Cemetery and a possible move to at-large member elections were discussed Tuesday afternoon by the Russell City Council at its monthly work study session.

Fire Department, Hospital to Host Drill Saturday

The Russell City Fire Department and Russell Regional Hospital will be sponsoring an Aerial Mutual Aid Drill this Saturday, November 8 from 8 AM to Noon.

Weihnachtsfest Button Winners Announced

The winners of the annual Russell Main Street, Inc. Weihnachtsfest Button Contest have been announced.

Game Wardens, KHP Troopers to Conduct Checkpoint

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) game wardens and Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) troopers will conduct a joint checkpoint in north central Kansas in mid-November.