Local News

USD 407 BOE Meeting Moved to January 21

USD 407 Superintendent Dave Couch has announced the School Board of Education meeting originally scheduled to take place Monday, January 14 has been moved back a week to Monday, January 21.

Russell County School Board, City Council Positions Up for Election Listed

A complete list of the positions up for grabs in the upcoming April 2 election for all Russell County area City Councils and School Boards has been released by the Russell County Clerk's Office.

Woman Injured in Wreck North of Lucas

A woman was injured and transported to a nearby hospital Thursday morning after going off the side of a county road north of Lucas into a ditch and striking a tree.

KRSL.com Special: Lucas Gets Bowled Over With Visitors

When the Bowl Plaza was envisioned nearly five years ago, only a few persons imagined this was a good plan for Lucas. Since then more than 3,337 visitors have come to Lucas to sign the register and experience the latest in toilet facilities.

Russell Couple Injured in Tuesday Wreck Near Hays

A Russell man and his wife were hospitalized Tuesday after they were involved in a wreck on an Interstate 70 onramp near Hays.

Big Creek, Wells Holding Steady but More Moisture Desperately Needed

Water sources for the City of Russell seem to be stabilizing and holding steady according to local officials amid the continued drought affecting the area.

Area Millionaire Buys Historic Ranch

A western Kansas ranch that contains nationally recognized chalk formations and other important historical artifacts has been sold, pending some legal research.