Local News

Russell County Commission Minutes from December 17 Meeting

The minutes from the Russell County Commission's regular meeting on December 17 have been released.

Supplemental Heaters Can Be Dangerous

During this cold time of the year it's especially important to remember safety measures when placing and using supplemental heating devices, such as electric space or fuel-powered ventless heaters, in your home.

Pickup Truck Damaged by Wednesday Fire

City of Russell firefighters and Russell County EMS paramedics responded to a vehicle fire in the 800 Block of East 7th Street Wednesday afternoon for a pickup truck engine on fire.

Christmas Evening Fire Damages Russell Home

City of Russell firefighters were called out to a house fire in the 500 Block of East 7th Street late Tuesday evening.

Russell Man Wins KRSL Christmas Money Tree

Roger Konrade from Russell is the lucky winner of the KRSL Christmas Money Tree.

Waymaster Receives Committee Appointments

Kansas House Representative-Elect Troy Waymaster of Luray has been selected to serve on three House committees for the 2013-14 legislative session.

Remember Food Safety This Christmas

For holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, families and friends across the country gather together to share in fellowship around a table of great food, but sometimes sickness follows when feast leftovers are poorly taken care of.