Local News

Satellite Equipment Stolen from Wilson Communications

Wilson Communications is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who stole satellite antenna electronic equipment.

Russell County Business Garden Challenge Kicks Off

Russell County Economic Development and Convention and Visitors Bureau is starting a container garden project and challenges businesses in Russell County to participate.

USDA Grants CRP Waiver Request

The US Department of Agriculture granted an extension Friday of the emergency grazing on CRP lands through September 30 for areas of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas impacted by recent wildfires.

Russell Firefighters Respond to House Fire Wednesday

Russell City Firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday evening on North Maple Street in Russell.

Weigel Wins Statewide VFW Award

Fred Weigel of Russell has won the 39th Elmer L. Jenkins Award presented to an individual Kansas VFW member who has been or is active as a Post, District or State Quartermaster and/or Post, District or State Adjutant.

2017 Business Appreciation Awards Announced

Each year Russell County Economic Development and Convention and Visitors Bureau nominates Russell County businesses for the Kansas Commerce Business Appreciation Program.

Skid Steer Loader Stolen Near Beaver

On Friday night, June 9, a skid steer loader was stolen in the 400 block of Northeast 190 Road near Beaver in northern Barton County according to the Barton County Sheriff's Office.